AE( Assistant Engineer) Exam conducted by APPSC(Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission). Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is a state administrative body that conducts an annual state-level recruitment exam to recruit eligible candidates for the state administrative services of the Andhra Pradesh Government.
For candidates to be eligible to take the APPSC AE Exam in 2023, the following conditions must be satisfied:
- Age: 18-42 years
- Education Qualification: Bachelor or Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Nationality: Indian
APPSC AE Exam Pattern 2023
The medium of the exam will be English.
There shall be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark.
- Paper-1 General Studies and Mental Ability (Degree Std)
- Paper-2 Civil/Mechanical (Common) (Diploma Standard)
- Paper-3 Environmental Engineering/Civil Engineering (Degree Standard) FOR AE (ENV) in PH & ME Sub-ordinate Service
No. Of Questions: 150 Questions
Total Marks: 150 Marks
Time Duration: 150
APPSC AE Exam Syllabus 2023
General Studies and Mental Ability (common for all posts)
Syllabus
Events of national and international importance, Current affairs including international, national, and regional, The History of Modern India with emphasis upon Indian national movement, The basics of General Science and its relevance to day-to-day life, Current developments in science and technology, and information technology, Economic development in India since independence, Basics of Disaster Management (CBSE-VIII & IX Standard), Logical reasoning, analytical ability and data interpretation, Geography of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh, The Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection, Indian Constitution, and Polity
The Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and its Administrative, Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, and legal implications/problems, including
- The loss of capital city challenges building the new capital and its financial implications.
- The division of employees, their relocation, and nativity issues.
- Division and rebuilding of common Institutions.
- Effect of bifurcation on commerce and entrepreneurs.
- The task of post-bifurcation infrastructure development and investment opportunities.
- Implications to the financial resources of the state government.
- Effect of bifurcation on river water sharing and consequential issues.
- The socioeconomic, cultural and demographic impacts of bifurcation.
AP REORGANISATION ACT, 2014 on Andhra Pradesh and the arbitrariness of specific provisions, General Science, Current Events of National and International Importance, History of India and Indian National Movement, India and World Geography, Indian Polity and Economy, General Mental Ability
Civil and Mechanical (common for civil and mechanical engineer posts only)
Syllabus
Solid Mechanics
Forces, Centre of gravity and moment of inertia, Simple Stresses and strains, Riveted and welded joints, Theory of simple bending, Deflection in cantilever and simply supported beams under simple loading- propped cantilever beams subjected to simple loading, determination of reaction. SF and BM diagrams, Simple plane and pin-jointed trusses, Torsion, Thin cylinders under internal pressure stresses and volume changes, Columns and struts
Fluid Mechanics
Introduction, Fluid pressure and its measurement, Pressure on plane surface immersed in a liquid-Horizontal, vertical and inclined plane surface, Flow of fluids, Flow through orifices and Mouth Pieces, under variable heads , Notches and Weirs, Flow through pipes, Hydraulic gradient and total energy line, Hydraulic transmission of power-flow, Impact of jets, Centrifugal pumps
Environmental Engineering (only)
Syllabus
Water Supply Engineering, Waste Water Engineering, Air And Noise Pollution, Solid Waste Management, Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia) And Sustainable Development, Water Resources Engineering, Surveying, Soil Mechanics And Foundation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Solid Mechanics And Analysis Of Structures, Design Of Structures, Building Materials And Construction Practice
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