KPSC Assistant Engineer (AE)/Junior Engineer (JE) Exam

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Assistant Engineer (AE): Candidates generally require a Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in the relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Electrical).
Junior Engineer (JE): Candidates typically require a Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.

Age relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to specific categories, as per government rules. For example, candidates from Category – 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B reserved categories typically receive a 3-year relaxation in the upper age limit. SC/ST candidates are generally eligible for a 5-year relaxation.

The selection process typically includes a Written Competitive Examination.

Qualifying Kannada language test

A qualifying Kannada Language Test may be a prerequisite, as is the case with the JE exam.
The exam is qualifying in nature, with a minimum passing score required (e.g., 50 marks out of 150).
The standard of the Kannada Language Test is generally equivalent to the SSLC (10th standard).
Written competitive examination

Two objective-type papers: The competitive exam has two papers, both consisting of objective multiple-choice questions.

Negative marking: One-fourth (1/4th) of the marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper–I	General Studies	100	1 hour 30 mins
Paper–II (AE)	Specific Subject (Engineering Discipline)	100	2 hours
Paper–II (JE)	Communication Paper	100	2 hours

General Knowledge: Current events, matters of everyday perception, Constitution of India.
Indian History: With an emphasis on Karnataka’s history.
Geography: Indian and Economic Geography, with special reference to Karnataka.
Indian Polity: Indian Constitution and public administration.
Karnataka: Socio-cultural history, economy, rural development, Panchayat Raj Institutions, environmental and developmental issues.

The syllabus for Paper II focuses on the core subjects of the candidate’s engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Electrical, Mechanical).
For AE exams, the syllabus aligns with the Bachelor’s degree curriculum in the specific engineering branch.
For JE exams, the syllabus aligns with the Diploma curriculum in the specific engineering branch.

General Kannada: Grammar, vocabulary, usage, comprehension, synonyms, and antonyms.
General English: Grammar, vocabulary, usage, comprehension, synonyms, and antonyms.
Computer Knowledge: Fundamentals of computers, MS Office, internet usage, and computer security.

There is generally no specific physical exam or fitness test for the AE or JE positions.
The selection process focuses on the written examination, potentially including an interview for AE positions, and a qualifying Kannada Language Test.
Medical examinations are typically conducted as part of the document verification process after the final selection.