The TNPSC Assistant Engineer (AE) 2025 examination will be conducted in two papers. Here's a clear breakdown of the exam structure based on the official notification:
📄 Paper I
- Part A – Tamil Eligibility Test
- Standard: SSLC
- No. of Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 150
- Duration: 3 Hours (combined with Part B)
- Type: Objective (OMR Based)
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 60 (for all categories)
- Note: This paper is qualifying in nature. Marks are not considered for ranking.
- Part B – General Studies + Aptitude
- General Studies (Degree Standard): 75 Questions
- Aptitude & Mental Ability (SSLC Standard): 25 Questions
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 150 (Each question carries 1.5 marks)
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- 135 (for SCs, STs, MBCs, BCs)
- 180 (for Others)
🖥️ Paper II – Subject Paper
- Standard: Degree / PG Degree (Engineering – CE/ME/EE)
- No. of Questions: 200 (Objective Type)
- Total Marks: 300
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
✅ Final Selection
- Total Marks Considered: 450
- Ranking will be based on: Part B of Paper I + Paper II
- No Interview: Final selection is purely based on written test performance.
📌 Important Dates
- Date of Notification: 21.05.2025
- Exam Date: 04.08.2025
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