Civil Engineering

APPSC Assistant Engineer (AE)

Everything you need to conquer the APPSC AE recruitment exam. Access the official syllabus, recommended books, and proven preparation strategies.

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Official Syllabus & Pattern

Download the detailed civil engineering syllabus provided by the APPSC commission.

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How to Prepare Strategically

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Examine the Syllabus

Cover all topics provided by the commission, and analyze previous year papers to understand the true extent of the questions.

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Get Relevant Books

Stick to proven standard textbooks for core subjects. For current affairs, regularly read The Hindu or The Economic Times.

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Take Mock Tests

Mock tests act as a litmus test for readiness. EECC will be conducting a series of mock tests shortly to help identify your strengths.

Recommended Books List

Standard textbooks highly recommended by EECC faculty.

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Building Materials

S. K Duggal (OR) S. C. Rangwala

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Building Construction

BC Punmia (OR) S.S Bhavikatti (OR) Rangwala

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Soil Mechanics & Foundation

B. C Punmia (OR) Gopal Ranjan

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Building Estimates

B. N. Dutta

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Steel Structures

R Ramamutham (OR) LS Negi (OR) SS Bhavikatti

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RCC Structures

R Ramamutham (OR) Unni Krishnan Pillai & Devdas Mennon (OR) P. C Varghese

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Water Supply

S. K Garg (Environmental Engg Vol 1)

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Sanitation

S. K Garg (Environmental Engg Vol 2)

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Highway Engineering

Khanna and C.E.G Justo

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Bridge Engineering

Krishna Raju

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Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics

R.K Bansal

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Strength of Materials

B. C Punmia (OR) R. C Hibbeler (OR) S. S Ratttan

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Concrete Technology

M. L Gambhir (OR) M. S Shetty

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Objective Question Books

S.P. Gupta & S.S. Gupta (OR) R.S. Khurmi (OR) R. Agor

Our Proven Results Speak!

Consistent elite track record across major engineering examinations.

⭐ Assistant Engineer (AE) Results

Civil Engineering

APPSC AE 2025

52

Final Selected

APPSC AE 2022

113

Prelims Qualified

APPSC AE 2018

9

Written

4

Selected

Written Qualified & Selected

🏆 Junior Engineer (JE) Results

Civil Engineering

APPSC JE 2025

106

Final Selected

APPSC JE 2020

201

Written Qualified

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