Best Books & Mock Tests for UPPSC AE 2026

Start with Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)'s previous year UPPSC AE papers, solved under real exam timing. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.

The most recommended books for UPPSC AE are: Previous Years' Solved Papers (branch-wise) by MADE EASY Editorial Board; Know Your State: Uttar Pradesh by Arihant Experts; Mechanical Engineering (Objective Type) by R.K. Jain; Objective Electrical Technology / Electrical Engineering by J.B. Gupta. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.

UPPSC Combined State Engineering Services (AE) (UPPSC AE) is conducted by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). Recruitment of Assistant Engineers in UP government engineering departments.

B.E./B.Tech in the relevant branch; age 21–40. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://uppsc.up.nic.in.

UPPSC AE is conducted in the following stage(s): Preliminary; Mains; Interview. Mode: Offline.

The main subjects/sections of UPPSC AE are: General Studies, Engineering Aptitude, Branch-specific papers. Download the detailed syllabus from https://uppsc.up.nic.in.

UPPSC AE is held once a year. Dates are announced by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) in the official notification.

(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.