GPSC Civil Engineering Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
GPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) examination covering Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Transportation, Environmental Engineering, and General Knowledge.
Below is the complete topic-wise syllabus (અભ્યાસક્રમ) with 4 subjects and 13 topic groups, the format of the GoMock mock tests, and the previous year papers available for practice.
Exam pattern (GoMock mock test format)
| Questions per mock test | 100 MCQs |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Marking scheme | +1 for each correct answer |
| Negative marking | −0.33 for each wrong answer |
| Language | Gujarati & English (bilingual) |
| Mock tests on GoMock | 6 full-length tests (1 free) |
The mock tests are designed to follow the pattern of this exam. Always confirm the final syllabus, marks and dates in the official notification published by the recruiting board.
Complete syllabus (અભ્યાસક્રમ)
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
- Mechanics of Solids
- Structural Analysis
- RCC Design
- Steel Structures
Geotechnical Engineering
- Soil Mechanics
- Foundation Engineering
- Earth Pressure
- Slope Stability
Hydraulics & Water Resources
- Fluid Mechanics
- Open Channel Flow
- Irrigation Engineering
- Hydrology
Transportation Engineering
- Highway Engineering
- Traffic Engineering
- Railway Engineering
Environmental Engineering
- Water Supply
- Waste Water Treatment
- Air Pollution
- Solid Waste Management
Mechanical Engineering
Thermodynamics
- Laws of Thermodynamics
- Power Cycles
- Refrigeration
- Heat Transfer
Manufacturing
- Metal Cutting
- Casting
- Welding
- CNC & CAM
Machine Design
- Stress Analysis
- Gear Design
- Bearing Design
- Springs & Fasteners
Electrical Engineering
Circuit Analysis
- Network Theorems
- AC Circuits
- Transient Analysis
- Resonance
Electrical Machines
- Transformers
- DC Machines
- Induction Motors
- Synchronous Machines
Power Systems
- Generation
- Transmission
- Distribution
- Protection
General Studies
Gujarat GK
- Gujarat History
- Geography
- Economy
- Administration
Current Affairs & GK
- National Events
- Science & Tech
- Engineering Developments
Previous year papers & practice
After reading the papers, test yourself with the full-length GPSC Civil Engineering mock tests and check the detailed explanations for every question.
Frequently asked questions
What is the syllabus for GPSC Civil Engineering?
The GPSC Civil Engineering syllabus on GoMock covers 4 subjects: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General Studies. The full topic-wise breakdown is listed on this page.
What is the negative marking in GPSC Civil Engineering mock tests?
Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer deducts 0.33 mark. Questions you leave unattempted are not penalised.
How many questions and how much time is there in each GPSC Civil Engineering mock test?
Each GoMock mock test has 100 questions to be solved in 120 minutes, in a computer-based test format.
Is there a free mock test for GPSC Civil Engineering?
Yes. Mock Test 1 is free with full answers and explanations. The remaining 5 mock tests are included in the GoMock Annual Pass (₹49 for one year).