What are the Eligibility Norms to be Followed in Order to Appear for the GPSC AE Exam?

GPSC AE is a critical exam for candidates who want to work as Assistant Engineer in Gujarat. But to appear for the GPSC AE exam, one must meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria include nationality, age limit, educational qualification, and a few other criteria. Therefore, it is prudent to know about the GPSC AE eligibility criteria before filling the application form.

• Age Limit 

The basic requirement for age is 35 years and less; however, age relaxations are available for special categories as directed by the Indian government. Anyone who falls under more than one category will be provided with only one age relaxation benefit. Also, the age limit is decided based on the high school certificate.

• The candidate must be 20-35 years of age.
• Candidates belonging to SC/ST/EWS/SEBC categories will get additional 5 years of relaxation.
• Women candidates belonging to SC/ST/EWS/SEBC categories will get additional 10 years of relaxation.
• Serviceman candidates can apply for the GPSC AE exam up to 45 years of age (length of service + three years).
• Someone who is physically disabled will get 10 years of relaxation.

• Education Qualification  

Interested candidates appearing for GPSC AE must have a bachelor’s degree in either Mechanical or Civil engineering. A recognized university must recognize the degree. Candidates should also have a basic understanding and knowledge of computers. Also, the candidates should know both Hindi and Gujarati languages.

• Physical Standards 

Apart from age and educational requirements, a candidate must also meet the physical standards set by GPSC and must qualify for this requirement. A candidate appearing for GPSC AE must have excellent and stable mental health. The candidate’s physical health must be good and free from health issues that can hamper the performance after becoming an AE.

GPSC AE has some reservations for physically disabled candidates, as you can see in the age limit section. A person appearing under the PD category will be eligible to apply in this category if he/she has 40-100% disability. Anyone lesser than 40-100% can’t apply under the PD category. The candidate has to satisfy the Medical Board; in case of failure, the candidature will be dismissed.

• Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India, the subject of Nepal or Bhutan, an Indian origin person from Vietnam, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, and a Tibetan refugee who has migrated to India before 1st January 1962. If a candidate meets the nationality requirement, they are eligible to apply for the GPSC AE exam.

• Work Experience 

Please note that GPSC AE has not listed anything about work experience. Therefore, if a candidate meets the requirements mentioned above, they can apply for the exam.

• How to Apply? 

Once a candidate is sure that they meet the eligibility criteria, they can proceed and apply for the exam. To do that, the candidate has to first visit the official website of GPSC. Go through the notification to understand everything about the exam. After that, click on the GPSC AE link and register.

Fill in the required details and log in by using the credentials. After that, fill the application form and upload a passport size photo and signature. Once done, go to the payment page to pay. One can pay via Net Banking and debit or credit cards. Finally, click on the submit button to submit the application form. Also, ensure to take a printout of the application for future reference.

• Preparation 

After everything is done, start your preparation and ensure to study from good and reliable study materials. You can check BYJU’S Exam Prep and get the previous years’ papers to prepare well. Note that there will be three parts of the GPSC AE exam– Preliminary, Main, and Interview. Schedule a timetable, prepare each section of the exam, and attempt as many previous years’ papers and mock tests as you can.

Conclusion 

Meeting the eligibility requirement for the GPSC AE exam is mandatory because if anyone fails to do so, they won’t be allowed to sit for the entrance exam. Ensure not to fill in incorrect details because this can disqualify you from the exam.