The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) conducts the Junior Engineer (JE) exam to recruit qualified candidates for engineering positions in various government departments. If you’re preparing for the MPSC JE exam, understanding the syllabus and exam pattern is essential for success.
MPSC Junior Engineer Exam Pattern
The MPSC JE recruitment process consists of two stages:
- Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Interview/Personality Test
1. Written Examination Pattern
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Marking Scheme:
- +2 marks for each correct answer
- -0.5 marks for each wrong answer
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 20 | 40 |
| Marathi Language | 10 | 20 |
| English Language | 10 | 20 |
| Engineering Discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) | 60 | 120 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
2. Interview/Personality Test
- Marks: 50
- Only candidates who clear the written exam are called for interview
MPSC Junior Engineer Syllabus
1. General Studies (20 Questions)
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian History & Maharashtra History
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Geography of India & Maharashtra
- Economic & Social Development
- Environmental Studies
- Science & Technology
- Sports & Important Events
2. Marathi Language (10 Questions)
- Grammar (व्याकरण)
- Synonyms & Antonyms (समानार्थी शब्द व विरुद्धार्थी शब्द)
- Sentence Formation (वाक्यरचना)
- Comprehension (अपठित गद्य)
3. English Language (10 Questions)
- Grammar & Vocabulary
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence Correction
- Reading Comprehension
4. Engineering Discipline (60 Questions)
Civil Engineering:
- Building Materials
- Surveying
- Soil Mechanics
- Concrete Technology
- Structural Analysis
- Irrigation Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering:
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Machine Design
- Manufacturing Processes
- IC Engines
- Power Plants
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Electrical Engineering:
- Basic Electrical Concepts
- Electrical Machines
- Power Systems
- Control Systems
- Measurements & Instrumentation
- Power Electronics
- Electrical Circuits
Preparation Strategy for MPSC JE Exam
- Understand the Exam Pattern – Focus on your engineering discipline
- Create Subject-wise Study Plan – Allocate more time to technical subjects
- Refer Standard Engineering Books – Use basic textbooks for concepts
- Solve Previous Years’ Papers – Understand question trends
- Practice Technical MCQs – Focus on application-based questions
- Improve Time Management – Take regular mock tests
- Stay Updated with Current Affairs – Read newspapers daily
Important Resources for MPSC JE Preparation
- Official MPSC website: https://mpsc.gov.in
- Maharashtra specific GK books
- Standard engineering textbooks (BIS, RS Khurmi, etc.)
- MPSC JE previous year question papers
