The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced recruitment for Urban Technical Officer (Junior Grade-III) posts under the Assam Urban Engineering Service cadre, Department of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of Assam. This post is ideal for engineering graduates seeking a government technical officer position.
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Probable Syllabus for UTO Recruitment 2025
The probable syllabus for this year’s Urban Technical Officer (UTO) written exam (2025) for all disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental) under APSC is expected to closely follow the previous pattern outlined in the 2023 syllabus, with discipline-specific Paper-I and a common Paper-II (General Studies & General English).
Paper-I: Discipline-Specific (MCQ, 100 Marks, 2 Hours)
| Discipline | Core Subjects Likely Covered |
| Civil Engineering | Construction Materials, Theory of Structure, Design of Structures, Transportation Engineering, Surveying, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Estimation & Valuation, Construction ManagementSyll_Urban_Tech_ofcr_16_2023_31052023.pdf. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Production Engineering, Heat Transfer, Industrial Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Workshop Technology (as per B.E/B.Tech curriculum & APSC AE exam standards). |
| Electrical Engineering | Circuit Theory, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Power Electronics & Drives, Electrical & Electronic Measurement, Analog & Digital Electronics, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Switch Gear & Protection, Basic Instrumentation (as per standard B.E/B.Tech syllabus & prior APSC AE exams). |
| Environmental Engineering | Water & Wastewater Engineering, Air Pollution, Solid & Hazardous Waste Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Ecology, Environmental Chemistry & Microbiology, Water Supply & Treatment, Environmental Laws, Design of Environmental Systems (closely aligned with standard B.E/B.Tech & M.E/M.Tech curricula in Environmental/Civil Engg). |
Paper-II: General Studies & General English (MCQ, 100 Marks, 2 Hours)
| Topic |
| Current Affairs (India & Assam) |
| Indian History & National Movement |
| Assam History |
| Geography (India & Assam) |
| Indian Polity & Constitution |
| Sports, Books, Authors, Important Persons |
| Economy (India & Assam) |
| Environment of Assam |
| General Mental Ability |
| Literature, Culture & Festivals (Assam/NE) |
| English Grammar |
Notes & Guidance
- Questions will use a multiple-choice format in both papers.
- Technical paper content will be adapted to the relevant discipline as per minimum qualification (B.E./B.Tech standard syllabus).
- For reference, candidates should practice with APSC Assistant Engineer (AE) previous year papers for the applicable engineering stream, as the pattern and difficulty are typically similar.
Always check for any new notification or corrigendum from APSC for updated/changed topics or weightage.
Previous Year Question Papers & Preparation Tips
- Download previous year UTO and APSC Assistant Engineer papers from APSC ADDA Previous Year Papers
- Practice these papers for understanding exam pattern, question type, and time management
- Focus on weak subjects and revise thoroughly
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