Assistant Engineer Exam

Purpose

  • The TNEB (Tamil Nadu Electricity Board) Assistant Engineer (AE) exam is conducted by TANGEDCO (Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation) to recruit engineers in Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil disciplines.

Application Process

  • Application Process: Visit TANGEDCO’s official website to apply online. Pay attention to important dates and application fees, which vary by category.

Elgibility Criteria

  • Eligibility: Generally, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil from a recognized university is required.
  • Application Process: Visit TANGEDCO’s official website to apply online. Pay attention to important dates and application fees, which vary by category.

Important Dates

  • Check the official TANGEDCO website for specific exam dates, notification releases, and deadlines.
  • Please Check it for Notification : Update Soon..

Exam Structure

  • Technical Section: This section assesses domain-specific knowledge in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
  • General Knowledge (GK): This section covers questions on Tamil Nadu’s history, culture, current events, and general science. Being aware of state-specific news is important.
  • Aptitude and Mental Ability: Includes logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, and verbal ability. Common topics are numerical series, arithmetic, basic algebra, and logical puzzles.

Selection Process

  • Written Examination : Objective-Type Exam: This is the primary stage of selection and consists of multiple-choice questions.
  • Sections: The written exam generally includes a technical section specific to your engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil), a general knowledge section, and an aptitude section.
  • Cutoff Marks: Candidates must score above a certain cutoff, which varies by category (General, SC, ST, etc.), to qualify for the next stage.

Syllabus

  • Electrical Engineering: Power generation, transmission and distribution, electrical machines, control systems, and renewable energy.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes, and heat transfer.
  • Civil Engineering: Structural analysis, construction materials, environmental engineering, surveying, and geotechnical engineering.

Salary and Benefits

  • Basic Pay: The basic pay for TNEB Assistant Engineers is typically in the range of INR 39,800 to INR 1,26,500 per month, depending on experience, years in service, and rank progression.
  • Gross Salary: Including allowances, the monthly gross salary for a TNEB AE can range from INR 60,000 to INR 80,000.
  • Job Security: Being a government job, the position offers stability and is generally secure against layoffs.

Preparation Tips

  • Study Material: Use NCERT books, and previous years’ question papers.
  • Stay Updated: Follow current affairs, especially in areas like science, technology, and education.
  • Focus on Core Subjects: Go through textbooks and study guides specific to the Tamil Nadu state syllabus, as well as TANGEDCO materials.

Resources

  • Books: GK Today (website and app) – For daily updates on current affairs and general knowledge questions.
  • Website : TANGEDCO

TANGEDCO Annual Planner Notification

Date of Notification :

Date of Commencement of Examination :

Notification Link : TANGEDCO