Question 1

What is the ESE exam?

Accepted Answer

The Engineering Services Examination (ESE), conducted by UPSC, recruits civil, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers into Group A and Group B central government services. ESE consists of Prelims (Paper I – General Studies & Engineering Aptitude, Paper II – Technical subject), followed by a Mains (conventional) examination. Civil Engineering candidates compete for positions in services like CPWD, Railways, and Central Water Commission.

Question 2

How many questions are in GATE Civil Engineering?

Accepted Answer

GATE Civil Engineering (CE) has 65 questions carrying 100 marks. It includes 10 General Aptitude questions (15 marks) and 55 Civil Engineering questions (85 marks). The paper has Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions, with a total duration of 3 hours.

Question 3

What is the SSC JE exam?

Accepted Answer

The SSC JE (Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer) exam recruits junior engineers for central government departments. It has Paper I (objective type: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and Technical section) and Paper II (descriptive/conventional, focused on technical subjects). Civil Engineering candidates appear for the Civil & Structural section.

Question 4

How many questions are in ESE Prelims Paper II for Civil Engineering?

Accepted Answer

ESE Prelims Paper II for Civil Engineering has 150 objective-type questions carrying 300 marks, to be attempted in 3 hours. The questions cover all core Civil Engineering subjects including Building Materials, Structural Analysis, RCC Design, Geotechnical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Surveying. Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies for each wrong answer.

Question 5

What subjects are covered in GATE Civil Engineering?

Accepted Answer

GATE Civil Engineering covers: Engineering Mathematics, Structural Analysis, Concrete Structures (RCC), Steel Structures, Geotechnical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying, and General Aptitude. Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude together contribute 30 marks (30%) of the total 100 marks.

Question 6

Is there negative marking in GATE Civil Engineering?

Accepted Answer

Yes, GATE Civil Engineering has negative marking for MCQs only. For 1-mark MCQs, 1/3 mark is deducted for a wrong answer. For 2-mark MCQs, 2/3 mark is deducted. There is no negative marking for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions or Multiple Select Questions (MSQs).

Question 7

What is the eligibility for GATE Civil Engineering?

Accepted Answer

To appear in GATE Civil Engineering, candidates must hold or be in the final year of a Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.) or a Master's degree in Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Applications, or a 5-year Integrated B.Tech.-M.Tech. or B.Tech.-M.Sc. program. There is no age limit for GATE. A valid GATE score is used for M.Tech. admissions and PSU recruitment.

Question 8

Are there free mock tests on Mock Test Mitra?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mock Test Mitra offers a free tier with topic-wise practice tests and study material for ESE and GATE Civil Engineering, UPSC CSE, and IIT JEE — with detailed explanations. A premium plan is in development and will unlock additional full-length mocks and expanded study material when available.

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