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The KWA AE / Assistant Engineer 2026 recruitment notification has been announced, and the exam date has been confirmed by Kerala PSC. Eligible candidates can now start focused preparation. Understanding the Kerala PSC KWA AE syllabus is crucial for effective study. The complete syllabus for Assistant Engineer (AE) 2026 is attached below, covering all topics to help aspirants plan, revise, and score high in the upcoming examination.
KWA AE Syllabus 2026 PDF Download – Civil, Mechanical, Chemical
Candidates preparing for the KWA AE / Assistant Engineer 2026 exam can download the official Kerala PSC syllabus PDF below. The PDF includes the complete exam pattern, marks distribution, and all important topics for the Assistant Engineer (AE) examination. Download & start preparing now!
KWA AE 2026 Previous Question Papers 2026 – Free PDF Download
1: Between the period of 1858-1947, how many Viceroys ruled over India?
| Category Number | |
| 024/2025 | |
| 103/2025 | |
| 121/2022 |
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If you want to check complete recruitment details, confirm your eligibility, and know the application process, you can download the official KWA AE / Assistant Engineer 2026 notification PDF here. The PDF contains all important information, including vacancies, age limit, qualifications, exam dates, and application instructions.
Kerala PSC KWA Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 Key Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Kerala Water Authority (KWA) |
| Post | Assistant Engineer |
| Category No. | 706/2025 |
| Pay Scale | ₹ 53,900-1,18,100/- |
| Vacancies | Anticipated Vacancies |
| Application Mode | Online (One Time Registration – OTR) |
| Application Start Date | December 31, 2025 |
| Application End Date | February 04, 2026 |
| Official Website | Kerala PSC |
KWA AE Exam Pattern 2026 – Civil, Mechanical & Chemical Streams
The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) AE / Assistant Engineer 2026 exam is common for Civil, Mechanical, and Chemical streams. The exam consists of 100 questions totaling 100 marks, with 1 mark for each correct answer and 1/3 negative marking for wrong answers. The medium of the question paper is English.
KWA CIVIL ENGINEERING EXAM PATTERN 2026
| Main Topics | Marks |
|---|---|
| Mechanics of Solids & Structural Analysis | 7 |
| Fluid Mechanics & Water Resources Engineering | 10 |
| Surveying, Levelling & Quantity Surveying | 7 |
| Building Materials & Construction Technology | 7 |
| Environmental Engineering | 10 |
| Design of Structures | 7 |
| Geotechnical Engineering | 8 |
| Transportation Engineering & Urban Planning | 4 |
KWA AE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PATTERN 2026
| Main Topics | Marks |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
| Materials & Mechanics of Solids | 4 |
| Mechanics & Dynamics of Machinery | 6 |
| Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer | 6 |
| Industrial & Production Engineering | 6 |
KWA AE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING EXAM PATTERN 2026
| Main Topics | Marks |
|---|---|
| Particle Technology | 5 |
| Stoichiometry, Instrumentation & Process Control | 6 |
| Mass Transfer | 2 |
| Polymer Technology | 2 |
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Join NowKWA Assistant Engineer Detailed Syllabus 2026 – Subject-wise
The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) AE / Assistant Engineer 2026 syllabus is now available for all eligible candidates. Covering Civil, Mechanical, and Chemical streams, this comprehensive syllabus helps aspirants plan their preparation by focusing on key topics for the upcoming exam.
It may be noted that, apart from the topics detailed below, questions from other subjects related to the educational qualifications may also appear, and not all topics listed are guaranteed to be included in the question paper. Below, find the comprehensive module-wise syllabus tables for each stream. Below, find the detailed module-wise syllabus tables for each stream.
KWA CIVIL ENGINEERING SYLLBUS 2026
| Sl. No | Subject / Topic | Syllabus Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanics of Solids & Structural Analysis | Concept of stress & strain, elastic constants, strain energy, bending moment & shear force, stresses in beams, beams of uniform strength, beams of two materials, shearing stresses, stress on inclined planes, principal stresses, Mohr’s circle, thin & thick cylinders, torsion of shafts, springs, deflection of beams, columns theory, truss analysis, displacement response, virtual work, statically indeterminate structures, moving loads, influence lines, arches, slope deflection method, moment distribution method, Clapeyron’s theorem (Three Moment Equation) |
| 2 | Fluid Mechanics & Water Resources Engineering | Fluid statics, pressure, buoyancy, fluid kinematics, dynamics, flow through orifices & pipes, boundary layer, drag & lift, hydraulic machines, turbines, pumps, open channel flow, hydraulic jump, gradually varied flow, dimensional analysis, hydrologic cycle, precipitation, infiltration, runoff, hydrograph, unit hydrograph, irrigation types & methods, crop water requirement, stream flow measurement, meandering of rivers, river training works, surface water systems, reservoir storage & sedimentation, groundwater aquifers & yield |
| 3 | Surveying, Levelling, Quantity Surveying & Valuation | Basics of surveying, levelling & contouring, area & volume computation, theodolite survey, mass diagram, linear & angular methods, survey stations & lines, bearings, local attraction, declination, dip, latitude & departure, orientation, resection, levelling methods (simple, differential, reciprocal, profile, cross-sectioning), digital & auto levels, errors, triangulation, electronic distance measurement, total station, GPS, remote sensing, GIS, contouring, analysis of rates, schedule of rates, types of estimates, bar bending schedules, valuation methods, depreciation, rent fixation |
| 4 | Building Materials, Construction Technology & Management | Timber, mortar, iron & steel, structural steel, modern materials, concrete properties, mix proportioning, admixtures, masonry, lintels & arches, floors & flooring, roofs & coverings, doors/windows/ventilators, finishing works, tall buildings, prefabricated & slip form construction, vertical transportation (stairs, elevators, escalators, ramps), building failures & retrofitting, construction planning & scheduling, disputes & ethics, safety, materials management, quality management, construction procedures |
| 5 | Environmental Engineering | Water sources & demand, population forecasting, consumption factors, water quality, drinking water standards, water treatment (physical, chemical), sedimentation, flocculation, filters, membrane treatment, disinfection methods, distribution, pumps, rapid & slow sand filters, pressure filters, ion exchange, lime-soda process, electro-dialysis, color/taste/odor removal, fluoridation/defluoridation, wastewater sources & characteristics, oxygen demand, sewer design & appurtenances, ventilation, sewage systems, treatment methods (preliminary, primary, secondary), activated sludge, trickling filter, oxidation ditch, anaerobic sludge reactors, sludge digestion, air pollution sources & control, air quality legislation |
| 6 | Design of Structures | Properties of concrete & steel, limit state method, reinforced beams, shear reinforcement, bond & development length, torsion design, singly & doubly reinforced beams, slabs (one-way, cantilever, continuous, two-way), serviceability (deflection, cracking), staircases, axially loaded columns, slender columns, rectangular & combined footings, pre-stressed concrete fundamentals, pre-stressing methods & losses, analysis of pre-stressed beams, steel structures (bolted & welded), timber structures, composite beams concepts |
| 7 | Geotechnical Engineering | Soil three-phase system, index properties, soil structures, clay mineralogy, permeability tests (lab & field), effective stress principle, seepage pressure, stresses in elastic half-space, consolidation & compaction, shear characteristics, lateral earth pressure (Rankine), bearing capacity (Terzaghi), settlement (immediate & consolidation), pile foundations (static & dynamic), under-reamed piles, geotechnical investigations, site reconnaissance, drilling & sampling, in-situ tests (SPT, vane shear, pile load, plate load) |
| 8 | Transportation Engineering & Urban Planning | Highway classification & alignment, geometric design, pavement materials & testing, CBR method, pavement construction & maintenance, runway/taxiway/apron design, traffic characteristics, aggregate & bituminous materials testing, flexible & rigid pavements, failure causes, highway drainage, traffic studies & accident prevention, railways track design, tunnel alignment, ventilation & drainage, harbours & docks, town & country planning definitions, objectives & components, urbanization & industrialization effects, migration, rural-urban fringe, city region, regional planning types, zoning, subdivisions, metro region, spatial standards for residential, industrial, commercial & recreational areas, provisions of Town Planning Act |
KWA AE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYLLABUS 2026
| Module | Topic / Sub-topic | Syllabus Details |
|---|---|---|
| I | Engineering Mechanics | Statics: Fundamental concepts and laws of mechanics, rigid body, principle of transmissibility of forces, coplanar force systems, moment of a force, principle of moments, resultant of force and couple system, equilibrium of rigid body, free body diagram, conditions of equilibrium in 2D, two-force and three-force members |
| II | Materials & Mechanics of Solids | Pure materials, crystal structures, metals, alloys, composites, phase diagrams, TTT curves, material behavior, uniaxial tension test, stress-strain diagrams, concepts of orthotropy, anisotropy, inelastic behavior, Hooke’s law for linearly elastic isotropic material under axial & shear deformation, stress & strain at a point, stress & strain tensors (introduction), Poisson’s ratio, biaxial & triaxial deformations, bulk modulus, relations between elastic constants |
| III | Mechanics & Dynamics of Machinery | Gears: Terminology of spur gears, law of gearing, involute spur gears, involutometry, contact ratio, interference, backlash, gear standardization, interchangeability, centre distance modification, modes of gear tooth failures, bevel/helical/worm gearing. Vibrations: Introduction, free vibrations of single degree freedom systems, energy method, undamped & damped vibrations, viscous damping, critical damping, logarithmic decrement, Coulomb damping, harmonically excited vibrations, response of undamped/damped system, transmissibility |
| IV | Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer | Fluid Mechanics: Fluids and continuum, physical properties of fluids (density, specific weight, vapor pressure), Newton’s law of viscosity, ideal & real fluids, Newtonian & non-Newtonian fluids, energy & continuity equations, flow through pipes, friction loss, flow measurement, hydraulic machines (impulse & reaction turbines, roto-dynamic & positive displacement pumps), specific flow, specific speed, penstock, water hammer. Heat Transfer: Modes of heat transfer, conduction, Fourier law, thermal conductivity of solids/liquids/gases, factors affecting conductivity, general heat conduction equation (Cartesian, cylindrical, spherical), 1D steady-state conduction with/without heat generation, conduction through plane walls, cylinders, spheres, variable conductivity, conduction shape factor, heat transfer through corners/edges, critical radius of insulation |
| V | Industrial & Production Engineering | Management of human relations: Ethics and fair treatment at work, ethical behavior, organizational factors, ethics policies & codes, role of HR, organizational structures, span of control, budgeting. Production & Manufacturing: Sand casting (sand molds, molding sands & testing, patterns, cores, gating system, risering, shell mold, ceramic mold, investment casting, vacuum casting, slush casting, pressure casting, die casting, centrifugal casting, casting defects), Machine Tools: Milling, turning, grinding, shaping, drilling, welding, tool properties, principle of indexing, TIG & MIG welding, CNC machines |
KWA AE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SYLLABUS 2026
| Module | Topic / Sub-topic | Syllabus Details |
|---|---|---|
| I | Particle Technology | Filtration: applications, classification of filters, filter operation (constant pressure/volume), centrifugation, types of centrifuges. Size Reduction: material properties (hardness, moisture, structure), crushing, coarse/intermediate/fine crushers, Kick’s, Rittinger’s & Bond’s laws, jaw & gyratory crushers, particle size analysis, specific surface, volume-surface mean diameter. Size Separation: Screens (Tyler, US standard), screen analysis, efficiency, capacity, grizzlies, trammels, shaking & vibrating screens, air separation (cyclone, air separator, bag filter, electrostatic precipitator). Fluidization: mechanism, conditions, batch fluidization, boiling effect. Sedimentation: principles, froth flotation cells, flow sheets. Agitation & Mixing: purpose, equipment (propellers, paddles, turbines), flow patterns, draft tubes, baffles, power consumption. Storage & Transportation: solids (hoppers, bins, angle of repose, conveyors – belt, chain, scraper, apron, screw, pneumatic), liquids (tanks, floating roof), gases (Horton sphere, pressure cylinders, gas holders) |
| II | Stoichiometry, Instrumentation & Process Control | Units & dimensions, unit conversion, dimensionless groups. Gas laws (ideal gases, mixtures, Dalton’s & Amagat’s law), mole concepts, weight/mole percent, normality, molarity, molality, vapor pressure. Material Balances: without & with chemical reactions, stoichiometric proportions. Measurement & Instrumentation: temperature (thermometers, bimetallic, thermocouples, resistance), pressure & vacuum (manometers, diaphragm gauges, bellows, strain gauges), flow & level measurement, specific gravity, humidity (dew point, wet bulb, hygrometry, electrical), chromatographic analysis, flame photometry, spectrophotometry. Process Control: recorders, timers, transducers, characteristics of measuring elements, open & closed loop systems, computerized control, instrumentation diagrams, heat exchangers, distillation plant, control room panels, control valves (types), P, PI, PID controllers, transfer functions |
| III | Mass Transfer | Molecular diffusion, molar flux, Fick’s law, steady-state diffusion. Absorption: mechanism, gas-liquid equilibrium. Adsorption: types, adsorbents, isotherms. Humidification: diffusional mechanisms, adiabatic saturation temp, wet bulb temperature, cooling towers. Drying: purpose, industrial applications, drying mechanisms & rate. Distillation: boiling point diagrams, equilibrium curves, Raoult’s law, relative volatility, types (simple, steam, azeotropic, extractive, fractional). Leaching: applications, batch & continuous leaching, factors affecting leaching rate |
| IV | Polymer Technology | Introduction: speciality thermoplastics & thermosetting plastics, plastics, rubber, fibres, adhesives, coatings. Sources of monomers: Ethylene, Propylene, Vinyl Chloride, Styrene. Polymerisation reactions: addition, step, chain, anionic, cationic, condensation. Co-polymers: types (random, block, graft), features, applications. Manufacture: thermoplastics, commodity plastics, man-made fibres (Nylon, viscose rayon, polyester) |
How to Download KWA AE / Assistant Engineer 2026 Syllabus
- Visit the official Kerala PSC website: www.keralapsc.gov.in.
- Go to Recruitments / Notifications and search for KWA AE 2026 (Cat No: 706/2025).
- Open the notification and click the subject-wise syllabus PDF link.
- Download the PDF and start planning your preparation for Civil, Mechanical, and Chemical streams.
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Join NowFrequently Asked Questions
What is the KWA AE 2026 exam pattern?
The KWA AE 2026 exam for Assistant Engineer is common for Civil, Mechanical, and Chemical streams, with 100 questions totaling 100 marks. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and there is 1/3 negative marking for wrong answers. The medium of the exam is English.
Where can I download the KWA AE 2026 syllabus?
The complete syllabus is available on the official Kerala PSC website (www.keralapsc.gov.in) under the KWA AE 2026 notification. Candidates can download subject-wise PDFs for Civil, Mechanical, and Chemical streams.
Are all topics guaranteed in the KWA AE exam 2026?
No. While the syllabus covers all prescribed educational qualification topics, questions from other relevant topics may also appear, and not all topics listed are guaranteed in the exam.
