Civil Engineering Paper I - Maharashtra 2026

Maharashtra Government Jobs Engineer 2026

  • Year 2026
  • Conducted By Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Maharashtra State Services Main Examination
Year 2026
Conducting Body Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
Paper Civil Engineering Paper I
Subject Civil Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8

This document presents the Civil Engineering Paper I for the Maharashtra State Services Main Examination 2026. It is an English-medium, descriptive examination valued at 250 marks with a 3-hour duration. The paper consists of two sections; Section A contains five questions worth 10 marks each, with Question 1 compulsory. Page 2 contains the start of Section A with Q1 and its sub-parts focusing on core Civil Engineering topics such as law of transmissibility of forces, built-up columns, shear lag, and concepts of contra-flexure and inflection. The exam allows non-programmable scientific calculators. The OCR has been repaired to preserve the structure for accurate extraction of questions and meta-data for SEO optimization.

Major Topics Covered

  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Theory of Transmissibility
  • Beams
  • Support Reactions
  • Inclined Loads
  • Horizontal Beams
  • Hinged and Roller Supports
  • Bending Moment Diagram
  • Shear Force Diagram
  • Contra Flexure
  • Point of Inflection
  • Angle Tension Members
  • Built-Up Columns
  • Lacings and Battens
  • Shear Lag
  • Moment of Inertia
  • Design Strength Calculations
  • Section A
  • Engineering Exam Structure

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Instructions

  • शब्ध सेवा (प्रथा) पशेक्षा- २०२५ - परीक्षा डिनोक ०२ मे, २०२६ 2025 J22 BOOKLET NO. 138091 Civil Engineering Paper - I Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 250 Medium: English Type of Paper: Conventional/Descriptive

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
  • Question No. 1 and 5 are compulsory.
  • Out of the remaining, THREE are to be \,\divideontimes\mathbf{SE} attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/sub-question is indicated against it.
  • The medium of answer should be mentioned on the answer book as claimed in the application
  • and printed on admission card.
  • The answers written in medium other than the authorized medium will not be assessed and no marks will be assigned to them.
  • Wherever option has been given, only the required number of responses in the serial order attempted shall be assessed.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Excess responses shall not be assessed and shall be ignored.
  • Candidates are expected to answer all the sub-questions of a question together.
  • If sub-question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few page or after attempting another question) the later sub-question shall be overlooked.
  • Keep in mind the word limit indicated in the question if any.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbol and notation have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
  • Note : Candidates will be allowed to use Scientific (Non-programmable type) Calculators.

Questions (page 2)

Q0.

() Explain law of transmissibility of forces. Find the reactions at supports A and B of the loaded beam shown in Fig.
What are lacings and battens in a built-up column? Explain their functions. Explain the concept of shear lag in an angle tension member connected by only one leg and how it affects design strength calculation.
What do you mean by point of contra flexure? Is point of contra flexure and point of inflexion different? A horizontal beam AB of length 4 m is hinged at A and supported on rollers at B. The beam carries inclined loads of 100 N, 200 N and 300 N inclined at 60°, 45° and 30° to horizontal as shown in Fig. Draw shear force and bending moment diagram for the beam.

() What are lacings and battens in a built-up column? Explain their functions. Explain the concept of shear lag in an angle tension member connected by only one leg and how it affects design strength calculation.

() What do you mean by point of contra flexure? Is point of contra flexure and point of inflexion different? A horizontal beam AB of length 4 m is hinged at A and supported on rollers at B. The beam carries inclined loads of 100 N, 200 N and 300 N inclined at 60°, 45° and 30° to horizontal as shown in Fig. Draw shear force and bending moment diagram for the beam.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the duration of the Civil Engineering Paper I?

Three hours.

What is the maximum marks for the paper?

250 marks.

Which language is the exam conducted in?

Medium: English.

How many questions are to be attempted?

Eight questions in two sections; five questions are to be attempted.

Which questions are compulsory?

Question No. 1 and 5 are compulsory.

Are calculators allowed?

Candidates are allowed to use Scientific (Non-programmable type) Calculators.

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