RWD Bihar Assistant Engineer AE Civil Recruitment 2025
Official Notification (PDF)
Verified from biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in
The Rural Works Department, Government of Bihar advertised 231 Assistant Engineer (Civil) posts to be filled on contract rather than by regular appointment: the engagement runs for one year from the date of joining, or until a regular appointee recommended by the Bihar Public Service Commission takes over, whichever comes first. There is no departmental examination, interview or medical stage. Selection is made on the merit of a GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score valid as on 01 January 2025, and the remuneration is a consolidated Rs 80,000 per month. Applicants needed a civil engineering degree or diploma, or associate membership of the Institution of Engineers (India), and had to be at least 21 years old as on 01 January 2025; online applications closed at 3:00 PM on 03 February 2025.
Important Dates
Age Limit
Age Limit As On 01 January 2025
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 92 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 42 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 37 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 28 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 23 |
| Backward Class Women (BC Mahila) | 07 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in the RWD Bihar Assistant Engineer (Civil) engagement?
231 posts in all. The advertisement prints the category split: Unreserved 92, Extremely Backward Class 42, Scheduled Caste 37, Backward Class 28, Economically Weaker Section 23, Backward Class Women 7 and Scheduled Tribe 2.
Is this a permanent government job?
No. It is a temporary engagement on contract under General Administration Department resolution 1003 dated 22 January 2021. The engagement lasts one year from the date of joining, or until a regular appointment is made on the recommendation of the Bihar Public Service Commission, whichever is earlier.
What is the selection process?
Selection is made solely on the merit of a GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score that is valid as on 01 January 2025. The advertisement prescribes no screening test, no subject knowledge test, no interview, no document verification stage and no medical examination, and the department conducts no examination of its own, so there is no exam date, admit card or written result for this engagement.
What is the salary?
A consolidated remuneration of Rs 80,000 per month, which the department may revise from time to time.
What qualification is required?
A degree in civil engineering from an Indian university, or a diploma in civil engineering from an Indian engineering college. Two further routes are allowed: associate membership of the Institution of Engineers (India), or a pass in Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) or an equivalent examination of an institution recognised by it; and a university degree or diploma from an engineering college in the United Kingdom, or associate membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 21 years as on 01 January 2025. The advertisement sets no fixed maximum of its own; the upper limit is whatever the Bihar General Administration Department has fixed category-wise for the time being.
How many posts are reserved for women?
Women get 35% horizontal reservation, and the advertisement prints the split: 32 in the Unreserved category, 15 in the Extremely Backward Class, 13 in the Scheduled Caste, 10 in the Backward Class, 8 in the Economically Weaker Section and none in the Scheduled Tribe. That is in addition to the 7 posts in the separate Backward Class Women vertical quota. A further 2% horizontal reservation goes to the grandchildren of Bihar freedom fighters who draw a central government pension, and candidates with disabilities get horizontal reservation as per rules under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Is there an application fee?
The advertisement does not mention any application fee, any exemption or any payment method. Because the department never printed a fee schedule, this page no longer shows one.
What was the last date to apply?
Online applications were accepted from 14 January 2025 until 3:00 PM on 03 February 2025, through the departmental website rwdbihar.gov.in, which links to the application portal at biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in/RWDAEGate/.
When did the online application form for RWD Bihar Assistant Engineer AE Civil 2025 open?
The online application window opened on 14 January 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official portal until the last date.
What is the educational qualification required for RWD Bihar Assistant Engineer AE Civil 2025?
Candidates must have Diploma or Graduate. Refer to the official notification for post-wise eligibility details.
When is the exam for RWD Bihar Assistant Engineer AE Civil 2025?
The exam is scheduled for No examination - selection is on the GATE score alone. Admit cards are released closer to the exam date.
Which organization is conducting RWD Bihar Assistant Engineer AE Civil 2025?
Rural Work Department (RWD) is the conducting/recruiting authority for this notification.