TANGEDCO Assistant Engineer Exam Guide 2026
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| Exam Conducting Authority | Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Official Website | http://www.tangedco.gov.in | |
| Name of the Post | Assistant Engineer (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) | |
| Year | 2020 | 2023 |
| Total Vacancies | 600 | To be announced |
| Selection Process | Written test | |
| Application Date | 15th February 2020 | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16th March 2020 | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release Date | 10 days before exam | To be announced |
| Exam Date and Time | 24th & 25th April and 1st & 2nd May 2021 (Postponed) | To be announced |
| Results | Postponed | To be announced |
| Exam Center Location | Tamil Nadu | |
| Exam Mode | Online | |
| State | TN Government Jobs | |
| Qualification | Government Btech Jobs |
📊 Exam Information 2
| TANGEDCO AE Recruitment | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer ( Electrical) | 400 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineer - 364 posts | |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Instrumentation Engineering - 28 posts | |
| Computer Science/ Information Technology Engineering - 8 posts | |
| Assistant Engineer ( Mechanical) | 125 |
| Assistant Engineer ( Civil) | 75 |
| TOTAL | 600 |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Community | Non-Priority | Priority | DAP (LD) | DAP (D&HH) | DAP (B&LV) | DAP (MD) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 86 | 21 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 112 |
| BCM | 11 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 13 |
| BCO | 72 | 18 | 1 | - | 3 | 3 | 97 |
| MBC/DC | 54 | 15 | - | 2 | - | 1 | 72 |
| BCM | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| SC | 42 | 9 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 55 |
| SC(A) | 8 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 10 |
| ST | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Total | 276 | 66 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 364 |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Community | Non-Priority | Priority | DAP (LD) | DAP (D&HH) | DAP (B&LV) | DAP (MD) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 9 |
| BCM | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| BCO | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 7 |
| MBC/DC | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 6 |
| SC | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| SC (A) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| SCT | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| SC(A) TM | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 23 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 28 |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Community | Non-Priority | Priority | DAP (LD) | DAP (D&HH) | DAP (B&LV) | DAP (MD) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| BCM | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| BCO | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| MBC/DC | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| SC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| SC(A) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ST | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Community | Non-Priority | Priority | DAP (LD) | DAP (D&HH) | DAP (B&LV) | DAP (MD) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 24 | 6 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 32 |
| GT TM | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 7 |
| BCM | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| BCO | 19 | 4 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 25 |
| BCO TM | 16 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 8 |
| MBC/DC | 15 | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | 20 |
| MBC/DC TM | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| SC | 13 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 15 |
| SC TM | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| SC(A) | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| SC(A) TM | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| ST | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Total | 60 | 37 | - | - | - | - | 125 |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Community | Non-Priority | Priority | DAP (LD) | DAP (D&HH) | DAP (B&LV) | DAP (MD) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 15 | 4 | - | - | - | - | 19 |
| GT TM | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| BCM | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| BCO | 11 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 14 |
| BCO TM | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| MBC/DC | 9 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 13 |
| MBC/DC TM | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| SC | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 10 |
| SC TM | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| SC(A) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| SC(A) TM | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 57 | 15 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 75 |
📊 Post Name & Classification Details
| Paper III | Subject/ Stream Oriented (Elective) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Structural engineering Mechanics, structural analysis. Building material, concrete structures, steel structures Soil mechanics and foundation engineering: nature and classification of soil, scope, and objective of site investigation Transportation engineering: highway planning, railways, airways, docks and harbour planning. Traffic engineering Water resources engineering: fluid mechanics and hydraulics, hydrology and groundwater, irrigation engineering Environmental engineering: wastewater engineering, water distribution, and sewage disposal, air pollution and control, noise pollution, and its impact. Surveying: Chain survey, Gale's table layout, errors and classifications, electronic surveys |
| Mechanical Engineering | Mechanics Strength of material and designs: stress, strain, and fundamentals of designs Material Science and metallurgy: composition of alloys, ferrous, non-ferrous metals Thermodynamics : the three laws, working of gas turbines and boilers Heat transfer: exchange of heat and conduction Production technology: foundry technology, metal cutting and joining processes Automotive engines: Theory of engines, supercharging and turbocharging |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Electrical circuits and fields, Nodal and mesh analysis, Gauss theorem, Biot-Savart’s and Ampere’s law Electrical Machines: transformer, generator, motors Power system: electric power generation, insulators, and conductors Control systems: feedback, steady-state, Bode plots Power electronics and drives: MOSFETs, GTO, and other semiconductor devices Digital electronics: Digital logic, microprocessors, and microcontrollers Digital signal processing Computer control and networks Communication engineering: modulation and demodulation, satellites |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Circuit analysis: electronic devices, electronic circuits, digital electronics, LIC, measurements, and instruments Electromagnetic fields: EM waves and propagation, antennas and microwave engineering Communication theory and systems: digital communication, computer connection networks, optical communication Signal and systems: digital system processing. Control systems |
| Production and Manufacturing | Basic mechanics and elements of design Casting, metal forming and metal joining processes Tool engineering: Machine tool operation, metrology, and inspection Material engineering and computer-aided manufacturing Product and process design: design of jigs and fixtures and press tools Operations research: Linear programming, game theory Operations management: forecasting, cost analysis, costing methods Quality control, reliability, and maintenance. |
| Industrial Engineering | Probability , statistics , engineering economy and costing Work system design and ergonomics Operation research: Linear programming, game theory Operations and supply chain management Quality engineering and management; TQM, TPM, fault diagnosis |
| Computer Science and IT Engineering | Applied probability and operations research Discrete mathematical structure: graph theory Computer design: code generation, programming languages Operating systems and system software Distributed systems and distributed operating systems Programming And data structures Algorithm analysis, and design techniques: dynamic programming and NP-completeness Microprocessors, microcontrollers, computer architecture, and organization Digital signal processing Computer networks DBMS Software engineering methodologies Artificial intelligence Mobile computing Security in computing |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Measurements: calibration methods, units, voltmeter, and oscilloscope Analog electronics: Zener diode, BJT, MOSFET, integrator, differentiators. Oscillators, signal generators Digital electronics: Boolean functions, ADC and DAC, memory, acquisition systems Industrial instrumentation and analytical instrumentation: spectroscopy and transducers Control systems and industrial data communication: DFT, FFT, Laplace, Fourier, PLC, SCADA, IoT. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Papers | Subject (Online Examination) | No. of questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Engineering Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 2 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Basic Engineering and Science | 20 | 20 | |
| Paper 3 | Subject/Stream Oriented | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
📊 Vacancy Trends
| Year | 2020 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 600 | To be announced |
| Selection Process | Written test | |
| Application Date | 15th February 2020 | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16th March 2020 | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release Date | 10 days before exam | To be announced |
| Exam Date and Time | 24th & 25th April and 1st & 2nd May 2021 (Postponed) | To be announced |
| Results | Postponed | To be announced |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
- Post
- Salary
- Assistant Engineer (Civil)
- Rs.39800/- to 126500/-
- Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
- Rs.39800/- to 126500/-
- Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)
- Rs.39800/- to 126500/-
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Category | Expected Cut Off Marks 2023 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEE | ECE/ EIE | CSE | Civil | |||||
| Male | Female | Male | Female | Male | Female | Male | Female | |
| General | 42.278 | 37.956 | 61.479 | 51.905 | 66.448 | 65.043 | 48.775 | 48.589 |
| SC | 37.373 | 34.142 | 50.040 | 39.587 | 53.258 | 52.753 | 43.695 | 40.233 |
| BCO | 41.677 | 37.324 | 59.266 | 49.145 | 62.657 | 57.852 | 48.278 | 48.180 |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Name of books | Author/Publications | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Engineering Mathematics | Author: B.S. Grewal Publications: Khanna Publishers | The book covers all the topics related to GATE and competitive exams. Examples are provided in each chapter that makes learning easy and interesting. The book is equipped with the theory part. |
| Engineering Fundamentals- An Introduction to Engineering | Author: Saeed Moaveni Publications: Cengage Learning | Explains the fundamentals and basic principles of engineering. Techniques to make or generate a product. |
| Objective Electrical Engineering | Author: V.K Mehta Publications: S. Chand | Various strategies used in electrical engineering. Examples for easy learning. |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Where can we download the TANGEDCO AE 2023 admit card?
The admit card is expected to be made available on the official site of TANGEDCO.
Q2.How to Correct Your TANGEDCO AE 2023 Recruitment Application?
One can send an application to the helpline address provided on the official website of TANGEDCO on all working days between 10.30 a.m. and 05.15 p.m.
Q3.What is a district-wise merit list for TANGEDCO AE 2023?
Each district has a particular number of vacancies, and the merit list is prepared based on the availability of seats in each district.
Q4.Who can apply for the TANGEDCO AE 2023 post?
To apply for the TANGEDCO AE 2023 post, candidates must fulfill all the specified eligibility criteria. All or any candidates who are eligible accordingly can apply.
Q5.How to apply for the post of TANGEDCO AE 2023?
All eligible candidates interested in the post can submit their online application at the official website of TANGEDCO AE 2023.
Q6.What are the Certificates Needed for Candidate Verification Post Selection for TANGEDCO AE 2023?
The certificate that the candidates must keep in handy for TANGEDCO AE 2023 candidate verification includes Provisional/Degree Certificate.
Q7.What is the selection process of TANGEDCO AE 2023?
The selection of candidates in TANGEDCO AE will depend on the written test.
Q8.Is there any negative marking for the TANGEDCO AE 2023 Exam?
⅓ marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Q9.What are the types of questions that will be asked in the TANGEDCO AE 2023 Exam?
The questions for the TANGEDCO AE 2023 Exam are expected to be of objective type.
Q10.What are the subjects of which questions will be asked in the TANGEDCO AE 2023 Exam?
There are expected to be three subjects Engineering Mathematics, Basic Engineering and Science, Subject/Stream Oriented
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