116 vacancies. Two-stage exam. Prelims is just a gatekeeper; your real score comes from Mains. Here’s what matters: Quant, Reasoning, and Hindi/English in Prelims. In Mains? Add General Awareness + a 120-mark subject-specific section (yes, 3 marks per question). Cooperative Studies appear in both; and it’s not just theory. Expect UP-specific co-op history, RBI policies, and even Basel norms. Most candidates miss this: the Prelims has 10 questions on Cooperative Studies; that’s 10% weight. Mastering this niche could be your differentiator. Also, negative marking is strict: 0.25 per wrong answer. Time-wise: 90 mins for Prelims (100 Qs), 120 mins for Mains (120 Qs). For Assistant Engineers, the subject section isn’t just “general”; it’s deep: Structural Analysis, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering. This isn’t just another bank exam. It’s a hybrid; part aptitude, part domain knowledge. Start mapping your weak zones now. The clock’s ticking.