Notification No. 27/2026 · APPSC

APPSC Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) Recruitment 2026

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) invites online applications for direct recruitment to 507 posts of Assistant Executive Engineers in Various State Engineering Services.

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507
Total AEE Vacancies
₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760
Scale of Pay (RPS 2022)
18–44 yrs
Age as on 01/07/2026
Single CBRT
No Screening Test

Vacancies & post codes

Department-wise bifurcation of 507 Assistant Executive Engineer vacancies across Engineering Services in Andhra Pradesh.

Post-code wise distribution

PC No. Department & Post Name Vacancies
01
AEE (Civil) in A.P. Public Health & Municipal Engineering (PH&ME) Dept
Degree in Civil Engg / AMIE Sec A&B (Civil) 		21
02
AEE (Civil / Mech) in A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Engineering Dept
Degree in Civil / Mech Engg or AMIE Sec A&B (Civil/Mech) 		100
03
AEE (Civil) in A.P. Rural Water Supply & Sanitation (RWSS) Dept
Degree in Civil Engg or AMIE Sec A&B (Civil) 		73
04
AEE (Civil) in A.P. Roads & Buildings Dept
Degree in Civil Engg or Equivalent 		75
05
AEE (Electrical) in A.P. Roads & Buildings Dept
Degree in Electrical Engg or AMIE Sec A&B (Electrical) 		4
06
AEE (Civil / Mech) in A.P. Tribal Welfare Engineering Dept
Graduate in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical) 		6
07
AEE (Civil) in A.P. Water Resources Dept
Degree in Civil Engg or Equivalent (UGC/AICTE) 		224
08
AEE (Mech) in A.P. Water Resources Dept
Degree in Mechanical Engg or Equivalent (UGC/AICTE) 		4
Total Vacancies 507

Note: Vacancy figures are provisional and subject to variation upon confirmation from concerned departments.

Department share

Eligibility criteria

Prescribed educational qualifications and age limits as on crucial dates.

Educational qualification

Applicants must possess the requisite degree qualification from recognized institutions as on the date of the detailed notification:

  • Civil Engineering (PC Nos. 1, 3, 4 & 7): Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or Pass in Sec. A & B of AMIE (India) in Civil Engineering.
  • Civil / Mechanical Engineering (PC Nos. 2 & 6): Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Pass in Sec. A & B of AMIE in Civil or Mech.
  • Electrical Engineering (PC No. 5): Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Pass in Section A & B of the Institution of Engineers in Electrical Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering (PC No. 8): Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University / AICTE.

Crucial Date: The date of the Detailed Notification is reckoned as the crucial date for eligibility.

Age limit

18 to 44 Years as on 01/07/2026.

Upper age limit is relaxable for SC, ST, BC, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and AP State Government Employees as per extant AP State and Subordinate Service Rules.

Proof of Age: SSC / Matriculation certificate is accepted as proof of date of birth.

Scheme of examination

Single-Level Online (CBRT) Objective Type Examination of Degree Standard (Annexure-VII of G.O.Ms.No.201).

Paper Subject Questions Duration Max Marks
Paper 1 General Studies & Mental Ability (Common to all post codes) 150 150 mins 150
Paper 2 Civil & Mechanical Engineering (Common) (For PC Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8)
OR
Electrical Engineering (For PC No. 5) 		150 150 mins 150
Paper 3 • Civil Engineering (For PC Nos. 1, 3, 4 & 7)
• Civil & Mechanical Engineering (Common) (For PC Nos. 2 & 6)
• Electrical Engineering (For PC No. 5 only)
• Mechanical Engineering (For PC No. 8 only) 		150 150 mins 150
Total Marks: 450 Marks
Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark penalty for each wrong answer as per G.O. Ms. No. 235 Finance Dept.
Mode of Exam: Online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). Normalization will be applied if held in multiple sessions.

Examination syllabus

Topic-wise syllabus outline for General Studies, Core Papers, and the qualifying Computer Proficiency Test.

Major Current Events (International, National & AP); General Science & IT developments; History of India (focus on AP & National Movement); Geography of India and Andhra Pradesh; Indian Polity, Governance, Public Policy & e-Governance; Indian Economy & Planning; Sustainable Development & Environmental Protection; Disaster Management (Remote Sensing & GIS); Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability & Data Interpretation (Mean, Median, Mode, Variance).

1. Strength of Materials: Forces, equilibrium, planar trusses, friction; simple stresses and strains, Hooke's law, elastic moduli; shear force and bending moment diagrams; flexural stresses and shear stresses; principal stresses and Mohr's circle; theories of failure; columns and struts (Euler's & Rankine formulas); torsion of circular shafts; springs; thin and thick cylinders.

2. Fluid Mechanics and Machinery: Fluid statics, pressure measurement; hydrostatics, buoyancy and stability; fluid kinematics and dynamics (continuity, Euler, Bernoulli, momentum); flow measurement; closed conduit flows, pipe losses; boundary layer concepts; turbo machinery (turbines, impulse/reaction, Pelton, Francis, Kaplan); centrifugal pumps; hydraulic valves; hydro projects and plants.

Electric Circuits (Network theorems, transient/steady-state AC/DC); Electrical Measurements and Instruments (CRO, bridges, cable fault localization); Illumination; DC Generators and Motors; Transformers; 3-Phase Induction Motors; 3-Phase Alternators & Synchronous Motors; Single Phase Induction Motors; Transmission & Distribution (Line constants, insulators, underground cables); Fault Calculations; Generating Stations (Hydro, thermal, nuclear); Protection and Circuit Breakers; Economic Aspects of Power Generation; Industrial Utilization and Drives.

Building Materials (Timber, bricks, cement, mortar, concrete); Structural Analysis (Determinate and indeterminate structures, slope deflection, moment distribution, plastic analysis); Design of Steel Structures (Limit state, bolted/welded connections, tension/compression members, beams, industrial roofs); Design of Concrete & Masonry Structures (IS codes, prestressed concrete); Construction Planning and Management (PERT/CPM); Hydraulics & Water Resources Engineering (Open channels, hydrology, irrigation, dams, spillways); Environmental Engineering (Water supply, sewerage, solid waste, air pollution); Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering; Surveying and Transportation Engineering (Highways, pavements, traffic).

Engineering Drawing (Projections, sections, isometric views, basic AutoCAD); Environmental Science & Ecosystems; Biodiversity and Conservation; Solid Waste Management & Disaster Management; Social Issues & Environment legislation; Human Population and Environment; Principles of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Circuits, semiconductors, BJT, rectifiers, Op-Amps); Computer Fundamentals.

Thermodynamics; Heat Transfer; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; Turbomachines; Theory of Machines; Machine Design; Machine Drawing and Solid Modelling; Engineering Materials; Manufacturing Science; Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CAD/CAM/CAPP); Industrial Engineering; Modelling and Simulation.

Practical examination on Office Automation with usage of computers (60 minutes, 100 marks).
Part-A (20% Marks): MCQs on Computer Fundamentals, OS (Windows/Linux/Mac), Internet & Email.
Part-B (80% Marks): Practical assessment comprising model document preparation (20%), typing speed test (25%), object formatting (15%), Excel workbook with formulas/graphs (20%), and PowerPoint slide creation (20%).
Qualifying Marks: SC/ST/PwD: 30 Marks | BCs: 35 Marks | OCs: 40 Marks.

Application fee

Payable online via Payment Gateway (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI) on the Commission portal.

Fee structure

Applicant CategoryTotal FeeDetails
SC, ST, BC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen & White Card Holders (AP Domicile) ₹120 Exempted from examination fee of ₹120 (Only Processing Fee ₹120 payable)
All other applicants (General / Creamy Layer / Non-AP candidates) ₹240 ₹120 Application Processing Fee + ₹120 Examination Fee

Non-AP candidates belonging to reserved categories are considered under General category and must pay the full fee.

Fee calculator

Application fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.

How to apply online

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official APPSC portal.

1. One Time Profile Registration (OTPR)

Visit psc.ap.gov.in. If not already registered, complete OTPR with personal, educational, and photo/signature credentials.

2. Fill Online Application

Log in using OTPR ID and password. Select Notification No. 27/2026. Verify pre-populated particulars and choose post code preferences.

3. Fee Payment

Proceed to the payment gateway and remit the prescribed application processing and examination fee online.

4. Final Submission & Printout

Submit the form and download the final PDF application containing the application reference ID for future records.

Critical notes

  • Crucial Date: Eligibility is determined with reference to the date of the detailed notification.
  • Paper Option: Candidates must appear for papers corresponding to their engineering graduation discipline.
  • Paper-3 Sessions: For PC Nos. 2 & 6, the Paper-3 examination will be scheduled in a separate session.

General guidelines

The Commission will conduct a single-level online examination (CBRT) only. No screening test will be held irrespective of the total volume of applications received.

In case the single-level examination is conducted in multiple shifts or sessions, a procedure of normalisation of marks will be adopted as decided by the Commission.

Applications must be submitted purely online. Physical printouts or forms submitted via postal/courier mode will be summarily rejected without correspondence.
Official Commission Portal
Detailed notification with community-wise vacancies and roster points is published at https://psc.ap.gov.in.

Summary prepared by Licchavi Lyceum from APPSC Brief Notification No. 27/2026. Candidates must refer to the Commission's official web portal before applying.