APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Notification No. 27/2026 for the direct recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) in various Engineering Services of the Andhra Pradesh Government. A total of 503 vacancies are available across Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering disciplines in eight post codes.

Eligible engineering graduates can submit their online applications through the official APPSC website from 2 November 2026 to 22 November 2026. The selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹57,100–₹1,47,760.

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Candidates interested in APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 should check the post-wise educational qualifications, vacancy details, age limit, examination scheme and application instructions before submitting the application.

APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Organisation	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Notification Number	27/2026
Notification Date	02 November 2026
Post Name	Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE)
Total Vacancies	503
Departments	Various Engineering Services
Job Location	Andhra Pradesh
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	02 November 2026
Last Date to Apply	22 November 2026
Age Limit	18–44 years
Salary	₹57,100–₹1,47,760
Selection Process	Written Examination and Computer Proficiency Test
Official Website	psc.ap.gov.in

APPSC AEE Vacancy 2026 – Department-Wise Details

APPSC has announced 503 Assistant Executive Engineer vacancies in eight post codes. The vacancies are distributed among the Public Health and Municipal Engineering, Panchayat Raj, Rural Water Supply, Roads and Buildings, Tribal Welfare Engineering and Water Resources departments.

Post Code	Name of the Post / Department	Vacancies
01	AEE (Civil) – Public Health & Municipal Engineering Department	21
02	AEE (Civil/Mechanical) – Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Engineering Department	100
03	AEE (Civil) – Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Department	73
04	AEE (Civil) – Roads & Buildings Department	75
05	AEE (Electrical) – Roads & Buildings Department	4
06	AEE (Civil/Mechanical) – Tribal Welfare Engineering Department	6
07	AEE (Civil) – Water Resources Department	203
08	AEE (Mechanical) – Water Resources Department	21
Total	All Engineering Services	503

The Water Resources Department has the highest number of vacancies, with 203 posts for Civil Assistant Executive Engineers and 21 posts for Mechanical Assistant Executive Engineers.

The detailed vacancy distribution by zone, community and local/open category is provided in Annexure-I of the official notification. Candidates should refer to the relevant post-code vacancy table before selecting their preferences.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the prescribed engineering qualification from a recognised university or institution as on the date of the detailed notification, i.e. 2 November 2026.

The educational qualification differs according to the post code and engineering discipline.

Post Code 01 – AEE Civil, Public Health & Municipal Engineering Department

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university or institution recognised by UGC/AICTE.

Candidates who have passed Sections A and B of the AMIE (India) examination in Civil Engineering are also eligible.

Post Code 02 – AEE Civil/Mechanical, Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Engineering Department

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in either Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.

Candidates with the prescribed equivalent AMIE qualification or the specified AMIE and B.Sc. (Engineering) qualification of Ranchi University may also be eligible as mentioned in the notification.

Post Code 03 – AEE Civil, Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Department

A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university or institution is required.

Candidates who have passed Sections A and B of the AMIE examination conducted by the Institution of Engineers in Civil Engineering are also eligible.

Post Code 04 – AEE Civil, Roads & Buildings Department

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification accepted under the applicable rules.

Post Code 05 – AEE Electrical, Roads & Buildings Department

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.

A pass in Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers examination in Electrical Engineering is also prescribed as an eligible qualification.

Post Code 06 – AEE Civil/Mechanical, Tribal Welfare Engineering Department

Candidates must be graduates in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or possess an equivalent qualification.

Post Code 07 – AEE Civil, Water Resources Department

A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university or institution recognised by UGC/AICTE is required. Equivalent qualifications accepted under the applicable rules are also considered.

Post Code 08 – AEE Mechanical, Water Resources Department

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institution recognised by UGC/AICTE, or an equivalent qualification.

Important: Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification other than the qualification specifically prescribed in the notification must follow the procedure mentioned by APPSC and submit the relevant Government Orders within the prescribed time. Applicants should carefully check the detailed qualification conditions for their chosen post code.

Age Limit

The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 44 years.

The candidate’s age will be calculated as on 1 July 2026.

Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST / BC / EWS	5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD)	10 years
Ex-Servicemen	As per applicable service-based relaxation rules
NCC Instructors	As per eligible NCC service
Regular AP State Government Employees	Length of regular service, up to 5 years
Retrenched temporary employees of State Census Department	3 years, subject to minimum 6 months of service

Employees working in corporations and municipalities are not eligible for the regular State Government employee age concession mentioned in the notification.

Candidates claiming age relaxation must possess the required supporting certificates.

APPSC AEE Salary 2026

Candidates selected for the Assistant Executive Engineer posts will receive a pay scale of:

₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760

Apart from the basic pay, selected candidates will be eligible for applicable allowances and other benefits as per Andhra Pradesh Government rules and the service conditions of the respective departments.

The final salary and allowances will be governed by the applicable government orders.

APPSC AEE Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of the following stages:

Written Examination – Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT).
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).

The written examination will be conducted in objective type format at degree standard. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Computer Proficiency Test as per the Commission’s prescribed procedure.

Final selection will be based on written examination merit, subject to possession of the required educational qualification and qualifying the CPT.

APPSC AEE Exam Pattern 2026

According to Annexure-II of the notification, the written examination consists of three papers.

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper-I	General Studies & Mental Ability	150	150	150 minutes
Paper-II	Civil & Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering, as applicable	150	150	150 minutes
Paper-III	Branch-specific Engineering Subject	150	150	150 minutes
Total		450	450	450 minutes

The subject papers depend on the post code and the candidate’s engineering qualification.

Post Codes 01, 03, 04 and 07: Civil Engineering subject paper.
Post Code 02 and 06: Civil and Mechanical Engineering common paper.
Post Code 05: Electrical Engineering subject papers.
Post Code 08: Mechanical Engineering subject paper.

Candidates must appear for the papers applicable to their engineering degree and selected post code. The examination for the Paper-III component for Post Codes 02 and 06 will be conducted in a separate session.

Negative Marking

There will be negative marking in the written examination. For every incorrect answer, one-third of the marks prescribed for that question will be deducted.

Candidates should therefore avoid random guessing and prepare carefully for the objective examination.

APPSC AEE Syllabus 2026

The detailed syllabus is provided in Annexure-II of the official notification.

Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability

Important topics include:

Current events and issues relating to international, national and Andhra Pradesh affairs.
General Science and its applications in daily life.
Developments in Science and Technology and Information Technology.
Indian History, including the Indian National Movement, with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh.
Geography of India with special reference to Andhra Pradesh.
Indian Polity and Governance.
Indian Economy and Planning.
Social issues and environmental topics.
Human population and the environment.
Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Computer Fundamentals.

Paper-II and Paper-III: Engineering Subjects

The technical syllabus depends on the engineering discipline and post code.

Civil Engineering candidates should refer to the detailed syllabus covering subjects such as Building Materials, construction-related engineering topics and other prescribed Civil Engineering subjects.

Mechanical Engineering candidates should study the prescribed Mechanical Engineering syllabus, including relevant topics in manufacturing, design, thermal and related engineering areas.

Electrical Engineering candidates should prepare the prescribed Electrical Engineering syllabus, including electrical circuits, measurements, machines, power systems and other notified topics.

The detailed topic-wise syllabus for each engineering discipline is available in Annexure-II of the official APPSC notification. Candidates should download the notification and follow the syllabus applicable to their post code rather than relying on a common engineering syllabus.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Candidates shortlisted after the written examination must qualify the Computer Proficiency Test.

Particulars	Details
Test Type	Practical Examination
Subject	Office Automation with Computers and Associated Software
Duration	60 minutes
Maximum Marks	100
OC Minimum Qualifying Marks	40
BC Minimum Qualifying Marks	35
SC / ST / PBD Minimum Qualifying Marks	30

The CPT syllabus covers computer fundamentals, computer hardware and software, operating systems, Windows, basic Linux and Mac OS concepts, internet usage, email and office automation.

Qualifying the CPT is compulsory for candidates shortlisted for this stage.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in Written Examination

The minimum aggregate qualifying marks prescribed in the notification are:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
OC, Sports Persons, Ex-Servicemen and EWS	40%
BC	35%
SC, ST and PBD	30%

Securing the minimum qualifying marks does not automatically guarantee selection. Candidates will be considered according to merit, vacancy availability and applicable reservation rules.

Reservation and Local Candidate Rules

The notification provides vertical reservation for SC, ST, BC and EWS categories, along with applicable horizontal reservation for women, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and Meritorious Sports Persons.

The posts are organised into zones and contiguous zones, depending on the post code. The notification provides for local reservation under the Andhra Pradesh Presidential Order, 2025.

Candidates claiming local status must submit the required study certificates or residence certificate, as applicable. The notification generally considers the relevant study period up to Class VII for determining local candidature.

The six zones include the following districts:

Zone	Districts
Zone I	Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli
Zone II	Alluri Sitharama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema
Zone III	West Godavari, Eluru, NTR and Krishna
Zone IV	Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam and SPSR Nellore
Zone V	Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya and YSR Kadapa
Zone VI	Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool and Sri Sathya Sai

Note: The Tribal Welfare Engineering Department posts under Post Code 06 are organised into contiguous zones. The detailed cadre arrangement and vacancy allocation differ by post code. Candidates should check Annexure-I and the local reservation provisions before applying.

APPSC AEE Application Fee 2026

Candidates must pay the following fees:

Fee Particulars	Amount
Application Processing Fee	₹250
Examination Fee	₹120
Total Fee	₹370

The following categories are exempted from payment of the examination fee of ₹120, subject to the notification’s conditions:

SC candidates
ST candidates
BC candidates
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
Ex-Servicemen
Eligible families holding an Andhra Pradesh Government White Ration Card
Eligible unemployed youth, subject to the prescribed declaration and conditions

The application processing fee of ₹250 is payable as prescribed. Candidates from other states are generally not entitled to AP reservation and fee exemptions, except for the specific categories and conditions mentioned in the notification.

The fee must be paid online through the available payment gateway using net banking, debit card or credit card. The fee once paid will not be refunded.

APPSC AEE Important Dates 2026

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	02 November 2026
Online Application Start Date	02 November 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	22 November 2026
Written Examination Date	To be announced
Hall Ticket Release Date	To be announced
CPT Date	To be announced

Candidates should regularly visit the APPSC website for updates regarding the examination schedule and hall tickets.

How to Apply for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:

Visit the official APPSC website: psc.ap.gov.in.
If you are a new applicant, complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) process.
Log in using your OTPR ID and password.
Open the Online Application Submission section.
Select Notification No. 27/2026.
Click on the application link for the Assistant Executive Engineer recruitment.
Enter the required details, including educational qualifications, local status, post preferences and examination centre preferences.
Upload or verify the required information as instructed.
Check all the details carefully before submitting the application.
Click on Save & Submit to proceed to the payment gateway.
Pay the applicable fee and complete the submission process.
Download and save the submitted application form and payment details for future reference.

Important: Completing OTPR registration alone does not mean that the candidate has applied for the recruitment. The application is considered complete only after clicking Save & Submit and successfully completing the required payment process.

APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Description	Link
Official APPSC Website	psc.ap.gov.in
Detailed Notification	No. 27/2026
Online Application	Available through APPSC Online Application Submission
Examination Updates	APPSC official website

Candidates should download and read the complete notification, including Annexure-I and Annexure-II, before submitting their applications.

APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 is an important opportunity for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering graduates seeking government engineering jobs in Andhra Pradesh. With 503 vacancies across eight post codes and a pay scale of ₹57,100–₹1,47,760, eligible candidates should carefully review the post-wise qualifications and vacancy allocation before applying.

The online application window closes on 22 November 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the application well before the last date and keep checking the official APPSC website for examination-related updates.

APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026: 503 Posts, Eligibility, Salary, Syllabus & Apply Online