Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has issued Notification No. 27/2026 dated 02/11/2026 for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 for 503 Assistant Executive Engineer posts in various Engineering Services. Eligible candidates can apply for the posts online on the Commission’s website, psc.ap.gov.in. The online application start date is 2nd November 2026.
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Applications will close on 22nd November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC/AICTE, or a pass in Sections “A” and “B” of AMIE (India) Examination in the relevant branch. The selection to the post shall be on the basis of a Written Examination conducted by the Commission in online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. The date of Examination will be intimated later.
APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026: Overview
Candidates can check the important details of the APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada |
| Notification No. | 27/2026, Dated: 02/11/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in Various Engineering Services |
| Total Vacancies | 503 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment (General Recruitment) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
| Application Start Date | 2nd November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22nd November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or AMIE Sections A & B) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 years as on 01/07/2026 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 57,100 – Rs. 1,47,760 |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates can download the APPSC AEE notification 2026 PDF to check the detailed eligibility criteria, vacancy breakup, scheme and syllabus, dates, guidelines, and other important instructions. The official PDF is attached below. Candidates can click on the link below to download the notification PDF.
APPSC AEE Notification 2026 PDF: Click to Download
APPSC AEE Apply Online 2026
The APPSC AEE Apply Online 2026 process has started on 2nd November 2026 for 503 Assistant Executive Engineer posts under Notification No. 27/2026. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the Commission’s website at https://psc.ap.gov.in until 22nd November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Any application sent through any mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates applying for the first time to APPSC posts must register their bio-data particulars through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) on the Commission’s website. Once registered, a user ID is generated and sent to the registered mobile number and email ID.
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APPSC AEE Vacancy 2026
APPSC has announced 503 Assistant Executive Engineer vacancies for 2026 across various Engineering Services. The post-wise vacancy distribution is provided below.
| Name of the Post | Vacancies | Age as on 01/07/2026 | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) in A.P. Public Health & Municipal Engineering Department (PH&ME) | 21 | 18–44 | Rs. 57,100–1,47,760 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil/Mech) in A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Engineering Dept | 100 | 18–44 | Rs. 57,100–1,47,760 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) in A.P. Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Dept | 73 | 18–44 | Rs. 57,100–1,47,760 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) in A.P. Roads & Buildings Dept | 75 | 18–44 | Rs. 57,100–1,47,760 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) in A.P. Roads & Buildings Dept | 04 | 18–44 | Rs. 57,100–1,47,760 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil/Mechanical) in A.P. Tribal Welfare Engineering Dept | 06 | 18–44 | Rs. 57,100–1,47,760 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) in A.P. Water Resources Dept | 203 | 18–44 | Rs. 57,100–1,47,760 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Mech) in A.P. Water Resources Dept | 21 | 18–44 | Rs. 57,100–1,47,760 |
APPSC AEE Recruitment Important Dates 2026
The important dates for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 are listed in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 2nd November 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 2nd November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22nd November 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Age Counted As On | 1st July 2026 |
| Correction Window | Up to 7 days from the last date of applications (with a fee of Rs. 100 per correction) |
| Examination Date | To be intimated later |
APPSC AEE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 must check educational qualifications, age limit and other eligibility details before applying. Check the complete eligibility criteria here.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification (P.C. No. 01) | A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC/AICTE, or a pass in Sections “A” and “B” of AMIE (India) Examination in Civil Engineering. |
| Educational Qualification (P.C. No. 02) | Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering of a University in India established or incorporated by or under Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC, or a pass in Sec. A and B of AMIE examination conducted by Institute of Engineers in Civil or Mech., or AMIE and B.Sc.(Engg.) of Ranchi University or an equivalent qualification. |
| Educational Qualification (P.C. No. 03) | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering of a University in India established or incorporated by or under Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC, or a pass in Sec. A&B of AMIE examination conducted by Institute of Engineers in Civil. |
| Educational Qualification (P.C. No. 04) | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC or an equivalent qualification. |
| Educational Qualification (P.C. No. 05) | Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC or an equivalent qualification, or a pass in Section (A) and (B) of the Institution of Engineers in Electrical Engineering. |
| Educational Qualification (P.C. No. 06) | Graduate in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical) from any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC or an equivalent qualification. |
| Educational Qualification (P.C. No. 07) | Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC/AICTE or an equivalent qualification. |
| Educational Qualification (P.C. No. 08) | Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering of a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC/AICTE or an equivalent qualification. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years and Maximum 44 years as on 01/07/2026, as per Rule 12 of APS&SS Rules, 1996 read with G.O.Ms.No.187, GA (Ser-A) Dept., Dt. 14/09/2026. |
| Age Relaxation | SC, ST, BCs and EWS: 5 years; PBD: 10 years; Ex-Servicemen: deduction of 3 years in addition to the length of service in the armed forces/NCC; NCC Instructors: as per rules; Regular A.P. State Government Employees: deduction of length of regular service up to a maximum of 5 years; Retrenched temporary employees in the State Census Department with a minimum of 6 months’ service: 3 years. |
| Other Conditions | Candidates must be of sound health, active habits and free from any bodily defect or infirmity rendering them unfit for such service; character and antecedents must qualify them for such service; and they must be citizens of India. |
| Local Candidate Reservation | Applicable as provided in Article 371-D as per G.O.Ms.No.45, G.A (SPF&MC) Department, dated 20.04.2025 and rules as amended from time to time. Candidates claiming reservation as Local candidates should obtain the required Study Certificate(s) (from I Class to VII Class) or Residence Certificate in the prescribed proforma. |
Note: If the applicant possesses an equivalent qualification other than the prescribed qualification, the applicant should produce a copy of the Government Orders to the Commission in advance within 10 days of the last date for submitting applications, failing which the application will be rejected.
How to Apply for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
STEP-I: The applicant desirous of applying for the post shall log in to the Commission’s website with his/her registered OTPR number. A candidate applying for the first time for any notification has to first fill the OTPR application carefully to obtain the OTPR ID.
STEP-II: The applicant has to log in to the Commission’s website with the User Name (OTPR ID) and the Password set by the candidate. After login, the applicant has to click on the “Online Application Submission” present in the bottom right corner of the Commission’s website and click the Fill Application button against the notification number.
STEP-III: After checking all the data and ensuring it is correct, the applicant has to fill application-specific data such as Local/Non-Local status, White card details, etc., which are also used to calculate the fee. Once all the data such as qualification details, post preferences and examination centre are filled carefully, the applicant has to click on the Save & Submit button, and only then will the payment link be generated.
PAYMENT PROCESS: The applicant has to verify the basic details displayed for calculation of the fee and age relaxation pre-populated from the OTPR data. On successful submission, the payment reference ID is generated and an SMS alert is sent to the registered mobile number. The candidate can download the filled application PDF for ready reference.
STEP-IV: If the payment process fails, the applicant should start the fresh payment process as mentioned in STEP-II.
STEP-V: Once the application is submitted successfully, corrections in the application will be enabled after the last date of submission and will be allowed up to 7 days only from the last date of applications. Corrections can be made by paying Rs. 100 for each correction. Fields which affect the Name, fee and age relaxations are not enabled for corrections.
Note: Saving the application alone will not be sufficient. The application will be considered complete only when the candidate clicks the Save & Submit button and successfully completes the submission process. Incomplete/incorrect application forms will be summarily rejected. Candidates must upload their own scanned photo and signature in jpg format.
APPSC AEE Application Fee 2026
Applicants must pay Rs. 250/- towards the application processing fee and Rs. 120/- towards the examination fee. The fee details are given below.
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Rs. 250/- |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 120/- |
| Total | Rs. 370/- |
Exemptions from the examination fee of Rs. 120/-:
- SC, ST, BC, PBDs & Ex-Servicemen.
- Families having a Household Supply White Card issued by the Civil Supplies Department, A.P. Government (residents of Andhra Pradesh).
- Un-employed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser-A) Dept., dated 18/10/1996 (should submit a declaration at an appropriate time).
- Applicants belonging to the above categories (except PBDs & Ex-Servicemen) hailing from other States are not entitled to exemption from payment of fee and not entitled to claim any kind of reservation.
- Applicants belonging to other States shall pay the prescribed fee of Rs. 120/- along with the processing fee of Rs. 250/-.
Mode of Payment: The fee is to be paid online using the payment gateway (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card). IPOs/Demand Drafts are not accepted. The fee once remitted shall not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.
APPSC AEE Selection Process 2026
The selection to the post shall be on the basis of a Written Examination conducted by the Commission in online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode, followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Examination (CBRT) | Conducted by the Commission in online Computer Based Recruitment Test mode. The date of Examination will be intimated later. |
| Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) | Candidates provisionally shortlisted after the Written Examination have to qualify the CPT as per Rule 14A of APS&SS Rules, 1996 read with G.O.Ms.No.28 G.A (Ser.A) Dept., Dated 12.03.2024. |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | OC, Sportspersons, Ex-Servicemen & EWS: 40%; Backward Class: 35%; SCs, STs & PBDs: 30%. |
| Merit | Selection is based on merit in the Written Examination, post-based/post code-wise, subject to possessing the requisite Educational Qualification and qualifying the CPT. |
| Tie-Breaker | Where candidates get equal marks, they shall be bracketed and ranked according to age (oldest being considered first). In case of a tie in age, the person who possesses the educational qualification at an earlier date would be considered. |
Note: Appearance in all the papers of examination is compulsory. Absence in any of the papers will automatically render the candidature disqualified. Mere securing of minimum qualifying marks does not confer any right to the candidate for being considered for selection. For each wrong answer, 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question will be penalized.
APPSC AEE Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination is an Objective Type (Degree Standard) test. The scheme is as given below.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Questions | Duration (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies & Mental Ability (Common for all post codes) | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Paper 2 | Civil & Mechanical Engineering (Common for Post Code Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8) OR Electrical Engineering (Post Code No. 5) | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Paper 3 | Civil Engineering (For Post Code No. 1, 3, 4 & 7); Civil & Mechanical Engineering (Common) (For Post Code No. 2 & 6); Electrical Engineering (For Post Code No. 5 only); Mechanical Engineering (For Post Code No. 8 only) | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Total | 450 Marks |
Note: The candidate has to appear for Papers of his/her subject of study at Engineering Degree, i.e., B.E/B.Tech (concerned subject). In respect of Paper-3 for Post Code No. 2 & 6, the examination will be conducted in a different session. Negative marking: for each wrong answer, 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question will be penalized. The question paper for General Studies & Mental Ability is set in English and translated into Telugu; the English version will be considered the authentic version for valuation. The subject question papers will be in English medium only.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) Scheme
| Test | Duration (Minutes) | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/PBD / B.C’s / O.C’s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software | 60 | 100 | 30 / 35 / 40 |
APPSC AEE Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive the scale of pay as specified against each post, along with other allowances as admissible.
| Salary Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Scale of Pay | Rs. 57,100 – Rs. 1,47,760 |
| Posts | All 8 post codes (Civil, Civil/Mech, Electrical, Mech) |
| Additional Benefits | As per A.P. Government rules |
FAQs
Ques: How many vacancies are announced under APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: APPSC has announced 503 Assistant Executive Engineer vacancies across various Engineering Services — PH&ME (21), Panchayat Raj & Rural Development (100), Rural Water Supply & Sanitation (73), Roads & Buildings Civil (75), Roads & Buildings Electrical (04), Tribal Welfare (06), Water Resources Civil (203) and Water Resources Mech (21) — under Notification No. 27/2026.
Ques: What is the last date to apply for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply online is 22nd November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The application process started on 2nd November 2026. Corrections in the application will be allowed up to 7 days from the last date of applications, with a fee of Rs. 100 per correction.
Ques: What is the educational qualification required for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act or an Institution recognized by the UGC/AICTE, or a pass in Sections “A” and “B” of AMIE (India) Examination in the relevant branch, as specified for each post code.
Ques: What is the age limit for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The age limit is 18 to 44 years as on 01/07/2026. Age relaxation is applicable — SC, ST, BCs and EWS: 5 years; PBD: 10 years; Ex-Servicemen: deduction of 3 years in addition to the length of service; Regular A.P. State Government Employees: deduction of length of regular service up to a maximum of 5 years; and other categories as per rules.
Ques: What is the application fee for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The application processing fee is Rs. 250/- and the examination fee is Rs. 120/- (total Rs. 370/-). SC, ST, BC, PBDs, Ex-Servicemen, White Card holders and un-employed youth are exempted from the examination fee of Rs. 120/-. The fee is to be paid online only; IPOs/Demand Drafts are not accepted.
Ques: What is the selection process for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The selection is based on a Written Examination conducted in online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode, followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for provisionally shortlisted candidates. The written examination carries 450 marks across three papers. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for OC/Sportspersons/Ex-Servicemen/EWS, 35% for Backward Class, and 30% for SCs/STs/PBDs.
