Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Brief Notification No. 27/2026 for the recruitment of 503 Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) in various engineering services. Eligible engineering graduates can apply online from 02 November 2026 to 22 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM through the APPSC website.
The recruitment covers AEE posts in Public Health and Municipal Engineering, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation, Roads and Buildings, Tribal Welfare and Water Resources departments. The vacancies are provisional and may vary after confirmation from the concerned departments.
Official Notification PDF: APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026
APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Notification Number | 27/2026 |
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) |
| Total Vacancies | 503 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Salary / Pay | Rs. 57,100 to Rs. 1,47,760 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 02 November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22 November 2026 |
| Last Time | 11:59 PM |
| Examination Mode | Online (CBRT) |
| Examination Level | Single-level examination |
| Total Examination Marks | 450 |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
APPSC AEE Vacancy 2026
APPSC has notified 503 provisional vacancies for Assistant Executive Engineers in various engineering departments. The notified posts and vacancy details are given below.
| P.C. No. | Post Name | Vacancies | Age | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AEE in A.P. Public Health & Municipal Engineering Department (PH&ME) | 21 | 18-44 | Rs. 57,100-1,47,760 |
| 02 | AEE in A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Engineering Department | 100 | 18-44 | Rs. 57,100-1,47,760 |
| 03 | AEE in A.P. Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Department | 73 | 18-44 | Rs. 57,100-1,47,760 |
| 04 | AEE (Civil) in A.P. Roads & Buildings Department | 75 | 18-44 | Rs. 57,100-1,47,760 |
| 05 | AEE (Electrical) in A.P. Roads & Buildings Department | 04 | 18-44 | Rs. 57,100-1,47,760 |
| 06 | AEE in A.P. Tribal Welfare Engineering Department | 06 | 18-44 | Rs. 57,100-1,47,760 |
| 07 & 08 | AEE (Civil) / AEE (Mech) in A.P. Water Resources Department | 224 | 18-44 | Rs. 57,100-1,47,760 |
| Total | 503 |
The notification shows 224 vacancies combined for Post Code Nos. 07 and 08, covering Civil and Mechanical AEE posts in the A.P. Water Resources Department. It does not provide a separate vacancy breakup between these two post codes in the brief notification.
APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the required educational qualification as on the date of the Detailed Notification. The required engineering qualification varies according to the post code.
| P.C. No. | Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | AEE (Civil) - Public Health & Municipal Engineering | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/institution or a pass in Sections A and B of A.M.I.E. (India) Examination in Civil Engineering. |
| 02 | AEE (Civil / Mech) - Panchayat Raj Engineering Service | Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university/institution or the specified AMIE qualifications. B.Sc. (Engg.) of Ranchi University with AMIE is also specified. |
| 03 | AEE (Civil) - Rural Water Supply & Sanitation | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/institution or the specified AMIE qualification in Civil Engineering. |
| 04 | AEE (Civil) - Roads & Buildings | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/institution or an equivalent qualification. |
| 05 | AEE (Electrical) - Roads & Buildings | Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university/institution or the specified Section A and B qualification of the Institution of Engineers in Electrical Engineering. |
| 06 | AEE (Civil / Mech) - Tribal Welfare | Graduate in Engineering in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university/institution or an equivalent qualification. |
| 07 | AEE (Civil) - Water Resources | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/institution or an equivalent qualification. |
| 08 | AEE (Mechanical) - Water Resources | Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university/institution or an equivalent qualification. |
The detailed qualification requirements for all eight post codes are provided in the notification. Candidates should check the Detailed Notification before applying because the qualification must be held as on its date.
APPSC AEE Age Limit 2026
The minimum and maximum age for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 will be reckoned as on 01 July 2026. The age shown for all notified post codes is 18 to 44 years.
| Particular | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 44 years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 July 2026 |
APPSC AEE Salary 2026
The Assistant Executive Engineer posts carry a scale of pay of Rs. 57,100 to Rs. 1,47,760. The same scale of pay is shown for all the post codes listed in the brief notification.
APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 will have a single-level examination. The Commission has specifically stated that no Screening Test will be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received.
The examination will be conducted in online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. If the examination is held in multiple sessions, the Commission may use normalization of marks wherever necessary and applicable.
APPSC AEE Exam Pattern 2026
The APPSC AEE written examination is an objective-type examination at degree standard. It consists of three papers carrying a total of 450 marks.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper 2 | Civil & Mechanical Engineering for Post Codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8 OR Electrical Engineering for Post Code 5 | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper 3 | Engineering subject as prescribed for the respective post code | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Total | 450 | 450 |
Candidates have to appear for the papers corresponding to the subject of study at Engineering Degree level, such as B.E. or B.Tech. For Post Code Nos. 2 and 6, Paper 3 will be conducted in a different session.
APPSC AEE Syllabus 2026
The APPSC AEE syllabus consists of General Studies & Mental Ability and technical engineering subjects. The technical papers differ according to the engineering discipline and post code.
APPSC AEE General Studies and Mental Ability Syllabus
- Major current events and issues relating to international, national and Andhra Pradesh affairs.
- General Science and its applications in daily life.
- Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and Information Technology.
- History of India with emphasis on Andhra Pradesh and the Indian National Movement.
- Geography of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh.
- Indian Polity and Governance.
- Indian Economy and Planning.
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection.
- Disaster Management, including vulnerability, prevention, mitigation, Remote Sensing and GIS.
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
- Data analysis, tabulation, visual representation and interpretation.
APPSC AEE Civil and Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
The common Civil and Mechanical Engineering paper covers subjects such as Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics and Machinery, hydraulic systems, turbines, pumps and hydro projects and plants.
APPSC AEE Civil Engineering Syllabus
The Civil Engineering Paper 3 syllabus covers Building Materials, Structural Analysis, Design of Steel Structures, Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures, Construction Planning and Management, Hydraulics and Water Resource Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Surveying and Transport Engineering.
APPSC AEE Electrical Engineering Syllabus
The Electrical Engineering syllabus includes Electric Circuits, Electrical Measurements and Instruments, Illumination, DC Generators and Motors, Transformers, Three-Phase Induction Motors, Alternators, Synchronous Motors, Transmission and Distribution, Protection, Circuit Breakers, Generating Stations, Economic Aspects and Utilization of Electrical Energy.
APPSC AEE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
The Mechanical Engineering Paper 3 syllabus includes 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, Industrial Engineering and Modelling and Simulation.
APPSC AEE Negative Marking 2026
There is a negative marking of one-third of the marks prescribed for the question for every wrong answer in the examination.
APPSC AEE Computer Proficiency Test 2026
The notification also includes the Scheme and Syllabus of the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The CPT is a practical test for proficiency in Office Automation using computers and associated software.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Test Type | Practical |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks - SC/ST/PwBD | 30 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks - BC | 35 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks - OC | 40 |
The CPT syllabus includes computer fundamentals, computer software, operating systems, Windows, basic Linux/Mac concepts, internet, email, World Wide Web and office software such as MS Office or compatible open-source office suites.
APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | On or before 02 November 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 02 November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22 November 2026 |
| Last Time | 11:59 PM |
| Examination Date | To be announced |
The Commission has stated that the Detailed Notification containing the vacancy breakup, pay, age, community, educational qualifications and other instructions will be available on the APPSC website on or before 02 November 2026.
How to Apply for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official APPSC website.
- Open the APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Read the Detailed Notification and application instructions carefully.
- Check the required engineering qualification for your preferred post code.
- Complete the online application form with the required details.
- Enter all information correctly in the application form.
- Review the application before submitting it.
- Submit the application online before 22 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Keep the submitted application details for future reference.
Applications must be submitted through the prescribed online mode only. Applications sent through any other mode will not be entertained. Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- The vacancies are provisional and may vary after confirmation from the concerned departments.
- The minimum and maximum age will be reckoned as on 01 July 2026.
- The required educational qualification must be possessed as on the date of the Detailed Notification.
- The Detailed Notification will contain further information regarding vacancies, age, community, qualifications and other instructions.
- Applications must be submitted online only.
- No Screening Test will be conducted for this recruitment.
- The recruitment examination will be conducted in online CBRT mode.
- The examination carries a total of 450 marks.
- There is a one-third negative marking for each wrong answer.
- Candidates should check the specific engineering qualification required for their selected post code.
- Candidates applying for Post Code No. 07 should check the physical requirements in the Detailed Notification.
