| Notification | APPSC Brief Notification No. 27/2026 |
| Notification date | 13 October 2026 |
| Post | Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE), various engineering services |
| Total vacancies | 503 provisional posts |
| Applications open | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date | 22 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Age as on | 1 July 2026 |
| Age range | 18–44 years, subject to detailed rules and applicable relaxations |
| Scale of pay | ₹57,100–₹1,47,760 |
| Exam mode | Online Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) |
| Official website | psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC AEE Notification 2026: overview
Notification No. 27/2026 invites online applications for Assistant Executive Engineers in the Public Health & Municipal Engineering, Panchayat Raj, Rural Water Supply & Sanitation, Roads & Buildings, Tribal Welfare and Water Resources engineering services. The notice describes the vacancy numbers as provisional and subject to confirmation by the concerned departments.
The brief notification states that the detailed notification—including the vacancy breakup, pay, age, community rules, qualifications and instructions—will be available on the Commission website on or before 2 November 2026.
APPSC AEE 2026 important dates
| Event | Date / details |
|---|---|
| Brief notification issued | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed notification | On or before 2 November 2026 |
| Online application begins | 2 November 2026 |
| Online application closes | 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age calculation date | 1 July 2026 |
| Examination mode | Online CBRT |
| Screening test | No screening test; single-level examination |
Check the detailed notification and Commission website for any corrigendum, application-fee instructions and subsequent examination updates.
APPSC AEE vacancy details: post-wise breakup
The brief notification lists the following provisional vacancies. For Water Resources, the notification shows a combined figure of 224 against Post Codes 07 and 08; it does not split that number between Civil and Mechanical in the visible vacancy table.
| Post code | Post / engineering service | Vacancies | Discipline indicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AEE in A.P. Public Health & Municipal Engineering Department (PH&ME) | 21 | Civil |
| 02 | AEE in A.P. Panchayat Raj Engineering Service | 100 | Civil / Mechanical |
| 03 | AEE in A.P. Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Department | 73 | Civil |
| 04 | AEE (Civil) in A.P. Roads & Buildings Department | 75 | Civil |
| 05 | AEE (Electrical) in A.P. Roads & Buildings Department | 4 | Electrical |
| 06 | AEE in A.P. Tribal Welfare Engineering Department | 6 | Civil / Mechanical |
| 07–08 | AEE (Civil) and AEE (Mechanical) in A.P. Water Resources Department | 224 | Civil / Mechanical; combined total in brief notice |
Total: 503 provisional vacancies. Vacancies may vary after confirmation by the concerned departments.
APPSC AEE eligibility: age limit and educational qualifications
Age limit
The brief notification gives an age range of 18–44 years as on 1 July 2026. Applicable age relaxations, reservation provisions and any service-specific conditions must be checked in the detailed notification.
Educational qualifications by post code
| Post code / service | Qualification stated in the brief notification |
|---|---|
| 01 — PH&ME Department (Civil) | Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or the stated A.M.I.E. Sections A and B qualification in Civil Engineering. |
| 02 — Panchayat Raj Engineering Service | Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or the listed AMIE / equivalent qualification route. |
| 03 — Rural Water Supply & Sanitation (Civil) | Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or the stated AMIE Sections A and B qualification in Civil. |
| 04 — Roads & Buildings (Civil) | Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification. |
| 05 — Roads & Buildings (Electrical) | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, equivalent qualification, or the stated AMIE route. |
| 06 — Tribal Welfare Engineering Department | Engineering graduate in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification. |
| 07 — Water Resources (Civil) | Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognised as specified in the notice. |
| 08 — Water Resources (Mechanical) | Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognised as specified in the notice. |
The notification says candidates must possess the required educational qualification as on the date of the detailed notification. The table above is a summary; verify the precise wording and equivalence conditions in the official notification before applying.
APPSC AEE exam pattern 2026
The recruitment uses a single-level objective examination in online CBRT mode; the brief notification explicitly says no screening test will be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received.
| Paper | Subject / applicability | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies & Mental Ability — common to all post codes | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Paper II | Civil & Mechanical Engineering for post codes 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07 and 08; Electrical Engineering for post code 05 | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Paper III | Engineering subject based on post code: Civil, Civil & Mechanical, Electrical or Mechanical | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Total | Three papers | 450 | 450 | 450 minutes total across papers |
Negative marking
Each wrong answer attracts a penalty of one-third of the marks prescribed for the question, as stated in the notification. If the examination is held in multiple sessions, the Commission may normalise marks wherever considered necessary and applicable.
For Post Codes 02 and 06, the notification notes that Paper III will be conducted in a different session.
APPSC AEE syllabus: paper-wise overview
Paper I — General Studies & Mental Ability
- Major international, national and Andhra Pradesh current events and issues.
- General Science, everyday applications, and developments in Science, Technology and Information Technology.
- Indian history, with emphasis on social, economic, cultural and political aspects, Andhra Pradesh and the Indian National Movement.
- Indian geography with a focus on Andhra Pradesh.
- Indian polity and governance, constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-governance.
- Indian economy and planning; sustainable development and environmental protection.
- Disaster management, remote sensing and GIS applications.
- Logical reasoning, analytical ability, data tabulation, data visualisation and basic statistics.
Paper II and Paper III — Engineering subjects
The engineering papers depend on the candidate’s post code and discipline. The supplied syllabus includes Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering streams. Civil topics include building materials, structural analysis, steel and concrete design, construction management, hydraulics and water resources, environmental engineering, soil mechanics, surveying and transportation. Mechanical topics include thermodynamics, heat transfer, refrigeration and air conditioning, turbomachines, theory of machines, machine design, manufacturing, industrial engineering and modelling. Electrical topics include circuits, measurements, machines, transmission and distribution, power generation, protection, circuit breakers and utilisation of electrical energy.
The notification annexes the detailed syllabus. Use the full official annexure to prepare the complete discipline-specific topic list rather than relying only on this summary.
How to apply for APPSC AEE recruitment 2026
- Visit the official APPSC website: psc.ap.gov.in.
- Read the detailed Notification No. 27/2026 and confirm the correct post code and engineering discipline.
- Check age eligibility, degree requirements, recognised-equivalence routes and applicable reservation or relaxation provisions.
- Submit the online application from 2 November to 22 November 2026, before 11:59 PM on the closing date.
- Review the form carefully and retain the acknowledgement and payment details, if applicable.
- Monitor the official website for corrections, detailed instructions and exam-related announcements.
The supplied brief notice does not specify an application fee amount. Refer to the detailed notification for the fee and exact submission requirements.
Frequently asked questions about APPSC AEE 2026
How many vacancies are announced in APPSC AEE Notification 27/2026?
The brief notification lists 503 provisional vacancies across Assistant Executive Engineer posts in various engineering services. The number may change after confirmation from the concerned departments.
What are the APPSC AEE 2026 application dates?
Online applications are invited from 2 November 2026 to 22 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM, according to Brief Notification No. 27/2026.
What is the age limit for APPSC AEE 2026?
The brief notification lists an age range of 18–44 years, reckoned as on 1 July 2026. Check the detailed notification for applicable relaxations and category-specific conditions.
What is the salary of an Assistant Executive Engineer in APPSC AEE 2026?
The listed scale of pay is ₹57,100–₹1,47,760. The detailed notification should be checked for service-specific terms and allowances.
What is the educational qualification for APPSC AEE posts?
The required engineering qualification depends on the post code: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil/Mechanical combinations are specified for different services. Applicants must possess the prescribed qualification by the date of the detailed notification.
Will APPSC conduct a screening test for AEE recruitment?
No. The brief notification states that the recruitment will have a single-level examination only and that no screening test will be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications.
What is the APPSC AEE 2026 exam pattern?
The scheme provides three objective papers of 150 marks each and 150 minutes each, for a total of 450 marks. Paper I is General Studies and Mental Ability; Papers II and III depend on the relevant engineering discipline and post code.
Is there negative marking in the APPSC AEE exam?
Yes. The notification says each wrong answer will be penalised by one-third of the marks prescribed for that question.
Where can I apply for APPSC AEE 2026?
The brief notification directs candidates to the APPSC website at https://psc.ap.gov.in. Read the detailed notification before submitting the online application.
Preparing for APPSC AEE?
Start with the official syllabus, organise General Studies alongside your engineering discipline and practise objective questions with a timed revision plan.