Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (as applicable to the post code) from a recognized University in India incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act, or an institution recognized by UGC/AICTE; OR a pass in Sections 'A' & 'B' of A.M.I.E. (India) examination in the relevant engineering branch.
PermanentOct. 14, 2026
APPSC AEE Engineering Services Recruitment 2026
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Oct. 14, 2026Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil)Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical)Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical)
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
503
Pay Scale
₹57,100 - ₹1,47,760 per month
Age Limit
18 to 44 Years (as on 01/07/2026)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Oct 13, 2026
2
Starts
Nov 2, 2026
3
Deadline
Nov 22, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window2 – 22 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates must be between 18 and 44 years of age as on 01/07/2026. Age relaxations are admissible as per Andhra Pradesh State Government rules: 5 years for SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates, 10 years for PwBD candidates, and applicable service relaxations for Ex-Servicemen and State Government employees.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Written Examination (Computer Based Recruitment Test - CBRT)
Online (CBRT)Merit Scored
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Practical AssessmentQualifying Only
Document Verification
In-PersonQualifying Only
Selection will be based strictly on merit in the single-level Written Examination (Objective Type CBRT) of 450 total marks across 3 Papers: Paper-I (General Studies & Mental Ability - 150 marks), Paper-II (Core Engineering / Common - 150 marks), and Paper-III (Specialized Branch Engineering - 150 marks). There is no oral interview. Shortlisted candidates must qualify the practical Computer Proficiency Test (CPT - 100 marks) as per G.O.Ms.No.26, followed by original document verification.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 1
Total Duration
150 Minutes
Negative Marking
1/3rd mark penalty per incorrect answer
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 2
Total Duration
150 Minutes
Negative Marking
1/3rd mark penalty per incorrect answer
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 3
Total Duration
150 Minutes
Negative Marking
1/3rd mark penalty per incorrect answer
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 4
Total Duration
60 Minutes
Negative Marking
Nil (Qualifying marks: SC/ST/PwBD 30%, BC 35%, OC 40%)
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year | Category / Post Stream | Cutoff / Qualifying Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| — | OC / General | — |
| — | BC | — |
| — | SC / ST | — |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) is the premier entry-level State Gazetted Group-A engineering cadre in Andhra Pradesh. AEEs serve as executive engineers in key development departments including Water Resources (Irrigation canals, dams, barrages), Roads & Buildings (State highways, bridges, government buildings), Panchayat Raj & Rural Development (Rural connectivity, village infrastructure), and Public Health/Municipal Engineering (Urban water networks, sewage management). The role demands intensive project site inspections, contractor billing verification, quality control, technical estimate preparation, and coordination with district collectors.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Standard posting tenure is 2 to 3 years per division or subdivision across Andhra Pradesh districts, subject to general state transfer guidelines.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Hierarchical progression advances to Executive Engineer (EE), Superintending Engineer (SE), Chief Engineer (CE), and Engineer-in-Chief (ENC), making it one of the most prestigious state engineering careers in Andhra Pradesh.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Detailed notification with community-wise vacancy breakup, district/zonal reservation rosters, and syllabus guidelines will be published on psc.ap.gov.in on or before 02/11/2026.
- Applications must be submitted strictly online through APPSC OTPR login; physical copies will not be accepted.
- Candidates must appear for the Paper-3 relevant to their engineering degree discipline (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical).
- Negative marking of 1/3rd (0.33 marks per wrong answer) applies across all three papers in the CBRT.
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT - 100 marks) is mandatory and qualifying; failure in CPT disqualifies the candidate from the final selection merit list.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- PC-01: AEE in A.P. Public Health & Municipal Engineering Dept21
- PC-02: AEE in A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Engineering Dept100
- PC-03: AEE in A.P. Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Dept73
- PC-04: AEE (Civil) in A.P. Roads & Buildings Dept75
- PC-05: AEE (Electrical) in A.P. Roads & Buildings Dept4
- PC-06: AEE in A.P. Tribal Welfare Engineering Dept6
- PC-07 & 08: AEE (Civil & Mech) in A.P. Water Resources Dept224
Total Vacancies503
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Selected candidates will receive the State Revised Pay Scale of ₹57,100 - ₹1,47,760/- per month along with standard allowances (DA, HRA, Medical allowance) as admissible to Group-A State Gazetted Officers.
State Revised Pay Scale of ₹57,100 - ₹1,47,760/- per month with applicable DA, HRA, and state allowances.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official APPSC portal at psc.ap.gov.in and complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if applying for the first time.
- Log in using your OTPR User ID and Password between 02/11/2026 and 22/11/2026 (up to 11:59 PM).
- Select Brief Notification No. 27/2026 for Assistant Executive Engineers in Various Engineering Services.
- Fill out all required academic qualifications, post code preferences, and personal details accurately.
- Upload your recent photograph and digital signature in the prescribed format and pay the applicable fees online.
- Submit the application and save/print the computer-generated application form for future reference.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Detailed fee structure will be available in the detailed notification on or before 02/11/2026. As per standard APPSC norms: Application Processing Fee of ₹250/- and Examination Fee of ₹120/- (Exempted for SC, ST, BC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen).
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Written Examination (Computer Based Recruitment Test - CBRT)
Online (CBRT)Merit Scored
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
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Document Verification
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Online applications open on November 2, 2026, and close on November 22, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) on the official APPSC portal (psc.ap.gov.in).
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