Candidates must possess a Degree in Mining Engineering from any recognized University in India incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act, or State Act, or an institution recognized by the UGC; OR a Diploma in Mining Engineering from Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad; OR an equivalent qualification from any recognized institute.
PermanentOct. 14, 2026
APPSC Assistant Director Mines Recruitment 2026
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Oct. 14, 2026Assistant Director (Mines) in A.P. Mines & Geology Service
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
1
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 6, 2026
3
Deadline
Nov 26, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window6 – 26 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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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 AP 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 is based strictly on merit in the single-level Written Examination (Objective Type CBRT) comprising Paper-I (General Studies & Mental Ability, 150 marks) and Paper-II (Mining Engineering, 300 marks) for a total of 450 marks. There is no oral interview. Shortlisted candidates must qualify in 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 deduction per incorrect answer
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 2
Total Duration
150 Minutes
Negative Marking
1/3rd of prescribed marks (0.67 marks) deduction per incorrect answer
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 3
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
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Assistant Director (Mines) is a prestigious State Gazetted Group-A officer post under the Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The role combines field enforcement, inspection of major and minor mineral leases, monitoring sand and granite quarry operations, checking illegal mining activities, collecting mineral revenue/royalties, and ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards across mineral-rich districts of AP (such as Kadapa, Kurnool, Guntur, Prakasam, and Visakhapatnam).
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Standard posting tenures are 2 to 3 years per district or regional mining office across Andhra Pradesh. Subject to departmental transfer policies and state administrative requirements.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Hierarchical progression leads to Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, followed by Joint Director, and ultimately Additional Director / Director of Mines & Geology, subject to seniority, confidential reports, and vacancy in the state gazetted cadre.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Detailed vacancy community breakup and guidelines will be available on psc.ap.gov.in by 06/11/2026; candidates must review the detailed notification before final fee submission.
- Applications are accepted strictly online via APPSC OTPR login; hard copies sent by post will not be accepted.
- Ensure educational qualification (Degree in Mining Engineering or ISM Dhanbad Diploma) is recognized and obtained on or before the crucial date.
- Negative marking of 1/3rd (0.33 marks in Paper-I and 0.67 marks in Paper-II) is applicable for each wrong answer in the CBRT.
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) is mandatory and qualifying; failure in CPT disqualifies the candidate from final selection regardless of written exam score.
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
- UR / Open Competition (Provisional)1
Total Vacancies1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Selected candidates will be placed in the State Revised Pay Scale of ₹57,100 - 1,47,760/- with standard allowances (DA, HRA, Medical allowance) as admissible to Group-A State Gazetted Officers.
Pay scale of ₹57,100 - ₹1,47,760/- per month as per Revised Pay Scales (RPS) of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
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 the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if not already registered.
- Log in using your OTPR User ID and Password between 06/11/2026 and 26/11/2026 (up to 11:59 PM).
- Select Notification No. 31/2026 for Assistant Director (Mines) in A.P. Mines & Geology Service and fill out the online application form.
- Verify all details, upload your passport photograph and signature in the prescribed dimensions, and pay the requisite application/examination fees online.
- Submit the application form and download/print the finalized application submission receipt for future reference.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Detailed fee structure will be available in the detailed notification by 06/11/2026. 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)
Practical AssessmentQualifying Only
Document Verification
In-PersonQualifying Only
Selection is based strictly on merit in the single-level Written Examination (Objective Type CBRT) comprising Paper-I (General Studies & Mental Ability, 150 marks) and Paper-II (Mining Engineering, 300 marks) for a total of 450 marks. There is no oral interview. Shortlisted candidates must qualify in the practical Computer Proficiency Test (CPT - 100 marks) as per G.O.Ms.No.26, followed by original document verification.
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Online applications open on November 6, 2026, and close on November 26, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) on the official APPSC portal (psc.ap.gov.in).
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