The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has released Brief Notification No. 27/2026 for the direct recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) across various engineering services in the state. This is a major opportunity for engineering graduates, with a total of 503 provisional vacancies available across multiple government departments.
APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the recruitment notification, including important dates, eligibility criteria, vacancy breakdowns, and the examination scheme.
| Organization Name | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Notification No. | 27/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) |
| No. of Posts | 503 (Provisional) |
| Job Category | AP State Government Jobs |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | November 22, 2026 (up to 11:59 P.M) |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
Important Dates
- Notification Date: October 13, 2026
- Online Application Start Date: November 02, 2026
- Online Application Last Date: November 22, 2026 (up to 11:59 P.M)
- Detailed Notification Availability Date: On or before November 02, 2026
APPSC AEE 2026 Vacancy Details & Departments
The commission has announced provisional vacancies across various departments. The number of vacancies is subject to variation based on departmental confirmation.
| Post Code (P.C.No) | Name of the Post | Number of Vacancies | Age as on 01/07/2026 | Scale of Pay (Rs.) |
| 01 | AEE in A.P. Public Health & Municipal Engineering Department (PH&ME) Dept | 21 | 18-44 | 57,100-1,47,760 |
| 02 | AEE in A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Engineering Dept | 100 | 18-44 | 57,100-1,47,760 |
| 03 | AEE in A.P. Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Dept | 73 | 18-44 | 57,100-1,47,760 |
| 04 | AEE (Civil) in A.P. Roads & Buildings Dept | 75 | 18-44 | 57,100-1,47,760 |
| 05 | AEE (Electrical) in A.P. Roads & Buildings Dept | 04 | 18-44 | 57,100-1,47,760 |
| 06 | AEE in A.P. Tribal Welfare Engineering Dept | 06 | 18-44 | 57,100-1,47,760 |
| 07 | AEE (Civil) in A.P. Water Resource Dept | 224* | 18-44 | 57,100-1,47,760 |
| 08 | AEE (Mech) in A.P. Water Resource Dept | *Combined with PC 07 | 18-44 | 57,100-1,47,760 |
(Note: The 224 vacancies are combined for Post Codes 07 and 08 in the A.P. Water Resource Department).
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 44 years of age as of July 01, 2026.
Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) from a recognized University in India, or hold an equivalent qualification such as passing Sections “A” & “B” of the A.M.I.E. examination.
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 57,100 to Rs. 1,47,760.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process consists of a single-level online examination (Computer Based Recruitment Test – CBRT). The commission has stated that no screening test will be conducted, regardless of the number of applications received. The exam will follow a degree-standard objective type format totaling 450 marks
The APPSC Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) recruitment involves a single-level objective-type written examination (Degree Standard) conducted in an online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) format. There will be no screening test for this recruitment, regardless of the number of applicants.
Written Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | General Studies & Mental Ability (Common for all post codes) | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper 2 | Civil & Mechanical Engineering (Common for Post Code Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8) OR Electrical Engineering (For Post Code No 5) | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper 3 | Core Subject: Civil Engineering (Post Codes 1, 3, 4 & 7) OR Civil & Mechanical Engineering (Post Codes 2 & 6) OR Electrical Engineering (Post Code 5) OR Mechanical Engineering (Post Code 8) | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Total | 450 | 450 |
Negative Marking: For every incorrect answer, 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that specific question will be deducted.
Normalization: If the examination is conducted in multiple sessions, the Commission will adopt a normalization process for the marks.
Subject Specifics: Candidates must appear for the Paper 2 and Paper 3 subjects that correspond to their engineering degree (B.E / B.Tech).
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) Pattern
In addition to the written examination, the scheme includes a practical Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) to evaluate office automation skills.
| Test Name | Duration | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software | 60 Minutes | 100 | SC/ST/PBD: 30 B.C’s: 35 O.C’s: 40 |
(Note: The CPT is a practical type examination).
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications exclusively through online mode. No other modes of application will be accepted. Candidates can apply by visiting the official APPSC website at https://psc.ap.gov.in starting November 02, 2026. Applicants are advised to submit their forms well in advance to avoid last-minute server rushes.
Important Links
| APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| APPSC AEE Assistant Executive Engineer Posts Apply Online Link | Click Here |
