APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026: 503 Posts Open

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued the detailed notification for the direct recruitment of 503 Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) in various engineering services of the Andhra Pradesh Government. The recruitment is being conducted under Notification No. 27/2026, dated 2 November 2026, and online applications are open from 2 November to 22 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM, through the official APPSC website. The vacancies cover Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering branches across eight post codes in departments such as Water Resources, Panchayat Raj, Roads and Buildings, Public Health and Tribal Welfare.

This is a large engineering recruitment, and it is especially attractive because the pay scale is the same for all eight post codes — Rs. 57,100 to Rs. 1,47,760 — and because selection is through a computer-based recruitment test with a clear three-paper scheme. Candidates must hold the prescribed engineering degree by the date of the detailed notification, 2 November 2026, and must apply through OTPR registration on the APPSC portal. The written examination date has not been announced yet, and candidates should check the APPSC website for the schedule after applying.

A few details in this post need to be stated with care. The total of 503 posts, the post-wise break-up, the dates, the fee, the age limit, the pay scale and the examination scheme are all verified from the detailed notification as reported in the sources checked. But the vacancies are provisional — APPSC has stated that the number of posts may change after the concerned departments confirm their requirements. The category-wise and zonal distribution given in Annexure-I of the notification is not reproduced here, and the examination date is not announced. Candidates should read the complete detailed notification on the APPSC website before applying.

APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Overview

APPSC AEE Vacancy Details 2026

APPSC has announced 503 Assistant Executive Engineer vacancies across eight post codes in various engineering services. The department-wise and branch-wise distribution is as follows:

The Water Resources Department accounts for the largest share, with 203 Civil and 21 Mechanical posts — 224 posts together. The Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Engineering service follows with 100 posts. All eight post codes carry the same pay scale of Rs. 57,100–1,47,760. This is the notified pay scale, not a stated take-home salary. The detailed notification also gives the category-wise and zonal or contiguous-zonal vacancy distribution in its Annexure-I; that annexure table is not reproduced in this post, and candidates should check it in the notification itself before choosing their post preferences.

Candidates should note that the 503 vacancies are provisional and may change after confirmation from the departments. The notification provides 95% local reservation for the applicable zonal and contiguous-zonal cadres. Reservation for women is horizontal at 33⅓%, and meritorious sportsperson reservation is 3%, subject to the stated rules. Persons with benchmark disabilities are not covered by reservation for post code 06. Candidates should verify their category, disability suitability and local cadre in the detailed notification before applying.

APPSC AEE Important Dates 2026

The last date to submit the online application is 22 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Candidates should apply well before the last day, because the portal often slows down in the final hours and any error in registration needs time to be corrected. The notification permits corrections for the specified period at Rs. 100 per correction, but fields affecting name, fee and age relaxations cannot be corrected. The written examination date and the hall ticket schedule will be announced later by APPSC on its website.

APPSC AEE Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must hold the prescribed qualification from a recognised institution by 2 November 2026, the date of the detailed notification. The permitted qualification depends on the post code:

For an equivalent qualification other than the prescribed qualification, the notification requires the relevant Government Order to be produced to the Commission within 10 days of the application closing date. Candidates should not assume that every engineering branch or diploma is eligible — a diploma alone does not meet the degree requirement for these posts. Candidates should read the exact alternatives in Para 3 of the detailed notification before choosing a post code.

APPSC AEE Age Limit 2026

The basic age limit is 18–44 years as on 1 July 2026. The upper age limit is relaxed for eligible categories as follows:

Candidates should calculate their age carefully as on 1 July 2026 before applying, because an application from a candidate who does not meet the age limit will be rejected. The age relaxation conditions, including the exact service requirements for ex-servicemen and government employees, are given in the detailed notification and should be read in full.

APPSC AEE Application Fee 2026

The examination-fee exemption applies to eligible SC, ST, BC, persons with benchmark disabilities and ex-servicemen candidates, eligible AP white-card families and unemployed youth fulfilling the notification’s conditions. The Rs. 250 processing fee remains payable even for exempt applicants. EWS alone is not listed as an examination-fee exemption category. For applicants from other states, the notification restricts exemptions and reservation, and its exception for persons with benchmark disabilities and ex-servicemen must be read with Para 8.2. Fees should be paid through the official online gateway using the supported methods, and fees are non-refundable.

APPSC AEE Salary 2026

All eight post codes carry the same notified pay scale of Rs. 57,100–1,47,760. This is the pay scale for the Assistant Executive Engineer post in the Andhra Pradesh engineering services, and it applies equally to the Civil, Mechanical and Electrical branches. The figure is the notified pay scale, not a stated take-home salary — the actual monthly salary will depend on the allowances admissible under the Andhra Pradesh Government rules, such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other applicable allowances. Candidates should check the detailed notification and the service rules for the exact allowances for their department.

APPSC AEE Selection Process and Exam Pattern 2026

Selection is made in three stages. First, candidates appear for all the required written examination papers in computer-based recruitment test (CBRT) mode. Second, selection merit is determined post-code-wise from the relevant written papers. Third, shortlisted candidates must qualify the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), and then produce the required original certificates and satisfy the eligibility and reservation requirements.

The written examination is of degree standard. It consists of three papers, each carrying 150 questions, 150 marks and 150 minutes:

Paper III must be chosen correctly for the post code applied for:

Negative marking: One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer. Attendance in all required papers is compulsory. General Studies & Mental Ability is set in English and translated into Telugu; the subject papers are in English only. Candidates should follow the notification’s degree-branch instructions when selecting papers.

Written examination qualifying percentages: OC, sportspersons, ex-servicemen and EWS candidates must secure 40% aggregate; BC candidates 35%; and SC, ST and persons with benchmark disabilities 30%. Reaching the qualifying percentage does not guarantee selection — the final merit is drawn post-code-wise from the written papers.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): The qualifying practical test covers office automation, computers and associated software. It runs for 60 minutes and carries 100 marks. Annexure-II of the notification lists the minimum marks as 30 for SC, ST and persons with benchmark disabilities, 35 for BC and 40 for OC candidates. Candidates should read the complete CPT syllabus in the notification PDF.

How to Apply for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted online only through the APPSC website. Candidates must first complete OTPR registration and then submit the application for Notification No. 27/2026. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the APPSC website at psc.ap.gov.in and open OTPR registration if you do not already have an OTPR ID.
2. Check your OTPR details, including date of birth, category, qualifications and contact information.
3. Log in and choose Online Application Submission for Notification No. 27/2026.
4. Enter application-specific details, eligible post preferences, local status and examination-centre preferences.
5. Review all details and click Save & Submit. Clicking Save alone does not submit the application.
6. Complete the applicable fee payment and confirm final submission.
7. Download and retain the submitted application and payment reference.

OTPR registration is not an application by itself — the application for this notification must be submitted separately through the Online Application Submission link. Candidates should apply well before 22 November 2026, because the portal often slows down in the final hours. The notification permits corrections for the specified period at Rs. 100 per correction, but fields affecting name, fee and age relaxations cannot be corrected.

Documents to Keep Ready – APPSC AEE 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the online application:

• Qualification certificates and proof of date of birth.
• Study, residence and local-status certificates, as applicable.
• Community, non-creamy-layer, EWS, disability, ex-servicemen or sports certificates, where claimed.
• BC non-creamy-layer and EWS certificates meeting the notification’s financial-year and issue-date requirements (issued on or after 1 April 2026).
• Photograph, signature and other uploads in the format specified by the application portal.
• Government Order for any equivalent qualification claimed, to be produced within 10 days of the application closing date.

Frequently Asked Questions – APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026

How many vacancies are in APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
The detailed notification lists 503 Assistant Executive Engineer vacancies across eight post codes.

What is the last date to apply?
Applications are accepted from 2 November to 22 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

What is the age limit for APPSC AEE 2026?
The basic age limit is 18–44 years as on 1 July 2026. Eligible category relaxations apply.

What qualification is required?
A relevant Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree is required according to the post code. Specified AMIE and equivalent routes are accepted only as listed in Para 3 of the notification. A diploma alone is not sufficient.

What is the APPSC AEE salary?
The notified pay scale is Rs. 57,100–1,47,760 for all eight post codes.

What is the application fee?
The processing fee is Rs. 250 and the examination fee is Rs. 120, totalling Rs. 370 without exemption. Eligible examination-fee-exempt applicants pay Rs. 250.

Is there negative marking and a computer test?
Yes. Each wrong answer attracts a deduction of one-third of the marks for that question. Shortlisted candidates must also qualify the Computer Proficiency Test.

Has the APPSC AEE examination date been announced?
No. The detailed notification says the examination date will be announced later. Candidates should check the APPSC website for subsequent updates.

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