Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued Brief Notification No. 27/2026, dated 13 October 2026, for 503 provisional Assistant Executive Engineer vacancies across eight engineering-service post codes. The recruitment covers Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering positions in Public Health & Municipal Engineering, Panchayat Raj & Rural Development, Rural Water Supply & Sanitation, Roads & Buildings, Tribal Welfare Engineering and Water Resources. Online applications will be accepted from 2 November 2026 to 22 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. All notified posts carry the pay scale ₹57,100–₹1,47,760, and the age band shown in the brief notification is 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026. Eligibility depends on the engineering branch, with specified bachelor's degrees and recognised equivalent/AMIE routes for individual post codes. APPSC will conduct a single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test with no separate screening test, regardless of the number of applications. The written scheme carries 450 marks across three papers with one-third negative marking for wrong answers. The detailed notification, including final fee, category-wise relaxation and application instructions, is due on or before 2 November 2026, so candidates should rely on that detailed release before paying or submitting the form.
APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Post | Assistant Executive Engineer |
| Notification | 27/2026 |
| Notification date | 13 October 2026 |
| Recruitment type | Direct Recruitment — General Recruitment |
| Total provisional vacancies | 503 |
| Engineering streams | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical |
| Application start | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date | 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age | 18–44 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Pay | ₹57,100–₹1,47,760 |
| Selection | Single-level CBRT |
| Screening test | No separate screening test |
| Job location | Andhra Pradesh |
Department-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Department / Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | AEE — Public Health & Municipal Engineering | 21 |
| 02 | AEE — Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Engineering | 100 |
| 03 | AEE — Rural Water Supply & Sanitation | 73 |
| 04 | AEE (Civil) — Roads & Buildings | 75 |
| 05 | AEE (Electrical) — Roads & Buildings | 4 |
| 06 | AEE — Tribal Welfare Engineering | 6 |
| 07 & 08 | AEE (Civil / Mechanical) — Water Resources | 224 combined |
| Total | — | 503 |
The 224 Water Resources vacancies are combined for Civil and Mechanical in the brief notification; a separate branch-wise split is not provided there.
Educational Qualification
| Post Code | Essential qualification |
|---|---|
| 01 | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or accepted AMIE Civil route |
| 02 | Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or accepted equivalent/AMIE route |
| 03 | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or accepted AMIE Civil route |
| 04 | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or recognised equivalent |
| 05 | Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or accepted equivalent/Institution of Engineers route |
| 06 | Graduate in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or recognised equivalent |
| 07 | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or recognised equivalent |
| 08 | Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or recognised equivalent |
Applicants must possess the required qualification as on the date of the detailed notification. Use the Regal Naukri Eligibility Pre-check after matching your engineering branch with the exact APPSC post code.
Age Limit
The brief notification shows 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026 for all advertised post codes. Category-wise relaxations are not listed in the brief notice and should be taken only from the detailed notification.
Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with 1 July 2026 as the cut-off date.
Salary
All eight post codes carry the common advertised pay scale of ₹57,100–₹1,47,760. This is the notified pay scale, not guaranteed take-home salary.
Application Fee
The application processing fee and examination fee are not specified in the current brief notification. Do not use fee amounts from older APPSC AEE cycles.
Selection Process
APPSC will conduct a single-level online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). There will be no separate screening test. If the examination is conducted in multiple sessions, APPSC may use normalization.
APPSC AEE Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Paper II | Civil & Mechanical Engineering for relevant post codes, or Electrical Engineering for Post Code 05 | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Paper III | Branch/post-code specific engineering paper | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Total | — | 450 | 450 | 450 minutes |
For each incorrect answer, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
Paper III by Post Code
| Post Code | Paper III subject |
|---|---|
| 01, 03, 04, 07 | Civil Engineering |
| 02, 06 | Common Civil & Mechanical Engineering |
| 05 | Electrical Engineering |
| 08 | Mechanical Engineering |
Computer Proficiency Test
The brief notification includes a Computer Proficiency Test scheme in its annexures. Candidates should wait for the detailed notification to confirm its final applicability in the recruitment workflow.
Documents to Prepare
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Engineering degree certificate | Essential qualification |
| Semester/year marksheets | Qualification verification |
| AMIE/equivalent proof | Where the notification permits that route |
| Date-of-birth proof | Age verification |
| Category certificate | Relaxation/reservation claim after detailed rules are published |
| Photo ID, photograph and signature | Online application and exam requirements |
Use the Government Job Document Checklist to organise your records. The Documents Required for Government Jobs guide can help prepare degree, identity and category documents before the portal opens.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief notification | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed notification | On or before 2 November 2026 |
| Online application begins | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| CBRT date | To be announced |
How to Apply for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026
- Read the official APPSC AEE Notification No. 27/2026.
- Identify the post code matching your Civil, Mechanical or Electrical engineering qualification.
- Use the Eligibility Pre-check after matching your degree with the post-specific table.
- Calculate your age on 1 July 2026 with the Age Calculator.
- Prepare degree, marksheets, identity and category documents with the Document Checklist.
- On or before 2 November 2026, revisit the official APPSC website and read the detailed notification, especially fee, relaxation and final application instructions.
- Open the AEE online application facility when APPSC activates it on 2 November 2026.
- Enter the post code, educational qualification and personal details exactly as required.
- Pay the fee only according to the detailed notification.
- Submit the application before 22 November 2026 at 11:59 PM and keep the acknowledgement.
Important Instructions
- The 503 vacancies are provisional and may change after departmental confirmation.
- The 224 Water Resources vacancies are combined for Civil and Mechanical in the brief notification.
- Qualification must be held as on the date of the detailed notification.
- Do not rely on old-cycle age relaxations or fee amounts.
- There is no separate screening test.
- Wrong answers attract one-third negative marking.
- Submit only through APPSC's official online system.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| APPSC AEE Official Notification No. 27/2026 | Official vacancy, age, pay, qualification, exam scheme and syllabus |
| APPSC Official Website | Detailed notification and online application |
| Regal Naukri Age Calculator | Calculate age on 1 July 2026 |
| Regal Naukri Eligibility Pre-check | Compare engineering qualification with post requirements |
| Government Job Document Checklist | Prepare documents before applications open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
APPSC has announced 503 provisional Assistant Executive Engineer vacancies.
When will online applications open?
The application window opens on 2 November 2026.
What is the last date?
Online applications close on 22 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What is the age limit?
The brief notification shows 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026. Category relaxations will be confirmed in the detailed notification.
What is the pay scale?
All notified AEE post codes carry ₹57,100–₹1,47,760.
Which engineering branches are eligible?
Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering are covered, depending on the post code and department.
Is there a screening test?
No. APPSC states that this recruitment will use a single-level CBRT without a separate screening test.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. Each incorrect answer attracts a deduction of one-third of the marks assigned to that question.