The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada has officially released Brief Notification No. 27/2026 (Dated: 13/10/2026) for Direct Recruitment to the prestigious posts of Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) in Various Engineering Services. This is one of the biggest recruitment announcements for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering graduates, offering 503 provisional vacancies across top state engineering departments.
📌 Quick Highlights: APPSC AEE Notification 27/2026
- 🏛️ Recruiting Agency: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
- 📢 Notification Number: Brief Notification No. 27/2026 (Dated: 13/10/2026)
- 👷 Post Name: Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE)
- 🔢 Total Provisional Vacancies: 503 Posts (Majorly Civil & Mechanical Engineering)
- 💰 Scale of Pay: Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760/- (Gazetted Level)
- 📅 Online Application Dates: 02/11/2026 to 22/11/2026 (until 11:59 PM)
- 🎯 Selection Process: Single-Level Online CBRT Exam (450 Marks) + Qualifying CPT (No Prelims/Screening Test!)
- 🌐 Official Website: psc.ap.gov.in
⭐ BIG RELIEF FOR CANDIDATES: NO SCREENING TEST!
As per Clause 7 of the official notification: "The examination for this recruitment shall consist of a single-level examination only, and no Screening Test shall be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received. The examination shall be conducted in online (CBRT) mode." If conducted in multiple shifts, normalisation will be adopted.
📅 Important Dates & Schedule
| Event / Activity | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification Release Date | 13/10/2026 |
| Detailed Notification on Website | On or before 02/11/2026 |
| Commencement of Online Applications | 02/11/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment | 22/11/2026 (Up to 11:59 P.M.) |
| Crucial Date for Age Reckoning | 01/07/2026 (Min: 18 Years, Max: 44 Years) |
| Crucial Date for Educational Qualifications | As on Date of Detailed Notification |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) - Online |
🏢 Department-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
Below is the post code-wise provisional vacancy distribution as advertised in Notification No. 27/2026:
| PC No. | Name of the Post & Department | Vacancies | Age (as on 01/07/2026) | Scale of Pay (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AEE in A.P. Public Health & Municipal Engineering Dept (PH&ME) (Civil) | 21 | 18 – 44 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 02 | AEE in A.P. Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Engineering Dept (Civil/Mech) | 100 | 18 – 44 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 03 | AEE in A.P. Rural Water Supply & Sanitation (RWS&S) Dept (Civil) | 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 (Civil/Mech) | 06 | 18 – 44 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 07 & 08 |
AEE in A.P. Water Resources Department • PC 07: AEE (Civil) • PC 08: AEE (Mechanical) |
224 (Combined Vacancy for PC 07 & 08) |
18 – 44 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| TOTAL PROVISIONAL VACANCIES: | 503 Posts | |||
📌 Note on Post Codes 07 & 08: The total combined vacancy for Post Code 07 (Civil) and Post Code 08 (Mechanical) in the Water Resources Department is 224. The individual branch-wise category breakup will be published in the detailed notification on or before 02/11/2026.
🎓 Educational Qualifications (Post Code-wise)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized University in India or equivalent qualification:
- Post Code 01 (PH&ME - Civil): Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering OR Pass in Sections “A” & “B” of A.M.I.E. (India) Examination in Civil Engineering.
- Post Code 02 (PR&RD - Civil/Mech): Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering OR Pass in Sec. A & B of AMIE in Civil/Mech OR AMIE & B.Sc.(Engg.) of Ranchi University.
- Post Code 03 (RWS&S - Civil): Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering OR Pass in Sec. A & B of AMIE in Civil Engineering.
- Post Code 04 (R&B - Civil): Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering OR equivalent recognized qualification.
- Post Code 05 (R&B - Electrical): Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering OR Pass in Sections A & B of AMIE in Electrical Engineering.
- Post Code 06 (Tribal Welfare - Civil/Mech): Graduate in Engineering in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from any recognized University.
- Post Code 07 (Water Resources - Civil): Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (UGC/AICTE recognized) or equivalent.
- Post Code 08 (Water Resources - Mech): Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (UGC/AICTE recognized) or equivalent.
📝 Scheme of Examination & Exam Pattern (Total: 450 Marks)
As per Annexure-VII of G.O.Ms.No.201 Finance (HR-I Plg&Policy) Dept dated 21/12/2017, the written examination is objective type (Degree Standard) consisting of 3 Papers:
| Paper | Subject (Degree Standard) | Questions | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper - 1 |
General Studies & Mental Ability (Common for all Post Codes) |
150 | 150 Mins | 150 |
| Paper - 2 |
Civil & Mechanical Engineering (Common) (For Post Codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8) OR Electrical Engineering (For Post Code 5) |
150 | 150 Mins | 150 |
| Paper - 3 |
Subject Paper (Concerned Discipline): • Civil Engineering: For PC Nos. 1, 3, 4 & 7 • Civil & Mechanical Engineering (Common): For PC Nos. 2 & 6 • Electrical Engineering: For PC No. 5 • Mechanical Engineering: For PC No. 8 |
150 | 150 Mins | 150 |
| TOTAL WRITTEN EXAM MARKS: | 450 Marks | |||
⚠️ STRICT NEGATIVE MARKING (1/3rd Penalty)
As per G.O. Ms. No. 235 Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., Dt. 06/12/2016, 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question will be deducted for every incorrect answer. High accuracy and calculated question selection are paramount!
💻 Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) - Qualifying Scheme
As per G.O.Ms.No.26, G.A. (Ser.B) Dept., dt: 24.02.2023, shortlisted candidates must qualify in the practical CPT. Marks do not add to merit, but passing is mandatory.
| Test | Duration | Max Marks | Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/PwBD) | Qualifying Marks (BCs) | Qualifying Marks (OCs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers & Software | 60 Minutes | 100 Marks | 30 | 35 | 40 |
CPT Evaluation Pattern:
- Part A (20% Marks): MCQs testing basics of Computer Hardware, Operating Systems (Windows/Linux/Mac), Internet, Email, and WWW navigation.
- Part B (80% Marks): Practical Hands-on Tasks:
- Evaluating Typing Speed: 25% Marks
- Model Document Preparation, Formatting & Tables in MS Word: 15% Marks
- Data entry, Formulas, Merging cells & Chart preparation in MS Excel: 20% Marks
- Slide layout, Animation, and Formatting in MS PowerPoint: 20% Marks
📚 Comprehensive Syllabus Breakdown
PAPER - 1: General Studies & Mental Ability (Common to All Post Codes)
- Current Affairs: Major Current Events and Issues pertaining to International, National, and the State of Andhra Pradesh.
- General Science & Technology: General Science and its applications to day-to-day life; Contemporary developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology.
- History of India: Broad general understanding of social, economic, cultural, and political aspects with a strong focus on Andhra Pradesh and the Indian National Movement.
- Geography: Geography of India with a comprehensive focus on Andhra Pradesh (physical, social, and economic).
- Indian Polity & Governance: Constitutional issues, public policy, administrative reforms, and e-Governance initiatives.
- Indian Economy & Planning: Economic development, planning processes, priorities, and issues in India and AP post-bifurcation.
- Sustainable Development: Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection.
- Disaster Management: Vulnerability profile of India & AP, prevention and mitigation strategies, application of Remote Sensing and GIS in disaster management.
- Reasoning & Analytical Ability: Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and logical interpretation.
- Data Analysis: Tabulation of data, visual representation of data, basic statistical analysis (mean, median, mode, variance), and interpretation.
PAPER - 2: Common to Civil & Mechanical Engineering (For Post Codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8)
1. Strength of Materials (SOM)
- Basics & Planar Trusses: Forces, moments, Equilibrium; Applying equations of equilibrium; Planar Trusses; Friction.
- Simple Stresses & Strains: Elasticity and plasticity, Generalized Hooke’s law, Stress-strain diagram for mild steel, Working stress, Factor of safety, Lateral strain, Poisson’s ratio, Volumetric strain, Elastic moduli relations, Bars of varying section, Composite bars, Temperature stresses, Strain energy, Resilience, Impact and shock loadings.
- Shear Force & Bending Moment (SFD & BMD): Beams classification, SFD and BMD for Cantilever, Simply Supported, and Overhanging beams under point loads, UDL, UVL; Points of contraflexure; Relationship between load, shear, and bending moment.
- Flexural & Shear Stresses: Theory of simple bending, Assumptions, Neutral axis, Section modulus of sections; Derivation of shear stress formula and distribution across symmetric/asymmetric sections.
- Principal Stresses & Failure Theories: Stresses on inclined plane, Mohr's circle of stress, Principal stresses and strains; Various theories of failure (Maximum Principal Stress, Shear Stress, Strain Energy, Distortion Energy).
- Columns & Struts: Euler's column theory, End fixity conditions, Critical buckling load derivations, Rankine's empirical formula. Lifting machines, virtual work principal.
- Torsion & Springs: Pure torsion equation, Assumptions, Polar modulus, Power transmitted by shafts, Combined bending and torsion; Helical and leaf springs.
- Thin & Thick Cylinders: Thin seamless shells, Hoop stresses, Longitudinal stresses, Volumetric strains, Changes in dimensions.
2. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery
- Fluid Statics: Fluid properties (viscosity, specific gravity, surface tension, vapour pressure), Pascal's law, Pressure measurement (Piezometer, U-tube, Differential manometers), Hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surfaces, Buoyancy, Metacentric height, Stability of floating bodies.
- Fluid Kinematics: Types of flows (steady, unsteady, uniform, laminar, turbulent), Velocity and acceleration (convective, temporal), Continuity equation in 1D, 2D, 3D; Stream function, Velocity potential, Flow net properties.
- Fluid Dynamics: Euler’s and Bernoulli’s equations along a streamline, Momentum equation and impulse-momentum applications; Flow measurement: Venturimeter, Orifice meter, Pitot tube, Notches and Weirs.
- Pipe Flow & Boundary Layer: Laminar flow through circular pipes (Hagen-Poiseuille), Darcy-Weisbach equation, Friction factor, Minor and major losses in pipes, Hydraulic Gradient Line (HGL) and Total Energy Line (TEL), Pipes in series and parallel. Boundary layer thickness, separation, and control.
- Hydraulic Turbines & Pumps: Classification of turbines (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan), Work done, Efficiencies, Specific speed, Unit quantities, Cavitation; Centrifugal pumps: Work done, Manometric head, Efficiencies, Minimum starting speed, Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH), Reciprocating pumps.
PAPER - 3: Civil Engineering (For Post Codes 1, 3, 4 & 7)
This is the core Degree Subject paper for civil engineering aspirants, covering 9 high-weightage engineering modules:
1. Building Materials
Timber: Species, moisture-density relation, defects, preservation, plywood. Bricks: Classification, absorption, crushing strength, masonry strength. Cement: Compounds, hydration, setting time, sound testing. Mortar: Types, proportioning, plastering. Concrete: Water-cement ratio, workability tests, admixtures, mix design, NDT testing.
2. Structural Analysis
Theorems of elastic structures, Virtual work principle, Strain energy, Castigliano’s theorems, Betti’s and Maxwell’s reciprocity; Deflection of beams (Macaulay’s, Moment-Area, Conjugate Beam); Indeterminate frames analysis: Moment Distribution Method (MDM), Slope Deflection Method (SDM), Kani’s Method, Matrix Stiffness & Flexibility methods; Plastic analysis of portal frames.
3. Design of Steel Structures
Principles of Limit State Method; Plastic section classifications; Bolted and welded connection design; Design of tension members, compression members (columns, built-up struts, lacing and battening), beams; Eccentrically loaded bracket connections; Framed and seated connections; Industrial roof truss design.
4. Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures
Limit State Design (IS 456:2000) for Flexure, Shear, Torsion, Compression; Codal detailing for Beams, One-way/Two-way Slabs, Columns, and Isolated/Combined Footings; Prestressed Concrete (PSC): Methods of prestressing, losses of prestress, flexural strength design; Brick masonry design as per IS codes.
5. Construction Planning and Management (CPM / PERT)
Bar charts, Linked bar charts, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Activity-on-Arrow (AOA) and Activity-on-Node (AON); Critical Path Method (CPM), Float calculations; PERT probabilistic three-time estimates; Project crashing, Time-cost trade-off, Resource leveling and allocation.
6. Hydraulics & Water Resource Engineering
Open Channel Flow: Uniform flow, Manning's & Chezy's formulas, Most economical hydraulic sections, Specific energy curve, Critical depth; Non-uniform flow: GVF equation, water surface profiles (M, S, C, H, A), Hydraulic jump and energy dissipation. Hydrology: Hydrograph analysis, Unit Hydrograph, S-curve, Flood routing. Irrigation: Soil-moisture-plant relationships, Duty, Delta, Base period; Canal design (Kennedy's & Lacey's silt theories), Gravity dams (forces, stability criteria, drainage gallery), Cross-drainage works, Spillways, Energy dissipators.
7. Environmental Engineering
Water Supply: Population forecasting, water demand, water quality parameters (physical, chemical, biological), drinking water standards; Coagulation, Flocculation, Sedimentation, Rapid Sand Filtration, Disinfection (chlorination); Distribution networks. Wastewater: Sewer design, BOD, COD, Wastewater treatment: Primary clarifiers, Activated Sludge Process (ASP), Trickling filters, Sludge digestion; Solid waste disposal and environmental impact assessment (EIA).
8. Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Index properties, Phase relations, Atterberg limits, Soil classification (ISCS); Compaction and field control; Darcy's law, Permeability, Seepage analysis, Flow nets; Effective stress principle, Terzaghi’s 1-D Consolidation theory; Shear strength: Direct shear, Triaxial test, Vane shear; Earth pressure theories (Rankine and Coulomb); Shallow foundations: Terzaghi's and Meyerhof's bearing capacity; Deep foundations: Pile load carrying capacity, negative skin friction, well foundations.
9. Surveying and Transportation Engineering
Surveying: Errors and corrections, Prismatic compass & local attraction, Levelling methods, Curvature & refraction corrections, Contouring, Theodolite traversing, Triangulation, Tacheometry, Curves (horizontal & vertical), Modern instruments: Total Station, GPS, GIS, and Remote Sensing concepts. Highway Engineering: Geometric design (SSD, OSD, Superelevation, Radius of horizontal curve), Pavement materials (Bitumen, Aggregates, CBR test), Flexible and Rigid pavement design principles, Traffic engineering (Signals, Intersections, Capacity).
📌 Note on Paper - 3 for Post Code Nos. 2 & 6 (Civil & Mechanical Common)
Candidates appearing for Post Codes 02 (Panchayat Raj & Rural Development) and 06 (Tribal Welfare) will write a Common Paper-3 comprising:
- Engineering Drawing & CAD Principles: Projections, Sections, Development of surfaces, Isometric views
- Environmental Science & Natural Resources: Forest, water, mineral, energy, and land resources
- Ecosystems: Structure, functions, producers, consumers, and ecological pyramids
- Biodiversity and its Conservation: Global, national, and local biodiversity, hotspots, and in-situ/ex-situ conservation
- Solid Waste Management & Pollution Control: Urban and industrial waste, air, water, soil, noise, and marine pollution
- Disaster Management: Floods, earthquakes, cyclones, and landslides
- Social Issues and Environmental Legislations: Water conservation, climate change, Environment Protection Act, Air & Water Acts
- Human Population and the Environment: Environment and human health, IT applications
- Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Circuits, AC networks, Diodes, BJT, Op-Amps, Rectifiers
- Computer Fundamentals: Hardware components, OS, hierarchical directory structure, memory, and file management
🏆 Expert Strategy from Mahesh IES Academy, Chennai
To crack the APPSC AEE 2026 examination, candidates must follow a streamlined and targeted strategy:
- Capitalize on Paper 2 (150 Marks): Strength of Materials and Fluid Mechanics are the twin pillars of Paper 2. Since both Civil and Mechanical graduates compete here, scoring 115+ in Paper 2 provides an insurmountable lead.
- Dominate Core Civil (Paper 3 - 150 Marks): High-yield subjects include Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, RCC & Prestressed Concrete, Hydraulics & Hydrology, and Surveying. Focus extensively on IS Code clauses (IS 456, IS 800) and formula shortcuts.
- Practice Accuracy for 1/3rd Negative Marking: Never indulge in wild guessing. Mock tests with strict timer settings and negative penalties should be practiced weekly.
- Balance General Studies (Paper 1): Do not ignore Paper 1. Modern AP history, AP reorganization issues, contemporary science & technology, and mental ability/data interpretation can easily yield 90+ marks with daily 2-hour preparation.
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Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to visit the official APPSC portal (psc.ap.gov.in) to verify official notifications and download the detailed notification brochure once uploaded on 02/11/2026.