The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada has officially released Detailed Notification No. 15/2026 (Dated: 16/10/2026) for Direct Recruitment to the post of Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant) in A.P. Forest Subordinate Service. This recruitment presents a golden opportunity for Civil Draughtsman ITI certificate holders, Diploma in Civil Engineering (DCE), and B.E./B.Tech Civil graduates looking for a permanent state government technical role with attractive pay.
📌 Quick Highlights: APPSC Draughtsman Grade-II Notification 15/2026
- 🏛️ Recruiting Body: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
- 📢 Notification Number: Detailed Notification No. 15/2026 (Dated: 16/10/2026)
- 📐 Post Name: Draughtsman Grade-II (Technical Assistant)
- 🌲 Department: A.P. Forest Subordinate Service
- 🔢 Total Vacancies: 20 Posts (Zonal Cadre - Open & Local)
- 💰 Scale of Pay: Rs. 34,580 – 1,07,210/-
- 📅 Online Application Window: 16/10/2026 to 05/11/2026 (until 11:59 PM)
- 🎯 Selection Process: Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT - 300 Marks) + Qualifying CPT
- 🌐 Official Website: psc.ap.gov.in
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📅 Important Dates & Schedule
| Event / Activity | Timeline / Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Issued Date | 16/10/2026 |
| Commencement of Online Applications | 16/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Submission & Fee Payment | 05/11/2026 (Up to 11:59 P.M.) |
| Crucial Date for Age Calculation | 01/07/2026 (Min: 18 Years, Max: 44 Years) |
| Mode of Written Examination | Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) - Online |
| Examination Centers (04 Centers) | Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupathi, Ananthapuramu |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Prescribed Qualification (As on 16/10/2026):
Must possess a Trade Certificate of Draughtsman (Civil) Trade i.e., ITI in the State or its equivalent examination.
Note for Engineering Candidates: Candidates possessing higher technical qualifications such as Diploma in Civil Engineering (DCE) or B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering are eligible in accordance with state service rules and equivalence government orders.
- Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026): Minimum 18 Years and Maximum 44 Years (Candidate should not have been born after 01/07/2008 and before 02/07/1982).
- Age Relaxations:
- SC, ST, BCs, and EWS candidates: 5 Years relaxation (Up to 49 years).
- Physically Handicapped Persons (PwBD): 10 Years relaxation (Up to 54 years).
- Ex-Servicemen & N.C.C. Instructors: Length of service rendered + 3 years.
- A.P. State Government Employees: Length of regular service up to a maximum of 5 years.
💳 Application & Examination Fee
- Application Processing Fee: Rs. 250/- (Payable by all candidates).
- Examination Fee: Rs. 80/-.
- Fee Exemption (Rs. 80/- Examination Fee exempted):
- SC, ST, BC, and Ex-Servicemen.
- White Ration Card holders (Household Supply White Card issued by Civil Supplies Dept, AP).
- Unemployed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439.
- Note: Candidates from other states are not eligible for fee concessions or reservations and must pay both Rs. 250/- + Rs. 80/- = Rs. 330/-.
📊 Zonal Vacancy Distribution (Annexure - I)
The post of Draughtsman Grade-II is organized as a Zonal Post across the 6 administrative zones of Andhra Pradesh:
| Zone | Districts Covered | Open | Local | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone - I | Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam | - | 01 | 01 |
| Zone - II | East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna | 01 | 04 | 05 |
| Zone - III | Guntur, Prakasam, Nellore | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Zone - IV | Chittoor, YSR Kadapa, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool | 01 | 03 | 04 |
| Zone - V | Zone V Districts | 01 | 04 | 05 |
| Zone - VI | Zone VI Districts | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 05 | 15 | 20 Vacancies | |
📝 Scheme of Examination & Exam Pattern (Total: 300 Marks)
As per Annexure-V of G.O.Ms.No.201, Finance Dept., dated 21/12/2017, the written examination is objective type consisting of 2 Papers:
| Paper | Subject & Standard | Questions | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper - I |
General Studies & Mental Ability (SSC Standard) |
150 | 150 Mins | 150 |
| Paper - II |
ITI Civil Draughtsman Core Subject (Drawing, Surveying, Levelling, Theodolite, Total Station, GPS & Mensuration) |
150 | 150 Mins | 150 |
| TOTAL WRITTEN TEST MARKS: | 300 Marks | |||
⚠️ PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS: 1/3rd Negative Marking
As per G.O. Ms. No. 235 Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., Dt. 06/12/2016, 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for each question will be penalized for every incorrect answer. Avoid speculative guessing during the CBRT.
💻 Qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Candidates provisionally shortlisted from the written examination in the prescribed ratio must qualify in the practical CPT (G.O.Ms.No.26, G.A. Dept dt: 24.02.2023):
| Test | Duration | Max Marks | Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/PwBD) | Qualifying Marks (BCs) | Qualifying Marks (OCs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers & Associated Software | 60 Minutes | 100 Marks | 30 | 35 | 40 |
CPT Assessment Structure:
- Part A (20% Marks): MCQs on Computer Fundamentals, Hardware/Software, OS (Windows/Linux/Mac), Networking, Email & WWW.
- Part B (80% Marks): Practical tasks:
- Typing Speed Test: 25% Marks
- Document Formatting & Object insertion in MS Word: 15% Marks
- Data manipulation, Formulas & Charts in MS Excel: 20% Marks
- Presentation slide creation & animations in MS PowerPoint: 20% Marks
📚 Complete Syllabus (Annexure - II)
PAPER - I: General Studies & Mental Ability (SSC Standard - 150 Marks)
- General Science: Contemporary developments in Science and Technology and their implications, including everyday observations and scientific experiences expected from an intermediate standard candidate.
- Current Events: Current events of national importance and specific developments pertaining to the State of Andhra Pradesh.
- History of India: Broad general understanding of the subject across social, economic, cultural, and political dimensions with special focus on Andhra Pradesh and the Indian National Movement.
- Geography: Geography of India with particular emphasis on Andhra Pradesh State (physical regions, river systems, climate, natural resources).
- Indian Polity and Economy: Country's political system, constitutional structure, rural development, national planning, and economic reforms in India.
- Mental Ability: Logical reasoning, inferences, and analytical thinking.
- Sustainable Development: Sustainable development, ecological balance, and environmental protection.
- Disaster Management:
- Concepts in disaster management and vulnerability profile of India and Andhra Pradesh.
- Causes and impacts of Earthquakes, Cyclones, Tsunami, Floods, and Droughts.
- Manmade disasters: Prevention, mitigation strategies, and response measures.
PAPER - II: ITI Civil Draughtsman Core Technical Syllabus (150 Marks)
Paper II covers standard Civil Draughtsman, Engineering Surveying, and Workshop Calculation topics:
1. Engineering Drawing & BIS Codes
- Importance of Bureau of Indian Standards (B.I.S.).
- Code of Practice for Architectural and Building Drawings (IS: 962-1989).
- Layout of drawing sheets, Title block, Border lines.
- Types of lines, Lettering standards, Dimensioning techniques.
- Scales (Plain, Diagonal, Vernier scales) and Principles of Projections (Orthographic & Isometric).
2. Fundamentals of Surveying
- Introduction, History, and Fundamental Principles of Surveying (Working from whole to part, Locating points by two measurements).
- Objectives, uses, classification, and accuracy standards.
- Main divisions: Plane Surveying and Geodetic Surveying.
- Chaining, Chain surveying accessories, Ranging, Offsets, Obstacles in chaining.
- Compass surveying: Bearings, Whole Circle Bearing (WCB), Reduced Bearing (RB), Prismatic compass, Surveyor compass, Magnetic meridian, True meridian, Magnetic declination, Local attraction and corrections.
- Planimeter (measurement of areas) and Pantograph (enlarging and reducing plans).
3. Levelling & Contouring
- Auto level introduction, Principle of levelling, Essential components and functions.
- Levelling staffs: Graduations, Target staff, Self-reading staff.
- Temporary and permanent adjustments, Setup procedure.
- Definitions: Level surface, Horizontal surface, Datum, Benchmark (GTS, Permanent, Arbitrary, Temporary), Focusing, Parallax error elimination.
- Reduction of levels: Height of Instrument (HI) method and Rise & Fall method with arithmetical checks.
- Types of levelling: Differential, Fly, Profile, Cross-sectional, Reciprocal levelling (curvature & refraction corrections).
- Contouring: Definition, Characteristics of contours, Contour interval, Horizontal equivalent.
- Direct and Indirect methods of contouring.
- Interpolation of contours, Contour gradient, Uses of contour maps for alignment, reservoir capacity, and intervisibility.
4. Theodolite Surveying & Traversing
- Introduction, classification (Transit & Non-transit), identification of parts.
- Technical terms: Centering, Transiting, Swinging, Face left, Face right, Telescoping.
- Fundamental lines of Theodolite and their relationships.
- Temporary and permanent adjustments; Care and maintenance.
- Measurement of Horizontal angles: Method of Repetition and Method of Reiteration.
- Measurement of Vertical angles; Setting out straight lines and prolonging lines.
- Traversing: Open and Closed traverse, Latitude and Departure calculations.
- Consecutive coordinates and Independent coordinates (Gale's Traverse Table).
- Closing error, Bowditch's rule, Transit rule for traverse balancing.
- Basics of Triangulation and base line measurements.
5. Modern Surveying - Total Station
- Introduction and operating principles of Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM).
- Component parts, accessories (prisms, targets, batteries).
- Features, advantages, and operational limitations over conventional instruments.
- Instrument setup, leveling, centering, and orientation.
- Electronic display, Data recording, On-board software functions.
- Rectangular (XYZ) and Polar coordinate measurements.
- Traversing and stakeout using Total Station.
6. Global Positioning System (GPS) & Remote Sensing
- Introduction to GPS system, Coordinate and time systems.
- Three segments of GPS: Space segment, Control segment, and User segment.
- GPS signals, C/A code, P code, and carrier frequencies.
- GPS positioning methods: Absolute positioning and Differential GPS (DGPS).
- Sources of errors in GPS (ionospheric, tropospheric, multipath, satellite clock).
- Remote Sensing: Definitions, Electromagnetic spectrum, Sensors, Platforms.
- Photogrammetry, Aerial photography, Satellite imagery, and Digital image processing concepts.
7. Applied Mathematics, Mensuration & Earthwork Calculations
- Systems of Units: Fundamental and derived units (MKS, FPS, CGS, SI), unit conversions for length, area, volume, mass, pressure, and speed.
- Arithmetic & Algebra: LCM, Fractions, Decimals, Algebraic identities, Linear equations with two variables, Quadratic equations.
- Geometric Properties of Sections: Angles, triangles, polygons, circles, parallelograms, parabolas, and ellipses.
- Mensuration: Surface area and volumes of rectangular parallelopipeds, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres.
- Trigonometry & Logarithms: Trigonometric ratios, height and distance problems, logarithms.
- Computation of Irregular Areas: Mid-ordinate rule, Average-ordinate rule, Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s 1/3rd rule.
- Computation of Volumes & Earthwork: End Area method, Mean Area rule, Trapezoidal rule, Prismoidal formula (Simpson’s rule for volumes).
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- Surveying is the Game-Changer (Paper II): Units 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are all dedicated to Surveying (Chaining, Compass, Levelling, Theodolite, Total Station, GPS). Practicing numerical problems on RL calculations (Rise & Fall, HI), closing errors (Bowditch), and contour gradients will fetch maximum marks.
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- BIS Codes & IS: 962-1989: Memorize standard drawing sheet sizes (A0 to A5), scale ratios, and standard architectural symbols prescribed by Bureau of Indian Standards.
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