The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced 503 Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) vacancies through Notification No. 27/2026. The recruitment covers Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering posts across several state departments. Online applications opened on 2 November 2026 and close on 22 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The detailed vacancy table separates the Water Resources Department’s Civil and Mechanical posts into 203 and 21 vacancies respectively. This is important: the earlier brief notification showed a combined figure of 224 for those two post codes.
APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026: overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | APPSC |
| Notification number | 27/2026 |
| Post | Assistant Executive Engineer |
| Total vacancies | 503 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application dates | 2–22 November 2026 |
| Last date | 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age limit | 18–44 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Pay scale | ₹57,100–₹1,47,760 |
| Selection | Written examination / CBRT |
| Official website | psc.ap.gov.in |
Department-wise vacancy details
| Post code | Department / post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | AEE (Civil) – Public Health & Municipal Engineering | 21 |
| 02 | AEE (Civil/Mechanical) – Panchayat Raj & Rural Development | 100 |
| 03 | AEE (Civil) – Rural Water Supply & Sanitation | 73 |
| 04 | AEE (Civil) – Roads & Buildings | 75 |
| 05 | AEE (Electrical) – Roads & Buildings | 4 |
| 06 | AEE (Civil/Mechanical) – Tribal Welfare Engineering | 6 |
| 07 | AEE (Civil) – Water Resources | 203 |
| 08 | AEE (Mechanical) – Water Resources | 21 |
| Total | 503 |
The detailed notification’s Annexure-I provides zone-wise, local/open and community-wise distribution. Use that annexure when checking your post-code and reservation eligibility.
Eligibility criteria
Educational qualification
Candidates must possess a relevant engineering degree in the discipline required for the selected post code. The eligible discipline differs by department and post: Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering may be prescribed. Check the detailed notification’s post-code-wise qualification table before applying.
Age limit
The age range is 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxations for eligible categories under the applicable rules.
Salary
The notified pay scale is ₹57,100–₹1,47,760. Allowances and other service conditions are subject to Andhra Pradesh Government rules.
Application fee
The notified fee is ₹250 as the application processing fee plus ₹120 as the examination fee. Eligible categories may be exempt from the examination-fee component under the detailed notification. The processing fee remains payable. Confirm your category-specific amount on the official payment screen; fees are non-refundable.
Selection process
APPSC conducts the recruitment through an online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). The detailed notification sets out the papers, marks, negative-marking rules and any qualifying Computer Proficiency Test. Candidates should read the examination scheme for their post code.
How to apply
- Open psc.ap.gov.in.
- Register through One Time Profile Registration (OTPR), if required.
- Sign in using your OTPR ID.
- Select Notification No. 27/2026.
- Choose the correct AEE post code after checking the engineering discipline and vacancy annexure.
- Complete the application and upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable fee and submit the form.
- Save the application acknowledgement and payment receipt.
OTPR registration alone is not an application.
Important links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply online | APPSC portal |
| Detailed notification | APPSC recruitment notifications |
| Official website | psc.ap.gov.in |
Frequently asked questions
Is the APPSC AEE application still open?
Yes. The deadline is 22 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
How many AEE vacancies are there?
There are 503 posts across eight post codes.
Does the Water Resources figure mean 448 vacancies?
No. The detailed notification divides the combined 224 vacancies shown in the earlier brief notice into 203 Civil and 21 Mechanical posts.
What is the age cut-off date?
1 July 2026.
This summary is based on APPSC Notification No. 27/2026. Always verify post-code eligibility, fee, vacancy roster and examination instructions in the detailed official notification.
