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Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the detailed notification for APPSC AEE Recruitment 2026. A total of 41 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Environmental Engineer in the A.P. Pollution Control Board. The online application process is open from 6th October to 27th October 2026. Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of 57,100 to 1,47,760 (INR).
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APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Recruitment 2026
APPSC AEE Notification 2026 has been released on 6th October 2026 under General Recruitment. Eligible candidates can apply online for 41 Assistant Environmental Engineer vacancies in the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board. The post is a State Wide Post and the Rule of Local Reservation is not applicable.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Environmental Engineer |
| Department | A.P. Pollution Control Board |
| Notification No. | 08/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 41 (Including 01 Carry Forward Vacancy) |
| Notification Release Date | 6th October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 6th October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27th October 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 Years as on 1st July 2026 |
| Pay Scale | ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 |
| Exam Mode | Online CBRT |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Notification 2026 PDF @psc.ap.gov.in
The detailed notification contains complete information regarding vacancies, category-wise vacancy breakup, salary, eligibility criteria, age limit, age relaxation, application process, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, Computer Proficiency Test and selection process.
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APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Vacancy 2026
APPSC has announced 41 vacancies for the post of Assistant Environmental Engineer in the A.P. Pollution Control Board. This includes 40 fresh vacancies and 1 carry forward vacancy.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Environmental Engineer | 41 (40 + 01 CF) | ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 |
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Vacancy Distribution 2026
The category-wise breakup of the 41 APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer vacancies is given below.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| OC | 13 |
| EWS | 05 + 01 CF |
| BC-A | 02 |
| BC-B | 05 |
| BC-C | 00 |
| BC-D | 04 |
| BC-E | 02 |
| SC-I | 00 |
| SC-II | 02 |
| SC-III | 04 |
| ST | 03 |
| Total | 40 + 01 CF = 41 |
APPSC AEE Women Reservation 2026
A total of 12 vacancies are earmarked under horizontal reservation for women.
| Category | Women Vacancies |
|---|---|
| OC | 04 |
| SC-II | 01 |
| SC-III | 01 |
| ST | 01 |
| BC-B | 02 |
| BC-D | 01 |
| BC-E | 01 |
| EWS | 01 |
| Total | 12 |
APPSC AEE Meritorious Sports Persons Vacancy 2026
Under horizontal reservation, 2 vacancies are available for Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP).
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP) | 02 |
The vacancies for Women and Meritorious Sports Persons are horizontal reservations. Eligible candidates irrespective of category, community or gender may apply as applicable under the notification.
APPSC AEE Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification Date | 15th September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Date | 6th October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 6th October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27th October 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Eligibility 2026
Candidates applying for APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the educational qualification and age limit prescribed in the detailed notification. Applicants must possess the required qualification as on 6th October 2026.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Qualification 2026
Candidates must have passed a B.E./B.Tech Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering from a recognized University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or State Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Age Limit 2026
Candidates must be between 18 and 44 years of age as on 1st July 2026.
| Particular | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 44 Years |
| Age Calculated As On | 1st July 2026 |
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Age Relaxation 2026
Category-wise relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per APPSC rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, BC and EWS | 5 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years in addition to the length of service rendered in the Armed Forces |
| NCC Instructors | 3 Years in addition to the length of service rendered in NCC |
| Regular A.P. State Government Employees | Length of regular service, up to a maximum of 5 Years |
| Retrenched Temporary Employees in State Census Department with minimum 6 months service | 3 Years |
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Apply Online 2026 at psc.ap.gov.in
The APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Apply Online process started on 6th October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the APPSC website until 27th October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications will be accepted only through online mode.
- Visit the official APPSC website at psc.ap.gov.in.
- Login using the registered OTPR ID and password. Candidates applying to APPSC for the first time must complete One Time Profile Registration.
- Click on the “Online Application Submission” option.
- Select Notification No. 08/2026 for Assistant Environmental Engineer.
- Enter the required application-specific, qualification and examination centre details.
- Verify all the entered information carefully.
- Click on “Save & Submit” to proceed to the payment process.
- Pay the applicable application and examination fee through the online payment gateway.
- After successful submission, download the filled application PDF for future reference.
Candidates will be allowed to make corrections in the submitted application for up to 7 days after the last date of application by paying ₹100 for each correction. However, fields related to Name, Fee and Age Relaxation cannot be corrected.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Application Fee 2026
Candidates are required to pay an application processing fee of ₹250 and an examination fee of ₹80.
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | ₹250 |
| Examination Fee | ₹80 |
| Total Fee for Non-Exempt Candidates | ₹330 |
SC, ST, BC, PBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of the ₹80 examination fee. Eligible Andhra Pradesh White Card holders and unemployed youth are also exempted from the examination fee as per the conditions mentioned in the notification. The application processing fee of ₹250 is applicable.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Selection Process 2026
The selection for APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Recruitment 2026 will be based on merit in the Written Examination, subject to the candidate qualifying the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
The written examination will be conducted in online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. Candidates shortlisted after the written examination will have to qualify the CPT to become eligible for final selection and appointment.
Appearance in both papers of the written examination is compulsory. Absence in any paper will lead to disqualification.
The minimum qualifying marks in aggregate are as follows:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| OC, Sportspersons, Ex-Servicemen and EWS | 40% |
| Backward Classes | 35% |
| SC, ST and PBD | 30% |
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Exam Pattern 2026
The APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer written examination will be objective in nature and conducted at degree standard. It consists of two papers carrying a total of 300 marks.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper II | Common Subject | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Total | 300 | – | 300 | |
There is negative marking in the examination. For every incorrect answer, one-third of the marks prescribed for that question will be deducted.
If the examination is conducted in multiple sessions, APPSC may apply normalisation to the scores.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Exam Centres 2026
The Computer Based Recruitment Test will be conducted at the following four examination centres:
| S.No. | Exam Centre |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visakhapatnam |
| 2 | Vijayawada |
| 3 | Tirupati |
| 4 | Ananthapuramu |
Candidates can select three preferences for the examination centre. APPSC reserves the right to allot candidates to any examination centre depending on availability of resources.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Syllabus 2026
The syllabus is divided into General Studies & Mental Ability and a technical Common Subject. Paper II mainly covers environmental science, pollution control and engineering-related topics.
| Paper | Major Topics |
|---|---|
| Paper I | Current Affairs, General Science, History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Protection, Disaster Management, Reasoning and Data Analysis |
| Paper II | Ecosystems, Natural Resources, Biodiversity, Engineering Materials, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, Process Calculations and Thermodynamics, Air, Water, Soil and Noise Pollution, Solid and Industrial Waste Management, Environmental Policies and Legislations and Environmental Impact Assessment |
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer CPT 2026
Candidates provisionally shortlisted after the written examination will have to qualify the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The practical test is conducted for 100 marks with a duration of 60 minutes.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Test | Computer Proficiency Test |
| Nature | Practical Type |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| SC/ST/PBD Qualifying Marks | 30 |
| BC Qualifying Marks | 35 |
| OC Qualifying Marks | 40 |
The CPT covers computer fundamentals, computer software, operating systems, Windows, basic Linux/Mac OS concepts, internet, email, World Wide Web, office applications, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Ques: How many APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer vacancies are announced?
Answer: APPSC has announced 41 Assistant Environmental Engineer vacancies, including 40 fresh vacancies and 1 Carry Forward vacancy.
Ques: When did APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer applications start?
Answer: The online application process started on 6th October 2026.
Ques: What is the last date to apply for APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 27th October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Ques: What is the APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer salary?
Answer: The notified pay scale is ₹57,100 to ₹1,47,760.
Ques: What is the APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer age limit?
Answer: Candidates must be between 18 and 44 years of age as on 1st July 2026. Category-wise age relaxation is applicable as per APPSC rules.
Ques: What is the qualification for APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer?
Answer: Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering from a recognized University, or must have passed Section A and B of AMIE (India) Civil Examination.
Ques: How many marks are there in the APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer exam?
Answer: The written examination carries a total of 300 marks. Paper I carries 150 marks and Paper II carries 150 marks.
Ques: Is there negative marking in the APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer exam?
Answer: Yes, one-third of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Ques: Is the Computer Proficiency Test compulsory for APPSC AEE?
Answer: Yes. Candidates shortlisted after the written examination must qualify the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) to be eligible for final selection.