Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Organization | Southern Power Distribution Company of AP Ltd (APSPDCL) |
Post Name | Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical / Civil / Telecom) |
Notification No. | 1/2026, dated 25.06.2026 |
Total Vacancies | 135 (Electrical: 125, Civil: 6, Telecom: 4) |
Application Mode | Online only |
Apply Start Date | 30 June 2026, 10:00 AM |
Last Date to Apply | 20 July 2026, 23:59 hrs |
CBT Exam Dates | 22 August – 29 August 2026 |
Probation Remuneration | ₹75,000 per month (consolidated) |
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Important Dates - APSPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026
Candidates planning to apply for the APSPDCL Assistant Executive Engineer vacancy 2026 must track these dates carefully. All deadlines are firm and the notification was issued on 25 June 2026 by APSPDCL's Chairman and Managing Director at Tirupati.
Event | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
Notification Released | 25 June 2026 |
Online Application Opens | 30 June 2026, 10:00 AM |
Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 20 July 2026, 23:59 hrs |
Mock Test Available | From 15 August 2026 |
Hall Ticket Download | 7 days before exam |
Computer Based Test (CBT) | 22 August – 29 August 2026 |
Initial Key Release | 2nd day after last exam |
Objection Filing Window | Within 7 days of initial key release |
Final Key Release | 7 days after objection window closes |
Merit List Announcement | 7 days after final key (tentatively September last week 2026) |
The last date to apply online for APSPDCL AEE 2026 is 20 July 2026. Fee payment, application submission, and certificate upload must all be completed by this date. No extensions have been indicated.
Vacancy Breakdown - Post & Category Wise
The APSPDCL AEE 2026 recruitment covers 135 total vacancies spread across three engineering disciplines. This is a Common Recruitment Examination jointly conducted for APTRANSCO, APEPDCL, APCPDCL, APSPDCL, and APGENCO - candidates apply once and exercise preferences for each utility.
Post-Wise Total Vacancies
Post | Open (5%) | Local (95%) | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AEE / Electrical | 6 | 118 | 1 (OC-Women) | 125 |
AEE / Civil | 1 | 5 | - | 6 |
AEE / Telecom | 1 | 3 | - | 4 |
Grand Total | 135 |
Community-Wise Breakup - AEE/Electrical (125 Posts)
Category | Total |
|---|---|
OC | 51 |
OC-EWS | 12 |
SC Gr-I | 1 |
SC Gr-II | 7 |
SC Gr-III | 10 |
ST | 8 |
BC-A | 9 |
BC-B | 12 |
BC-C | 1 |
BC-D | 8 |
BC-E | 5 |
OC-W (Backlog) | 1 |
Community-Wise Breakup - AEE/Civil (6 Posts)
Category | OC | SC Gr-I | BC-A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Community-Wise Breakup - AEE/Telecom (4 Posts)
Category | OC | SC Gr-I | BC-A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Candidates wondering about the backlog vacancy should note that the 1 OC (Women) backlog vacancy in Electrical is a carried-forward post and will be filled by an eligible OC Women candidate as per applicable rules.
Eligibility Criteria - APSPDCL AEE Vacancy 2026
The APSPDCL AEE 2026 eligibility requirements are post-specific for educational qualifications. All candidates must be fully qualified and in possession of all required certificates as on 20 July 2026 (the last date of application).
Educational Qualification
AEE / Electrical: A degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a university in India established under a Central, Provincial, or State Act, or any equivalent qualification recognized by AICTE and approved by UGC.
AEE / Telecom: A degree in Telecommunications / Electronics / Electronics & Communication Engineering from a recognized university, or an equivalent AICTE/UGC-recognized qualification.
AEE / Civil: A degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized Indian university, or an AICTE/UGC-recognized equivalent qualification.
Important Notes on Qualifications:
Degrees awarded under Distance Mode through study centers of other state universities (outside Andhra Pradesh) are not legally valid.
Only degrees from UGC and AICTE-recognized universities are accepted.
Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must produce an Equivalency Certificate from the Registrar of the concerned university or a Government Order recognizing the equivalency.
Only the qualifications mentioned in the application form will be considered for selection.
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
General (OC/EWS) | 18 years | 42 years |
SC / ST / BC | 18 years | 47 years |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 18 years | 52 years |
Candidates wondering about age relaxation can note that SC/ST/BC candidates get a 5-year relaxation (maximum age 47), while PwBD candidates get a 10-year relaxation (maximum age 52). Age is calculated as of 1 July 2026.
Application Fee - APSPDCL AEE Apply Online 2026
The application fee for APSPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 is ₹1,000 for all candidates, payable online through the Payment Gateway between 30 June 2026 and 20 July 2026. There is no fee exemption mentioned for any category in this notification.
Fee is paid through the online Payment Gateway only. On successful payment, the candidate receives a Journal Number which is required to proceed with the online application. Receiving a Journal Number does not mean the application is complete - the full form must still be submitted. Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Selection Process - APSPDCL AEE 2026 Exam Pattern
The APSPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 selection is entirely based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by certificate verification. There is no interview stage for this recruitment.
Step 1 - Computer Based Test (CBT): Conducted from 22 to 29 August 2026, duration 3 hours, in English only. Total marks: 100. No negative marking.
Step 2 - Initial Key Publication: Released on the 2nd day after the last exam. Candidates can file objections online within 7 days.
Step 3 - Final Key Publication: Released 7 days after the objection window closes.
Step 4 - Merit List: Published 7 days after the final key (tentatively September last week 2026), based on normalized CBT scores.
Step 5 - Certificate Verification: Candidates in the merit list (1:1 ratio against vacancies) are called for document verification. Absence or ineligibility at this stage leads to disqualification.
Step 6 - Provisional Selection List: Prepared from candidates found eligible at certificate verification, in strict order of merit with reservation rules applied.
Step 7 - Appointment Orders: Issued to candidates in the final selection list, subject to physical fitness and character verification.
Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT
Category | Minimum Marks Required |
|---|---|
OC / EWS | 40% |
BC | 35% |
SC / ST / PwBD | 30% |
Merely securing the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee a call for certificate verification. Final selection depends on the overall merit rank and availability of vacancies in the respective category.
Tie-Breaking Rules
If two or more candidates score equal marks in the CBT, the older candidate is ranked higher. If age is also equal, the candidate who acquired the prescribed educational qualification earlier gets the higher rank.
Normalization
Since the CBT may be conducted in multiple shifts, a normalization procedure will be applied to equalize scores across shifts before preparing the merit list.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus at a Glance
The APSPDCL AEE 2026 exam is 100 marks with the following distribution for all three posts:
Section | Marks |
|---|---|
Core Subject (Post-specific) | 70 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 8 |
General Awareness | 7 |
Reasoning & General Intelligence | 5 |
English Language & Comprehension | 5 |
Computer Knowledge | 5 |
Total | 100 |
There is no negative marking in the CBT for any of the three posts.
Core Subject Topics (Key Areas)
AEE/Electrical (70 marks): Electric Circuits, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Utilization & Control Systems, Measurements, Analog & Digital Electronics, Power Electronics & Drives.
AEE/Telecom (70 marks): Network Analysis, Fourier Series & Transforms, Electronic Devices & Circuits, Digital Circuits, Linear Control Systems, Transmission Lines & Antennas, Maxwell's Equations, Waveguides, Communication Systems, Microprocessors.
AEE/Civil (70 marks): Strength of Materials, Reinforced Concrete, Soil Mechanics, Steel Structures, Fluid Mechanics & Machinery, Foundation Engineering.
How to Apply - APSPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 Online Application
All APSPDCL AEE 2026 applications must be submitted online only through the official Common Recruitment Portal. No offline or postal applications are accepted under any circumstances.
Visit https://apspdcl.in or https://apvidyutrecruitment.apcfss.in from 30 June 2026 (10:00 AM).
Register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. An OTP will be sent to verify your identity. The mobile number used must be linked to your Aadhaar.
Pay the application fee of ₹1,000 through the Payment Gateway (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI). Note your Journal Number upon successful payment.
Log in using your registration credentials and fill in all required fields - educational qualifications, academic details, personal information, and utility/zone preferences.
Upload documents: Recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature, and all relevant certificates (caste certificate, PwBD SADAREM certificate if applicable, EWS certificate, study/residence certificate for local candidature).
Exercise your preferences for participating power utilities (APTRANSCO, APEPDCL, APCPDCL, APSPDCL, APGENCO) and zones. These preferences are final and cannot be changed after submission.
Submit the application before 23:59 hrs on 20 July 2026. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
Download your Hall Ticket 7 days before the examination from the official portal.
Important: Candidates currently serving in Government/Autonomous Body/Local Body/Aided Institution must submit a No Objection Certificate (NoC) from their employer along with the online application.
Salary, Pay Scale & Service Bond
The APSPDCL AEE 2026 pay structure and bond conditions are clearly defined and candidates must accept these before applying. During the 2-year probation period, selected candidates receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹75,000.
After successful probation declaration, candidates are placed on the regular pay scale: ₹86,245 – ₹2,900 – ₹1,00,745 – ₹3,350 – ₹1,17,495 – ₹3,725 – ₹1,36,120 – ₹4,155 – ₹1,56,895 – ₹4,550 – ₹1,79,645 – ₹4,850 – ₹2,03,895 – ₹5,020 – ₹2,08,915 (RPS-2022).
Service Bond Conditions
Every appointed candidate must execute a Service Bond on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of ₹110 at the time of joining. Key bond terms:
Candidates must serve APSPDCL for a minimum of 5 years after probation (total 7 years from joining).
Original certificates (Degree, Date of Birth, Community) must be deposited with APSPDCL for the entire 7-year bond period.
If certificates are needed during the bond period, a security deposit of ₹1,00,000 must be paid first, refunded upon return of certificates.
Candidates leaving during the 2-year probation must refund all emoluments received plus ₹5,00,000 as liquidated damages.
Candidates resigning after probation but before completing 5 years of post-probation service must pay ₹10,00,000 as liquidated damages.
Field Posting Requirement
All selected candidates must be willing to work in field offices (Operation Sections/MRT/DPE/Construction Divisions), preferably in rural and remote locations, for a continuous period of not less than 5 years from the date of initial appointment. No transfer to office or headquarters postings will be entertained during this period. Promotion eligibility and SGP increments apply only after completion of this field tenure.
Exam Centers - APSPDCL CBT 2026
The Computer Based Test will be conducted at 47 cities in Andhra Pradesh and select cities in neighboring states. Cities outside Andhra Pradesh include:
Telangana: Hyderabad, Khammam
Karnataka: Bengaluru
Tamil Nadu: Chennai
Odisha: Berhampore
Within Andhra Pradesh, exam centers are available in cities including Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Kurnool, Nellore, Kadapa, Anantapur, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Ongole, Nandyal, Chittoor, Madanapalle, Proddatur, and many more across the state.
Documents Required for Certificate Verification
Candidates shortlisted for certificate verification must bring original and self-attested copies of the following:
Application form and Hall Ticket
Educational qualification certificates (SSC, Intermediate, Degree, and above)
Proof of age (Birth Certificate or SSC Memo)
Original Community Certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS as applicable)
PwBD Certificate issued by SADAREM (for PwBD candidates)
School Study Certificates / Residence Certificate (for local candidature claim)
EWS Income Certificate for the financial year prior to the year of application
Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License)
No Objection Certificate from employer (for government employees)
Local Status Certificate for candidates who migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh between 2 June 2014 and 1 June 2024
Common Mistakes to Avoid - APSPDCL AEE 2026
These errors can lead to rejection even after qualifying the CBT:
Submitting a Distance Mode degree from a study center of another state's university - these are explicitly declared not legally valid for this recruitment.
Leaving any field blank in the online application - the system will not accept an incomplete form, and no corrections are allowed after submission.
Changing utility/zone preferences after submission - preferences are final the moment you submit. Review your choices carefully before clicking Submit.
Paying fee but not completing the application - the Journal Number only confirms fee receipt; the full application must be separately submitted. Many candidates mistake the Journal Number for a complete application.
Not uploading certificates before the deadline - Hall Tickets will not be generated unless all required certificates are uploaded by 20 July 2026.
Using a mobile number not linked to Aadhaar for registration - OTP verification requires an Aadhaar-linked number, and registration will fail otherwise.
Arriving late for the exam - candidates not present at the examination center at least one hour before the scheduled start time will not be permitted entry for biometric verification.
Carrying electronic devices (mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices) to the exam center - this results in disqualification and potential ban from future APSPDCL exams. Under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, offenders may face imprisonment up to 5 years and fines up to ₹10 lakh.
Canvassing or seeking recommendations - any attempt to seek influence through elected representatives, government officials, or any third party results in permanent disqualification from this and all future APSPDCL recruitments.
Important Links - APSPDCL AEE 2026
Resource | Link |
|---|---|
Official APSPDCL Website | |
Common Recruitment Portal | |
Help Desk Location | O/o CGM (HRD), APSPDCL, Vidyut Nilayam, Tirupati – 517501 |