APEPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 135 Assistant Executive Engineer Posts

The APEPDCL Assistant Executive Engineer Recruitment 2026 is a direct recruitment drive conducted through a Common Recruitment Examination along with other AP Power Utilities - APTRANSCO, APCPDCL, APSPDCL, and APGENCO. Candidates selected through this common exam will be allotted to the respective utility based on merit, reservation, and preferences submitted at the time of application. This is one of the most sought-after engineering government job opportunities in Andhra Pradesh for 2026.

Candidates planning to apply for APEPDCL AEE Vacancy 2026 must note all critical deadlines carefully. The online application portal opens on 30 June 2026 at 10:00 Hrs and closes on 20 July 2026 at 23:59 Hrs - the same deadline applies for fee payment and certificate upload. The tentative examination is scheduled between 22 August 2026 and 29 August 2026 . No applications will be accepted after the deadline under any circumstances.

The APEPDCL AEE 2026 recruitment fills a total of 135 vacancies across three engineering disciplines. The largest share belongs to the Electrical discipline with 128 posts, followed by Civil with 4 posts and Telecom with 3 posts. The table below gives the complete category-wise breakdown for each discipline as per the Presidential Order (Local Cadre reservation). Note: Carried-forward vacancies are reserved for women candidates. Horizontal reservations include 33⅓% for Women and 4% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities across all categories. Vacancies notified are provisional and may increase or decrease based on administrative requirements. APTRANSCO AEE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 200 Assistant Executive Engineer Posts

AEE/Electrical – 128 Posts

AEE/Telecom – 3 Posts

AEE/Civil – 4 Posts

Only candidates who meet the educational and age eligibility as of the notification date (25 June 2026) are eligible to apply for APEPDCL Assistant Executive Engineer 2026. All qualifications must be from universities recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE. Degrees obtained through Distance Mode from State Universities outside Andhra Pradesh are not legally valid for this recruitment. Candidates wondering about the age limit for APEPDCL AEE 2026 can note that the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 42 years as on 01/07/2026. SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates get a relaxed upper age limit of 47 years , and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are eligible up to 52 years of age.

Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)

52 years

The application fee for APEPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 is ₹1,000 for all candidates , regardless of category. The fee must be paid through the Payment Gateway from 30 June 2026 to 20 July 2026 . The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. Upon payment, a Journal Number will be issued which is needed to proceed with the application submission - note that receiving a Journal Number alone does not mean the application is complete.

The APEPDCL AEE 2026 selection is entirely based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) - there is no interview stage. The exam will be conducted jointly for APTRANSCO, APEPDCL, APCPDCL, APSPDCL, and APGENCO, and candidates selected will be allotted to a utility based on merit, reservation, and the preferences indicated in their application. There are no negative marks in the CBT. The CBT consists of 100 questions for 100 marks - the same pattern applies to all three posts (Electrical, Telecom, Civil). The question paper is divided into Core subject questions (70 marks) and General sections (30 marks combined). Minimum qualifying marks must be secured to be considered for certificate verification. Candidates should note that merely securing minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee a call for certificate verification. Selection at 1:1 ratio for certificate verification also does not vest any r

100 questions for 100 marks

Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBT)

Candidates selected under APEPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 will be placed on probation for a period of 2 years on duty within a continuous period of 3 years . During probation, they will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹75,000 . After successful completion of probation, the regular pay scale will be made applicable. Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now AEE (Electrical) candidates selected must mandatorily work in prescribed areas during the first five years (including probation): 2 years in MRT/Construction wings and 3 years in Operation/Office posts in Rural/Tribal areas . No transfer requests to office or headquarters during this period will ordinarily be entertained. Promotion/SGP increments become applicable only after completing this tenure.

All required certificates must be uploaded at the time of application submission itself - they cannot be submitted separately at a later stage. If certificates are not uploaded before the last date, the Hall Ticket will not be generated. The following documents are required based on category and claim: Engineering degree certificate and mark sheets (relevant discipline) Date of birth proof (SSC/10th certificate) Community / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS) issued by the competent authority - EWS certificate must be issued within one year prior to the notification date Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: valid SADAREM Certificate (issued by the competent authority) Local Status Certificate (Study Certificate or Residence Certificate) - required to claim local candidate status Candidates who migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh during 02.06.2014 to 01.06.2024: Local Status Certificat