APSPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for 135 Assistant Executive Engineer positions across Electrical (125), Civil (6), and Telecom (4) disciplines in Andhra Pradesh. The Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (https://www.apspdcl.in) issued notification No. 1/2026 on 25 June 2026 from its Corporate Office at Tirupati. Online applications open on 30 June 2026 at 10:00 AM and close on 20 July 2026 at 23:59 hours, with the Computer-Based Test scheduled from 22 to 29 August 2026.
This is a joint Common Recruitment Examination for five AP Power Utilities-APTRANSCO, APEPDCL, APCPDCL, APSPDCL, and APGENCO. Candidates submit a single application and select their preferences for each utility and zone. The examination carries no negative marking and is conducted entirely in English.
APSPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 | Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Important Dates
| 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 the exam |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | 22 August – 29 August 2026 |
| Initial Key Release | 2nd day after the last exam |
| Objection Filing Window | Within 7 days of initial key release |
| Final Key Release | 7 days after the objection window closes |
| Merit List Announcement | Tentatively September last week 2026 |
Fee payment, application submission, and certificate upload must all be completed by 20 July 2026. No extensions have been indicated.
Vacancy Breakdown by Post and Discipline
APSPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 covers 135 total vacancies across three engineering disciplines. The vacancy structure divides posts into Open (5% for merit-based all-India candidates) and Local (95% reserved for Andhra Pradesh-domiciled candidates). A backlog vacancy of 1 OC (Women) position carries forward in the Electrical discipline.
Post-Wise 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 for AEE/Electrical (125 Posts)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 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 for AEE/Civil (6 Posts)
| Category | OC | SC Gr-I | BC-A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Community-Wise Breakup for AEE/Telecom (4 Posts)
| Category | OC | SC Gr-I | BC-A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
The 1 OC (Women) backlog vacancy in the Electrical discipline is a carried-forward post and will be filled by an eligible OC Women candidate as per applicable rules.
Eligibility Criteria
As per APSPDCL Notification No. 1/2026, candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification and be within the age limit as on 1 July 2026. All required certificates must be in hand by the application deadline of 20 July 2026.
Educational Qualification Required
AEE/Electrical: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised Indian university established under a Central, Provincial, or State Act, or an equivalent AICTE-approved and UGC-recognised qualification.
AEE/Civil: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised Indian university, or an equivalent AICTE-approved and UGC-recognised qualification.
AEE/Telecom: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electronics & Communication Engineering from a recognised Indian university, or an equivalent AICTE-approved and UGC-recognised qualification.
Important Notes on Qualifications:
- Degrees awarded under Distance Mode through study centres of state universities outside Andhra Pradesh are explicitly not legally valid for this recruitment.
- Only degrees from AICTE-recognised universities and UGC-recognised institutions are accepted.
- Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must produce an Equivalency Certificate from the Registrar of the concerned university or a Government Order recognising equivalence.
- Only the qualifications declared in the application form will be considered for selection.
Age Limit (as on 1 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 |
SC/ST/BC candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation (maximum age 47 years). PwBD candidates receive a 10-year age relaxation (maximum age 52 years). Age is calculated as of 1 July 2026.
About the Assistant Executive Engineer Role
Assistant Executive Engineer positions in power distribution are field-based technical roles requiring hands-on engagement with electrical infrastructure, maintenance operations, and project execution. APSPDCL places AEE candidates in Operation Sections, Maintenance and Reclamation Teams (MRT), Divisional Power Establishments (DPE), and Construction Divisions across Andhra Pradesh’s 9 districts. Candidates must accept posting to field offices in rural and remote locations for a continuous minimum of 5 years with no headquarters transfer during this tenure period.
The role involves technical decision-making, site supervision, equipment troubleshooting, compliance with safety standards, and coordination with field teams. AEE appointments fall under Group A, Level 7 of the Pay Matrix. Career progression in power utilities depends on completion of field service tenure-promotion eligibility, and Special Grade Pay (SGP) increments apply only after the mandatory 5-year field posting concludes.
Salary and Service Bond
Selected candidates receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹75,000 during the 2-year probation period. After successful completion of probation, candidates are placed on the regular pay scale under RPS-2022 with a starting basic pay of ₹86,245 and progression to ₹2,08,915, with annual increments of ₹2,900 to ₹5,020 depending on the pay band.
Every appointed candidate must execute a Service Bond on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of ₹110 at the time of joining, with these key conditions:
- Minimum service obligation: 5 years post-probation (total 7 years from joining)
- Certificate deposit: Original Degree, Date of Birth, and Community Certificates must be deposited with APSPDCL for the full 7-year period
- Certificate access during bond period: If certificates are required, a security deposit of ₹1,00,000 must be paid first and refunded upon return
- Probation exit penalty: Resignation during the 2-year probation period requires repayment of all emoluments received plus ₹5,00,000 as liquidated damages
- Post-probation exit penalty: Resignation after probation but before completing 5 years of post-probation service incurs a ₹10,00,000 penalty
- Field posting requirement: All selected candidates must work in field offices (Operation Sections, MRT, DPE, Construction Divisions) in rural and remote locations for not less than 5 continuous years from initial appointment; promotion eligibility and SGP increments apply only after this tenure is completed
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (OC/EWS) | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / BC / PwBD | ₹1,000 |
All candidates, regardless of category, must pay ₹1,000 via the online payment gateway. Payment is non-refundable once submitted.
Selection Process
APSPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 selection is based entirely on a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by certificate verification. There is no interview round.
Examination Structure
Computer-Based Test (CBT): Conducted from 22 to 29 August 2026 | Duration: 3 hours | Language: English only | Total marks: 100 | Negative marking: Nil
Exam Pattern by Subject
| 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 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT
| Category | Minimum Marks Required |
|---|---|
| OC / EWS | 40% |
| BC | 35% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 30% |
Securing minimum qualifying marks alone does not guarantee a call for certificate verification. Final selection depends on overall merit rank and availability of vacancies in the respective category.
Core Subject Syllabus
AEE/Electrical (70 marks): Electric Circuits, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Utilisation & Control Systems, Measurements, Analogue & 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.
Selection Timeline After CBT
- Initial Key: Released on the 2nd day after the last exam; candidates can file objections within 7 days
- Final Key: Released 7 days after the objection window closes
- Merit List: Published 7 days after final key (tentatively late September 2026), based on normalised CBT scores
- Certificate Verification: Candidates in the merit list (1:1 ratio against vacancies) are called for document verification; absence or ineligibility leads to disqualification
- Provisional Selection List: Prepared from candidates found eligible at verification, in merit order with reservation rules applied
- Appointment Orders: Issued to candidates in the final selection list, subject to physical fitness and character verification
Tie-Breaking Rules
If two candidates score equal marks, the older candidate is ranked higher. If age is also equal, the candidate who acquired the prescribed educational qualification earlier receives the higher rank.
Normalization
Since CBT may be conducted in multiple shifts, a normalisation procedure will equalise scores across shifts before merit list preparation.
How to Apply for APSPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026
All applications must be submitted online only through the official Common Recruitment Portal. No offline or postal applications are accepted.
- Visit https://apspdcl.in or https://apvidyutrecruitment.apcfss.in from 30 June 2026 (10:00 AM) onwards.
- Register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. An OTP will be sent for verification; the mobile number must be linked to your Aadhaar record.
- Pay the application fee of ₹1,000 through the Payment Gateway (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI) and save your Journal Number.
- Log in using your registration credentials and complete all required fields: educational qualifications, academic details, personal information, and utility/zone preferences.
- Upload required documents: recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature, caste certificate, PwBD SADAREM certificate (if applicable), EWS certificate, and study/residence certificate for local candidature claim.
- Select your preferences for participating power utilities (APTRANSCO, APEPDCL, APCPDCL, APSPDCL, APGENCO) and zones. These preferences are final and cannot be changed after submission.
- Submit your application before 23:59 hrs on 20 July 2026. Incomplete applications are summarily rejected.
- Download your Hall Ticket 7 days before the examination from the official portal using your registration credentials.
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.
Common Mistakes to Avoid While Applying
- Submitting a Distance Mode degree from a study centre of another state’s university, these are explicitly declared not legally valid and will result in rejection at document verification.
- Leaving any field blank in the online form, the system will not accept an incomplete application, and no corrections are permitted after submission.
- Changing utility or zone preferences after submission, preferences are final the moment you click Submit; review carefully beforehand.
- Confusing the Journal Number for a complete application-the Journal Number only confirms fee receipt; the full application form must be separately completed and submitted.
- Not uploading all required certificates by 20 July 2026-Hall Tickets will not be generated unless all certificates are uploaded by the deadline.
- Using a mobile number not linked to Aadhaar for registration-OTP verification requires an Aadhaar-linked number, and registration will fail otherwise.
Documents Required for Certificate Verification
Candidates shortlisted for certificate verification must bring original and self-attested copies of:
- Application form and Hall Ticket
- Educational qualification certificates (SSC, Intermediate, Degree, and any postgraduate qualifications)
- 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 only)
- School Study Certificates or Residence Certificate (for local candidature claim)
- EWS Income Certificate for the financial year before the year of application
- Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License)
- No Objection Certificate from the employer (for government/autonomous/local body/aided institution employees)
- Local Status Certificate (for candidates who migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh between 2 June 2014 and 1 June 2024)
What Happens After You Apply
- Application window closes on 20 July 2026 at 23:59 hrs.
- Computer-based test conducted from 22 to 29 August 2026 across 47 cities in Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states (Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha).
- Initial Key released on the 2nd day after the final exam; objections filed within 7 days.
- Final Key is released 7 days after the objection window closes.
- Merit List announced (tentatively late September 2026) based on normalised CBT scores.
- Certificate Verification was conducted for candidates in the merit list (1:1 ratio against vacancies).
- Provisional Selection List prepared from eligible candidates in merit order.
- Appointment Orders are issued to the final selection list candidates after physical fitness and character verification.
Exam Centres for APSPDCL CBT 2026
The Computer-Based Test will be conducted at 47 cities across Andhra Pradesh and select cities in neighbouring states:
Outside Andhra Pradesh:
- Telangana: Hyderabad, Khammam
- Karnataka: Bengaluru
- Tamil Nadu: Chennai
- Odisha: Berhampore
Within Andhra Pradesh: Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Kurnool, Nellore, Kadapa, Anantapur, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Ongole, Nandyal, Chittoor, Madanapalle, Proddatur, and many more across all districts.
Exact exam centre allocation will be mentioned in the Hall Ticket generated 7 days before the examination.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Official APSPDCL Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for APSPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The deadline to submit your online application and pay the fee is 20 July 2026 at 23:59 hours. No extension will be granted, so candidates are advised to complete their submission well before the deadline to avoid technical issues.
Q2. Is there any age relaxation for APSPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Yes. SC/ST/BC candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, making the upper age limit 47 years instead of 42 years for General/EWS candidates. PwBD candidates receive a 10-year age relaxation, raising the upper age limit to 52 years. Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026.
Q3. Can I apply for multiple power utilities in a single application?
Ans. Yes. This is a joint Common Recruitment Examination covering APTRANSCO, APEPDCL, APCPDCL, APSPDCL, and APGENCO. You submit one online application and select your preferences for each utility and zone. These preferences are final after submission.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the APSPDCL AEE CBT?
Ans. No. The Computer Based Test carries no negative marking. The exam is 100 marks, conducted for 3 hours in English, with questions across core subject (70 marks), quantitative aptitude (8 marks), general awareness (7 marks), reasoning (5 marks), English (5 marks), and computer knowledge (5 marks).
Q5. What is the minimum qualifying mark required to appear for certificate verification?
Ans. Candidates must score at least 40% marks (OC/EWS), 35% marks (BC), or 30% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) in the CBT to be considered for further evaluation. However, meeting the minimum qualifying mark does not guarantee a call for certificate verification; your final merit rank and category vacancy availability determine selection.
Q6. What is the service bond requirement for APSPDCL AEE positions?
Ans. Every appointed AEE must execute a 7-year service bond: 2-year probation plus 5-year post-probation service. Candidates must accept field posting in rural and remote locations for not less than 5 continuous years from appointment. Resigning during probation incurs a ₹5,00,000 penalty; resigning after probation but before completing 5 years incurs a ₹10,00,000 penalty.
Q7. Are degrees obtained through distance education mode accepted?
Ans. Distance Mode degrees from study centers of state universities located outside Andhra Pradesh are explicitly not legally valid for this recruitment. Only full-time degrees from AICTE-recognized and UGC-approved universities are accepted. Candidates with equivalent qualifications must produce an Equivalency Certificate from the concerned university or a Government Order.
Q8. What is the selection process timeline after the CBT?
Ans. After the CBT concludes on 29 August 2026, the Initial Key is released on the 2nd day, allowing 7 days for objections. The Final Key is released 7 days after objections close. The Merit List is announced tentatively in late September 2026. Candidates in the merit list (1:1 ratio against vacancies) are called for certificate verification. Only candidates found fully eligible proceed to the Provisional Selection List, followed by Appointment Orders after physical fitness and character verification.
Your Next Step
Eligible candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in the prescribed engineering discipline should visit https://apvidyutrecruitment.apcfss.in from 30 June 2026 at 10:00 AM and complete their registration before 20 July 2026 at 23:59 hours. After the application window closes, shortlisted candidates will be notified for the Computer-Based Test scheduled from 22 to 29 August 2026; final merit lists will be released in late September 2026. Subscribe to our free job alert service to receive instant notifications for APSPDCL recruitment updates and other power sector vacancies as they are announced.
