APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Recruitment 2026 | Notification No.08/2026 | 40 Vacancies | Salary ₹1,47,760 | Complete Syllabus & CPT
🚨 APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Recruitment 2026
Notification No. 08/2026 | Dated: 15/09/2026
🏛️ Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Vijayawada
🌱 Direct Recruitment to the Post of Assistant Environmental Engineer in A.P. Pollution Control Board
🎯 40 Vacancies
💰 ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760
📝 450 Marks
💻 Online CBRT
📌 IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT DETAILS
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Recruiting Authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada |
| 📄 Brief Notification No. | 08/2026 |
| 📅 Notification Date | 15/09/2026 |
| 💼 Post | Assistant Environmental Engineer |
| 🏢 Department / Organization | A.P. Pollution Control Board |
| 🎯 Provisional Vacancies | 40 |
| 💰 Scale of Pay | ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 |
| 🌐 Application Mode | Online |
| 🟢 Application Start Date | 06/10/2026 |
| 🔴 Application Last Date | 27/10/2026 up to 11:59 P.M. |
| 📝 Written Examination | Single-Level, Objective Type, Degree Standard |
| 💻 Examination Mode | Online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) |
| 📚 Papers | 2 |
| 🏆 Written Examination Total | 450 Marks |
📢 APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Complete Notification
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada has issued Brief Notification No.08/2026 dated 15/09/2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Environmental Engineer in the A.P. Pollution Control Board under General Recruitment.
Eligible candidates are invited to submit applications online through the Commission's website. The application window is from 06/10/2026 to 27/10/2026 up to 11:59 P.M.
The notification provides 40 provisional vacancies for Assistant Environmental Engineer, with a pay scale of ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760. The number of vacancies is subject to variation upon confirmation from the concerned Department.
📌 Source note: This web post is prepared from the uploaded APPSC Brief Notification No.08/2026 dated 15/09/2026 and reproduces the notification's recruitment, examination, syllabus and CPT information in an organized web-post format.
🎯 Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post | Vacancies | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Environmental Engineer in A.P. Pollution Control Board | 40 | ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 |
⚠️ Important: The vacancies are provisional and are subject to variation upon confirmation being received from the concerned Department.
📅 Detailed Notification
The Detailed Notification containing the breakup of vacancies, scale of pay, age, community, educational qualifications and other information with instructions will be available on the Commission's website on or before 06/10/2026.
📌 The date of the Detailed Notification will be reckoned as the crucial date in all aspects.
🌐 Online Application Instructions
- 📖 Applicants/Candidates should read the Commission's Detailed Notification and other instructions carefully before applying.
- ✍️ Candidates should enter the particulars properly in the Online Application Form.
- 🌐 Applications must be submitted only through online mode.
- 🚫 Any application sent through any mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- ⏰ Candidates are advised to submit applications well in advance of the last date to avoid last-minute rush.
📝 Examination Scheme
The examination for this recruitment shall consist of a single-level examination only. No Screening Test shall be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received.
💻 The examination shall be conducted in online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode.
If the single-level examination is conducted in multiple sessions, the Commission will adopt a process of normalisation of marks, wherever considered necessary and applicable, according to the methodology and procedure decided by the Commission. Details of such normalisation, if applicable, will be notified by the Commission in due course.
| Paper | Subject | Number of Questions | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAPER-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| PAPER-II | Common Subject | 150 | 150 Minutes | 300 |
| TOTAL | 450 | |||
❌ Negative Marks: As per G.O. Ms. No.235 Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Department, dated 06/12/2016, each wrong answer will be penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question.
📚 PAPER-I – General Studies & Mental Ability (150 Marks)
- 🌍 Major Current Events and Issues pertaining to International, National and State of Andhra Pradesh.
- 🔬 General Science and its applications to day-to-day life; contemporary developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology.
- 🇮🇳 History of India – emphasis on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic, cultural and political aspects, with a focus on Andhra Pradesh and Indian National Movement.
- 🗺️ Geography of India with focus on Andhra Pradesh.
- ⚖️ Indian Polity and Governance – constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-Governance initiatives.
- 💹 Indian Economy and Planning.
- 🌱 Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection.
- 🚨 Disaster Management – vulnerability profile, prevention and mitigation strategies, and application of Remote Sensing and GIS in the assessment of disaster.
- 🧠 Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability and Logical Interpretation.
- 📊 Data Analysis – tabulation of data, visual representation of data, basic data analysis including summary statistics such as mean, median, mode and variance, and interpretation.
🌱 PAPER-II – COMMON SUBJECT (300 Marks)
1️⃣ ECOSYSTEMS
- Definition, scope and importance of ecosystem
- Classification, structure and function of an ecosystem
- Food chains
- Food webs
- Ecological pyramids
- Flow of energy
- Biogeochemical cycles
- Bioaccumulation
- Biomagnification
- Ecosystem value
- Ecosystem services
- Carrying capacity
2️⃣ NATURAL RESOURCES
- Classification of resources: living and non-living resources
- Water resources
- Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water
- Floods and droughts
- Dams – benefits and problems
- Mineral resources
- Use and exploitation of mineral resources
- Environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources
- Land resources
- Forest resources
- Energy resources
- Growing energy needs
- Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
- Use of alternate energy sources
3️⃣ BIODIVERSITY AND BIOTIC RESOURCES
- Introduction and definition
- Genetic diversity
- Species diversity
- Ecosystem diversity
- Value of biodiversity
- Consumptive use value
- Productive use value
- Social value
- Ethical value
- Aesthetic value
- Optional value
- India as a mega diversity nation
- Hot spots of biodiversity
- Field visit
- Threats to biodiversity
- Habitat loss
- Poaching of wildlife
- Man-wildlife conflicts
- Conservation of biodiversity
- In-Situ conservation
- Ex-Situ conservation
- National Biodiversity Act
4️⃣ ENGINEERING MATERIALS
- Structure and properties of engineering materials
- Phase diagrams
- Heat treatment
- Stress-strain diagrams for engineering materials
5️⃣ FLUID MECHANICS AND HYDRAULICS
- Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids
- Fluid properties
- Measurement of pressure
- Manometers
- Fluid kinematics
- Classification of fluids
- Stream function
- Velocity potential
- Fluid dynamics
- Continuity equation
- Bernoulli's equations
- Impulse momentum equation
- Laminar and turbulent flow through pipes
- Significance of Reynolds number
- Hagen-Poiseuille's equation
- Darcy-Weisbach equation
- Friction factor
- Head losses in pipes, bends and fittings
- Dimensional analysis and similarity laws
- Elementary boundary layer theory
6️⃣ PROCESS CALCULATIONS AND THERMODYNAMICS
- Laws of conservation of mass and energy
- Use of tie components
- Recycle calculations
- Bypass calculations
- Purge calculations
- Degrees of freedom
- First law of thermodynamics and applications
- Second law of thermodynamics and applications
- Equations of state
- Thermodynamic properties of real systems
7️⃣ AIR, WATER, SOIL AND NOISE POLLUTION AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES
- Classification of pollution
- Causes and effects of pollution
- Pollution control technologies
- Air Pollution: primary and secondary pollutants
- Particulate emission control
- Control of SOx and NOx
- Automobile pollution
- Industrial pollution
- Ambient air quality standards
- Water Pollution: sources and types
- Drinking water quality standards
- Wastewater treatment methods – Primary, Secondary and Tertiary
- Grit chambers
- Sedimentation tank
- Trickling filters
- Oxidation ponds
- Activated sludge process
- Septic tank
- Disposal of sludge
- Recycling of wastewater
- Soil Pollution: sources and types
- Impacts of modern agriculture
- Degradation of soil
- Noise Pollution: sources, health hazards and standards
8️⃣ SOLID AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Collection
- Segregation
- Transportation
- Solid waste processing technologies
- Composition and characteristics of e-Waste
- e-Waste management
- Concepts of bioremediation
9️⃣ GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS, POLICIES AND LEGISLATIONS
- Climate change and impacts on human environment
- Ozone depletion
- Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
- Deforestation
- Desertification
- International conventions / protocols
- Earth Summit
- Kyoto Protocol
- Montréal Protocol
- Paris Convention
- Indian Environmental Protection Act
- Legal aspects of Air Act
- Water Act
- Forest Act
- Wildlife Act
- Municipal Solid Waste Management and Handling Rules
- Biomedical Waste Management and Handling Rules
- Hazardous Waste Management and Handling Rules
🔟 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
- EIA structure
- Methods of baseline data acquisition
- Overview on impacts of air, water, biological and socio-economic aspects
- Strategies for risk assessment
- Concepts of Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
- Concept of Sustainable Development
- Population and its explosion
- Crazy consumerism
- Environmental education
- Urban sprawl
- Human health
- Environmental ethics
- Concept of Green Building
- Ecological Footprint
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Low carbon lifestyle
💻 COMPUTER PROFICIENCY TEST (CPT)
The notification contains the Scheme & Syllabus of the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The scheme is stated to be as per G.O.Ms.No.26, G.A. (Ser.B) Department, dated 24.02.2023.
| 💻 Test | ⏱️ Duration | 🏆 Maximum Marks | SC/ST/PBD | B.Cs | O.Cs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computers and Associated Software | 60 Minutes | 100 | 30 | 35 | 40 |
🖥️ CPT SYLLABUS – PART-A
1️⃣ INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
- Introduction to Computers
- Components and their classification
- Peripheral devices and their purpose
- Input Devices: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Light Pen, Touch Screens, Joystick, Microphone, Scanner, Digital Camera, Barcode Reader, Biometric Sensor
- Output Devices: Display Devices, Printers, Monitor, Speaker, Plotter
- Secondary Storage Devices: FDD, Magnetic Tape, USB, Pen Drives, Disks
- Role of input processing / output processing devices
- Computing concepts
- Data
- Information
- Random Access Memory (RAM)
- Read-Only Memory (ROM)
- Control Unit
- Memory Unit
- Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
2️⃣ COMPUTER SOFTWARE TYPES
- System Software
- Application Software
- Embedded Software
- Proprietary Software
- Open Source Software
- Purpose and characteristics of the above software types
3️⃣ OPERATING SYSTEM
- Purpose of Operating System
- Single User Operating Systems with examples
- Multi User Operating Systems with examples
4️⃣ WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM
- Interfacing Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- Differences between Character User Interface (CUI) and Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- Working with Files and Folders
- More about Files
- Running an Application through the File Manager
- Running an Application through the Program Manager
- Setting up Printer
- Setting up Webcam
- Setting up Scanner
- Setting up other peripheral devices
5️⃣ LINUX / MAC OS – BASIC CONCEPTS
- Introduction to Linux
- Features and advantages of Linux
- File handling commands
- Directory handling commands
- User Management
- File permissions
- Macintosh Apple Computer (MAC) OS – Introduction
- Advantages of Macintosh Apple Computer (MAC) OS
- Basic commands
6️⃣ INTERNET CONCEPTS – BASIC CONCEPTS
- Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements for using Internet
- Communication Protocols and Facilities
- Various browsers
- Internet Protocol (IP) Address
- Steps required in connecting a system to network
- Uploading files from Internet
- Downloading files from Internet
7️⃣ ELECTRONIC MAIL – BASIC CONCEPTS
- Sending and receiving mails
- Basic E-Mail functions
- Using word processor for E-Mail
- Finding E-Mail Address
- Mailing Lists
- List Servers
8️⃣ WORLD WIDE WEB – BASIC CONCEPTS
- WWW
- Advantages of the Web
- How to navigate with the Web
- Web Searching
🧰 CPT SYLLABUS – PART-B
1️⃣ OFFICE SUITE
MS Office or any open-source office software such as LibreOffice, Apache OpenOffice or NeoOffice for Windows, Linux or Macintosh Apple Computer (MAC) OS.
2️⃣ GETTING STARTED WITH OFFICE
- Introduction to Office Software
- Starting and Exiting Office Applications
- Introducing the Office Shortcut Bar
- Customizing Office Shortcut Bar
3️⃣ FILE OPERATIONS IN THE OFFICE
- Common Office Tools and Techniques
- Opening an Application
- Creating Files
- Entering and Editing Text
- Saving Files
- Opening Files
- Closing a File
- Exiting the Application
- Managing files with Office Applications
4️⃣ TOOLS IN THE OFFICE APPLICATIONS
- Key Combinations
- Cut, Copy and Paste
- Drag and Drop Editing
- Menu Bars and Toolbars
- Undo and Redo
- Spell Checking
- Auto Correct
- Find and Replace
- Help and Office Assistants
- Templates and Wizards
5️⃣ WORD PROCESSING – MS WORD OR EQUIVALENT
MS Word or equivalent in LibreOffice / Apache OpenOffice / NeoOffice for Windows/Linux/Mac OS.
- Starting Word
- Title Bar
- Menu Bar
- Format Bar
- Standard Bar
- Ruler
- Workspace Area
- Scroll Bar
- Status Bar
- Different Toolbars
- Option / Menu Bar
- Creating New Document
- Opening Pre-existing Documents
- Designing Your Document
- Typing Text
- Selecting Text
- Deleting Text
- Formatting Text and Document
- Copying and Moving
- Saving Document
- Page Setup
- Properties of a Document
- Undo / Redo
- Cut / Copy / Paste
- Print Preview
- Printing
- Select All
- Find
- Replace
- Go To
- Normal View
- Web Layout
- Print Layout
- Outline Layout
- Document Map
- Full Screen
- Zoom
- Objects
- Page Break
- Header and Footer
- Page Number
- Auto Format
- Auto Text
- Inserting Date and Time
- Footnotes
- Fields
- Symbols
- Caption
- Cross Reference
- Index
- Tabs
- Tables and Sorting
- Graphics
- Inserting and Modifying Pictures
- WordArt
- Inserting Charts
- Inserting Files
- Hyperlinking
- Bookmarks
- Fonts
- Paragraphs
- Bullets
- Borders and Shading
- Columns
- Drop Cap
- Theme
- Change Case
- Background
- Frames
- Styles
- Spelling and Grammar
- Set Language
- Word Count
- Auto Summarize
- Auto Correct
- Merge Document
- Protect Document
- Envelopes and Labels
- Templates, Wizards and Sample Documents
- Drawing Tables
- Merge Cell
- Split Cells
- Split Table
- Table Auto Format
- Auto Fit
- Sort
- Formula
- Arrange All
- Split
- Microsoft Word Help
- Macros
- Custom Toolbars
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Menus
- Mail Merge
6️⃣ SPREADSHEET – MS EXCEL OR EQUIVALENT
- Features of Excel
- Excel Worksheet
- Selecting Cell
- Navigating with Mouse and Keyboard
- Entering and Editing Text
- Text Boxes
- Text Notes
- Checking Spelling
- Undoing and Repeating Action
- Entering and Editing Formulas
- Referencing Cells
- Order of Evaluation in Formulas
- Copying Entries and Equations to Minimize Typing
- Auto Fill Examples
- Creating Custom Fill Lists
- Protecting and Unprotecting Documents and Cells
- Creating a New Worksheet
- Excel Formatting Tips and Techniques
- Moving Cells
- Copying Cells
- Sorting Cell Data
- Inserting Cells
- Deleting Parts of Worksheet
- Clearing Parts of Worksheet
- Excel Page Setup
- Changing Column Width and Row Heights
- Auto Format
- Manual Formatting
- Using Style
- Format Code
- Altering a Number's Appearance
- Format Painter
- Changing Font Size and Attributes
- Adjusting Alignments
- Centering Text Across Column
- Border Buttons and Commands
- Changing Color and Shading
- Inserting and Removing Page Breaks
- Hiding Rows and Columns
- Rearranging Worksheet
- Entering Formula
- Excel Functions
- Inserting Rows and Columns
- Saving a Worksheet
- Printing a Worksheet
- Printing Tips for Large Excel Project
- Parts of a Function
- Functions Requiring Add-ins
- Function Wizard
- Functions by Category
- Organizing Data
- Excel Chart Features
- Chart Parts and Terminology
- Instant Charts with Chart Wizard
- Creating Chart on Separate Worksheets
- Resizing and Moving Charts
- Adding Chart Notes and Arrows
- Editing Charts
- Rotating 3-D Charts
- Printing Charts
- Deleting Charts
- Setting Default Chart Type
- Creating Trend Lines
- Data Map
- Working with Graphics in Excel
- Creating and Placing Graphic Objects
- Resizing Graphs
- Possible Sources of Excel Graphics
- Creating and Running Macro
- Sorting Excel Data
- Adding Subtotals to Databases
- Customizing Excel
- Customizing Workspace
- Comma Separated Value (CSV) File Format
- Using Worksheet as Databases
7️⃣ PRESENTATION SOFTWARE – MS POWERPOINT OR EQUIVALENT
- Introduction
- Starting Presentation Software
- Views in Presentation Software
- Slides
- Terminology
- Color Schemes
- Formatting Slides
- Creating a Presentation
- Using the Auto Content Wizard
- Masters
- Using a Template
- Creating a Blank Presentation
- Working with Text in PowerPoint
- Adding Slides
- Editing and Working with Text
- Working in Outline View
- Spell Checking
- Finding and Replacing Text
- Formatting Text
- Aligning Text
- Developing Your Presentation
- Importing Images
- Clipart Gallery
- Drawing in Presentation Software
- Bringing a Presentation to Life
- Inserting Objects
- Inserting a Picture
- Working with Graphics
- Multimedia in PowerPoint
- Animating Objects, Pictures and Graphics
- Slide Show Enhancements
- Showing Slides Out of Order
- Printing Presentation Elements
- Finalizing the Presentation
- Assigning Transitions and Timings
- Setting the Master Slide
- Setting Up the Slide Show
- Running the Slide Show
📊 COMPUTER PROFICIENCY TEST – ASSESSMENT PATTERN
| Assessment Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| 📝 Part-A – MCQ Test | 20% of Total Marks |
| ⌨️ Typing Speed | 25% of Total Marks |
| 🖼️ Organizing and Inserting Different Objects | 15% of Total Marks |
| 📊 Excel Practical | 20% of Total Marks |
| 📽️ PowerPoint Practical | 20% of Total Marks |
| 🏆 Total | 100% |
📝 Part-A – MCQ Assessment
The Part-A test may be designed to assess the candidate by means of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). This carries 20% of the Total Marks.
📝 Part-B – Computer-Based Practical Assessment
The computer-based assessment requires candidates to perform practical tasks using office applications.
1. 📄 Model Document & Formatting
The candidate needs to prepare a model document and organize the same in a formatted manner. The assessment covers typing speed, organizing the document and other aspects such as:
- Typing
- Document organization
- Inserting Tables
- Inserting Images
- Inserting WordArt
- Mail Merge
2. ⌨️ Typing Speed – 25%
Typing speed is evaluated as part of the assessment and carries 25% of the Total Marks. The notification states that typing speed may be made mandatory for qualifying based on the existing norms.
3. 🖼️ Organizing and Inserting Objects – 15%
Assessment of organizing and inserting different objects carries 15% of the Total Marks.
4. 📊 Excel Practical – 20%
The candidate needs to prepare an Excel Sheet to fill with data and format the sheet. The assessment includes:
- Data entry
- Formatting the sheet
- Merging cells
- Splitting cells
- Formulae for calculation in cells
- Conditional formatting
- Preparation of different graphs based on the data
Weightage: 20% of Total Marks.
5. 📽️ PowerPoint Practical – 20%
The candidate needs to prepare a PowerPoint presentation using standard layouts and fill different slides with content, including:
- Formatted text
- Images
- Tables
- Transition effects
- Animation
Weightage: 20% of Total Marks.
📌 QUICK REVISION – APPSC AEE 2026
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Organization | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| 📄 Notification | No.08/2026 |
| 📅 Notification Date | 15/09/2026 |
| 💼 Post | Assistant Environmental Engineer |
| 🏢 Organization/Board | A.P. Pollution Control Board |
| 🎯 Vacancies | 40 |
| 💰 Pay Scale | ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 |
| 🌐 Application Mode | Online |
| 🟢 Application Start | 06/10/2026 |
| 🔴 Application Last Date | 27/10/2026 up to 11:59 P.M. |
| 📝 Exam Type | Single-Level Objective Type |
| 💻 Exam Mode | Online CBRT |
| 📚 Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Questions / 150 Marks |
| 📚 Paper-II | Common Subject – 150 Questions / 300 Marks |
| 🏆 Written Exam Total | 450 Marks |
| ❌ Negative Marking | 1/3rd of prescribed marks for each wrong answer |
| 💻 CPT | 60 Minutes / 100 Marks |
| ⌨️ CPT Typing Weightage | 25% |
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