APPSC AEE Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
APPSC Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) — Andhra Pradesh
APPSC Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) recruits officer-grade engineers for Andhra Pradesh departments through the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission. The 2026 cycle advertised 503 AEE vacancies.
The written examination is a three-paper marathon — General Studies, a common engineering paper, and the civil discipline paper — 450 questions in total with 1/3 negative marking.
APPSC AEE Civil 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) |
| Mode | Written exam — 3 papers (+ screening test where notified) |
| Total questions | 450 (150 per paper) |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech Civil (post-wise; diploma for AE-level posts) |
| Age limit | 18–42 years (relaxations apply) |
APPSC AEE Civil Exam Pattern
Written Examination (3 papers)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-1: General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-2: Civil & Mechanical (common) | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-3: Civil Engineering (discipline) | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 150 minutes per paper
Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
ℹ️ A screening test may precede the main written exam when application volumes are high — verify in the current notification.
APPSC AEE Civil Syllabus — Key Subjects
See the detailed chapter-wise syllabus (built from real previous-year papers) on the APPSC AEE Civil test series page →
Eligibility
- ✓B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering for AEE posts (diploma qualifies for AE-level posts where advertised).
- ✓Age 18–42 years with AP category relaxations (SC/ST/BC +5, ex-servicemen/NCC +3, PwBD up to +10).
- ✓No prior experience required.
Salary & Career
APPSC AEE is on the AP pay scales at officer grade — in-hand typically ₹65,000–₹75,000 per month at entry with allowances, on the AEE→EE career track.
APPSC AEE Civil Cut Off
APPSC publishes cutoffs per cycle on psc.ap.gov.in — the three-paper aggregate makes consistency across papers the deciding factor.
Vacancy Trends
| 2026 | 503 AEE vacancies advertised |
How to Prepare for APPSC AEE Civil
- 1Three papers of equal weight mean GS & Mental Ability is a full third of your marks — engineers who skip it lose to those who don't.
- 2The common Civil & Mechanical paper covers shared mechanics/materials ground — cheap marks for civil candidates who revise engineering mechanics.
- 3450 questions across stages is an endurance exam — build multi-paper stamina with back-to-back mock sittings.
- 4AP-specific GS (state geography, irrigation projects, schemes) rewards local preparation.
Start Practising APPSC AEE Civil — Free
Exam-pattern mocks, previous-year papers, detailed solutions and chapter-wise analytics — built only for civil engineers, by a civil engineer who cleared these exams.
APPSC AEE Civil — Frequently Asked Questions
How many papers does the APPSC AEE exam have?▾
Three written papers of 150 questions each — General Studies & Mental Ability, a common Civil & Mechanical paper, and the Civil Engineering discipline paper — with 1/3 negative marking.
Can diploma holders apply for APPSC AEE?▾
AEE posts require a B.E./B.Tech; diploma holders are eligible for AE-level posts where the advertisement specifies diploma qualification.
Where can I practise APPSC AEE civil mock tests?▾
CIVILGYAN TEST SERIES offers degree-standard civil mocks and chapter tests suited to the AEE three-paper format, with detailed solutions — free tests available.
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Disclaimer: Exam patterns, cutoffs, vacancies and eligibility rules change between recruitment cycles. The figures above are compiled for guidance from past cycles — always verify details from the official notification of the conducting body before applying.