APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer — A.P. Pollution Control Board (Notification No. 08/2026)
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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission recruits Assistant Environmental Engineers for the A.P. Pollution Control Board. Brief Notification No. 08/2026, dated 15 September 2026, announces 40 provisional vacancies, with online applications on psc.ap.gov.in from 6 October to 27 October 2026 (11:59 PM).
This is an environmental-engineering post, not APPSC's Assistant Engineer (Civil) recruitment. The written exam has two objective papers of degree standard — General Studies & Mental Ability for 150 marks and a Common Subject paper for 300 marks — and a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test.
The brief notification does not list the educational qualification or age limit. APPSC will publish them, with the vacancy break-up, in the detailed notification on or before 6 October 2026; its date is the crucial date for every eligibility condition.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Environmental Engineer, A.P. Pollution Control Board |
| Notification | Brief Notification No. 08/2026, dated 15.09.2026 |
| Vacancies | 40 (provisional) |
| Scale of pay | ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760 |
| Online application dates | 6 October – 27 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Detailed notification | On or before 6 October 2026 on psc.ap.gov.in |
| Exam | Single-level online (CBRT) — no screening test |
| Selection | Written exam (450 marks) + qualifying Computer Proficiency Test |
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Exam Date 2026
| Notification | Brief Notification No. 08/2026, dated 15.09.2026 |
| Online application dates | 6 October – 27 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Detailed notification | On or before 6 October 2026 on psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Exam Pattern 2026
Written Examination (objective, degree standard)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I — General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 |
| Paper-II — Common Subject | 150 | 300 |
Duration: 150 minutes per paper
Negative marking: 1/3 of the marks of the question for each wrong answer
ℹ️ Scheme as per Annexure-VII of G.O.Ms.No.201 (21.12.2017); negative marking as per G.O.Ms.No.235 (06.12.2016). If the exam is held in more than one session, APPSC will normalise marks by a method it will notify.
Computer Proficiency Test (qualifying, practical)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in office automation with computers and associated software | Part-A MCQ + Part-B practical | 100 |
Duration: 60 minutes
Negative marking: Not stated
ℹ️ Minimum qualifying marks: 30 for SC/ST/PBD, 35 for BC, 40 for OC (G.O.Ms.No.26, 24.02.2023). Part-A MCQs carry 20%; the practical part tests typing and document formatting, a spreadsheet and a presentation.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Syllabus 2026 — Key Subjects
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APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Detailed Syllabus 2026
The complete official syllabus, section by section — 450 marks (Paper-I 150 Q · 150 marks, Paper-II 150 Q · 300 marks) in 150 minutes per paper. Pattern source: psc.ap.gov.in.
Paper-I — General Studies & Mental Ability (150 questions · 150 marks · 150 min)
- Current Events
- Major current events and issues of international, national and Andhra Pradesh importance
- General Science
- General science and its applications to day-to-day life · contemporary developments in science & technology and information technology
- History of India
- Broad understanding of social, economic, cultural and political aspects, with a focus on Andhra Pradesh and the Indian National Movement
- Geography of India
- Geography of India with a focus on Andhra Pradesh
- Indian Polity & Governance
- Constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-governance initiatives
- Indian Economy & Planning
- Indian economy and planning
- Sustainable Development & Environmental Protection
- Sustainable development and environmental protection
- Disaster Management
- Vulnerability profile · prevention and mitigation strategies · application of remote sensing and GIS in the assessment of disaster
- Logical Reasoning
- Logical reasoning, analytical ability and logical interpretation
- Data Analysis
- Tabulation of data · visual representation of data · basic data analysis — summary statistics (mean, median, mode, variance) and interpretation
Paper-II — Common Subject (150 questions · 300 marks · 150 min)
- Ecosystems
- Definition, scope and importance · classification, structure and function · food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids · flow of energy · biogeochemical cycles · bioaccumulation, biomagnification · ecosystem value, services and carrying capacity
- Natural Resources
- Living and non-living resources · water resources: use and over-utilisation of surface and ground water, floods and droughts, dams — benefits and problems · mineral resources and environmental effects of extraction · land and forest resources · energy resources: growing needs, renewable and non-renewable sources, alternate energy
- Biodiversity & Biotic Resources
- Genetic, species and ecosystem diversity · consumptive, productive, social, ethical, aesthetic and optional values · India as a mega-diversity nation, hotspots · threats: habitat loss, poaching, man–wildlife conflicts · in-situ and ex-situ conservation · Biological Diversity Act
- Engineering Materials
- Structure and properties of engineering materials · phase diagrams · heat treatment · stress–strain diagrams
- Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
- Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, fluid properties · pressure measurement, manometers · fluid kinematics, stream function and velocity potential · continuity, Bernoulli and impulse–momentum equations · laminar and turbulent pipe flow, Reynolds number, Hagen–Poiseuille and Darcy–Weisbach equations, friction factor, losses in bends and fittings · dimensional analysis and similarity · elementary boundary layer theory
- Process Calculations & Thermodynamics
- Conservation of mass and energy · tie components, recycle, bypass and purge calculations · degrees of freedom · first and second laws of thermodynamics and their applications · equations of state and properties of real systems
- Air, Water, Soil & Noise Pollution and Control Technologies
- Classification, causes, effects and control · air: primary and secondary pollutants, particulate emission control, SOx and NOx control, automobile and industrial pollution, ambient air quality standards · water: sources and types, drinking-water standards, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment, grit chambers, sedimentation, trickling filters, oxidation ponds, activated sludge, septic tanks, sludge disposal, recycling of waste water · soil pollution and degradation · noise: sources, health hazards, standards
- Solid & Industrial Waste Management
- Municipal solid waste management · collection, segregation and transport · processing technologies · composition, characteristics and management of e-waste · bioremediation
- Global Environmental Problems, Policies & Legislations
- Climate change · ozone depletion and ODS · deforestation and desertification · Earth Summit, Kyoto, Montreal and Paris · Environment Protection Act, Air, Water, Forest and Wildlife Acts · municipal solid waste, biomedical waste and hazardous waste management and handling rules
- Environmental Impact Assessment Towards Sustainable Future
- EIA structure, baseline data acquisition · impacts on air, water, biological and socio-economic aspects · risk assessment · Environmental Management Plan · sustainable development, population, consumerism, environmental education, urban sprawl, human health, environmental ethics · green building, ecological footprint, life cycle assessment, low-carbon lifestyle
Computer Proficiency Test — qualifying (60 min · 100 marks)
- Part-A (MCQ, 20%)
- Computer components and peripherals · software types · operating systems, Windows, Linux/Mac basics · internet, e-mail and the World Wide Web
- Part-B (practical)
- Office suite · word processing and typing speed (25%) · inserting and organising objects (15%) · spreadsheet with formulas, formatting and charts (20%) · presentation with layouts, images, transitions and animation (20%)
Note: Single-level online (CBRT) examination with no screening test. Each wrong answer is penalised with 1/3 of the marks for that question (G.O.Ms.No.235, 06.12.2016). If the exam runs in several sessions, marks are normalised. The Computer Proficiency Test (60 minutes, 100 marks) is qualifying: 30 for SC/ST/PBD, 35 for BC, 40 for OC. Eligibility, age and the vacancy break-up come in the detailed notification, due on psc.ap.gov.in on or before 06.10.2026.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Eligibility 2026: Qualification & Age Limit
- ✓Educational qualification, age limit and community-wise vacancies are not in the brief notification — APPSC will give them in the detailed notification on psc.ap.gov.in on or before 06.10.2026.
- ✓The date of the detailed notification is the crucial date for all eligibility conditions.
- ✓Applications are accepted only online through psc.ap.gov.in; no other mode is entertained.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Salary 2026
The brief notification gives the scale of pay as ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Cut Off
No cut-off is published with this notification. Selection depends on the written-exam marks, subject to qualifying the Computer Proficiency Test.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Vacancies
| 2026 (Notification 08/2026) | 40 provisional vacancies — subject to variation on confirmation from the department |
How to Prepare for APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer 2026
- 1Wait for the detailed notification before paying: the brief notice does not say which degrees qualify, so confirm your eligibility first.
- 2Paper-II carries 300 of the 450 marks at 2 marks a question — environmental science and pollution-control engineering decide the merit list.
- 3With 1/3 of the marks deducted per wrong answer, a Paper-II guess costs 0.67 marks; attempt only what you can narrow down.
- 4Do not leave the Computer Proficiency Test to the end: it is qualifying, and typing speed, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are tested in practice, not theory.
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APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
When can I apply for APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer 2026?▾
Online applications open on 6 October 2026 and close on 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM, on psc.ap.gov.in. The detailed notification will be available on or before 6 October 2026.
Is there a screening test for APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer?▾
No. The notification says the recruitment has a single-level online (CBRT) examination only, with no screening test irrespective of the number of applications.
How many marks is each paper in APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer?▾
Paper-I, General Studies & Mental Ability, has 150 questions for 150 marks; Paper-II, the Common Subject, has 150 questions for 300 marks. Each paper is 150 minutes, 450 marks in all.
Is the Computer Proficiency Test compulsory?▾
It is a qualifying practical test of 60 minutes and 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 30 for SC/ST/PBD, 35 for BC and 40 for OC candidates.
Can civil engineers apply for APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer?▾
The brief notification does not state the educational qualification. It will be in the detailed notification on psc.ap.gov.in, due on or before 6 October 2026 — check it before applying.
Is there negative marking in APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer?▾
Written Examination (objective, degree standard): 1/3 of the marks of the question for each wrong answer. Computer Proficiency Test (qualifying, practical): Not stated.
What is the age limit for APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer?▾
Educational qualification, age limit and community-wise vacancies are not in the brief notification — APPSC will give them in the detailed notification on psc.ap.gov.in on or before 06.10.2026.
Who is eligible for APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer?▾
Educational qualification, age limit and community-wise vacancies are not in the brief notification — APPSC will give them in the detailed notification on psc.ap.gov.in on or before 06.10.2026. The date of the detailed notification is the crucial date for all eligibility conditions.
What is the salary after APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer?▾
The brief notification gives the scale of pay as ₹57,100 – ₹1,47,760.
What is the APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer syllabus?▾
The key subjects are Current Events (International, National & AP), General Science & Technology, History of India & AP, Geography of India & AP, Indian Polity & Governance, Indian Economy & Planning, Sustainable Development, Disaster Management, Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis, Ecosystems, Natural Resources, Biodiversity, Engineering Materials, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Process Calculations & Thermodynamics, Air, Water, Soil & Noise Pollution Control, Solid & Industrial Waste Management, Environmental Policies & Legislation, Environmental Impact Assessment.
How many vacancies are there in APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer?▾
2026 (Notification 08/2026): 40 provisional vacancies — subject to variation on confirmation from the department.
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