APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Syllabus 2026
Subject-wise and chapter-wise APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer syllabus: 23 subjects, 31 chapters across Paper-I and Paper-II.
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
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
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Syllabus — Paper-I
Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).
Current Affairs
All standard topics of Current Affairs.
State Current Affairs
- AP Government Schemes
- AP Economy & Budget
- Current Events of Andhra Pradesh
General Science
All standard topics of General Science.
History
All standard topics of History.
State History
- Satavahanas & Ancient Andhra
- Ikshvakus, Pallavas & Eastern Chalukyas
- Kakatiyas & the Vijayanagara Empire
- Qutb Shahis & Asaf Jahis
- Freedom Movement in Andhra
- Andhra Movement & Formation of Andhra State
- Reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh (2014)
Geography
All standard topics of Geography.
State Geography
- Physical Features & Coastline of Andhra Pradesh
- Rivers & Irrigation Projects of Andhra Pradesh
- Climate, Soils & Agriculture of Andhra Pradesh
- Forests, Wildlife & National Parks of Andhra Pradesh
- Minerals, Industries & Ports of Andhra Pradesh
- Districts & Population of Andhra Pradesh
General Polity
All standard topics of General Polity.
Economic Scene
All standard topics of Economic Scene.
Sustainable Development & Environmental Protection
All standard topics of Sustainable Development & Environmental Protection.
Disaster Management
All standard topics of Disaster Management.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
All standard topics of General Intelligence & Reasoning.
Data Analysis & Interpretation
All standard topics of Data Analysis & Interpretation.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Syllabus — Paper-II
Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).
Ecosystems
All standard topics of Ecosystems.
Free Ecosystems test →Natural Resources
All standard topics of Natural Resources.
Biodiversity & Biotic Resources
All standard topics of Biodiversity & Biotic Resources.
Material Science & Engineering
All standard topics of Material Science & Engineering.
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
- Fluid Properties
- Fluid Statics
- Kinematics of Flow
- Bernoulli's Equation
- Laminar & Turbulent Flow
- Flow Through Pipes
- Dimensional Analysis
- Boundary Layer Theory
Process Calculations & Thermodynamics
All standard topics of Process Calculations & Thermodynamics.
Environmental Engineering & Pollution Control
- Air & noise pollution control
- Characteristics & analysis of water
- Water treatment plant & desalination
- Characteristics & composition of sewage
- Sewage treatment & disposal
- Industrial waste treatment
- Soil Pollution
Solid & Industrial Waste Management
All standard topics of Solid & Industrial Waste Management.
Global Environmental Problems, Policies & Legislations
All standard topics of Global Environmental Problems, Policies & Legislations.
Environmental Impact Assessment & Sustainable Development
All standard topics of Environmental Impact Assessment & Sustainable Development.
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Detailed Topics (Official Wording)
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%)
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Syllabus — FAQs
What is the syllabus of APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer 2026?
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer covers 23 subjects in 2 parts — Paper-I, Paper-II. The subjects are Current Affairs, State Current Affairs, General Science, History, State History, Geography, State Geography, General Polity, Economic Scene, Sustainable Development & Environmental Protection, Disaster Management, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Data Analysis & Interpretation, Ecosystems, Natural Resources, Biodiversity & Biotic Resources, Material Science & Engineering, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Process Calculations & Thermodynamics, Environmental Engineering & Pollution Control, Solid & Industrial Waste Management, Global Environmental Problems, Policies & Legislations, Environmental Impact Assessment & Sustainable Development.
Is this the official APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer syllabus?
The subject list follows the official notification (psc.ap.gov.in); the chapter split and the weightage come from real previous papers and our test series. Always confirm against the latest notification.
How do I practise the APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer syllabus chapter by chapter?
The APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer test series has 154 chapter tests and 20 full mocks built on this syllabus, each with a detailed solution. 2 tests are free to attempt.