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APPSC AEE/AE Recruitment 2022 - Notification, Eligibility, Important Dates, Syllabus Exam Pattern & More!

About APPSC AEE, AE Exam 2022

All You Need to Know About the APPSC AEE & AE Recruitment 2022

Is it your dream to become an Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) or Assistant Engineer (AE) in the Andhra Pradesh State Government? A job in the AP State Government is well-paying and offers several other benefits.

To help you head in the right direction during the AEE & AE preparation phase, we have composed detailed information on the APPSC AEE & AE Exams. Read on to learn all the latest APPSC AEE & AE 2022 updates, including exam pattern, syllabus, the application process, examination tips, and other relevant details.

About APPSC AEE, AE Exam 2022

APPSC AEE & AE 2022 - Latest Updates

24 January 2022: APPSC AEE, AE Exam Dates Released (Check Out the Exam Schedule Here!)

11 November 2021: The last date to apply for APPSC AEE & AE Recruitment is over

21 October 2021: Start date to apply for APPSC AEE, AE Recruitment

8 October 2021: Official APPSC AEE & AE Notification was released

1. APPSC AEE & AE Recruitment 2022 Highlights

Name of the Exam Conducting Authority Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Name of the Posts Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) & Assistant Engineer (AE)
Number of Vacancies 190 (AE) & 748 (AEE)
Selection Process Written Test, Interview, Certificate Verification
Application Mode Online
Examination Mode Online/Offline
Exam Level State-Level Exam
Job Location Across Andhra Pradesh State
Official Website psc.ap.gov.in

2. APPSC AEE, AE 2022 Important Dates

Events Dates
Date of Official Notification Release 8 October 2021
Start Date to Submit Online Application 21 October 2021
Last Date to Submit Online Application 11 November 2021
Examination Date May 14, May 15 2022
Admit Card Release Date One Week Before the Exam (i.e., May 7, 2022)

3. APPSC AEE & AE Eligibility Criteria

APPSC AEE & AE aspirants can apply for the exam only through online mode. The candidates should check the official notification and check whether they satisfy the eligibility requirements before applying for the APPSC AEE (or) AE Exam. Here is an overview of the eligibility criteria for the APPSC AEE & AE Exam.

3.1. Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India to be eligible to appear for the APPSC AEE/AE Exam.

3.2. Educational Qualification

The candidates should have completed a Bachelor's degree in B.Tech or B.E or Diploma according to the post they are applying for.

3.3 Age Limit

AEE & AE aspirants should meet the age limit as per the official standards. The age limit is as follows:

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 42 Years (As on July 2021)

4. APPSC AEE & AE Age Limit Relaxation

The Commission offers upper age limit relaxation for candidates from specific categories. Candidates should note that the age relaxation only applies to residents of the Andhra Pradesh State.

Category of Candidates Upper Age Limit Relaxation
SC, ST, BC 5 Years
Persons with Disability (PwD) 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen 3 Years
NCC Instructor 3 Years
Andhra Pradesh State Government Employee 5 Years

5. APPSC AEE & AE Application Process

Listed below are the steps involved in APPSC AEE & AE Exam Application Process.

Step 1: Visit the official website of APPSC.

Step 2: Select the "Recruitment' tab on the Homepage.

Step 3: Click on the link that reads "APPSC AE Recruitment 2022" or "APPSC AEE Recruitment 2022," depending on the post you wish to apply for.

Step 4: Click on the Apply Online link.

Step 5: Fill in all the essential information on the Application Form.

Step 6: Upload required documents such as passport size photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.

Step 7: Then, you will be taken to the Payment page. Choose your desired mode of payment and payment gateway and pay the application/examination fees.

Step 8: After fee payment, you can download the application in PDF form and take printouts for future usage.

6. APPSC AEE & AE Application Fees

APPSC AEE & AE aspirants are mandated to pay an application fee while applying for the APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Exam. Candidates failing to pay the application fees will not be permitted to take the exam. Once paid, the exam fee is not refundable.

Candidates must be within the age limit during the time of application. The candidates from SC, ST, BC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from paying the APPSC AEE & AE examination fee.

Category Application Processing Fee Examination Fee
General Rs. 250 Rs. 120
SC, ST, BC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen Rs. 250 Exempted

7. APPSC AEE & AE Recruitment Process

There are three phases in APPSC AEE & AE Recruitment, and they are as follows:

  1. Written Examination: The written exam involves two stages: Preliminary Exam (Screening Test) and Mains Exam. The advancement to the interview round depends on the marks obtained by the candidates in the written examination.
  2. Interview: Candidates qualifying in the Prelims and Mains Exam are called for an Interview process. The Interview tests a candidate's communication skills, personality, mental ability, etc.
  3. Document Verification: Post the Interview round, selected candidates should present the essential documents before the committee.

8. APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Vacancy Details

The total number of AEE and AE posts depends on the number of vacancies across various Andhra Pradesh State Government departments. Find the AEE & AE vacancy details below:

8.1. APPSC AE 2022 Vacancy:

APPSC has announced 190 vacancies for AE posts in several departments. The total vacancies include the carry forward vacancies and fresh vacancies.

APPSC Assistant Engineer Vacancies - Carry Forward Vacancies
Post Code Name of the Post Department Vacancies
1 AE (Civil) AP RWS&S Engineering Subordinate Service 24
3 AE (ENV) PH & ME Subordinate Service 6
5 AE (Civil) (PH) AP Public Health & MPL Engineering Subordinate Service 2
6 Municipal Assistant Engineer (Civil) AP Public Health & MPL Engineering Subordinate Service 2
7 AE (Civil) AP Ground Water Subordinate Service 1
Total Vacancies: 35


APPSC Assistant Engineer Vacancies - Fresh Vacancies
Post Code Name of the Post Department Vacancies
1 AE (Civil) AP RWS&S Engineering Subordinate Service 68
2 AE (Civil/Mechanical) AP Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Subordinate Service 34
4 AE (Civil or Mechanical) Endowment Subordinate Service 3
8 AE (Civil) AP Water Resources Subordinate Service 45
9 AE (Mechanical) AP Water Resources Subordinate Service 5
Total Vacancies: 155
8.2. APPSC AEE 2022 Vacancy:

APPSC has announced 748 vacancies for AEE posts in several departments. Find the AEE vacancy details below:

APPSC Assistant Executive Engineer Vacancies
Post Code Name of the Post Department Vacancies
1 AEE (Civil) AP PH & ME Department 56
2 AEE (Civil/Mechanical) AP Tribal Welfare Engineering Department 41
3 AEE (Civil) AP Water Resources Department 473
4 AEE (Mechanical) AP Water Resources Department 63
5 AEE (Civil/Mechanical) AP Panchayat Raj Engineering Service 113
6 AEE (Mechanical/Agricultural) AP Ground Water Department 02
Total Vacancies: 748

9. APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Exam Pattern

The APPSC AEE & AE Exams are two-phase exams. Candidates qualifying in both the Preliminary and Mains Exam will progress to the Interview round.

Familiarizing yourself with the AEE/AE Exam pattern is crucial to understand the question types, marking scheme, exam difficulty level, etc., and prepare effectively for the exam. An overview of the AEE and AE Exam patterns is given below.

9.1. APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Preliminary Exam Pattern

The Preliminary Exam/ Screening test is the first of the two exams aspirants must qualify to be selected for the Interview round. The Preliminary Exam pattern is as follows:

Prelims Exam Subjects General Studies, Mental Ability (50 Questions) Civil & Mechanical Engineering/ Electrical Engineering (100 Questions)
Question Types Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Exam Duration 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes)
Number of Questions 150
Total Marks 150
Negative Marking 1/3 Marks deducted for each wrong answer
9.2. APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Mains Exam Pattern

Prelims qualified candidates are eligible to take the AEE/AE Mains Exam. The Mains Exam includes 3 papers, and the exam pattern is as follows:

Paper Subject No. Of Questions Duration Marks Negative Marking
Paper 1 General Studies 150 150 Minutes 150 -1/3 Marks for each wrong answer
Paper 2 Civil/Mechanical (Common)   (Or)   Environmental / Civil Engineering 150 150 Minutes 150 -1/3 Marks for each wrong answer
9.3. APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Interview/Personality Test

After getting through the Prelims and Mains Exams, candidates are called for the Interview/ Personality Test. The discussion tests a candidate's knowledge and their communication skills. If candidates successfully get through the interview round, they will be selected for the final recruitment.

10. APPSC AEE & AE Verification Process

After qualifying in the Interview round, candidates have to go through a Document Verification process and should submit the essential documents before the Commission. Here are the documents required for the verification process:

  • Date of Birth (SSC or its equivalent)
  • Class 10 Marksheet
  • Class 12 Marksheet
  • Undergraduate Degree Certificate
  • APPSC AEE/AE Written Exam Hall-Ticket
  • APPSC AEE/AE Score Card
  • Two Latest Passport Size Photos
  • Service Certificate/ Other Certificates (If Age Relaxation is applicable)
  • Integrated Community Certificate (For OBC, SC, ST candidates)
  • Creamy Layer Exemption Certificate (for BC candidates)
  • Physically Disabled Certificate
  • Attestation Form duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.

11. APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Syllabus

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11.1. APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Preliminary Syllabus

The section is common for all AEE and AE posts irrespective of the candidates' area of expertise (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

APPSC AEE & AE - Preliminary Exam: General Studies & Mental Ability
S.No Topics
1 Current Affairs: National, Regional, and International News
2 General Science: Developments in Science & Technology and Information Technology
3 Social, Economic, and Political History of India and Andhra Pradesh
4 Indian Polity and Indian Constitution
5 Economic Reforms and e-governance initiatives with reference to AP Government
6 Indian Geography & Andhra Pradesh Geography
7 Disaster Management
8 Sustainable Development & Environmental Protection
9 Reasoning Ability
10 Analytical Ability
11 Data Interpretation
12 Administrative, Economic, Cultural, Political reforms in Andhra Pradesh


11.2. APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Mains Exam Syllabus

The Mains Exam is based on degree level Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering questions.

Mains Subjects Topics
Civil Engineering Subjects
  • Building Materials
  • Solid Mechanics
  • Structural Analysis
  • Design of Steel Structures
  • Design of Concrete & Masonry Structures
  • Construction Practice, Planning, and Management
  • Hydraulic Mechanics, Fluids, and Hydro Power
  • Fluid Mechanics, Open Channel Flow, Pipe Flow
  • Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering
  • Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering
  • Surveying
  • Geology
  • Bridge Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Subjects
  • Mechanics of Solids
  • Engineering Materials
  • Theory of Machines
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Thermodynamics
  • IC Engines, Fuels, and Combustion
  • Design of Transmission Systems
  • Heat Transfer, Refrigeration, and Air
  • Conditioning
  • Auto Engineering
  • CAD/CAM
  • Pollution & Vehicle Insurance
  • Electronic & Hybrid Vehicles
Electrical Engineering Subjects
  • Basic Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Circuit Analysis
  • Electrical Machines
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Digital Electronics
  • Power Electronics
  • Signals and Systems
  • Power Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Microprocessors
  • HDVC Transmission Systems
  • Electrical Energy Conservation and Auditing
  • Current Trends and Recent Advancements

12. Tips to Prepare for the APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Recruitment Exam

Wondering how to prepare for the APPSC AEE/AE Exam? Here are some useful tips to help you prepare for the APPSC AEE & AE Exams.

  • Develop a study schedule in accordance with your free time and begin your preparation early to have enough time to prepare for the exam.
  • Get the hang of the exam syllabus to know the important topics, exam patterns, question types, etc., and prepare efficiently.
  • Browse the web and identify the highly rated guidebooks to help study for the exam.
  • Consider joining an online course to improve your AEE/AE Exam score. Experienced instructors can help you understand complex concepts and solve high-difficulty problems within the time limit.
  • Refer to previous years' question papers to identify the important subject areas, question types, and difficulty levels.
  • Attempt practice tests to analyze your strengths and weaknesses; focus more on weaker subjects.
  • Develop a habit of reading newspapers and magazines regularly to stay on top of current affairs and events.

13. APPSC AEE & AE Admit Card

Do you want to find out how to download the APPSC AEE or AE Exam Admit Card? The Commission will release the Admit Card on its official website 10 days before the examination date.

Do you want to find out how to download the APPSC AEE or AE Exam Admit Card? The Commission will release the Admit Card on its official website 10 days before the examination date.

Here's how you can download the APPSC AEE or AE Exam Admit Card:

Step 1: Go to the official APPSC website.

Step 2: Look for the AEE/AE Exam Hall Ticket download link.

Step 3: You will be redirected to the Hall Ticket page. Enter your registration number and password.

Step 4: You can now view the Admit Card. Download it and take printouts for future usage.

14. APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Exam Results

The APPSC AEE & AE results will be published approximately a month after the exams are over. Depending on their exam score, candidates will be selected for the next phase of recruitment (Interview).

Listed below are the steps to view the AEE/AE Exam Results:

Step 1: Visit the APPSC official website.

Step 2: Look for the AEE OR AE 2022 Results notification.

Step 3: Enter your login credentials and click on submit.

Step 4: You can view the results. Download the results in PDF format and save them for future reference.

15. APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Cutoff Marks

The cutoff marks for the AEE/AE Exam change each year. The cutoff marks depend on several factors, such as:

  • The number of applicants
  • Number of vacancies
  • Number of qualifying candidates
  • Previous year cutoff
  • Difficulty level

Knowing the previous years' cutoff can help candidates comprehend the exam difficulty level and prepare accordingly for the exam.

15.1. APPSC AEE Previous Year Cutoff - Preliminary Exam

Category Civil & Mechanical Electrical
General 52.7 76.97
SC 43.92 -
ST 24.66 -
BC-A 52.7 76.62
BC-B 52.7 -
BC-C 30.74 -
BC-D 52.7 -
BC-E 43.92 -
VH 16.22 -
HH 16.22 -
OH 20.6 -


15.2. APPSC AEE Previous Year Cutoff - Mains Exam

Category Civil Mechanical Electrical
General 313.3 276.2 302.2
SC 267.2 224 -
ST 268.4 195 -
BC-A 324.6 266.4 294.5
BC-B 318.2 262.2 298
BC-C 169 174.3 -
BC-D 308.1 277.5 290
BC-E 282.2 206.4 288.1


15.3. APPSC AEE & AE Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying marks are generally lower than the cutoff marks. The minimum qualifying marks vary depending on the candidate's category.

Category Minimum Qualifying Marks
General 40%
BC 35%
SC, ST, PwD 30%

16. APPSC AEE & AE PayScale

AEE/AE Exam contestants often wonder, "What will be the PayScale for Assistant Executive Engineers and Assistant Engineers in the Andhra Pradesh State Government?" The AEE and AE positions offer a good salary package among other benefits, including:

  • Transport Allowance
  • Dearness Allowance
  • House Rent Allowance
  • City Compensatory Allowance
  • Festival Bonus
  • Free Medical Insurance
  • Provident Fund

Find the AEE/AE salary details in the table below:

Salary Component Amount
Basic Pay Rs.31,460 - Rs.84,970
House and Rent Allowance 20% of pay at the district level and 30% at metro cities
Dearness Allowance 18.6% of Basic Pay
Transportation Allowance Rs. 600 - Rs. 1,000

17. APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Recruitment FAQs

The examination date for APPSC AE Exam is 14 and 15 May 2022.
Candidates between the age of 18 to 42 years who have completed their undergraduate degree in the concerned engineering discipline can apply for the APPSC AEE & AE Exams.
You can apply for the AEE/AE Exam only via the APPSC official website.
Yes, you can apply for the AEE/AE Exam during the final year of your UG program. However, you have to pass the final exam before the main exam date.
Yes, candidates should carry a printed copy of the Admit Card, otherwise they will not be allowed to write the exam.
No, you have to download the Admit Card from the official website and take printouts.
Yes, becoming an AEE or AE is an excellent career choice. Since it is a government job, it offers a good salary, additional perks, and great promotion opportunities.
Yes, but they are not eligible for age relaxation or reservations in the AEE/AE posts.
The Commission will usually release the AEE & AE Exam cutoffs a month after the examination date.
The AEE & AE Exams will be held across major cities of Andhra Pradesh. Your examination center will be specified in your Admit Card.

Takeaways

We hope the information presented here gives you a clear picture of the APPSC AEE & AE 2022 Recruitment, Exam pattern, the application process, fee details, syllabus, preparation tips, etc. Remember to begin your AEE/AE exam preparations early and give yourself optimal time to cover all the topics in the syllabus. Do not cram the entire syllabus a week before the exam, and sleep tight the day before the exam. Take online mock tests to strengthen your knowledge and identify your weak subjects. Register in an APPSC AEE/AE Exam prep course to bolster your chances of acing the exam. Believe you possess the ability and technical knowledge to qualify in the exam.

All the Best for the Exams!

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