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AP Power Utilities AEE Recruitment 2026: 630 Posts (5 Utilities)

📅 Posted: 25/06/2026 📝 Updated: 25/06/2026
Total Vacancy630
Salary₹75,000/Month (Probation) | RPS-2022: ₹86,245 – ₹2,08,915 (Post-Probation) | APGENCO: Additional Allowances up to ₹42,110/Month
LocationAndhra Pradesh
Last Date20/07/2026

Short Information: The Government of Andhra Pradesh has simultaneously released recruitment notifications on 25 June 2026 for 630 Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) vacancies across all five AP Power Utilities — APTRANSCO, APGENCO, APCPDCL, APEPDCL, and APSPDCL. This is the single largest engineering recruitment drive in Andhra Pradesh's power sector in recent years.

What makes this unique is the Common Recruitment Examination structure: one application, one fee of ₹1,000, and you become eligible for allotment across all five utilities based on your merit rank and preference order. For Electrical and Civil branches, the same CBT paper is shared across all five utilities. APGENCO additionally conducts a separate exam for Mechanical and Electronics branches.

The breakdown: APTRANSCO — 200 posts (Electrical 167, Civil 23, Telecom 10); APGENCO — 100 posts (Electrical 52, Mechanical 21, Electronics 7, Civil 20); APEPDCL — 135 posts (Electrical 128, Telecom 3, Civil 4); APSPDCL — 135 posts (Electrical 125, Civil 6, Telecom 4); APCPDCL — 60 posts (Electrical 56, Civil 3, Telecom 1).

All posts offer a ₹75,000/month consolidated pay during the 2-year probation, followed by the RPS-2022 scale of ₹86,245 – ₹2,08,915. APGENCO additionally pays Project Allowance (₹19,550–₹31,580), Shift Allowance (₹5,410), and Hotline Allowance (₹42,110) per month. Applications open 30 June 2026 and close 20 July 2026. CBT is from 22 to 29 August 2026.

AP Power Utilities AEE Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released (All 5 Utilities)25/06/2026
Application Begin30/06/2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee20/07/2026 (11:59 PM)
Mock Test Available From15/08/2026
Hall Ticket Download7 Days Before Exam
CBT Exam Date22/08/2026 to 29/08/2026
Initial Answer Key Release2nd Day After Last Exam
Merit List (Tentative)September Last Week 2026

AP Power Utilities AEE Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

All Candidates (All Utilities)₹1000
Payment: Online (Payment Gateway)

AP Power Utilities AEE Recruitment 2026: 630 Posts (5 Utilities)Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18–42 Years (as on 01/07/2026)

(SC/ST/BC/EWS: Maximum age 47 Years, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Maximum age 52 Years)

UtilityElectricalCivilTelecomMechanicalElectronicsTotal Posts
APTRANSCO167231000200
APGENCO52200217100
APEPDCL1284300135
APSPDCL1256400135
APCPDCL56310060
Total Vacancy5285618217630
Note: One application covers all 5 utilities for Electrical & Civil branches. APGENCO Mechanical & Electronics have a separate exam. Utility preference order is FINAL after submission.

Recruitment Table: All 5 Utility Notifications — Quick Reference

UtilityPostsBranchesLocal Area (Districts)Probation PayDetails
APTRANSCO200Electrical, Civil, Telecom6 Zones covering all AP districts₹75,000/MonthView Details →
APGENCO100Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Civil6 Zones (Zone-I: No vacancies)₹75,000 + Allowances up to ₹42,110/MonthView Details →
APEPDCL135Electrical, Civil, TelecomSrikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, East & West Godavari, Eluru (part), Polavaram₹75,000/MonthView Details →
APSPDCL135Electrical, Civil, TelecomSPSR Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa, Nandyal, Kurnool, Ananthapuramu, Sri Sathya Sai₹75,000/MonthView Details →
APCPDCL60Electrical, Civil, TelecomNTR, Krishna, Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Markapuram₹75,000/MonthView Details →
Note:Click individual utility links to view zone-wise vacancy breakup, full eligibility, exam syllabus, service bond details, and apply online. All utilities: Last date 20/07/2026 | Portal: apvidyutrecruitment.apcfss.in

Recruitment Table: Branch Wise Total Vacancies (All 5 Utilities Combined)

BranchTotal VacanciesUtilities OfferingExam Type
Electrical528All 5 UtilitiesCommon CBT (All 5 Utilities)
Civil56All 5 UtilitiesCommon CBT (All 5 Utilities)
Telecom18APTRANSCO, APEPDCL, APSPDCL, APCPDCLCommon CBT (All 5 Utilities)
Mechanical21APGENCO onlySeparate APGENCO-only CBT
Electronics7APGENCO onlySeparate APGENCO-only CBT
Total630
Note:Electrical & Civil are part of the common CBT exam. Mechanical & Electronics (APGENCO only) have a separate exam.

Recruitment Table: Service Bond Comparison — All 5 Utilities

ConditionDetails
Probation Period2 Years (Consolidated ₹75,000/Month)
Post-Probation Bond5 Years of service mandatory
Total Bond Period7 Years (Probation + Service)
Certificate DepositDegree, DOB & Community certificates deposited for 7 years
Penalty (Leave During Probation)All salary drawn + ₹5,00,000 liquidated damages
Penalty (Resign After Probation, Before 5 Years)₹10,00,000 liquidated damages
Temporary Certificate Retrieval₹1,00,000 security deposit required
Note:Bond conditions are uniform across all 5 utilities. Original certificates deposited for the entire 7-year bond period.

AP Power Utilities AEE Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

  • AEE Electrical: B.E/B.Tech/AMIE in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a UGC/AICTE recognized university.
  • AEE Civil: B.E/B.Tech/AMIE in Civil Engineering from a UGC/AICTE recognized university.
  • AEE Telecom: B.E/B.Tech/AMIE in Telecommunications, Electronics, or Electronics & Communication Engineering from a UGC/AICTE recognized university.
  • AEE Mechanical (APGENCO only): B.E/B.Tech/AMIE in Mechanical Engineering from a UGC/AICTE recognized university.
  • AEE Electronics (APGENCO only): B.E/B.Tech/AMIE in ECE / Instrumentation & Controls / Electronics & Instrumentation / Power Electronics / Computer Science & IT or equivalent.
  • Degree must be fully held as on the notification date (25/06/2026). No relaxation for candidates appearing in final exams.
  • Degrees under Distance Mode from other State Universities (outside AP) are not valid.
  • Age: 18–42 years as on 01/07/2026. Relaxation: SC/ST/BC/EWS up to 47 years; PwBD up to 52 years.
  • 95% of vacancies in each utility are reserved for Local candidates of that utility's respective districts/zones.
  • Candidates from other states are considered under General (OC/Unreserved) category only.
  • Government servants must submit a No Objection Certificate from their department.

AP Power Utilities AEE Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post NameSalary Level
All AEE Posts — Probation Period (2 Years)Consolidated ₹75,000/Month
All AEE Posts — Post-Probation (RPS-2022)₹86,245 – ₹2,08,915
APGENCO — Project Allowance (Thermal Stations)₹19,550/Month (additional)
APGENCO — Project Allowance (Hydel Stations)₹21,360/Month (additional)
APGENCO — Project Allowance (Sileru Complex)₹31,580/Month (additional)
APGENCO — Shift Allowance₹5,410/Month (additional)
APGENCO — Hotline Allowance₹42,110/Month (additional)

AP Power Utilities AEE Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

  1. Step 1: Submit single online application at apvidyutrecruitment.apcfss.in with utility & zone preference order (FINAL after submission).
  2. Step 2: Common CBT (100 marks, 3 hours) for Electrical, Civil & Telecom branches — 22 to 29 August 2026.
  3. Step 3: Separate APGENCO-only CBT for Mechanical & Electronics branches (same schedule).
  4. Step 4: Normalization of marks across multiple exam shifts.
  5. Step 5: Initial Answer Key release → 7-day objection window → Final Key.
  6. Step 6: Category-wise Merit List preparation based on normalized scores.
  7. Step 7: Certificate Verification (1:1 ratio against notified vacancies).
  8. Step 8: Final Selection List & Allotment to Utility/Zone based on merit, reservation, local candidature, and preferences.
  9. Step 9: Induction Training → Appointment Order issuance.

AP Power Utilities AEE Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Common Exam Overview (All Branches)

  • Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) — Online.
  • Duration: 3 Hours.
  • Total Marks: 100 Marks (Core 70 + General 30).
  • Medium: English only.
  • Negative Marking: No negative marking in the CBT for any branch.
  • Normalization: Multi-shift normalization formula applied for final merit ranking.
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks: OC/EWS – 40%; BC – 35%; SC/ST/PwBD – 30%.
  • Electrical & Civil Branches: Common CBT paper shared across all 5 AP utilities.
  • Mechanical & Electronics Branches: Separate CBT conducted exclusively by APGENCO.

Recruitment Table: Section-wise Mark Distribution (All Branches)

SectionMarks
Core Engineering (Branch-Specific Syllabus)70
Reasoning & General Intelligence5
General Awareness7
English Language & Comprehension5
Quantitative Aptitude8
Computer Knowledge5
Total100

Recruitment Table: Utility vs Work Nature — Which Utility to Prefer?

UtilityNature of WorkBest For
APTRANSCOHigh-voltage transmission lines, substations, grid monitoring, MRT divisionsElectrical engineers who want transmission sector exposure and highest vacancy count
APGENCOPower plant operations — Thermal, Hydro, Solar stations. Mechanical, Electronics also covered.Engineers wanting plant-level work with highest gross salary due to station allowances
APEPDCLPower distribution in northern & eastern AP — 11kV/33kV lines, substations, consumer servicesCandidates from Visakhapatnam, East/West Godavari, Srikakulam, Kakinada regions
APSPDCLPower distribution in southern AP — 11kV/33kV lines, metering, electrification projectsCandidates from Tirupati, Kurnool, YSR Kadapa, Nellore, Chittoor districts
APCPDCLPower distribution in central AP — NTR, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam districtsCandidates from Vijayawada, Guntur, Ongole region targeting the smallest utility

AP Power Utilities AEE Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The CBT syllabus is identical across all 5 AP Power Utilities for corresponding branches. Core engineering section (70 marks) is branch-specific; general sections (30 marks) are common to all.

📚 AEE Electrical — Core (70 Marks) — Common for All 5 Utilities
  • Electric Circuits: KCL, KVL, node/mesh analysis, star/delta, AC fundamentals, Thevenin's, Norton's, Superposition, Maximum Power Transfer, three-phase circuits.
  • Electrical Machines: Single/three-phase transformers, DC machines, induction motors, synchronous machines, speed control.
  • Power Systems: Transmission line models, load flow, fault analysis, protection systems, circuit breakers, system stability.
  • Utilization & Control Systems: Feedback, transfer function, Bode plots, root loci, electric heating, traction.
  • Measurements: Bridges, PMMC, dynamometer instruments, digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes.
  • Analog & Digital Electronics: Diodes, BJT, FET, amplifiers, logic circuits, microprocessor basics.
  • Power Electronics & Drives: Thyristors, GTOs, MOSFETs, IGBTs, rectifiers, choppers, inverters.
📚 AEE Civil — Core (70 Marks) — Common for All 5 Utilities
  • Strength of Materials: Stresses, strains, Hooke's law, SFD, BMD, torsion, deflection of beams.
  • Reinforced Concrete: Concrete grades, mix design, RCC beams, slabs, columns, footings, limit state design.
  • Soil Mechanics: Soil classification, permeability, shear strength, earth pressure, slope stability.
  • Steel Structures: Design of beams, welded/riveted joints, columns, roof trusses, plastic analysis.
  • Fluid Mechanics & Machinery: Bernoulli's equation, flow through pipes, open channel flow, turbines, pumps.
  • Foundation Engineering: Bearing capacity, settlement analysis, pile foundations, dewatering, site investigation.
📚 AEE Telecom — Core (70 Marks) — APTRANSCO, APEPDCL, APSPDCL, APCPDCL
  • Network Analysis: KCL/KVL, Laplace transforms, Fourier/z-transforms, two-port networks, filters.
  • Electronic Devices & Circuits: PN junction, transistors, FET, UJT, SCR, amplifiers, oscillators.
  • Digital Circuits: Logic gates, counters, sequential circuits, A/D and D/A converters, IC op-amps.
  • Control Systems: Open/closed loop, Routh-Hurwitz, Nyquist, Bode plots, lead-lag compensation.
  • Transmission Lines & Antennas: Propagation, VSWR, impedance matching, dipole, antenna arrays.
  • Communication Systems: Modulation techniques, SNR, digital communication, fiber optics, satellite.
📚 AEE Mechanical — Core (70 Marks) — APGENCO Only (Separate Exam)
  • Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics & Machinery, Material Science & Metallurgy.
  • Theory of Machines, Vibrations, Design of Machine Elements.
  • Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Applied Thermodynamics, Turbo Machines.
  • Metal Cutting & Machine Tools, Foundry, Welding & Forging.
  • Production & Operations Management, CAD/CAM basics, Inventory Control.
📚 AEE Electronics — Core (70 Marks) — APGENCO Only (Separate Exam)
  • Basics of Circuits & Measurement Systems, Transducers & Industrial Instrumentation.
  • Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Signals, Systems & Communications.
  • Electrical & Electronic Measurements, Control Systems & Process Control.
  • Analytical & Optical Instrumentation, Fiber Optics basics.
📚 Common General Sections — All Branches (30 Marks)
  • Reasoning & General Intelligence (5 Marks): Verbal/non-verbal reasoning, analogies, series, coding-decoding.
  • General Awareness (7 Marks): Current events, India & neighboring countries — History, Geography, Economy, Science.
  • Quantitative Aptitude (8 Marks): Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, arithmetic — 10+2 level.
  • English Language & Comprehension (5 Marks): Grammar, vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension.
  • Computer Knowledge (5 Marks): Computer basics, MS Office, internet, networking, cyber security.

AP Power Utilities AEE Recruitment 2026How to Apply

  1. Visit the Common Recruitment Portal: https://apvidyutrecruitment.apcfss.in
  2. Pay the application fee of ₹1,000 through Payment Gateway between 30/06/2026 and 20/07/2026.
  3. Complete registration using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number — OTP verification is mandatory.
  4. Fill all required fields including branch, educational qualifications, and utility/zone preference order.
  5. Select utility preference order (APTRANSCO, APGENCO, APEPDCL, APSPDCL, APCPDCL) carefully — this is FINAL and cannot be changed after submission.
  6. Select zone preferences within each utility — also FINAL after submission.
  7. Upload all required documents: Degree, Community, EWS (if applicable), SADAREM (for PwBD), passport photo, and signature.
  8. Submit the application before 20/07/2026 at 23:59 Hrs. Offline applications are not accepted.
  9. Click individual utility links in the comparison table above for utility-specific details, zone coverage, and vacancy breakup.

Recruitment Note: About AP Power Utilities — Overview

Andhra Pradesh's power sector is structured across five major utilities — each with a distinct function. APGENCO (generation) operates 6,389 MW of Thermal, Hydro, and Solar capacity. APTRANSCO (transmission) manages 32,000+ circuit km of high-voltage lines and 350+ substations. APCPDCL, APEPDCL, and APSPDCL (distribution) serve consumers across different geographic zones — central, eastern, and southern AP respectively. All five utilities were created following the unbundling of the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board (APSEB) and operate under the administrative oversight of the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the AP Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC). This joint 2026 recruitment is coordinated by the Andhra Pradesh Vidyut Recruitment Coordination Committee.

Recruitment Note: Common Bond & Posting Conditions

All five utilities enforce identical service bond conditions: a 7-year total bond (2 years probation + 5 years post-probation service). Original Degree, Date of Birth, and Community certificates are deposited for the entire period. Leaving during probation incurs a penalty of all salary drawn plus ₹5 lakh; leaving after probation but before completing 5 years incurs ₹10 lakh. For the first 5 years, all postings are in field offices or rural/remote areas — no transfer requests to headquarters are entertained. Promotion eligibility and SGP increments activate only after completing this mandatory field tenure.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

Post-probation, all AEEs receive RPS-2022 pay scale benefits including annual increments, DA revisions, HRA (as per city classification), Medical Reimbursement for self and dependents, LTC, GPF/EPF, Gratuity, New Pension Scheme (NPS), and Group Insurance. APGENCO additionally provides departmental quarters at all generating stations, hospital facilities, DAV school access for children, Project Allowance (₹19,550–₹31,580/month), Shift Allowance (₹5,410/month), and Hotline Allowance (₹42,110/month) — making its effective gross package the highest among all five utilities.
Apply Online (All 5 Utilities) Application Window: 30/06/2026 to 20/07/2026 Click Here ↗
APTRANSCO Notification Advt No. RO.No.GMCC/APTRANSCO/85/26-27 Click Here ↗
APGENCO Notification Advt No. 01/CGM(Adm,IS&ERP)/2026 Click Here ↗
APEPDCL Notification Advt No. EPCOR-06002(24)/1/2026-MPS-1-COR Click Here ↗
APSPDCL Notification Advt No. Notification No.1/2026 Click Here ↗
APCPDCL Notification Advt No. 01/2026 Click Here ↗
Short Notice PDF Click Here ↗
Official Website Click Here ↗
Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization Government Board Logo AP Power Utilities
Post Name Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE)
Total Vacancy 630
Salary ₹75,000/Month (Probation) | RPS-2022: ₹86,245 – ₹2,08,915 (Post-Probation) | APGENCO: Additional Allowances up to ₹42,110/Month
Job Location Andhra Pradesh
Apply Mode Online
Last Date 20/07/2026
Official Website Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Your utility preference order in the application is FINAL — it cannot be changed after submission under any circumstances. Think strategically: APTRANSCO has the most Electrical vacancies (167), followed by APSPDCL (125) and APEPDCL (128). If you're a Civil engineer, APTRANSCO (23) and APSPDCL (6) are the best bets. APGENCO is the only utility offering Mechanical and Electronics branches — and those have a SEPARATE exam, not the common CBT. Also critical: 95% of seats in every utility are reserved for Local candidates of that utility's districts. Before selecting your utility preference, check which utility's local area covers your home district — selecting a utility where you don't qualify as a local candidate drastically reduces your chances. The 7-year total bond (2 probation + 5 service) with original certificate deposit applies uniformly across all five utilities.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 How many total vacancies are there in AP Power Utilities AEE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A combined total of 630 AEE vacancies have been notified across all five AP Power Utilities: APTRANSCO — 200 posts (Electrical 167, Civil 23, Telecom 10); APGENCO — 100 posts (Electrical 52, Mechanical 21, Electronics 7, Civil 20); APEPDCL — 135 posts (Electrical 128, Telecom 3, Civil 4); APSPDCL — 135 posts (Electrical 125, Civil 6, Telecom 4); APCPDCL — 60 posts (Electrical 56, Civil 3, Telecom 1).
Q.2 What is the last date to apply for AP Power Utilities AEE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to pay the application fee and submit the online application for all five utilities is 20 July 2026 at 11:59 PM. The portal opens on 30 June 2026 at 10:00 AM. Fee payment, application submission, and certificate upload must all be completed by the same deadline. Apply only through https://apvidyutrecruitment.apcfss.in.
Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the AP Power Utilities AEE CBT 2026?
Ans: No. All five utility notifications explicitly state there shall be no negative marks in the Computer Based Test. Candidates can attempt all 100 questions without any penalty for wrong answers. Normalization is applied since the exam runs across multiple shifts from 22 to 29 August 2026. The minimum qualifying marks are OC/EWS — 40%, BC — 35%, SC/ST/PwBD — 30%.
Q.4 Can I apply for all 5 AP Power Utilities with one application?
Ans: For Electrical and Civil branches — yes, one application through the Common Recruitment Portal covers all five utilities. You select your utility preference order, and allotment is based on merit and preferences. For Mechanical and Electronics branches, you apply through the same portal but these are APGENCO-exclusive posts with a separate exam. Telecom candidates also apply through the common portal but only APTRANSCO, APEPDCL, APSPDCL, and APCPDCL have Telecom vacancies.
Q.5 Which AP Power Utility has the highest salary package?
Ans: APGENCO offers the highest gross package due to station-specific allowances. On top of the common ₹75,000/month probation pay and RPS-2022 scale post-probation, APGENCO pays Project Allowance (₹19,550–₹31,580/month depending on station type), Shift Allowance (₹5,410/month), and Hotline Allowance (₹42,110/month). At Hydel or Thermal stations, the effective gross package can exceed ₹2 lakh/month post-probation. Other utilities offer only the base RPS-2022 scale.
Q.6 Which utility should an Electrical engineer prefer first?
Ans: This depends on your home district's local area classification. APTRANSCO has the largest Electrical vacancy count (167) spread across 6 zones covering all AP districts — making it the safest first preference for most candidates. APEPDCL (128 posts) is ideal if you're from eastern AP districts. APSPDCL (125 posts) suits candidates from southern AP. APGENCO (52 posts) offers higher salary but fewer vacancies with Zone-I having none. APCPDCL has only 56 Electrical posts across 7 central AP districts. Check your district's zone before deciding.
Q.7 What is the service bond for AP Power Utilities AEE 2026?
Ans: The service bond is uniform across all five utilities: 7 years total (2 years probation + 5 years post-probation service). Original Degree, Date of Birth, and Community certificates are deposited with the respective utility for the entire bond period. Penalty for leaving during probation: all salary drawn + ₹5,00,000. Penalty for resigning after probation but before 5 years: ₹10,00,000. Temporary retrieval of certificates during the bond period requires a ₹1,00,000 security deposit.
Q.8 What is the age limit for AP Power Utilities AEE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The age limit is minimum 18 years and maximum 42 years as on 01/07/2026 for General (OC) candidates — uniform across all five utilities. SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates can apply up to 47 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) can apply up to 52 years. No other age relaxation is provided beyond these categories.

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