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  • Updated September 15, 2026 12:44 PM
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APPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

ParticularsAssistant Environmental EngineerHorticulture OfficerAssistant Director (FSL)
Notification No.08/202619/202611/2026
Notification Date15 September 202615 September 202615 September 2026
Recruiting DepartmentA.P. Pollution Control BoardA.P. Horticulture ServiceA.P. State Forensic Science Laboratory Service
Recruitment TypeGeneral RecruitmentGeneral RecruitmentGeneral Recruitment
Total Posts40378 (7 + 1 CF)
Application ModeOnline only, via psc.ap.gov.in (common to all three)

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate & Time (all 3 posts)
Brief Notification Date15 September 2026
Detailed Notification (expected)On or before 6 October 2026
Online Application Start6 October 2026
Online Application Last Date27 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM
Crucial Date for EligibilityDate of the respective Detailed Notification (reckoned as the crucial date in all aspects)

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale

PostScale of Pay (Rs.)
Assistant Environmental Engineer57,100 – 1,47,760
Horticulture Officer54,060 – 1,40,540
Assistant Director (Forensic Engineering / Physics / Chemistry / Biology)57,100 – 1,47,760

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

  • For all three posts, the examination consists of a single-level examination only; no Screening Test is conducted irrespective of the number of applications received. The examination is held in online (CBRT) mode, and if conducted in multiple sessions, the Commission will apply normalisation of marks wherever necessary, per its own methodology (to be notified in due course).

1. Assistant Environmental Engineer – Exam Pattern

PaperSubjectNo. of QuestionsDurationMax. Marks
Paper IGeneral Studies & Mental Ability150150 minutes150
Paper IICommon Subject (Environmental Engineering)150150 minutes300
Total450
  • Syllabus highlights (Paper II – Common Subject): Ecosystems; Natural Resources; Biodiversity and Biotic Resources; Engineering Materials; Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics; Process Calculations and Thermodynamics; Air, Water, Soil and Noise Pollution and Control Technologies; Solid and Industrial Waste Management; Global Environmental Problems, Policies and Legislations; Environmental Impact Assessment towards Sustainable Future.
  • Negative marking: As per G.O. Ms. No. 235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., dt. 06/12/2016, each wrong answer is penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for that question.

2. Horticulture Officer – Exam Pattern

PaperSubjectNo. of QuestionsDurationMax. Marks
Qualifying TestGeneral English (50) & General Telugu (50), SSC standard – must qualify in each individually100100 minutes100 (qualifying only)
Paper IGeneral Studies & Mental Ability150150 minutes150
Paper IIHorticulture-I150150 minutes150
Paper IIIHorticulture-II150150 minutes150
Total (Papers I–III; Qualifying Test marks not counted in merit)450
  • Syllabus highlights: Horticulture-I covers Fruit Crops – area, production, botany, classification, rootstocks, high-density planting, climate, soils, planting, training and pruning, nutrition, irrigation scheduling, harvesting and post-harvest handling for crops such as mango, banana, citrus, grape, pineapple, guava and papaya (and related fruit-crop topics per the annexure). Full topic lists for Horticulture-I and Horticulture-II are in the official annexure.
  • Negative marking: As per G.O. Ms. No. 235, Finance (HR-I, Plg & Policy) Dept., dt. 06/12/2016, each wrong answer is penalized with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for that question.

3. Assistant Director (FSL) – Exam Pattern

PostPaper IPaper IITotal
Forensic EngineeringGeneral Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Qs, 150 min, 150 marksMechanical/Structural/Civil/Production Engineering – 150 Qs, 150 min, 300 marks450
PhysicsGeneral Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Qs, 150 min, 150 marksPhysics/Material Science/Nuclear Physics/Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation/Applied Physics/Instrumentation/Five Integrated M.Sc. Physics/Geo Physics/Nano Science/Nano Technology/Electronic Communications – 150 Qs, 150 min, 300 marks450
ChemistryGeneral Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Qs, 150 min, 150 marksChemistry or Forensic Science – 150 Qs, 150 min, 300 marks450
BiologyGeneral Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Qs, 150 min, 150 marksBotany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Bio-Technology/Genetics/Forensic Science, or a Degree in Medicine with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physics) – 150 Qs, 150 min, 300 marks450
  • Syllabus highlights: Paper I (common) covers Current Events, General Science, History and Geography of India, Indian Polity & Governance, Indian Economy, Sustainable Development & Environmental Protection, Disaster Management, and Logical Reasoning/Data Analysis. Forensic Engineering’s Paper II covers Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, and Steam Generators & Turbines among other Mechanical/Structural/Civil/Production Engineering topics; Physics, Chemistry and Biology Paper II follow their respective postgraduate-level syllabus, including forensic-specific applications for Chemistry/Biology.

How to Apply for APPSC Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the Commission’s official website psc.ap.gov.in.
  • Read the respective Detailed Notification (expected on or before 6 October 2026) and other instructions carefully before applying for the post you are interested in.
  • Apply online only, separately for each post you wish to apply for, between 6 October 2026 and 27 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
  • Enter all particulars accurately in the Online Application Form.
  • Submit well in advance of the last date to avoid last-minute rush.

Documents Required

  • Assistant Environmental Engineer: relevant degree certificate and mark sheets (qualification itself is pending confirmation in the Detailed Notification)
  • Horticulture Officer: Four-year B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture degree certificate and mark sheets, with proof that the awarding University is recognized in the State or ICAR-accredited
  • Assistant Director (FSL): relevant postgraduate/degree certificate and mark sheets (B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc., as applicable to the chosen discipline), proof of at least 5 years’ practical laboratory experience, and an eyesight/medical fitness certificate confirming no colour blindness
  • Category/community certificate, where applicable, for all three posts
  • Photo identity proof, for all three posts

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Q3. What is the qualification for Horticulture Officer?

  • A Four-year B.Sc. Degree / B.Sc. (Hons) Degree in Horticulture from a University recognized in Andhra Pradesh or accredited by ICAR.

Q4. What is the qualification for Assistant Director (FSL)?

  • It varies by discipline – B.E. in Mechanical/Structural Engineering for Forensic Engineering, an M.Sc. in Physics (or allied subjects) for Physics, an M.Sc. in Chemistry (or B.Sc. with A.I.C. in Forensic Sciences) for Chemistry, and an M.Sc. in Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biochemistry (or allied subjects, or a Medicine degree with a Science Bachelor’s) for Biology.

Q5. What is the selection process for these posts?

  • All three use a single-level online (CBRT) written examination with no interview or screening test. Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director (FSL) have a Paper I + Paper II structure totalling 450 marks; Horticulture Officer additionally has a qualifying English & Telugu test plus three papers (I, II, III) totalling 450 marks.
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