The Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APCPDCL) has officially released the APCPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 notification on 25 June 2026 for 60 vacancies of Assistant Executive Engineer across three disciplines – Electrical (56 posts), Civil (3 posts), and Telecom (1 post). Eligible engineering graduates can apply online from 30 June 2026 (10:00 Hrs) to 20 July 2026 (23:59 Hrs) at apcpdcl.in or apvidyutrecruitment.apcfss.in. The application fee is ₹1,000 for all candidates. During the two-year probation period, selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹75,000.
APCPDCL AEE Notification 2026 – PDF Download Link
The APCPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 official notification PDF (Notification No. 01/2026) was released on 25 June 2026 from Vidyut Nilayam, Gunadala, Vijayawada. It carries complete details on vacancies, community-wise breakup, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, pay scale, bond conditions, and the step-by-step application process. Candidates must read the full notification PDF before submitting their application to avoid disqualification on any eligibility ground.
APCPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
The APCPDCL Assistant Executive Engineer Recruitment 2026 is a direct recruitment drive for engineering posts in APCPDCL, covering the districts of NTR, Krishna, Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, and Markapuram. The selection is conducted through a Common Recruitment Examination jointly with other AP Power Utilities – APTRANSCO, APEPDCL, APSPDCL, and APGENCO – and successful candidates are allotted to the respective utility based on merit, reservation, and preferences submitted at the time of application. This APCPDCL AEE Vacancy 2026 is one of the most coveted engineering government job opportunities in Andhra Pradesh this year.
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APCPDCL AEE Notification 2026 – Important Dates
Candidates planning to apply for APCPDCL AEE Vacancy 2026 must save all critical deadlines before starting their application. The online portal opens on 30 June 2026 at 10:00 Hrs and the last date to apply, pay fee, and upload certificates is 20 July 2026 at 23:59 Hrs – all three actions must be completed before this single deadline. The tentative CBT is scheduled between 22 August 2026 and 29 August 2026, with the Merit List expected in the last week of September 2026.
APCPDCL AEE Notification 2026 – PDF Download Link
The APCPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 official notification PDF (Notification No. 01/2026) was released on 25 June 2026 from Vidyut Nilayam, Gunadala, Vijayawada. It carries complete details on vacancies, community-wise breakup, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, pay scale, bond conditions, and the step-by-step application process. Candidates must read the full notification PDF before submitting their application to avoid disqualification on any eligibility ground.
APCPDCL AEE Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise and Community-Wise Breakdown
The APCPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 fills a total of 60 vacancies across three engineering disciplines – Electrical (56 posts), Civil (3 posts), and Telecom (1 post). All vacancies are distributed between Open (5%) and Local (95%) candidates as per the AP Presidential Order 2025. The community-wise breakup for each discipline is given below in detail from Annexure-II of the official notification.
AEE/Electrical – 56 Posts
AEE/Civil – 3 Posts
AEE/Telecom – 1 Post
Note: Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease based on administrative requirements. Horizontal reservations include 33⅓% for Women and 4% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities across applicable categories. Candidates from states other than Andhra Pradesh are considered under the General (unreserved) category only.
Eligibility Criteria – APCPDCL Assistant Executive Engineer 2026
Candidates applying for APCPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 must hold the required engineering degree as on the date of issue of notification (25 June 2026) and must be fully in possession of all certificates. Degrees from universities recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE are considered; degrees awarded under Distance Mode through study centres of State Universities beyond Andhra Pradesh are explicitly not legally valid for this recruitment.
Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
Candidates wondering about the age limit for APCPDCL AEE 2026 can note that the minimum age is 18 years and the general upper age limit is 42 years as on 01/07/2026. SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates are eligible up to 47 years, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) up to 52 years of age.
Application Fee – APCPDCL AEE Bharti 2026
The application fee for APCPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 is ₹1,000 for all candidates regardless of category – there is no fee waiver for any category. The fee must be paid through the Payment Gateway between 30 June 2026 and 20 July 2026 and is non-refundable once paid. After payment, a Journal Number is issued to proceed with the application – candidates must note that receiving a Journal Number alone does not mean the application is complete; full form submission and certificate upload must also be done before the deadline.
Selection Process – APCPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026
The APCPDCL AEE 2026 selection is based entirely on a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted in English medium only – there is no interview stage. The CBT is jointly conducted for APCPDCL, APTRANSCO, APEPDCL, APSPDCL, and APGENCO, and candidates are allotted to utilities based on merit, reservation, local candidature, and preferences submitted in the online application. There are no negative marks in the CBT.
Exam Pattern – CBT (100 Marks, 3 Hours)
Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBT)
Scoring the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee a call for certificate verification. The merit list is prepared strictly in the 1:1 ratio against notified vacancies, following the Rule of Reservation and presidential order roster points. Where two candidates have equal marks, the older candidate gets priority; if age is also equal, the candidate who acquired the qualifying degree earlier is ranked higher. Marks are normalised using a standard formula when the exam is held across multiple shifts, calculated up to 5 decimal places.
Selection Timeline (Tentative)
The CBT runs from 22 to 29 August 2026. The initial answer key is released on the 2nd day after the last exam, with a 7-day objection window. The final key is released 7 days after the objection deadline. The merit list with marks is expected tentatively in the last week of September 2026. Certificate verification follows the merit list, and appointment orders are issued after successful verification plus completion of Induction Training.
Salary and Pay Scale – APCPDCL AEE 2026
Selected candidates under APCPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026 are placed on probation for 2 years on duty within a continuous period of 3 years. During this probation, they receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹75,000. On successful completion of probation, the regular RPS-2022 pay scale becomes applicable. Candidates who leave service during the probation period must refund all emoluments received plus ₹5,00,000 as liquidated damages.
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Service Bond and Consent Deposit – APCPDCL AEE 2026
Every selected candidate must execute a Service Bond on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper worth ₹110 at the time of joining. The bond obligates the candidate to serve APCPDCL for a minimum of 5 years after completion of the 2-year probation period – making the total bond period 7 years. Original certificates (degree, date of birth, community) must be deposited with APCPDCL for the entire bond period and will not be returned during this time.
If a candidate needs original certificates during the bond period for a bonafide purpose, they must deposit ₹1,00,000 as security before collecting them, and re-deposit the certificates immediately after use. Candidates who resign before completing 5 years post-probation must pay ₹10,00,000 (₹10 lakhs) as liquidated damages to APCPDCL. All selected candidates must also undergo mandatory Induction Training before receiving their posting orders.
How to Apply Online – APCPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026
The APCPDCL AEE Apply Online 2026 process is conducted entirely online at apcpdcl.in or the Common Recruitment Portal at apvidyutrecruitment.apcfss.in. Registration requires an Aadhaar-linked mobile number for OTP verification – this same number will be used throughout the recruitment process. The application portal is live from 30 June 2026 at 10:00 Hrs. Candidates must complete all three steps – fee payment, form fill-up, and certificate upload – before the deadline of 20 July 2026 at 23:59 Hrs.
- Visit the official portal: apcpdcl.in or apvidyutrecruitment.apcfss.in. The User Guide will be available on the website from 25 June 2026.
- Click on New Registration and register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. An OTP will be sent to this number for verification to complete registration.
- Log in using the Registration ID and password. Note these credentials carefully – a retrieval provision exists within the portal if credentials are lost.
- Select the notified post (AEE-Electrical / AEE-Telecom / AEE-Civil). Only one online application can be submitted through the Common Recruitment Portal per candidate.
- Fill in all required details – personal information, educational qualifications, academic details, category, and preferences for Power Utility (APCPDCL, APTRANSCO, APEPDCL, APSPDCL, APGENCO) and Zone/Unit. These preferences are final and cannot be changed after submission.
- Upload scanned copies of all required certificates. All uploaded documents must be clear and legible originals – illegible or tampered documents will result in rejection. No column in the application form should be left blank.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature compulsorily.
- Pay the application fee of ₹1,000 through the Payment Gateway. Note the Journal Number issued upon payment – this is only fee confirmation, not application completion.
- Complete the full online application form submission. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
- Candidates in government service must attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of application submission.
Important: Applications submitted through any mode other than online will not be entertained. Candidates submitting false information or fake certificates are liable for criminal prosecution. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 applies to this recruitment – violations can attract up to 5 years’ imprisonment and ₹10 lakh fine.
APCPDCL AEE Apply Online 2026 – Direct Link
The APCPDCL AEE Apply Online 2026 direct link becomes active from 30 June 2026 at 10:00 Hrs. Candidates are advised to complete registration and fee payment well in advance of the 20 July 2026 (23:59 Hrs) deadline to avoid last-day technical rush. Both official portals must be bookmarked and monitored regularly for updates or corrigenda issued by APCPDCL.
Documents Required – APCPDCL AEE 2026 Certificate Verification
All certificates must be uploaded at the time of online application itself – documents cannot be submitted separately after the deadline. Hall Tickets will not be generated for candidates who do not upload the required certificates before 20 July 2026. The following original documents will be verified at the Certificate Verification stage:
- Application Form and Hall Ticket
- Engineering Degree certificate and all academic mark sheets (SSC, Intermediate, Degree)
- Proof of Age – Birth Certificate or SSC Memo
- Original Community Certificate (SC/ST/BC)
- EWS Income Certificate – must be issued for the financial year prior to the year of application by the competent authority; EWS certificate must be issued within one year prior to the notification date
- PwBD certificate issued by SADAREM (Software for Assessment of Disabled for Access, Rehabilitation and Empowerment), issued by the competent authority
- School Study Certificates (for local candidature claim)
- Residence Certificate from competent authority (only if candidate has not studied prescribed minimum qualification in any educational institution; not acceptable if candidate studied up to Class VII in an educational institution)
- Local Status Certificate for candidates who migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh between 02.06.2014 and 01.06.2024 (as per G.O. Ms. No. 161, GA SPF&MC Department, dated 27.12.2022)
- Valid photo ID – Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Passport / Driving Licence / Bank Passbook with photo
- No Objection Certificate from employer (for candidates currently in government service)
Common Mistakes to Avoid – APCPDCL AEE Application 2026
Based on patterns seen in similar AP Power Utility recruitment cycles, the following are common errors that cost candidates their candidature. These are original editorial observations not from the official notification:
- Not linking Aadhaar to the active mobile number before the portal opens: Registration requires OTP verification on the Aadhaar-linked mobile number. If your current mobile is not linked to Aadhaar, update it at your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra at least 48–72 hours before 30 June 2026, as updates can take time to reflect.
- Confusing Journal Number with completed application: Many candidates stop after paying the fee, assuming the Journal Number confirms their application. It only confirms fee receipt. You must log back in, fill the complete form, upload all certificates, and submit – only then is the application considered complete.
- Locking wrong utility or zone preferences: Preferences for APCPDCL, APTRANSCO, APEPDCL, APSPDCL, APGENCO, and Zone/Unit submitted at the time of application are completely final. Choosing them in haste or incorrectly has a permanent career impact – no alterations are permitted after submission under any circumstances.
- Uploading an outdated EWS certificate: The EWS certificate must be issued within one year prior to the notification date (i.e., not before 25 June 2025). Older EWS certificates will be rejected at verification even if the candidate is otherwise eligible.
- Submitting a Residence Certificate when a Study Certificate is needed: If a candidate has studied up to Class VII in any educational institution, a Residence Certificate alone will NOT be accepted for local candidature – a Study Certificate is mandatory. Submitting the wrong certificate type leads to rejection of local candidate status.
- Using a Distance Mode degree from a non-AP state university: Degrees awarded through Distance Mode study centres of State Universities outside Andhra Pradesh are explicitly declared not legally valid. Do not apply if your engineering degree falls under this category.
- Bringing mobile phones or electronic devices to the exam centre: Use of mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, pen drives, Bluetooth devices, or any other electronic gadgets is strictly prohibited – even in switched-off mode. Violations attract disciplinary action including a permanent ban from future APCPDCL examinations.
- Attempting to influence posting through any recommendation: APCPDCL maintains a confidential register of all such recommendations received. Any candidate found attempting to influence postings through political or other means faces termination and permanent debarment. Submitting an application is treated as acceptance of this condition.
