APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer AEE Syllabus 2026 – Exam Pattern & Topics
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer (AEE) Syllabus 2026 – Exam Pattern and Subject Wise Topics
APPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer AEE Syllabus 2026: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the Assistant Environmental Engineer syllabus for recruitment to the post of AEE in the A.P. Pollution Control Board. The APPSC AEE examination is a single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) consisting of Paper-I General Studies & Mental Ability and Paper-II Common Subject. The written examination carries 450 marks, with 1/3 negative marking for each wrong answer. The notification also provides a separate Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) scheme and syllabus.
APPSC AEE Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination is an objective-type, degree-standard examination. Paper-I and Paper-II each contain 150 questions and are conducted for 150 minutes. Paper-II carries 300 marks, while Paper-I carries 150 marks.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
| Paper-II | Common Subject | 150 | 300 | 150 Minutes |
| Total | 300 | 450 | 300 Minutes | |
| Negative Marking: 1/3 of the marks prescribed for the question will be deducted for each wrong answer. |
APPSC AEE Paper-I Syllabus – General Studies and Mental Ability
The General Studies and Mental Ability syllabus includes:
- Current Events – International, National and Andhra Pradesh
- General Science, Science & Technology and Information Technology
- Indian History and Indian National Movement with focus on Andhra Pradesh
- Indian Geography with focus on Andhra Pradesh
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Indian Economy and Planning
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
- Disaster Management, Remote Sensing and GIS
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
APPSC AEE Paper-II Syllabus – Environmental Engineering Topics
The Common Subject paper covers the following major areas:
- Ecosystems – Structure and functions, food chains and webs, ecological pyramids, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem services.
- Natural Resources – Water, mineral, land, forest and energy resources, including renewable and non-renewable sources.
- Biodiversity and Biotic Resources – Biodiversity values, hotspots, threats, conservation and the National Biodiversity Act.
- Engineering Materials – Properties of engineering materials, phase diagrams, heat treatment and stress-strain diagrams.
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics – Fluid properties, pressure measurement, fluid flow, Bernoulli’s equation, pipe flow, Reynolds number and head losses.
- Process Calculations and Thermodynamics – Mass and energy conservation, recycle, bypass and purge calculations, thermodynamic laws and properties.
- Air, Water, Soil and Noise Pollution Control – Pollution sources, effects, standards and major air and wastewater treatment technologies.
- Solid and Industrial Waste Management – Municipal solid waste, collection, segregation, transportation, e-waste and bioremediation.
- Global Environmental Problems, Policies and Legislations – Climate change, ozone depletion, international protocols and Indian environmental laws.
- Environmental Impact Assessment Towards Sustainable Future – EIA, baseline data, environmental impacts, risk assessment, EMP, sustainable development, green buildings and life-cycle assessment.
APPSC AEE Computer Proficiency Test Syllabus
The notification also includes a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The practical test is for 100 marks with a duration of 60 minutes. Candidates are assessed on computer and office automation skills.
The CPT syllabus covers basic computers, computer software, operating systems, Windows, Linux/Mac OS basics, internet, email, WWW, office applications, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
APPSC AEE Syllabus 2026 – Important Topics
Candidates preparing for the Assistant Environmental Engineer examination should give particular attention to environmental pollution control, wastewater treatment, waste management, environmental legislation, EIA and sustainable development, along with General Studies and Mental Ability. The detailed official syllabus includes the complete topic coverage for Paper-I, Paper-II and the CPT.
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