Arunachal Pradesh AE/JE (Engineering)
Introduction
APPSC recruitment for Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineer posts in state departments (PWD, Power, Water Resources).
- Conducting body: Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
- Scope: State
- Region: Arunachal Pradesh
- Departments: Public Works, Power, Water Resources
- Posts: Assistant Engineer (AE), Junior Engineer (JE)
- Mode: Online
- Official site: appsc.gov.in
The Arunachal Pradesh AE/JE Engineering recruitment (APPSC) fills engineering posts in state departments. Selection: written examination → viva-voce → document verification → merit.
Services and Posts
- Assistant Engineer (AE): B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline
- Junior Engineer (JE): Diploma in Engineering in relevant discipline
Exam Body and Conduct
APPSC releases notifications on appsc.gov.in, accepts online applications, and conducts the written test + viva-voce.
Important Highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | APPSC |
| Posts | AE, JE |
| Stages | Written → Viva-voce → DV |
| Mode | Online |
| Pay | AE Level-11 (₹67,700+); JE Level-6 (₹35,400+) |
| Official site | appsc.gov.in |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- AE: B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline
- JE: Diploma in Engineering in relevant discipline
Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years (relaxation per AP rules: APST, PwD, Women, Ex-servicemen)
Nationality / Domicile
- Indian citizen.
- APST reservation per AP policy.
Reservation
Per Arunachal Pradesh Government policy:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| APST | As per AP rules (priority) |
| Horizontal | Women, PwBD, Ex-servicemen |
- Roster per latest APPSC notification.
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Selection Stages
1. Written Examination (objective + conventional/descriptive)
2. Viva-voce
3. Document Verification
Written Exam
| Component | Papers | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | 1–2 subject papers | 200–400 | 2–3 hours | As per notification |
| Viva-voce | 1 | 50–100 | — | No |
Syllabus
General
GK, AP GK, engineering aptitude, general aptitude, reasoning.
Technical (discipline-based)
Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering — core concepts, applied principles, numericals, department-oriented knowledge.
How to Apply
1. Visit https://appsc.gov.in
2. Open AE/JE notification.
3. Register/login.
4. Fill details; upload docs, photo, signature.
5. Pay the fee, if applicable.
6. Submit; save confirmation.
Documents
Educational certs, ID, domicile/APST cert, category cert, photo, signature.
Application Fee
- ₹0–₹150 (APST exempt). Exact fee in advertisement.
Previous Year History
Notified cycle-wise. AE 2025: 166 posts; AE 2021: 32 posts. Recruitment by departmental demand in PWD, Power, Water Resources.
Salary, Benefits, and Service Conditions
- AE: Level-11, ₹67,700+ | JE: Level-6, ₹35,400+ (+ DA, HRA)
- Roles: field inspection, estimation/supervision, project execution, maintenance, progress reporting.
- Growth: JE → AE → EE.
Preparation
- Strong discipline fundamentals (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)
- AP GK + GS
- Aptitude/reasoning practice
- APPSC PYPs; 6–10 month plan
Career Path
Engineers in PWD / Power / Water Resources — technical responsibility, field exposure, structured promotion.
FAQs
1. What is AP AE/JE recruitment?
APPSC exam for AE/JE in AP government departments.
2. Conducting body?
APPSC.
3. AE vs JE?
AE = B.Tech; JE = Diploma.
4. AE qualification?
B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline.
5. JE qualification?
Diploma in relevant discipline.
6. Age limit?
21–40 years (relaxation per rules).
7. Age relaxation?
Yes, per APPSC/AP rules.
8. APST requirement?
Yes — APST reservation per state policy.
9. Departments?
PWD, Power, Water Resources.
10. Exam pattern?
Written → viva-voce.
11. Negative marking?
As per notification.
12. Syllabus subjects?
GK, AP GK, engineering aptitude, reasoning, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical.
13. Selection stages?
Written + viva-voce (2 main).
14. Viva-voce included?
Yes.
15. Application fee?
₹0–₹150 (APST exempt).
16. AE salary?
Level-11, ₹67,700+.
17. JE salary?
Level-6, ₹35,400+.
18. How to apply?
Online at appsc.gov.in.
19. Notification source?
appsc.gov.in.
20. Previous vacancies/cutoff?
APPSC website official records.
Official Sources
- APPSC: https://appsc.gov.in
- National Career Service: https://www.ncs.gov.in