APPSC Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director – 85 Posts Recruitment 2026 – 40 Vacancies | Apply Online
🏢 A.P. Pollution Control Board
Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director – 85 Posts
Recruitment Notification 2026 | Andhra Pradesh
⚡ At a Glance
- Vacancies40
- QualificationDate of the respective Detailed Notification (reckoned as the crucial date in all aspects)
- Application FeeSee notification
- Last Date27-10-2026
A.P. Pollution Control Board has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director – 85 Posts. A total of 40 vacancies have been announced for this state government recruitment 2026. Candidates who have completed Date of the respective Detailed Notification (reckoned as the crucial date in all aspects) from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 27-10-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this A.P. Pollution Control Board recruitment.
📋 Recruitment Overview
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 08/2026 | 19/2026 |
| 15 September 2026 | 15 September 2026 |
| 40 | 37 |
| 40 | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| 37 | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| Assistant Director in Forensic Engineering | 01 (Carried Forward) |
| Assistant Director in Physics | 02 |
| Assistant Director in Chemistry | 02 |
| Assistant Director in Biology | 03 |
| General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 |
| Common Subject (Environmental Engineering) | 150 |
| General English (50) & General Telugu (50), SSC standard – must qualify in each individually | 100 |
| General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 |
| Horticulture-I | 150 |
| Horticulture-II | 150 |
| General Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Qs, 150 min, 150 marks | Mechanical/Structural/Civil/Production Engineering – 150 Qs, 150 min, 300 marks |
| General Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Qs, 150 min, 150 marks | Physics/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 marks |
| General Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Qs, 150 min, 150 marks | Chemistry or Forensic Science – 150 Qs, 150 min, 300 marks |
| General Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Qs, 150 min, 150 marks | Botany/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 marks |
| Total | 40 |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
Date of the respective Detailed Notification (reckoned as the crucial date in all aspects)
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 27-10-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website at https://psc.ap.gov.in to start your application.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for Horticulture Officer, Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Director – 85 Posts. Direct Apply Link.
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed online payment mode.
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
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📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Assistant Environmental Engineer |
| Notification No. | 08/2026 |
| Notification Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | General Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online only, via psc.ap.gov.in (common to all three) |
| Event | Date & Time (all 3 posts) |
| Brief Notification Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification (Expected) | On or before 6 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 6 October 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 27 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Name Of The Post | No. of Vacancies |
| Pc No. | Name of the Post |
| 01 | Assistant Director in Forensic Engineering |
| 02 | Assistant Director in Physics |
| 03 | Assistant Director in Chemistry |
| 04 | Assistant Director in Biology |
| Sub-Total | 08 (07 + 01 CF) |
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Forensic Engineering | B.E. in Mechanical or Structural Engineering, or its equivalent, i.e., B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Production Engineering |
| Physics | M.Sc. Degree in First or Second Class in Physics, or its equivalent, i.e., Tech. Physics or Material Science or Nuclear Physics or Electronics or Electronics & Instrumentation or Applied Physics or Instrumentation or Five Integrated M.Sc. Physics or Geo Physics or Nano Science or Nano Technology or Electronic Communications |
| Chemistry | M.Sc. Degree in First or Second Class in Chemistry, or its equivalent qualification, OR B.Sc. Degree with A.I.C. by examination in Forensic Sciences |
| Biology | M.Sc. Degree in 1st or 2nd Class in either Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biochemistry, or its equivalent, i.e., Bio-Technology or Genetics or Forensic Science, OR a Degree in Medicine with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physics) |
| Assistant Environmental Engineer | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| Horticulture Officer | 54,060 – 1,40,540 |
| Assistant Director (Forensic Engineering / Physics / Chemistry / Biology) | 57,100 – 1,47,760 |
| Paper | Subject |
| Paper I | General Studies & Mental Ability |
| Paper Ii | Common Subject (Environmental Engineering) |
| Total | 450 |
| Paper Iii | Horticulture-II |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
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