APPSC Recruitment 2026: 85 Vacancies for Environmental Engineer, Horticulture Officer & Assistant Director (FSL)

APPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released brief notifications for three distinct technical roles. Candidates must apply online via the official portal.

📌 Vacancy Details

• Assistant Environmental Engineer (APPCB): 40 Posts
• Horticulture Officer (A.P. Horticulture Service): 37 Posts
• Assistant Director (A.P. State Forensic Science Laboratory): 8 Posts

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Horticulture Officer: 4-year B.Sc. Degree / B.Sc. (Hons) Degree in Horticulture from a recognized University/ICAR accredited institution.
• Assistant Director (FSL):

  • Forensic Engineering: B.E. in Mechanical/Structural/Civil/Production Engineering.
  • Physics: M.Sc. in Physics or equivalent (Material Science, Nuclear Physics, etc.).
  • Chemistry: M.Sc. in Chemistry or B.Sc. with A.I.C. in Forensic Sciences.
  • Biology: M.Sc. in Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Bio-Tech/Genetics/Forensic Science or Degree in Medicine with B.Sc.
  • Note: 5 years practical experience in Forensic/Analytical/Police Lab is required for AD (FSL) posts.
• Assistant Environmental Engineer: Educational qualifications will be specified in the Detailed Notification (due by 6 Oct).

📅 Important Dates

• Detailed Notification: By 6 October 2026
• Application Start Date: 6 October 2026
• Application Deadline: 27 October 2026 (11:59 PM)

💰 Salary Scale

• Assistant Environmental Engineer & AD (FSL): Rs. 57,100 – 1,47,760
• Horticulture Officer: Rs. 54,060 – 1,40,540

✍️ Selection Process

• Exam Mode: Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT - Online).
• Pattern: Single-level examination (No screening test).
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deduction for wrong answers (Confirmed for Env. Engineer & Horticulture Officer).
• Additional Test: Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) required for Environmental Engineer and AD (FSL).