The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited online applications for the post of Technical Assistant in the A.P. Mines and Geology Sub Service. The recruitment is being conducted under Notification No. 32/2026, dated 13 October 2026.
A total of 36 vacancies have been announced in this recruitment. Candidates with a B.Sc. degree in Geology can apply online through the official website psc.ap.gov.in.
The online application window opened on 6 November 2026. The last date to submit the application is 26 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
The Commission first issued a brief notification on 13 October 2026. The detailed notification was published on the Commission’s website on 6 November 2026.
The 36 vacancies are provisional in nature. The number of vacancies may change after confirmation is received from the concerned department.
APPSC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: 36 Posts Details
| Recruitment | APPSC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Notification No. 32/2026) |
| Posts | Technical Assistant in A.P. Mines and Geology Sub Service |
| Total Vacancies | 36 Posts |
| Minimum Qualification | B.Sc. Degree in Geology from a recognised university |
| Age Limit | 18 to 44 years as on 01 July 2026 |
| Salary | Rs. 35,570 – Rs. 1,09,910 per month |
| Selection Process | Written Examination (CBRT) and Computer Proficiency Test |
| Written Exam | Yes, single-level online examination (CBRT), 300 marks |
| Interview | No interview |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Application Fee | Rs. 250 processing fee for all candidates, plus Rs. 80 examination fee for candidates who are not exempted |
APPSC Technical Assistant Vacancy 2026
All 36 vacancies are for the single post of Technical Assistant in the A.P. Mines and Geology Sub Service. The detailed notification gives the zone-wise breakup of these vacancies.
| Zone | Open | Local | Total |
| Zone I | 01 | 07 | 08 |
| Zone II | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Zone III | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Zone IV | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Zone V | 01 | 10 | 11 |
| Zone VI | 01 | 10 | 11 |
| Total | 06 | 30 | 36 |
Zone I covers Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts.
Zone II covers Alluri Sita Rama Raju, East Godavari, Kakinada and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts.
Zone III covers West Godavari, Eluru, NTR and Krishna districts. Zone IV covers Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam and Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore districts.
Zone V covers Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya and YSR Kadapa districts. Zone VI covers Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool and Sri Sathya Sai districts.
Horizontal reservation of 33 1/3% is provided for women candidates. This reservation applies within the vacancies shown in the table above.
Who Can Apply for APPSC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
The applicant must be a citizen of India. The candidate must satisfy all eligibility conditions on the date of the detailed notification.
The candidate must possess a B.Sc. degree in Geology from a recognised university in India. The university or institution must be recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Preference will be given to candidates with practical experience of not less than one year. The experience should be in the investigation of mineral deposits and geological mapping, or in mining, or in underground water resources.
This experience is a preference and not a compulsory condition. Candidates without this experience can also apply if they hold the required B.Sc. degree in Geology.
Age Limit
The minimum age for this post is 18 years. The maximum age is 44 years, reckoned as on 01 July 2026.
Age relaxation is available to reserved categories as per the detailed notification. The main relaxations are given in the table below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC, ST | 10 years |
| BC | 5 years |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years plus the length of service rendered in the armed forces |
| NCC Instructors | 3 years plus the length of service rendered in the NCC |
| Andhra Pradesh State Government Employees | Up to 5 years |
| Retrenched temporary employees of the State Census Department with at least 6 months of service | 3 years |
APPSC Technical Assistant Salary
The post carries a pay scale of Rs. 35,570 to Rs. 1,09,910. This scale of pay is stated in Notification No. 32/2026.
Selected candidates will be appointed in the A.P. Mines and Geology Sub Service. Other allowances will be payable as per the rules of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Selection Process
Written Examination
The examination for this recruitment will be a single-level examination only. No Screening Test will be conducted, irrespective of the number of applications received.
The examination will be held in online mode as a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). If the examination is held in multiple sessions, the Commission will apply normalisation of marks wherever necessary.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Paper-I | General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 150 minutes | 150 |
| Paper-II | Geology | 150 | 150 minutes | 150 |
| Total | 300 | 300 minutes | 300 |
The written examination is of objective type and degree standard. Paper-I covers current events, general science, history, geography, polity, economy, disaster management, reasoning and data analysis.
Paper-II covers Geology, including general geology, geomorphology, crystallography, mineralogy, economic geology, petrology, palaeontology and the stratigraphy of India. For each wrong answer, one-third of the marks prescribed for the question will be deducted.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Candidates must also qualify the Computer Proficiency Test. The CPT is a practical test on proficiency in office automation with the usage of computers and associated software.
The CPT carries 100 marks and is held for 60 minutes. The minimum qualifying marks are 40 for OC candidates, 35 for BC candidates and 30 for SC, ST and PBD candidates.
Document Verification
Candidates selected on the basis of merit in the written examination will be called for verification of documents. Original certificates must be produced at the time of verification.
Documents Required
- Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificate
- B.Sc. Degree certificate and marks memos
- School study certificate
- Declaration of unemployment, wherever applicable
- Creamy layer certificate, wherever applicable
- Medical certificate for Physically Handicapped candidates, wherever applicable
- No Objection Certificate for candidates in service, wherever applicable
- Experience certificate for candidates claiming preference for practical experience
Application Fee
Every applicant must pay an application processing fee of Rs. 250. An examination fee of Rs. 80 is also payable by candidates who do not belong to an exempted category.
| Category | Processing Fee | Examination Fee |
| SC, ST, BC, PH and Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 250 | Exempted |
| Families holding a Household Supply White Card issued by the Civil Supplies Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh | Rs. 250 | Exempted |
| Unemployed youth | Rs. 250 | Exempted |
| All other candidates | Rs. 250 | Rs. 80 |
Candidates from other states belonging to the above categories are not entitled to this fee exemption, except Physically Handicapped candidates and Ex-Servicemen. Such candidates also cannot claim any kind of reservation.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Brief Notification (No. 32/2026) | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Published | 06 November 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 06 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Written Examination Date | To be announced |
How to Apply for APPSC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
First, visit the official website of the Commission at psc.ap.gov.in. Complete the One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) to create your login ID and password, and verify your mobile number and email ID.
Next, log in with your OTPR ID and open the Online Application Submission link for Technical Assistant, Notification No. 32/2026. Fill in all the details carefully and check them before submission.
After that, upload the required documents in a clear and legible form. Then pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
Finally, submit the application form and download the submitted application for future reference. Submit well before 26 November 2026 to avoid a last-minute rush, as applications are accepted only in online mode.
| Apply Online | https://psc.ap.gov.in |
| Official Notification | https://psc.ap.gov.in/Documents/NotificationDocuments/TechnicalAssistantMines_322026.pdf |
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