APSPDCL AEE Exam 2026: Syllabus, Pattern, & Qualifying Marks

The Southern Power Distribution Company of A.P. Ltd (APSPDCL) has announced 135 vacancies for the Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Recruitment 2026. Aspirants aiming to crack this prestigious examination need a thorough understanding of the exam structure, comprehensive topic lists, and qualifying benchmarks. For detailed updates, candidates can view the official notification via APSPDCL AEE Recruitment 2026: 135 Vacancies Announced - View Official Notification.

The online Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to be held from 22nd – 29th August 2026. Preparing strategically requires aligning your study schedule with the exam pattern and detailed syllabus outlines provided below.

APSPDCL AEE Exam Pattern 2026

The examination structure is divided into General Aptitude and Core Technical disciplines (Electrical, Civil, and Telecom). The test is administered exclusively in English. Review the structure below:

Additionally, here is the section-wise breakdown of marks and questions for the upcoming CBT:

Comprehensive APSPDCL AEE Syllabus 2026

To maximize your preparation efficiency, reference the official syllabus documents and checklists outlined below. You can also download the complete guidelines via the Official APSPDCL AEE Syllabus PDF.

Reasoning & General Intelligence Syllabus

• Semantic analogy and symbolic/number analogy
• Figural analogy and trends
• Space orientation and Venn diagrams
• Semantic, symbolic, number, and figural classification
• Drawing inferences
• Punched hole/pattern folding and unfolding
• Semantic series, number series, and figural series
• Embedded figures
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Emotional and social intelligence
• Word building, coding-decoding
• Numerical operations

General Awareness

• Current affairs (national and international)
• Indian history, culture, and heritage
• Geography (India and world)
• Economic policies and development
• General science and scientific research
• India and its neighboring countries

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

• Computation of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
• Relationships between numbers and order among numbers
• Estimation and prediction from computation
• Arithmetic concepts — LCM, HCF, percentages, ratios, averages
• Selection of appropriate operations for real-life problems
• Alternative computation procedures

English Language Syllabus

• Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, spellings
• Grammar: sentence structure, active/passive voice, direct/indirect speech
• Error spotting, fill in the blanks
• Idioms and phrases, one-word substitution
• Sentence improvement and jumbled sentences
• Cloze passage and comprehension passages (at least one passage from a book/story and one from current affairs/editorial)

Computer Knowledge Syllabus

• Computer basics: CPU, input/output devices, memory organization, backup, PORTs
• Windows Explorer and keyboard shortcuts
• MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Internet and email: browsing, downloading/uploading, managing email, e-banking
• Networking basics: devices and protocols
• Cybersecurity: threats (hacking, viruses, worms, Trojans) and preventive measures

Core Technical Syllabi by Discipline

AEE Electrical Syllabus:

• Electric Circuits: KCL, KVL, Network theorems (Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Superposition), AC/DC analysis, Resonance, Two-port networks
• Electrical Machines: Transformers, DC Machines, Induction Motors, Synchronous Machines
• Power Systems: Transmission lines, Load flow, Fault analysis, Protection systems, Circuit breakers, Power system stability
• Utilization & Control Systems: Transfer functions, Bode plots, Root loci, Heating, Electric traction
• Measurements: Bridges, PMMC, Dynamometer instruments, Oscilloscopes
• Analog & Digital Electronics: Diodes, BJT, FET, Logic circuits, Microprocessor basics
• Power Electronics & Drives: Thyristors, GTOs, MOSFETs, IGBTs, Rectifiers, Inverters, Choppers

AEE Telecom Syllabus:

• Network Analysis, Laplace & Fourier Transforms, Z-transforms
• Electronic Devices & Circuits, Digital Circuits
• Linear Control Systems, Transmission Lines & Antennas
• Maxwell’s Equations, Waveguides, Microwave Communication
• Communication Systems (Analog & Digital), Satellite & Fiber Optic Communication

AEE Civil Syllabus:

• Strength of Materials, Reinforced Concrete Design
• Soil Mechanics, Steel Structures
• Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery
• Foundation Engineering

Minimum Qualifying Marks and Tie-Breaking Policy

Candidates appearing for the examination must secure the category-wise minimum qualifying benchmarks to be considered for evaluation and subsequent selection stages:

In instances where multiple candidates secure identical scores, the APSPDCL applies a definitive tie-breaking policy: candidates with a higher age are ranked higher. If the tie persists, priority is given to the candidate who completed their degree earlier.