The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited online applications for 36 Technical Assistant vacancies in the A.P. Mines and Geology Sub-Service under Notification No. 32/2026, dated 6 November 2026. The post is in a zonal cadre and is intended for candidates with a B.Sc. degree in Geology.
The post carries a pay scale of ₹35,570–₹1,09,910. Applications are open from 6 November to 26 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The selection process is through an online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT).
18–44 years as on 1 July 2026, subject to relaxation
Application mode
Online through APPSC
Application period
6–26 November 2026
Vacancy Details
Post
Cadre
Vacancies
Technical Assistant
A.P. Mines and Geology Sub-Service – Zonal Cadre
36
Total
36
The detailed notification contains the zone-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution in Annexure-I. Candidates should consult that annexure before applying and check the local-candidate rules applicable to the chosen zone.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Geology from a recognised university in India.
The university must be established by or under a Central or State Act, or be an institution recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
The qualification must be possessed by 6 November 2026, the date of the detailed notification.
Practical experience of at least one year in mineral-deposit investigation, geological mapping, mining or underground-water resources is desirable. It is a preference, not a substitute for the essential B.Sc. Geology qualification.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age range is 18 to 44 years as on 1 July 2026.
SC / ST / BC / EWS: 5 years upper-age relaxation, subject to the applicable rules.
Ex-servicemen and eligible NCC instructors: relaxation based on the length of qualifying service and the prescribed rules.
Eligible regular Andhra Pradesh State Government employees: relaxation based on regular service, up to the notified maximum.
Eligible retrenched temporary employees of the Census Department with at least six months of service: relaxation as specified in the notification.
Applicants must produce valid community, EWS, service and other certificates when claiming relaxation. Candidates from other States should not assume that Andhra Pradesh local or community reservation benefits apply to them.
Salary and Pay Scale
The Technical Assistant post carries a pay scale of ₹35,570–₹1,09,910. Allowances and service benefits are governed by the applicable Andhra Pradesh Government service rules.
Local Candidate Reservation
The post is organised as a zonal cadre under the Andhra Pradesh Presidential Order 2025. The notification applies the prescribed 95% local-candidate reservation to the relevant zonal vacancies.
Local status is generally established through study certificates from Classes I to VII. Candidates who did not study in an educational institution during the relevant period may need to submit the prescribed residence certificate issued by the competent authority. Review the detailed local-status rules and zone list before selecting preferences.
Selection Process
Selection is based on a written examination conducted in online Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. The Commission will prepare merit based on the examination and apply the notified reservation and local-candidate rules.
The detailed notification and its annexures provide the syllabus, examination scheme and qualifying conditions. Candidates should prepare for the prescribed geology subject and the general studies / mental ability component. The examination date will be announced separately by APPSC.
Application Fee
The application-processing and examination-fee requirements, exemptions and payment instructions are set out in the detailed notification. Candidates should check the fee section of Notification No. 32/2026 and the amount displayed by the APPSC payment portal before submitting the form. The fee is non-refundable.
How to Apply Online
Visit the official APPSC website.
Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR), if you do not already have an APPSC ID.
Log in using your OTPR ID and password.
Open Online Application Submission and select Notification No. 32/2026.
Verify personal, educational, local-status, category and age details.
Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
Complete the payment process shown by the APPSC portal.
Review the application and click Save & Submit to complete the submission.
Download the final application and payment acknowledgement for your records.
Saving the form without completing final submission and payment does not constitute a completed application. Keep your OTPR login details, registered email address and mobile number active for future communication.
Important: The essential qualification is a B.Sc. degree in Geology. Practical experience in mineral investigation, geological mapping, mining or groundwater work is desirable. Check the zone-wise vacancy table and local-status conditions before submitting the application by 26 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
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