APPSC Technical Assistant Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Name | Technical Assistant |
| Department | A.P. Mines and Geology Sub-Service |
| Notification Number | 32/2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) |
| Question Type | Objective |
| Number of Papers | 2 |
| Total Questions | 300 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Total Duration | 300 minutes (150 minutes per paper) |
| Negative Marking | One-third of the marks of a question per wrong answer |
| Official Website | psc.ap.gov.in |
APPSC Technical Assistant Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief Notification Released | 13 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | On or before 6 November 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
APPSC Technical Assistant Selection Process 2026
- Application: Candidates apply online through the APPSC website within the notified window.
- CBRT (Paper I and Paper II): Both papers are taken on computer. There is no separate screening test.
- Normalisation: If the exam is held in more than one session, the Commission may apply normalisation where necessary.
CBRT Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies and Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Paper II | Geology | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Total | - | 300 | 300 | 300 minutes |
Marking Scheme and Key Rules
- Every question is objective type, and each paper carries 150 marks.
- Each wrong answer costs one-third of the marks assigned to that question.
- The exam is conducted online in CBRT mode.
- Normalisation may be applied if the exam runs in multiple sessions.
- Qualifying marks by category (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST): Not specified in the source.
1. Paper I: General Studies and Mental Ability
- Current Affairs: major international, national and Andhra Pradesh events and issues.
- General Science: everyday applications of science, developments in science and technology, and information technology.
- Geography: geography of India, with special focus on Andhra Pradesh.
- Indian Polity and Governance: constitutional issues, public policy, reforms and e-governance initiatives.
- Indian Economy: the Indian economy and planning.
- Environment: sustainable development and environmental protection.
- Logical Reasoning: logical reasoning, analytical ability and logical interpretation.