Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGENCO) conducts state-level competitive examinations to recruit Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) across Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Electronics streams. Selection for these core power sector engineering posts is based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification.
Below is the complete breakdown of the APGENCO examination pattern, discipline-wise paper weightage, qualifying cut-off marks, and core syllabus topics.
APGENCO Examination Scheme & Key Highlights
| Examination Parameter | Official Pattern Details |
| Exam Name | APGENCO Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) CBT |
| Conducting Authority | Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited |
| Test Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT – Online) |
| Total Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Total Questions | 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark for each correct response |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Official Portals | apgenco.gov.in / apvidyutrecruitment.apcfss.in |
APGENCO CBT Sectional Mark Distribution
The 100-mark question paper is divided into two parts: Technical Domain (Section A) and General Ability/Aptitude (Section B).
| Section | Domain / Subject Covered | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Section A | Core Engineering Subject (Branch Specific) | 70 Questions | 70 Marks |
| Section B | Quantitative Aptitude | 08 Questions | 08 Marks |
| Section B | General Awareness & Current Affairs | 07 Questions | 07 Marks |
| Section B | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 05 Questions | 05 Marks |
| Section B | English Language Comprehension | 05 Questions | 05 Marks |
| Section B | Computer Knowledge & IT Fundamentals | 05 Questions | 05 Marks |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks |
Branch-Wise Technical Syllabus Breakdown (Section A – 70 Marks)
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Electrical Engineering (AEE Electrical): Electric Circuits & Fields, Power Systems (Generation, Transmission, and Distribution), Electrical Machines (Transformers, Synchronous & Induction Motors), Control Systems, Power Electronics & Drives, Analog & Digital Electronics, Electrical & Electronic Measurements.
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Mechanical Engineering (AEE Mechanical): Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics & Machinery, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Metal Cutting & Machine Tools, Turbo Machinery, Industrial Engineering & Operations Research.
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Civil Engineering (AEE Civil): Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials & Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete Structures (RCC), Steel Structures, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying & Estimation.
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Electronics Engineering (AEE Electronics): Basics of Circuits, Signals & Systems, Electronic Devices & Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Microprocessors, Control Systems, Communications, Electromagnetic Fields, Industrial & Biomedical Instrumentation.
Section B General Ability Syllabus (30 Marks)
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Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning: Simplification, Averages, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Data Interpretation, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Series Completion.
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General Awareness & Computer Basics: Current National & State Events, Andhra Pradesh Power Sector Updates, Basic Windows/MS Office Knowledge, Internet Concepts, Networking & Cyber Safety Basics.
Minimum Qualifying Marks for Selection
Shortlisting for document verification depends on securing the mandatory minimum cutoff percentage in the written examination:
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OC / EWS Category: Minimum 40% Marks (40/100)
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BC Category: Minimum 35% Marks (35/100)
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SC / ST / PwBD Category: Minimum 30% Marks (30/100)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – APGENCO Exams
Q1. Is there any negative marking in APGENCO examinations?
No, there is no negative marking. Candidates receive 1 mark for each correct answer, and zero marks are deducted for unattempted or incorrect responses.
Q2. What is the selection process for APGENCO engineering posts?
The selection process consists of a single-stage online Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification of shortlisted candidates based on merit.
Q3. What is the weightage of technical vs non-technical sections in the APGENCO exam?
The technical domain section accounts for 70 marks (70 questions), while the general ability section accounts for 30 marks (30 questions).
Conclusion
With 70% weightage allocated to domain-specific engineering topics, success in the APGENCO examination requires strong fundamental conceptual clarity in core technical subjects. Candidates should systematically practice technical MCQs, revise basic engineering formulas, and attempt online mock tests to improve time management for the 100-question test window.