Short Information: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the notification on 14 October 2026 for 36 Technical Assistant posts in the A.P. Mines and Geology Sub-Service. Applications are open till 26 November 2026. Selection is through an online computer-based recruitment test (CBRT) with two papers, followed by a practical Computer Proficiency Test.
Technical Assistant Syllabus 2026 (A.P. Mines and Geology Sub-Service)
| Important Dates Notification: 14 October 2026 Last date: 26 November 2026 Total posts: 36 | Application Fee For fee details, check the official notification. |
Age Limit: For age limit details, check the official notification.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies and Mental Ability — 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes |
| Paper II | Geology — 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes (degree standard) |
| Exam mode | Online CBRT; normalisation if multiple sessions |
| Negative marking | 1/3 marks per wrong answer |
| Computer Proficiency Test | Practical test, 60 minutes, 60 marks |
| Qualifying marks | Category-wise minimum — check the official notification |
How to Check the Syllabus:
- Open the Technical Assistant notification on the APPSC website (psc.ap.gov.in) and read the exam pattern.
- Prepare the 150 questions of General Studies and Mental Ability for Paper I.
- Focus on the degree-standard Geology syllabus for Paper II.
- Also practise for the 1/3 negative marking and the Computer Proficiency Test.
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Official Website: psc.ap.gov.in | Official Notification: APPSC Technical Assistant |
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Q1. How many posts are there in APPSC Technical Assistant 2026?
A: There are 36 Technical Assistant posts in the A.P. Mines and Geology Sub-Service.
Q2. What is the exam pattern?
A: The online CBRT has Paper I (General Studies and Mental Ability) and Paper II (Geology), each of 150 marks, followed by a 60-mark practical Computer Proficiency Test.
Q3. What is the standard of Paper II?
A: Paper II (Geology) is of degree standard — 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes.
Q4. What about negative marking and the last date?
A: 1/3 marks are deducted per wrong answer; applications are open till 26 November 2026.
