The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC), Hyderabad has released an official notification for the post of Assistant Environmental Engineer in the Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB). This is a State Level direct recruitment through an Objective Type Written Examination (CBRT/OMR based) under Notification No. 02/OG/PC/2026, Dated: 02/06/2026. Online applications open on June 10, 2026 and the last date to apply is July 17, 2026 by 5:00 PM.
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TGPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
TGPSC has officially released the recruitment notification vide No. 02/OG/PC/2026 dated June 2, 2026 for 19 vacancies of Assistant Environmental Engineer in the Telangana Pollution Control Board. As per G.O.Ms.No.86, G.A.(Ser.A) Department, Dt. 18/05/2026 , the upper age limit has been raised by 10 years - from 34 years to 44 years . The examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026 . Local reservation is not applicable as selection is based on state-wide merit. Candidates must register via One Time Registration (OTR) on the TGPSC website before applying. Download TGPSC Assistant Environmental Engineer Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Mechanical / Chemical / Bio-Technology / Mining / Environmental Engineering from a recognized University in India (established under Central/Provincial/State Act or recognized by UGC), OR qualified in Section A and B of AMIE (India) Civil Examination . Option 2: B.Tech / B.E. in any branch with a Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Engineering from a recognized University in India (established under Central/Provincial/State Act or recognized by UGC), OR qualified in Section A and B of AMIE (India) Civil Examination. Distance Education: Degrees obtained through Open Universities / Distance Education mode must be recognized by UGC / AICTE / Distance Education Bureau. The onus of proof rests with the applicant. Qualification Date: The result of the required qualification must have been declared by the University as on the date of Notification i.e., June 2, 2026 .
TGPSC Selection Methodology
Written Examination (Objective Type): The exam will be held either in OMR-based Offline mode or Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. The Commission will notify the mode through web note / press note and Hall Ticket. Paper I – General Studies and General Abilities: 150 Questions | 150 Marks | 150 Minutes | Bilingual (English and Telugu). Paper II – Concerned Subject (Environmental Engineering): 150 Questions | 300 Marks | 150 Minutes | English Only. Total Marks: 450 Marks. Qualifying Marks: OC / Sportspersons / EWS – minimum 40%; BCs – minimum 35%; SCs / STs / PwD – minimum 30%. Normalization: For CBRT conducted in multiple sessions, scores will be normalized and results announced on percentile basis. Tie-Breaking Order: Local status (Telangana locals first) → Date of Birth (older gets priority) → Marks in subject paper → Date of passing qualifying exam → Percentage in qualifying exam → Higher qualification → Date/percentage of higher qualification. Key Publication & Objections: Provisional key published after exam; candidates can raise objections online by paying ₹500/- per question. Genuine objections reimbursed. Final key is conclusive. Memorandum of Marks: Available via online payment of ₹200/- within 30 days of result publication. No revaluation entertained.
Exam Centres
1
Hyderabad (including HMDA Jurisdiction)
2
Karimnagar
3
Khammam
4
Warangal
5
Nizamabad
Important Dates
Exam Date
September 2026 (Exact schedule notified separately)
Age Limit
Notes
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026): Minimum 18 years and Maximum 44 years. | Note: As per G.O.Ms.No.86, G.A.(Ser.A) Department, Dt. 18/05/2026, the upper age limit has been raised by 10 years (from 34 to 44 years). | Note: No person shall be eligible if they are at superannuation age after availing eligible age relaxations as on 01/07/2026. Employees of Corporations, Municipalities, etc., are not eligible for Government Employee age relaxation.
Q: What is the total number of vacancies for this recruitment?
There are a total of 19 vacancies for the post of Assistant Environmental Engineer in Telangana Pollution Control Board, including carried forward vacancies from previous recruitments.
Q: What is the revised upper age limit for this post?
As per G.O.Ms.No.86, G.A.(Ser.A) Department, Dt. 18/05/2026, the upper age limit has been raised by 10 years - from 34 years to 44 years, reckoned as on 01/07/2026.
Q: Is a B.Tech in any branch eligible for this post?
Yes. Candidates with B.Tech/B.E. in any branch are eligible only if they also hold a PG Degree in Environmental Engineering from a recognized university.
Q: Is local reservation applicable for this post?
No. Local reservation is not applicable as this is a State Level post and selection is made on state-wide merit.
Q: Are SC/ST candidates eligible for OC vacancies?
Yes. Applicants belonging to SC, ST, BC, EWS, and Differently Abled who avail upper age relaxation will also be considered for Open Category (OC) vacancies.
Q: What is the exam pattern and total marks?
The exam has two papers - Paper I (General Studies, 150 marks) and Paper II (Concerned Subject, 300 marks) - totaling 450 marks, with 150 questions each and 150 minutes per paper.
Q: Can I raise objections against the answer key?
Yes. After publication of the provisional key, candidates can raise objections online within the stipulated period by paying ₹500/- per question. Fee is reimbursed if the objection is found genuine.
Q: Will a Scribe be provided for Differently Abled candidates?
Yes. As per G.O.Ms.No.05, Dt: 23/03/2024, Scribe and compensatory time will be provided to eligible Differently Abled candidates. However, only TGPSC shall provide scribes - candidates cannot bring their own.