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APPCB Environmental Officer Andhra Pradesh Syllabus 2027

Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board Environmental Officer Exam

Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control BoardOnline CBTAs per vacancy notification
Total Questions100
Duration90 min
Total Marks100
Marking Scheme1 mark per correct answer, 0.25 negative marking

Exam Pattern

#Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
1Environmental Science2525
2General Studies2525
3Telugu Language2525
4Aptitude2525
Total100100

Syllabus by Subject

Eligibility & Attempts

EEligibility Criteria

M.Sc. in Environmental Science / Life Sciences or B.E. in Environmental/Chemical Engineering with minimum 55% marks. AP domicile certificate required. Age limit as per AP government norms (typically up to 42 years).

ANumber of Attempts

No specified limit; age-bar applies

Exam Schedule

Frequency

As per vacancy notification

Next Exam Date

2026-11-20

Registration Opens

2026-09-10

Preparation Tips

  • 1Strengthen Telugu language skills for both the exam section and field work communication with industries and local communities in Andhra Pradesh.
  • 2Focus on coastal and aquaculture pollution regulation under the CRZ Notification 2019 and AP-specific coastal zone management plans given Andhra Pradesh's extensive coastline.
  • 3Study the EIA Notification 2006 in detail — the SEAC appraisal process, public hearing procedures, and the list of 39 mandatory EIA project categories.
  • 4Review the Water Act 1974, Air Act 1981, and Environment Protection Act 1986 consent management procedures, as these form the core daily work of APPCB Environmental Officers.

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