TGPSC AEE exam date clash with SSC JE: students protest in Hyderabad

Students and unemployed youth gathered outside the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) office in Hyderabad on October 17, 2026, to protest the clash of examination dates for the Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) and Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer (SSC JE) exams. The protest highlighted concerns among engineering aspirants who are now forced to choose between the state-level TGPSC AEE (Roads and Buildings) examination and the central-level SSC JE examination, both scheduled for November 6, 2026.

The TGPSC AEE (Civil) examination for the Roads and Buildings Department is set for November 6 and 7, 2026, while the nationwide SSC JE examination is scheduled from November 2 to 6, 2026. This overlap on November 6 directly impacts engineering graduates, particularly civil engineers, who had applied for both significant government job opportunities.

Reasons for the Protest

The protest was initiated after candidates identified the direct clash between the TGPSC AEE and SSC JE examination schedules. Aspirants expressed frustration over potentially losing an opportunity for government employment due to the overlapping dates. Govardhana, an aspirant, stated, “We have been preparing for both examinations to keep our options open for government jobs. It is unfair to lose an opportunity because the examinations are scheduled on the same day.”

Protesters alleged that they had attempted to communicate their concerns to the TGPSC office multiple times over the 10 days preceding the protest but had not received any response. During the demonstration, students raised slogans against the commission, urging TGPSC to coordinate with the SSC and reschedule the AEE examination. Police personnel were deployed at the venue to maintain law and order.

Examination Schedule Overview

The conflicting examination dates have created a dilemma for thousands of engineering graduates. The TGPSC AEE (R&B) examination is a state-level test, while the SSC JE examination is a central-level recruitment drive, both attracting a similar pool of candidates.

Ramya, another aspirant, emphasised the need for better coordination among recruitment agencies, stating that “recruitment agencies should coordinate their examination calendars before finalising dates, particularly when the same pool of engineering graduates applies for both tests.” Candidates who have been allotted November 6 for their SSC examination shift will face a direct clash with the TGPSC AEE exam.

Next Steps for Aspirants and Commissions

The Telangana Public Service Commission is expected to review the representations submitted by the candidates. Aspirants who face an exact shift clash on November 6 are advised to send formal requests and admit card proofs to the TGPSC helpdesk to request slot adjustments or date revisions. This proactive step is crucial for candidates seeking a resolution to the scheduling conflict.

Candidates are also advised to regularly check the official websites of TGPSC (tspsc.gov.in) and SSC (ssc.gov.in) for any official notifications regarding exam dates or admit card updates. Any changes or announcements regarding the examination schedule will be communicated through these portals.

Further reading

• TGPSC AEE, SSC JE exam dates clash: students protest in Hyderabad, seek postponement

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