The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the detailed advertisement for the recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) and Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) under Advertisement No. 13 of 2026-27 on 9 October 2026. Candidates interested in AEE posts can submit their applications online, for which an application window is open from 22 October to 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM) at opsc.gov.in.
The selection process includes shortlisting based on valid GATE Score, followed by Document Verification and Interview. The selected candidates will be paid a salary in Level-12, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix as per ORSP Rules-2017.
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OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026: Overview
The recruitment process is conducted to recruit candidates for the post of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) and Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) in Group-‘A’ of Odisha Engineering Service Cadre in different Departments of Govt. of Odisha (Nodal Department: Water Resources Department). This recruitment is very important for candidates who are looking for a government job after B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) & Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) |
| Advt No. | 13 of 2026-27 |
| Vacancy | 758 (750 Civil + 08 Mechanical) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 22 October to 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Engineering in Civil/Mechanical |
| Age Limit | 21 to 42 years |
| Selection Process | (i) Shortlisting based on GATE Score |
| (ii) Document Verification | |
| (iii) Interview | |
| Salary | Level-12, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix (ORSP Rules-2017) |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Website | https://opsc.gov.in |
OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced that the online registration has been started on 22 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| OPSC AEE Notification | 9 October 2026 |
| Application Process Begins | 22 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Document Verification (Tentative) | 1st Week of December 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be notified |
OPSC AEE Vacancy 2026
The number of vacancies has been announced. A total of 758 vacancies have been notified across various posts. The post-wise distribution is as follows:
A. Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) – 750 (247-W)
| Category | No. of Vacancies | No. of Posts reserved for PWD | No. of Posts reserved for Sports Persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.R | 374 (122-w) | Cat-I = 15 (04-W) | 08 (02-W) |
| S.E.B.C | 61 (21-w) | Cat-II = 16 (05-W) | |
| S.C | 83 (28-w) | Cat-III = 10 (02-W) | |
| S.T | 232 (76-w) | ||
| TOTAL | 750 (247-w) | 50 (13-W) | 08 (02-W) |
Note: Out of the 750 vacancies, 612 posts are back-log vacancies of previous years and 138 posts are current vacancy of the year 2025.
B. Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) – 08 (03-W)
| Category | No. of Vacancies | No. of Posts reserved for PWD |
|---|---|---|
| U.R | Nil | Cat-I = 01 |
| S.E.B.C | Nil | Cat-II = 01 |
| S.C | 02 (01-w) | |
| S.T | 06 (02-w) | |
| TOTAL | 08 (03-w) | 02 |
OPSC AEE Notification 2026 Out
The detailed notification for the OPSC Assistant Executive Engineer Recruitment 2026 has been issued under Advertisement No. 13 of 2026-27. The notification contains the eligibility conditions, age limit, application dates, fee, examination stages, qualifying marks, examination centres, reservation provisions and other important instructions.
OPSC AEE Notification 2026 Official PDF – Click to Download
OPSC AEE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil all the eligibility conditions prescribed by OPSC. The final eligibility conditions should be checked from the detailed notification before applying.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Engineering in Civil from any University or Institution recognised by the Government OR Associate Member of Institutions of Engineers of India in Civil |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) | Degree in Engineering in Mechanical from any University or Institution recognised by the Government OR Associate Member of Institutions of Engineers of India in Mechanical |
GATE Score Requirement:
| Post | Requirement of Selection |
|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | A valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Score in Civil Engineering only. |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) | A valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Score in Mechanical Engineering only. |
Note: The Score of GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026 will only be considered. Only the QR Coded GATE Score Card will be accepted for consideration.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Note: A candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005.
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 10 years |
| PwD belonging to SC/ST/SEBC | 15 years (cumulative) |
| Maximum age limit for candidates who entered Diploma Engineers’ Service as Junior Engineers | 45 years |
Knowledge in Odia
A candidate must be able to read, write and speak Odia and must have:
- Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a Language subject; or
- Passed Matriculation or equivalent Examination with Odia as medium of examination in non-language subject; or
- Passed in Odia as language subject in the final examination of Class-VII; or
- Passed a test in Odia in Middle English School standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department/Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.
OPSC AEE Online Form 2026
The OPSC AEE Online Application process has started with the release of the detailed notification on 9 October 2026. The OPSC AEE Online Form is accepted online only through the official website https://opsc.gov.in. Candidates must submit their applications by 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
OPSC AEE Apply Online 2026 Link – Click Here
How to Apply
- Visit the official OPSC website https://opsc.gov.in.
- Open the AEE recruitment/application link.
- Complete the candidate registration.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, signature, and Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI).
- Check the application form carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the final submitted application for future reference.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready:
- H.S.C. or equivalent certificate (age proof)
- Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical) pass certificate
- Mark-lists of all semesters/annual examinations
- QR Coded GATE Score Card
- Caste Certificate (SEBC/SC/ST), wherever applicable
- Odia Test Pass Certificate
- Permanent Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates)
- Ex-Servicemen Release Certificate
- Sports Identity Card (for Sports Person candidates)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), wherever applicable
- Proof of identity (Aadhar/EPIC/DL/Passport/PAN Card)
- Affidavit regarding genuineness of GATE Score Card
- Recent passport size photograph
- Signature
- Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI)
OPSC AEE Selection Process
Under the selection of candidates for AEE posts, candidates have to undergo the following stages of the selection process:
Stage 1 → Shortlisting based on GATE Score
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Stage 2 → Document Verification
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Stage 3 → Interview
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Final Selection/Merit List
The selection by the Commission will be on the basis of valid GATE Score and Interview taken together with GATE Score carrying 90% and Interview carrying 10% weightage respectively.
OPSC AEE Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates interested in the OPSC AEE Exam must be aware of the selection process. There is no separate written examination conducted by OPSC. The selection is based on the GATE Score and Interview.
| Stage | Weightage |
|---|---|
| GATE Score | 90% |
| Interview | 10% |
Note: After document verification, the Commission will shortlist candidates under different categories who meet all eligibility conditions and have all valid documents on basis of their scrutinised valid GATE Score in order of merit for Interview. The number of such candidates in each category will be about 2 times of the advertised vacancies in that category subject to minimum of 5.
OPSC AEE Salary
Candidates appointed for AEE posts will be paid an attractive monthly salary in Level-12, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix as per ORSP Rules-2017.
| Post Name | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | Level-12, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) | Level-12, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix |
OPSC AEE Salary Components
- Basic Pay
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Medical benefits
- Other admissible allowances
- In-hand salary
- Promotion opportunities
OPSC AEE Reservation of Appointments
The rule of reservation of appointments applies to each post separately in this recruitment. The details of the reservation to candidates belonging to various categories are given below:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Applicable |
| Socially & Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) | Applicable |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Applicable |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Applicable |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Applicable (4% horizontal) |
| Sports Persons | Applicable (2% horizontal) |
| Women | Applicable (30% horizontal) |
FAQs
Q1. Is OPSC AEE Notification 2026 Out?
Yes, OPSC AEE Notification 2026 has been finally released on 9 October 2026 under Advertisement No. 13 of 2026-27.
Q2. What is the selection process for OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
The candidates will be selected through shortlisting based on valid GATE Score, followed by Document Verification and Interview.
Q3. What is the total number of vacancies for OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
A total of 758 vacancies have been notified (750 for Civil and 08 for Mechanical).
Q4. What is the last date to apply for OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
Q5. What is the salary for OPSC AEE posts?
The salary is in Level-12, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix as per ORSP Rules-2017.
Q6. What is the age limit for OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 01/01/2026.
Q7. What is the educational qualification for OPSC AEE posts?
The educational qualification is a Degree in Engineering in Civil/Mechanical from a recognized University.
Q8. Is there a written exam in OPSC AEE Recruitment?
No, there is no separate written examination conducted by OPSC. The selection is based on the GATE Score and Interview.
Q9. What is the GATE Score validity for OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
The Score of GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026 will only be considered.
Q10. What is the application fee for OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
There is no application fee as the recruitment is conducted through GATE Score.
Related Links
- OPSC AEE Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- OPSC AEE Previous Year Question Papers PDFs
- OPSC AEE Cut Off
- OPSC AEE Salary
- OPSC AEE Notification 2026 Official PDF
