Odisha Public Service Commission has released the OPSC Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) notification 2026 on the official website. A total of 46 vacancies are announced for the recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) in Group-A of the Odisha Municipal Engineering Service Cadre under the Housing & Urban Development Department. Eligible candidates can apply online for the recruitment from 11th August to 11th September.
Candidates are advised to go through the notification thoroughly before filling out the application form. The selection of candidates for the AEE post will be done based on a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview. The upper age limit is 42 years and the minimum educational qualification is a graduate degree in Civil Engineering. Check the notification PDF, selection process, dates and other details here.
OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
A total of 46 vacancies are announced for Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil). Candidates can refer to the table provided below for a complete overview of recruitment details.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) |
| Total Vacancies | 46 (15-W) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Starts | 11th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11th September 2026 (5:00 P.M.) |
| Minimum Age Limit | 21 years |
| Maximum Age Limit | 42 years |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Graduate in Civil Engineering / AMIE (Civil) |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
OPSC AEE Vacancy 2026
The authorities have announced a total of 46 vacancies for the recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil). Candidates are advised to check the vacancy details thoroughly before filing the online application form. The category-wise post details are provided in the table below.
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 24 (08-W) |
| SEBC | 05 (02-W) |
| SC | 07 (02-W) |
| ST | 10 (03-W) |
| Total | 46 (15-W) |
Out of the total vacancies, 02 posts are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (permanent disability of 40% or more), who will be adjusted against the category to which they belong.
OPSC AEE Recruitment Dates 2026
Odisha Public Service Commission will start the online application form on 11th August 2026. Candidates are advised to keep track of the exam schedule to avoid missing important events. Check the table below for the complete schedule.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start date of online application form | 11th August 2026 |
| Last date to fill online application form | 11th September 2026 (5:00 P.M.) |
| Preliminary Examination | 8th November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Main Examination | To be announced |
| Interview | To be announced |
Odisha PSC AEE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Odisha Public Service Commission has mentioned the eligibility criteria in the official notification. Applicants are advised to go through the eligibility conditions before applying online. The eligibility comprises age limit and educational qualification.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution, or Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers of India in Civil |
| Minimum Age | 21 years (as on 1st January 2026) |
| Maximum Age | 42 years (as on 1st January 2026) |
| Date of Birth Range | Not earlier than 2nd January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005 |
| Age Relaxation | 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen; 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (40% or more); cumulative 15 years for PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC |
Candidates must also be citizens of India and must be able to read, write and speak Odia, in addition to meeting the prescribed qualification and age criteria.
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OPSC AEE Apply Online 2026
Candidates can refer to the steps provided below to fill the application form.
- Visit the OPSC official website at opsc.gov.in.
- Click on the recruitment notification link for Advertisement No. 07 of 2026-27.
- Register on the portal with basic personal details to generate login credentials.
- Login to fill the online OPSC AEE (Civil) application form.
- Upload the required scanned documents, photograph, signature and Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI) as per the specified format.
- Preview all the details entered and pay the applicable examination fee to submit the form.
- Take a printout of the finally submitted application form for future reference.
Application Fee
Candidates can check the category-wise examination fee from below:
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/SEBC/EWS and other general candidates | INR 700 |
| SC/ST/PwD candidates | Nil (Fee Exempted) |
The examination fee paid shall be refunded only to those candidates who actually appear in the Preliminary Examination. Applications submitted without payment of the fee (except SC/ST/PwD candidates) will be treated as incomplete and rejected outright.
OPSC AEE Selection Process 2026
The selection of candidates will be done based on performance in multiple stages of a competitive examination. After the Preliminary Examination, shortlisted candidates will be called to appear for the Main Examination, followed by the Interview/Personality Test.
- Preliminary Examination (100 marks, screening test only)
- Main Examination (500 marks – Paper I: General Studies, Paper II: Civil Engineering)
- Interview/Personality Test (50 marks)
The marks scored in the Preliminary Examination are not counted for the final merit list; only the Main Examination and Interview marks (out of 550) are considered for preparing the Select List.
OPSC AEE Exam Pattern 2026
| Stage | Paper | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Civil Engineering (MCQ) | 100 | 100 | 1.5 hours |
| Main Examination | Paper-I: General Studies | 200 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Main Examination | Paper-II: Civil Engineering | 300 | 150 | 2.5 hours |
| Interview | Personality Test | 50 | – | – |
Negative marking of 25% of the marks allotted to a question applies for every incorrect answer in both the Preliminary and Main Examinations. No marks are awarded or deducted for unattempted questions.
OPSC AEE Salary 2026
The selected Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) will be placed in Level-12 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission, corresponding to the pre-revised Pay Band-3 (Rs. 15,600 – Rs. 39,100) with a Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400, along with usual dearness allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.
FAQs
Question: How many vacancies are announced for the post of OPSC Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil)?
Answer: A total of 46 (15-W) vacancies are released for the recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil).
Question: What are the OPSC AEE apply online dates?
Answer: Candidates can apply online from 11th August to 11th September 2026 (up to 5:00 P.M.) from the official website.
Question: What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for OPSC AEE recruitment?
Answer: Candidates need to have a graduate degree in Civil Engineering, or be an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers of India in Civil, to be eligible for the recruitment.
Question: When will the OPSC AEE Preliminary Examination be conducted?
Answer: The Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on 8th November 2026 (Sunday).
Question: Can I apply offline for OPSC AEE recruitment?
Answer: No, the application form is available in online mode only through opsc.gov.in.
