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Vacancy Details
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil): 750 vacancies
Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering or AMIE (Civil) and valid GATE score in Civil Engineering- Unreserved: 374
- SEBC: 61
- SC: 83
- ST: 232
- Persons with disabilities (horizontal, within above): 50
- Sports persons (horizontal): 8
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical): 8 vacancies
Qualification: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or AMIE (Mechanical) and valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering- Unreserved: 0
- SEBC: 0
- SC: 2
- ST: 6
- Persons with disabilities (horizontal): 2
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Application Fees
- All: ₹0
Selection Process
- Document verification: Candidates are called in phases, category-wise, in strict order of uploaded GATE score for scrutiny of the GATE scorecard, documents, eligibility and reservation claims. Appearing does not guarantee selection.
- Shortlisting for interview: After verification, about two times the advertised vacancies in each category (minimum five) are shortlisted on GATE score for interview.
- Interview: Interview carries 10% of the total marks; the Commission may test Odia reading, writing and speaking during the interview.
- Final merit list: Final selection is based on GATE score at 90% plus interview marks at 10%; ties are broken first by interview marks and then by age (older first).
How to Apply
- Read the long advertisement and instructions on https://opsc.gov.in/ before starting.
- Register on the OPSC portal between 22 October and 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
- For AEE (Civil) mark your final order of preference among Water Resources, Works, and Housing and Urban Development in the form; it is final.
- Upload scanned passport photo, full signature, left-hand thumb impression and required documents (including QR-coded GATE score card and Odia certificate if needed).
- Submit the form; note the Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) and take printouts of registration and final application with signed declaration.
- There is no edit facility; to change submitted data cancel the application and apply again within the last date.
- Keep originals of certificates for document verification when called.
Important Dates
- Advertisement date:
- Online application opens:
- Last date for online application:
- Age reckoned as on:
- SEBC certificate issued on or after:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Candidates must have a degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or AMIE in the relevant branch) from a government-recognised university or institution and a valid QR-coded GATE score in the same branch from GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 at or above the qualifying mark for their category.
How do I apply for the OPSC AEE recruitment?
Apply online at the OPSC portal (https://opsc.gov.in/) by registering between 22 October 2026 and 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM), upload required documents including the QR-coded GATE score card and submit the form to receive a PPSAN and print the final application.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 11 November 2026 by 5:00 PM.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection is based on GATE score weighted at 90% and interview at 10%. Candidates undergo phased document verification, then about two times the vacancies per category are shortlisted for interview and the final merit list equals the advertised vacancies per category.
What is the pay scale for the posts?
The posts carry Level-12, Cell-1 of the pay matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017, with dearness allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha.
