- Recruitment for 758 Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) posts under Odisha Engineering Service, Group A.
- 750 AEE (Civil) for Water Resources, Works, Housing & Urban Development; 8 AEE (Mechanical) for Water Resources.
- No written exam—selection based on valid GATE score (90%) + interview (10%) for Civil/Mechanical Engineering.
- Pay Level-12, Cell-1 under ORSP Rules, 2017, with DA and allowances.
- Preference given for candidates marking order of preference among Civil departments in the application form.
OPS
Active Listing
🎓 Engineering Degree
Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil & Mechanical) Recruitment 2026
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Total Vacancies
758
Job Location
Odisha (Water Resources, Works, Housing & Urban Development departments)
Apply Start
22 Oct 2026
Apply Deadline
11 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) (OPSC) |
| Job Category | State PSC |
| Eligibility Qualification | Engineering Degree (engineering-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 758 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Pay Level-12, Cell-1 of the pay matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017, with Dearness Allowance and other allowances as per Government of Odisha. |
| Age Limits | 21 to 42 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | No application fee applicable. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or AMIE in the respective branch.
- GATE Requirement: Valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in Civil/Mechanical Engineering (90% weightage).
- Age Limit: 21 to 42 years as of 1 January 2026 (born between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2005).
- Age Relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC, women, and ex-servicemen; 10 years for PwD (40%+ disability).
- Odia Language: Must read, write, and speak Odia. Proof via HSC certificate or Odia test pass certificate.
- Citizenship: Indian citizen only.
- Health: Must be medically fit (confirmed by Medical Board). PwD candidates exempt from health checks.
- GATE Requirement: Valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in Civil/Mechanical Engineering (90% weightage).
- Age Limit: 21 to 42 years as of 1 January 2026 (born between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2005).
- Age Relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC, women, and ex-servicemen; 10 years for PwD (40%+ disability).
- Odia Language: Must read, write, and speak Odia. Proof via HSC certificate or Odia test pass certificate.
- Citizenship: Indian citizen only.
- Health: Must be medically fit (confirmed by Medical Board). PwD candidates exempt from health checks.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Document Verification: Tentative start in first week of December 2026 (scheduled on opsc.gov.in).
- Shortlisting: About twice the advertised vacancies per category (minimum 5) based on GATE score.
- Interview: Worth 10% of total marks; Odia proficiency may be tested.
- Final Merit: 90% GATE score + 10% interview marks. Ties resolved by interview marks, then age (older first).
- Shortlisting: About twice the advertised vacancies per category (minimum 5) based on GATE score.
- Interview: Worth 10% of total marks; Odia proficiency may be tested.
- Final Merit: 90% GATE score + 10% interview marks. Ties resolved by interview marks, then age (older first).
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, SEBC, PwD, Sports Persons
📂 Required Documents
- HSC/equivalent certificate for date of birth.
- Engineering degree/AMIE certificate (Civil/Mechanical).
- Semester/year mark lists (including fail marks).
- QR-coded GATE score card (only one year’s score card allowed).
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/SEBC) if applicable.
- Odia language certificate (if HSC does not show Odia).
- PwD certificate (40%+ disability) if applicable.
- Ex-servicemen release certificate or expected release certificate.
- Sports identity card (for sports quota).
- No Objection Certificate (for government servants).
- Identity proof (Aadhaar, EPIC, driving license, passport, PAN).
- Affidavit affirming GATE score card authenticity (Annexure-I format).
- Engineering degree/AMIE certificate (Civil/Mechanical).
- Semester/year mark lists (including fail marks).
- QR-coded GATE score card (only one year’s score card allowed).
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/SEBC) if applicable.
- Odia language certificate (if HSC does not show Odia).
- PwD certificate (40%+ disability) if applicable.
- Ex-servicemen release certificate or expected release certificate.
- Sports identity card (for sports quota).
- No Objection Certificate (for government servants).
- Identity proof (Aadhaar, EPIC, driving license, passport, PAN).
- Affidavit affirming GATE score card authenticity (Annexure-I format).
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee applicable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 758 vacancies—750 for Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) and 8 for Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical).
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Q.
Is there an application fee for the OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
No, there is no application fee for this recruitment as it is based on GATE scores.
Q.
What is the age limit for candidates applying for the OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years old as of 1 January 2026 (born between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2005).
Q.
What is the selection process for the OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on 90% weightage to GATE score (Civil/Mechanical) and 10% weightage to an interview. Document verification is conducted first, followed by shortlisting and the interview.