OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026: 758 Assistant Executive Engineer Posts – Apply Online @ opsc.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

OPSC has advertised 758 Group A posts of Assistant Executive Engineer under the Odisha Engineering Service for the 2026-27 cycle. Of the 750 Civil vacancies, 612 are backlog vacancies of earlier years and 138 are current vacancies of 2025, which is why the total is unusually large.

Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) – 750 Posts

• Departments: Water Resources, Works, Housing and Urban Development (candidates mark order of preference in the online form; it is final and cannot be changed later)
• Persons with disabilities (horizontal reservation): 50 posts – Category I (visual) 15, Category II (hearing) 16, Category III (locomotor/cerebral palsy) 10, Category IV (multiple) 9
• Sports persons: 8 posts (2 women)

Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) – 8 Posts

• Department: Water Resources (nodal department for the Mechanical posts)
• Two posts reserved for persons with disabilities (one Category I, one Category II); four of eight are backlog vacancies

All Posts — Pay: Level-12 Cell-1 of the Odisha pay matrix under the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017. The entry basic pay is Rs. 67,700 per month, extending to Rs. 2,13,100 at the top of the level, plus dearness allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha. Probation is two years from the date of joining.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Essential Qualification

• AEE (Civil): A Degree in Civil Engineering from a Government-recognised university or institution, or Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers (India) in Civil Engineering, and a valid GATE score in Civil Engineering.
• AEE (Mechanical): A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or AMIE in Mechanical, and a valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering.

The qualification must be held on the date of application.

GATE Score Card Rules

• A GATE score is valid for three years; only GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026 score cards are accepted.
• The candidate's GATE marks must be at or above the qualifying mark for their category printed on the score card (e.g., an SEBC candidate with 32.5 marks against an OBC-NCL qualifying mark of 33.3 is not eligible).
• Only the QR-coded GATE score card is accepted — a GATE mark sheet is not.
• If score cards from more than one year are held, the candidate uploads one and is considered only on that one.
• An affidavit in the format at Annexure-I of the advertisement, affirming the score card is genuine, must be submitted. Forgery is a criminal offence leading to debarment.
• OPSC may ask candidates to log in to the GATE portal during verification; keep your GATE enrolment ID, email and password accessible.

Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)

• Minimum 21 years; maximum 42 years (born not earlier than 2 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005).
• Upper-age relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC, women and ex-servicemen; 10 years for persons with 40% or more permanent disability; PwD candidates of SC, ST or SEBC receive a cumulative 15 years.
• Junior Engineers of the Diploma Engineers' Service who acquired a degree later may apply up to 45 years, with not more than five chances.
• A candidate in more than one category receives only one relaxation, except the cumulative PwD addition noted above.
• The date of birth recorded in the HSC (10th) certificate is the only one accepted.

Knowledge of Odia Language

All candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia. They must hold at least one of the following, evidenced by an appropriate certificate:

• Passed the Middle School examination with Odia as a language subject
• Passed Matriculation or equivalent with Odia as the medium of examination in a non-language subject
• Passed Odia as a language subject in the Class VII final examination of a recognised school
• Passed the Odia test of Middle English School standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department or the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha

Candidates without Odia in the HSC certificate must upload a Headmaster's / Principal's certificate or Odia Test Pass Certificate issued before the last date. OPSC may test Odia proficiency at the interview stage.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Citizen of India; must be of sound health (confirmed by a Medical Board before appointment; this provision does not apply to PwD candidates).
• Not more than one living spouse unless exempted by the State Government.
• Government servants may apply if eligible; they must inform their Head of Office in writing and produce an NOC at document verification.
• Candidates debarred by OPSC, another State PSC or UPSC are not eligible during the debarment period.
• All eligibility conditions must be satisfied by the closing date, 11 November 2026.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Document Verification (Phased): Candidates are called category-wise in order of the uploaded GATE score, in reasonable numbers, for scrutiny of the score card, documents, eligibility and reservation claims. Appearing at verification confers no right to selection.
2. Shortlist for Interview: After document verification, approximately two times the advertised vacancies per category (minimum five) are shortlisted based on GATE score.
3. Interview (10% weightage): The Commission may test Odia reading, writing and speaking during the interview.
4. Final Merit: GATE score at 90% plus interview marks at 10%. The final list equals the number of advertised vacancies per category. Ties are broken first by interview marks, then by age (older candidate preferred).

There is no OPSC-conducted written examination. Selection is entirely on the basis of the candidate's existing GATE score and a subsequent interview. No TA/DA is paid for appearing at document verification or interview.

After the result, OPSC publishes the GATE score (at 90% weightage) of the last selected and last shortlisted candidate in each category, along with individual GATE and interview marks.

Salary, Probation & Service Terms

• Pay: Level-12 Cell-1 of the pay matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017 — entry basic pay of Rs. 67,700 per month, with dearness allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha.
• Probation: Two years from the date of joining.
• Pension: Appointees are covered by the National Pension System (NPS) under the Odisha Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2005. Submission of the NPS application at joining is mandatory.
• Selected candidates undergo a Medical Board examination before appointment.

Reservation & Certificate Rules

• Reservation and age relaxation for SC and ST (by birth) and SEBC apply only to candidates domiciled in Odisha.
• SEBC (non-creamy layer) certificates must be valid for three years and issued on or after 23 October 2023. An OBC certificate is not accepted in place of an SEBC certificate.
• Women claiming SC, ST or SEBC reservation must submit a certificate showing "daughter of"; a certificate showing "wife of" (by marriage) is rejected.
• Community once entered in the online form is final; no change of category and no withdrawal of candidature is allowed.
• Unfilled women's vacancies are reallocated to men of the same category; no exchange is permitted between SC and ST.
• Certificates obtained just before applying and later found inadmissible lead to cancellation of candidature and punitive action.

How to Apply for OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026

1. Read the full advertisement and instructions on opsc.gov.in before starting the application.
2. Register on the OPSC portal between 22 October and 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM). The form is system-driven; options open based on the data entered — enter all information accurately.
3. For AEE (Civil), mark the order of preference among Water Resources, Works, and Housing and Urban Development. This preference is final.
4. Upload scanned images of a recent passport-size photograph, full signature, and left-hand thumb impression. Unclear images lead to rejection without correspondence.
5. Upload all required documents including the QR-coded GATE score card for the chosen year and the Odia certificate where applicable.
6. Submit the application. A Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) is generated. Take printouts of the registration slip and final application, sign the declaration, and retain copies of all certificates.
7. There is no edit facility after submission. To change anything, cancel the application and apply again before the last date. Apply well before the closing day.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

The following documents must be uploaded with the online application. Every certificate must have been issued on or before the date of submission; certificates issued later are not considered.

• HSC or equivalent certificate for proof of date of birth
• Engineering degree or AMIE certificate in Civil / Mechanical (the relevant branch)
• All semester / year mark lists including any failed marks; grade/CGPA holders must attach the university conversion certificate showing equivalent percentage and formula
• QR-coded GATE score card for GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026
• Caste certificate for SC, ST or SEBC claims (prescribed format, valid dates as stated in the reservation rules)
• Odia language proficiency certificate (if Odia is not shown in the HSC certificate)
• Permanent Disability Certificate showing 40% or more (for PwD reservation)
• Release certificate or certificate of expected release (for ex-servicemen)
• Sports identity card or certificate from the Department of Sports & Youth Services / Director of Sports, Odisha (for sports quota)
• No Objection Certificate (for Government servants)
• Identity proof: Aadhaar, EPIC, driving licence, passport or PAN
• Affidavit in Annexure-I format confirming genuineness of the GATE score card
• Third-gender identity certificate and name-change documents, where applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 11 November 2026, till 5:00 PM. The application window opens on 22 October 2026 at opsc.gov.in. Document verification is tentatively scheduled to begin from the first week of December 2026.

Where and how do I apply for OPSC AEE 758 vacancies?

Applications are accepted only online at opsc.gov.in. There is no offline or walk-in option. Candidates must register on the OPSC portal, fill the form system-driven, upload all documents including the QR-coded GATE score card, and submit before the last date.

Is there any application fee for OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?

No. The application fee is Rs. 0 (Not Applicable). The advertisement states that no examination fee is charged because the recruitment is conducted on the basis of existing GATE scores without a separate OPSC-written examination.

What is the selection process for OPSC AEE 2026?

Selection is based on the GATE score (90% weightage) from GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026, plus an interview (10% weightage). There is no OPSC-conducted written exam. Candidates are first called for document verification in phases (category-wise, ranked by GATE score), then approximately twice the vacancies per category are shortlisted for the interview. Final merit combines the GATE score at 90% and interview marks at 10%.

What is the salary for Assistant Executive Engineer under OPSC?

Selected candidates receive Level-12 Cell-1 of the Odisha pay matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017. The entry basic pay is Rs. 67,700 per month, extending up to Rs. 2,13,100 across the level, plus dearness allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha. This is a permanent Group A cadre post with two-year probation and coverage under the NPS contributory pension scheme.

Which GATE score years are accepted for OPSC AEE 2026?

OPSC accepts GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026 score cards (GATE scores are valid for three years). Only the QR-coded score card is accepted — a mark sheet does not qualify. The candidate's marks must be at or above the qualifying mark for their category as printed on the score card. If multiple years' score cards are held, only one may be uploaded and considered.

Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories in OPSC AEE Recruitment?

Yes. The base age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026. 5 years relaxation for SC, ST, SEBC, women and ex-servicemen (upper age becomes 47). 10 years for persons with 40% or more permanent disability. PwD candidates of SC, ST or SEBC receive a cumulative 15 years relaxation (upper age becomes 57). Junior Engineers of the Diploma Engineers' Service may apply up to 45 years with not more than five attempts.

Are these posts permanent government jobs?

Yes. These are permanent Group A cadre posts under the Odisha Engineering Service. Appointees are covered by the National Pension System (NPS) under the Odisha Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2005. There is a two-year probation from the date of joining, and candidates must clear a Medical Board examination before appointment.