OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 – Short Introduction
Odisha Public Service Commission invites applications for 758 Assistant Executive Engineer posts in Civil and Mechanical branches. These are Group A government jobs in Odisha. Check your eligibility and prepare your documents early to apply confidently.
Publish Date: 13/10/2026
Name of the Organization
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC).
Advertisement Number
13 of 2026-27, notice dated 9 October 2026.
OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 22 October 2026 |
| Last date | 11 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Document verification | Tentatively from the first week of December 2026 |
| Interview | Schedule to be announced |
Application Fee
| Recruitment | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| AEE Civil and Mechanical | Not applicable; recruitment through GATE score |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 21 years |
| Maximum | 42 years |
| Age cutoff | 1 January 2026 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/SEBC, women and ex-servicemen | 5 years |
| Eligible permanent PwD candidates | 10 years |
| Eligible SC/ST/SEBC PwD candidates | Cumulative 15 years |
Special departmental age-relaxation provisions apply as detailed in the advertisement.
Total Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| AEE Civil | 750 |
| AEE Mechanical | 8 |
| Grand Total | 758 |
Civil: UR 374, SEBC 61, SC 83, ST 232. Mechanical: SC 2, ST 6. Women, PwD and sports reservations are included within the advertised vacancies; see the full breakup.
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | Recognised Engineering degree in the relevant Civil or Mechanical branch, or specified Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers of India in that branch. |
| GATE | Valid qualifying score in the corresponding branch from GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026. Scores below the applicable category qualifying mark are not eligible. |
| Other eligibility | Indian citizenship and prescribed Odia-language qualification. |
Visit the official website for complete eligibility conditions.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting using the qualifying GATE score.
- Document verification and interview shortlisting.
- Final merit based on GATE score: 90% and interview: 10%.
Salary
Pay Level 12 under ORSP Rules, 2017, with applicable allowances.
How to Apply
- Visit the official OPSC website and open Advertisement 13 of 2026-27.
- From 22 October, use the application link for this advertisement.
- Complete the form and upload the required certificates and qualifying GATE scorecard.
- Civil candidates must enter department preferences carefully.
- Submit and save the application.
Applications open 22 October 2026. A working recruitment-specific registration URL has not yet been verified. Check the official website for updates.
Important Links
| Official Website and Notification | Visit OPSC |
| Future Job Updates | Get Updates |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many posts are available?
Ans: 758 posts: 750 Civil and 8 Mechanical.
Q2. When do applications start?
Ans: 22 October 2026.
Q3. What is the closing date?
Ans: 11 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Ans: 21–42 years as on 1 January 2026, with applicable relaxation.
Q5. Which qualification is required?
Ans: An Engineering degree in the relevant branch or the specified equivalent Associate Membership.
Q6. Which GATE years are accepted?
Ans: Valid qualifying scores from GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the corresponding branch.
Q7. Is an examination fee payable?
Ans: No. Examination fee is not applicable.
Q8. How are candidates selected?
Ans: GATE score has 90% weightage and interview has 10%, with document verification.
Q9. Is Odia knowledge required?
Ans: Yes. Candidates must meet the prescribed Odia-language qualification.
Q10. When will document verification begin?
Ans: Tentatively from the first week of December 2026. The detailed schedule will be announced.
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