OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 : The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 13 of 2026-27) inviting online applications for 758 posts of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil & Mechanical) in Group ‘A’ of the Odisha Engineering Service under various departments of the Government of Odisha.
Eligible engineering graduates holding a valid GATE score (GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026) can submit their online applications via the official OPSC portal at opsc.gov.in. The online registration window opens on October 22, 2026 and closes on November 11, 2026 (5:00 PM).
OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 13 of 2026-27 |
| Post Name | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil & Mechanical) |
| Cadre / Service | Group ‘A’, Odisha Engineering Service |
| Total Vacancies | 758 Posts (750 Civil + 8 Mechanical) |
| Participating Departments | Water Resources, Works, and Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Date | October 9, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | October 22, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Register | November 11, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Age Reckoning / Cut-off Date | January 1, 2026 |
| Tentative Document Verification Date | First Week of December 2026 |
OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 758 vacancies are offered across Civil and Mechanical branches.
Out of 750 Civil posts, 612 are backlog vacancies from previous recruitment years and 138 are current year (2025) vacancies. For Mechanical, 4 are backlog and 4 are current year vacancies.
1. Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) — 750 Posts
| Category | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women |
| Unreserved (UR) | 374 | 122 |
| SEBC | 61 | 21 |
| SC | 83 | 28 |
| ST | 232 | 76 |
| Total | 750 | 247 |
Horizontal Reservation (Civil): 50 posts (13 for women) are reserved for PwBD candidates, and 8 posts (2 for women) are reserved for Sports Persons.
2. Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) — 8 Posts
| Category | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women |
| Unreserved (UR) | Nil | Nil |
| SEBC | Nil | Nil |
| SC | 2 | 1 |
| ST | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 8 | 3 |
OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
1. Educational Qualification & Mandatory Requirements
Degree Required: Candidate must hold a Degree in Civil Engineering (for AEE Civil) or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (for AEE Mechanical) from a recognized University/Institution, or be an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers of India (AMIE) in Civil/Mechanical Engineering.
Valid GATE Score: Candidate must possess a valid QR-coded GATE Score Card in Civil / Mechanical Engineering from GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026.
Odia Language Requirement: Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak Odia, and must have passed Middle School with Odia as a language subject or passed Matriculation / HSC with Odia as a medium of examination.
2. Age Limit (As on January 1, 2026)
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 42 years (Candidates born between January 2, 1984, and January 1, 2005 are eligible).
Category-wise Upper Age Relaxation:
SC / ST / SEBC / Women Candidates: 5 years relaxation (Up to 47 years)
PwBD Candidates: 10 years relaxation (Up to 52 years)
Ex-Servicemen: As per Government rules
Application Fee and Payment
All Categories: NIL (No Application Fee)
OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale & Salary Structure
Selected Assistant Executive Engineers will be appointed in Pay Level-12, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017.
Basic Pay: Starting at ₹56,100 per month
Allowances: Usual Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Allowance, and other perks as applicable to Odisha State Government Group 'A' Officers.
Selection Process
The selection process for OPSC AEE 2026 is purely merit-based and involves no written test conducted by OPSC.
- Shortlisting via GATE Score (90% Weightage): Candidates will be shortlisted strictly in order of merit based on their uploaded valid GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026).
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification tentatively in the first week of December 2026.
- Personal Interview (10% Weightage): Shortlisted candidates meeting all eligibility criteria will appear for a Viva-Voce / Personal Interview carrying 10% weightage.
- Final Merit List: Prepared based on combined performance in GATE Score (90%) and Interview (10%).
OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 How to Apply Online
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
Ans. A total of 758 vacancies are announced: 750 for Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) and 8 for Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical).
Q2. What is the selection criteria for OPSC AEE 2026?
Ans. Selection is based on Valid GATE Score (90% weightage) from GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026, followed by Document Verification and a Personal Interview (10% weightage).
Q3. What is the last date to apply online for OPSC AEE posts?
Ans. The online application link opens on 22 October 2026 and closes on 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Q4. Is there any application fee for OPSC AEE recruitment?
Ans. No, the application process is completely free (NIL fee) for all candidate categories.
Q5. Is Odia language knowledge mandatory for applying?
Ans. Yes, candidates must be proficient in Odia (reading, writing, and speaking) and must have passed a recognized examination with Odia as a subject/medium.
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