OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026: 758 Posts Apply Online

Introduction

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced a significant recruitment drive for 758 positions of Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in Civil and Mechanical disciplines. This opportunity is for the Odisha Engineering Service under various government departments, with the Water Resources Department serving as the nodal department. Candidates aspiring for a stable government career in engineering can now apply online. The application window opens on October 22, 2026, and closes on November 11, 2026. This recruitment is based on a valid GATE score, making it essential for eligible candidates to have appeared in GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026. The selection process combines the GATE score with an interview. All essential details regarding eligibility, application procedure, and important dates are available in the official notification. Applicants are strongly advised to read the official notification thoroughly before applying, as it contains the definitive information for this recruitment.

OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 758 vacancies are available for the posts of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) and Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical).

Detailed category-wise and sub-category-wise vacancy positions, including reservations for PwD and Sports Persons, are specified in the official notification.

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

Candidates must possess the following qualifications as on the date of application:

• For Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil): A Degree in Engineering in Civil from any University or Institution recognised by the Government, OR Associate Member of Institutions of Engineers of India in Civil.
• For Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical): A Degree in Engineering in Mechanical from any University or Institution recognised by the Government, OR Associate Member of Institutions of Engineers of India in Mechanical.

Additionally, a valid GATE Score in the relevant discipline (Civil or Mechanical) from GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 is mandatory for this recruitment.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and not more than 42 years old as on January 1, 2026. This means they must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1984, and not later than January 1, 2005.

Age relaxations are applicable as follows:

• 5 years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (S.C.), Scheduled Tribes (S.T.), Socially & Educationally Backward Class (S.E.B.C.), Women, and Ex-Servicemen.
• 10 years for Persons With Disabilities (PwD) category candidates with 40% or more permanent disability.
• 15 years for PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories.
• The upper age limit can be relaxed up to 45 years for candidates who entered the Diploma Engineers' Service as Junior Engineers and subsequently acquired the required qualification.

Candidates eligible for more than one category of age relaxation will receive only one benefit, except for PwD candidates who may receive cumulative benefits.

Application Fee

No examination fee is applicable for this recruitment as the selection is based on GATE Score.

Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in the Scale of Pay in Level-12, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix as per ORSP Rules-2017. They will also receive usual dearness and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.

Selection Process

The selection process will be based on a combination of a valid GATE Score and an Interview. The GATE Score will carry 90% weightage, and the Interview will carry 10% weightage.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC). The application link will be active from October 22, 2026, to November 11, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

1. Visit the official OPSC website:
2. Locate and click on the link for the Assistant Executive Engineer recruitment.
3. Register yourself on the portal if you are a new user.
4. Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
5. Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, and Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI) as per the specifications.
6. Review all the entered information carefully before final submission.
7. Submit the application form. Candidates are advised to take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

It is crucial to submit the application well in advance of the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

• Ensure that all details provided in the online application form are correct and match your original documents. Any discrepancy can lead to rejection.
• Upload clear and legible scanned images of your photograph, signature, and Left-hand Thumb Impression. Blurry or unidentifiable images will lead to application rejection.
• Candidates are advised to keep at least four copies of the uploaded photograph for future use.
• The SEBC certificate must be issued on or after October 23, 2023, and not more than three years before the first date of online application submission.
• Candidates belonging to the PwD category must have a permanent disability of 40% or more. Temporary disabilities are not considered for reservation.
• The number of vacancies is subject to change at the discretion of the State Government.
• Only online applications will be accepted. Applications submitted through any other mode will be summarily rejected.

Official Links

• Official Notification PDF: Download OPSC AEE Notification 2026
• Apply Online: OPSC Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the OPSC AEE recruitment?
A1: The last date to apply online is November 11, 2026, by 5:00 PM.

Q2: Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
A2: No, the application fee is not applicable as the selection is based on GATE Score.

Q3: Which GATE scores are valid for this recruitment?
A3: Valid GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the relevant discipline (Civil or Mechanical) are accepted.

Q4: What is the minimum age requirement?
A4: The minimum age requirement is 21 years as on January 1, 2026.