OPSC Advt. No. 13 of 2026–27 | Notice No. 5762/PSC, Dt. 09.10.2026
758 Assistant Executive Engineer (Group 'A') Posts in Odisha Engineering Service Cadre.
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially published Advertisement No. 13 of 2026–27 (Notice No. 5762/PSC dated 09 October 2026) for the direct recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) and Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) in Group 'A' of the Odisha Engineering Service Cadre. A total of 758 vacancies have been advertised under different state government departments, with the Department of Water Resources (DoWR) serving as the nodal department.
Out of the total 758 positions, 750 vacancies are allocated to Civil Engineering (including 247 posts reserved for women) and 8 vacancies to Mechanical Engineering (including 3 posts for women). In line with the amended Odisha Engineering Service (Methods of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, the selection for these gazetted engineering posts will be conducted purely on the basis of a valid GATE score (carrying 90% weightage) and an Interview / Viva Voce (carrying 10% weightage), dispensing with any separate preliminary or conventional written examination.
Prospective candidates must complete their online registration through the official OPSC portal between 22 October 2026 and 11 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). Below is the comprehensive, official guide covering eligibility criteria, GATE scorecard requirements, vacancy breakups, age boundaries, Odia language prerequisites, salary scales, and online application guidelines.
OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Recruitment Particular | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Commission | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Advertisement Reference | Advt. No. 13 of 2026–27 (Notice No. 5762/PSC, Dt. 09.10.2026) |
| Post Designation | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) & (Mechanical) |
| Cadre & Classification | Group 'A' (Gazetted), Odisha Engineering Service Cadre |
| Total Sanctioned Vacancies | 758 Vacancies (Civil: 750 | Mechanical: 8) |
| Application Mode | 100% Online via OPSC e-Chayan Portal (opscechayan.in) |
| Online Application Window | 22 October 2026 to 11 November 2026 (Till 5:00 PM) |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Civil / Mechanical Engineering or AMIE (India) |
| Eligible GATE Years | GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026 (Valid QR-Coded Scorecard) |
| Age Boundaries (as on 01.01.2026) | 21 to 42 Years (Relaxations admissible for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/PwD) |
| Method of Selection | Valid GATE Score (90% Weightage) + Viva Voce / Interview (10%) |
| Examination / Application Fee | Nil / ₹0 (Not applicable as recruitment is through GATE score) |
| Pay Scale & Remuneration | Pay Level-12, Cell-1 under ORSP Rules-2017 + Usual DA & Allowances |
| Official Web Portal | opsc.gov.in |
OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should closely follow the official timetable released by the commission. Registrations will open exclusively on the specified date:
| Recruitment Milestone / Event | Official Date / Time Window | Status / Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Notification / Advertisement Release | 09 October 2026 | Published (Advt 13 of 2026-27) |
| Online Application Registration Commences | 22 October 2026 | Opening at opscechayan.in |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM) | Strict Cutoff (No extension) |
| Document Verification (DV) Schedule | Tentatively 1st Week of December 2026 | Phased verification for shortlisted candidates |
| Viva Voce / Interview Schedule | To be notified on OPSC website | Following Document Verification |
| Final Merit List & Recommendation | To be announced post-interview | Based on aggregate GATE (90%) + Interview (10%) |
OPSC AEE Vacancy Details 2026: Civil & Mechanical Breakup
The recruitment covers a total of 758 positions across Civil and Mechanical branches. A significant portion of the vacancies represents accumulated backlog positions from earlier cycles alongside freshly notified current posts of 2025.
1. Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) – 750 Posts
612 Backlog + 138 Current Vacancies| Category | Total Vacancies | Women Reservation (Included) | PwD Horizontal Quota | Sports Persons Quota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (U.R.) | 374 | 122 |
50 (13-W) Cat-I: 15 (04-w) | Cat-II: 16 (05-w) Cat-III: 10 (02-w) | Cat-IV: 09 (02-w) |
08 (02-W) Across applicable categories |
| Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (S.E.B.C.) | 61 | 21 | ||
| Scheduled Caste (S.C.) | 83 | 28 | ||
| Scheduled Tribe (S.T.) | 232 | 76 | ||
| Total Civil Engineering Vacancies | 750 | 247 | 50 (13-w) | 08 (02-w) |
2. Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) – 08 Posts
04 Backlog + 04 Current Vacancies| Category | Total Vacancies | Women Reservation (Included) | PwD Horizontal Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (U.R.) | Nil | Nil |
02 Posts Cat-I: 01 | Cat-II: 01 |
| Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (S.E.B.C.) | Nil | Nil | |
| Scheduled Caste (S.C.) | 02 | 01 | |
| Scheduled Tribe (S.T.) | 06 | 02 | |
| Total Mechanical Engineering Vacancies | 08 | 03 | 02 |
📌 Crucial Rules on Vacancy Classification & Reservations:
- Current vs. Backlog Vacancies: For Civil Engineering, 612 posts are carry-forward backlog vacancies and 138 posts are current vacancies of 2025. For Mechanical Engineering, 4 posts are backlog and 4 are current.
- Women's Horizontal Quota: The 247 posts (Civil) and 3 posts (Mechanical) reserved for women are interlocking horizontal reservations included within the respective category totals, not additional to them.
- Adjustment of PwD & Sports Persons: Candidates selected under PwD and Sports Person quotas will be adjusted against the vertical categories (UR/SEBC/SC/ST) to which they belong.
Departments, Cadre Structure & Posting Preference
Assistant Executive Engineers appointed through this examination are inducted as Group 'A' Gazetted Officers in the Odisha Engineering Service Cadre under the Government of Odisha. The cadre allocation differs across the two disciplines:
Three State Government Departments:
- Water Resources Department (DoWR): Nodal administrative department for river basins, irrigation canals, and flood control works.
- Works Department: State roads, bridges, infrastructure corridors, and public buildings.
- Housing & Urban Development (H & UD) Department: Urban water supply, municipal drainage, sewerage, and urban infrastructure.
⚠️ Mandatory Choice of Department: In the online application form, AEE (Civil) candidates must indicate their department preference. Once exercised, this choice cannot be altered under any circumstances.
Water Resources Department:
All 8 Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) vacancies are exclusively stationed under the Water Resources Department. Appointees will supervise heavy mechanical machinery, barrage gates, lift irrigation mechanical systems, pump installations, and workshop maintenance across Odisha.
📌 Cadre Governing Rules: Recruitment is governed by the Odisha Engineering Service (Methods of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2012 and Amendment Rules, 2023.
OPSC AEE Educational Qualification 2026
Candidates must possess the requisite degree qualification as on the date of submitting the online application. Unrelated engineering specializations are strictly ineligible:
| Post Designation | Prescribed Academic Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | Must possess a Degree in Engineering in Civil from any University or Institution recognized by the Government, OR must be an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers of India (AMIE) in Civil. |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) | Must possess a Degree in Engineering in Mechanical from any University or Institution recognized by the Government, OR must be an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers of India (AMIE) in Mechanical. |
Grade Mark Conversion Requirement: Candidates whose universities award letter grades or CGPA instead of percentage marks must produce a formal Grade-to-Percentage Conversion Certificate issued by their University during document scrutiny, indicating the exact percentage conversion formula.
OPSC AEE GATE Score Requirement & Eligibility Conditions
Because OPSC evaluates candidates purely on merit without a written exam, possession of an authentic, valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score in the relevant subject code is mandatory:
| Post Designation | Mandatory GATE Subject Paper | Permissible GATE Years |
|---|---|---|
| AEE (Civil) | Civil Engineering (CE) only | GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 |
| AEE (Mechanical) | Mechanical Engineering (ME) only |
Crucial GATE Scorecard Verification Rules (Para 4 of Advt):
- Three-Year Validity: A GATE score is valid for 3 years; hence, scorecards of GATE 2024, GATE 2025, and GATE 2026 only will be accepted.
- Category-Specific Qualifying Cutoff Condition: A score is deemed valid only if the candidate's GATE mark is equal to or higher than the qualifying mark of his/her category/sub-category printed on that GATE Scorecard.
Official Notification Example: If an SEBC candidate has a GATE score of 32.5 marks in GATE 2025, but the qualifying mark for OBC-NCL is 33.3 on the scorecard, that candidate is NOT eligible for selection.
- QR-Coded Scorecard Mandatory: Only the original QR-Coded GATE Score Card is acceptable. No raw mark sheet or web result printout will be entertained.
- Single Scorecard Submission: If a candidate holds qualifying scorecards from multiple permissible years (e.g., both 2024 and 2025), they must choose and upload only one year's scorecard upon which their merit will be calculated.
- Annexure-I Affidavit: Candidates must submit a formal sworn Affidavit (in the proforma prescribed in Annexure-I of the advertisement) affirming the genuineness of the uploaded GATE scorecard.
- Live Portal Login Verification: OPSC reserves the statutory right to verify GATE credentials by asking candidates to log into the GATE organising institute's online portal during Document Verification. Candidates must keep their Enrolment ID and password accessible.
OPSC AEE Age Limit & Category-Wise Relaxation 2026
The prescribed age boundaries must be satisfied as on the crucial reference date of 1st January 2026:
Minimum Age: 21 Years | Maximum Age: 42 Years as on 01.01.2026.
Candidate must not have been born earlier than 2nd Jan 1984 or later than 1st Jan 2005.
Permissible Upper Age Relaxations:
| Candidate Category | Relaxation Granted | Maximum Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (S.C.) & Scheduled Tribes (S.T.) | 5 Years | 47 Years |
| Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (S.E.B.C.) | 5 Years | 47 Years |
| Women Candidates (All Categories) | 5 Years | 47 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Defence Personnel) | 5 Years | 47 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD – 40% or more disability) | 10 Years | 52 Years |
| PwD Candidates belonging to SC / ST / SEBC | 15 Years (Cumulative) | 57 Years |
| Diploma Engineers in Junior Engineer Service of State Govt. | Special Service Relaxation | Up to 45 Years (Max 5 chances) |
* Note: Except for PwD candidates, a candidate qualifying under more than one reservation category can claim only one age relaxation benefit. The birth date entered in the HSC / Matriculation certificate is accepted as final proof.
Mandatory Odia Language Proficiency Standard
In accordance with Odisha Civil Service service requirements, applicants must be able to read, write, and speak Odia. To satisfy this eligibility criterion, a candidate must have fulfilled any one of the following recognized academic routes:
Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject.
Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination with Odia as the medium of examination in a non-language subject.
Passed in Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII or above from an institution recognized by Govt of Odisha or Central Govt.
Passed a test in Odia at Middle English School standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department / Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha.
OPSC AEE Application Fee 2026
As formally declared under Paragraph 6 of OPSC Advertisement No. 13 of 2026–27:
“EXAMINATION FEE: Not applicable as the recruitment is conducted through GATE Score.”
All applicants across all categories (Unreserved, SEBC, SC, ST, PwD, Women, Ex-Servicemen) are completely exempt from paying any examination or registration fees for this recruitment drive.
OPSC AEE Selection Process & Weightage Formula 2026
In complete departure from traditional civil service recruitment exams, OPSC does not conduct any written test for this cadre. The evaluation follows a transparent two-stage evaluation:
| Selection Stage | Score Contribution / Weightage | Evaluation Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Valid GATE Score | 90% Weightage | Calculated mathematically from the uploaded valid QR-coded GATE scorecard. |
| Stage 2: Viva Voce / Interview | 10% Weightage | In-person oral interview testing engineering aptitude, domain knowledge, and personality. |
| Composite Final Score | 100% Total | Final select list published strictly in order of merit. |
Shortlisting Methodology:
- Document Scrutiny: OPSC will invite candidates for Document Verification in a phased manner strictly in order of their calculated GATE merit.
- Interview Calling Ratio: Candidates possessing all verified valid credentials will be shortlisted for interview at approximately 2 (two) times the advertised vacancies in each category, subject to a minimum of 5 (five) candidates.
- Tie-Breaking Principle: If multiple candidates secure identical aggregate marks (GATE 90% + Interview 10%), merit will be decided based on higher marks obtained in the Interview. In case of a further tie, the candidate older in age will be placed higher in the merit list.
ℹ️ Important Clarification Regarding Written Examination
Candidates should note that there is NO written examination, preliminary screening test, or main conventional paper conducted by OPSC for Advertisement No. 13 of 2026–27. Aspirants should ignore unofficial rumours or false syllabus notices claiming a written test. Your Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score serves as the complete academic qualifying parameter.
OPSC AEE Salary & Pay Scale 2026
Appointed Assistant Executive Engineers will draw their salary in the scale of pay of Level-12, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017. In addition to basic pay, appointees receive:
- Dearness Allowance (DA) as revised periodically by the Government of Odisha.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible according to the location of posting.
- Medical reimbursement, travel concessions, and official vehicle / field mobility provisions as per cadre norms.
- Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (National Pension System - NPS) with mandatory registration at joining.
* Note: Appointed officers undergo a mandatory probation period of two years from their date of joining.
Checklist of Documents Required (Upload & Verification)
Candidates must upload original scanned certificates on the e-Chayan portal and carry original documents along with self-attested photocopies during physical scrutiny:
Scanned Documents for Online Upload:
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (plain background).
- Full specimen signature of the applicant in clear ink.
- Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI) clearly legible.
- HSC / 10th pass certificate in support of date of birth proof.
- B.Tech / B.E. / AMIE pass certificate in Civil / Mechanical Engineering.
- Mark sheets of all semesters / annual degree examinations.
- Valid QR-Coded GATE Scorecard (2024 / 2025 / 2026).
- Valid Caste Certificate (SC / ST / SEBC) issued by Competent Authority.
- Odia language pass certificate (Middle School / HSC / Class VII / ME test).
- Permanent Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates, min 40%).
- Discharge / Release Certificate for Ex-Servicemen.
- Sports Identity Card issued by Sports & Youth Services Dept, Odisha.
Special Certificate Conditions & DV Requirements:
- SEBC Certificate Validity: SEBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates must have been issued on or after 23.10.2023 (validity within 3 years). Certificates older than 3 years will not be accepted.
- Women's Caste Proof: Caste certificates of women claiming SC/ST/SEBC reservation must strictly indicate "daughter of ...". Certificates indicating "wife of ..." will be summarily rejected.
- Annexure-I Affidavit: Sworn affidavit on the prescribed proforma declaring the authenticity of the uploaded GATE scorecard.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): Mandatory for candidates currently serving in Government, semi-government, or autonomous bodies.
- Online Application Hard Copy: Printout of the submitted registered online form signed under the declaration box.
How to Apply Online for OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026
Applications will be accepted exclusively via the commission's automated e-Chayan application module between 22 October and 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM). Follow these step-by-step instructions:
- Visit the Official Portal: Open the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in and click on the online recruitment link or visit opscechayan.in.
- Locate Advertisement 13 of 2026–27: Select "Recruitment to the posts of Asst. Executive Engineer (Civil & Mechanical) (Advt. No. 13 of 2026-27)".
- Complete User Registration: First-time applicants must register using a valid mobile number and personal email address to obtain their permanent credentials.
- Enter Candidate Details: Accurately enter personal credentials, academic degree details, semester-wise marks, category status, and Odia qualification route.
- Select Engineering Discipline & Department Preference: Choose Civil or Mechanical. For Civil candidates, set order of department preference across Water Resources, Works, and H & UD Departments.
- Enter GATE Scorecard Details: Select GATE examination year (2024, 2025, or 2026), enter your GATE Registration Number, Discipline Paper, and exact Marks scored.
- Upload Scanned Images & Documents: Upload passport photo, signature, left thumb impression, degree certificates, QR-coded GATE scorecard, caste certificate, and Odia certificate.
- Preview & Submit: Verify all filled fields thoroughly. Submit the form to generate your Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
- Download & Print Acknowledgement: Download the complete PDF copy of the submitted application form and print a copy for future document verification.
⚡ Key Operational Guidelines for Applicants
- Do Not Wait for the Deadline: Submit your online form well before 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM) to avoid server congestion.
- Maintain GATE Login Access: Keep your GATE login credentials (Enrolment ID/Email ID and Password) active and accessible for live online verification.
- Single Application Submission: Ensure only one application is submitted per candidate. Tampered scorecards or forged caste documents will lead to criminal prosecution and lifetime debarment from OPSC recruitments.
- Keep Multiple Photographs: Retain at least 4 identical physical copies of the passport photograph uploaded during registration.
OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026: Official Links & Portal Directory
| Official Resource | Link / Access Point |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification PDF | Advt. No. 13 of 2026-27 Notification Notice PDF (Google Drive) |
| OPSC Official Website | https://www.opsc.gov.in |
| OPSC e-Chayan Online Application Portal | https://opscechayan.in/ (Active from 22.10.2026) |
| OPSC Official Advertisements / Notices Section | OPSC Notice Board (Advt. No. 13 of 2026-27) |