OPSC Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the specific advertisement for the hiring of 758 Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) in Civil and Mechanical fields, categorised as Group A members of Odisha Engineering Services. The recruitment process has 750 civil engineering vacancies and 8 mechanical engineering posts. The candidates eligible to apply can submit applications from October 22 to November 11, 2026, on the official website opsc.gov.in.
After selection, candidates will receive a salary according to the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017, that is defined in Level 12, Cell 1 of the salary grid. Prior to applying for the position, the candidates must check the eligibility rules, including their academic qualifications, age limits, and the GATE score, in order to apply for the position.
OPSC Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Recruitment 2026: Key Overview
Particulars / Parameter | Details |
Recruitment Body | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
Post Name | Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) |
Cadre / Group | Odisha Engineering Service Cadre (Group A) |
Total Vacancies | 758 Posts |
Civil Engineering | 750 Posts (247 reserved for women) |
Mechanical Engineering | 8 Posts (3 reserved for women; 4 current, 4 backlog) |
Pay Scale / Remuneration | Pay Level 12, Cell 1 (as per ORSP Rules, 2017) |
Online Application Window | October 22, 2026 – November 11, 2026 |
Educational Qualification | Degree in Civil / Mechanical Engineering OR Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers (India) |
Mandatory Score Requirement | Valid GATE Score (2024, 2025, or 2026) with qualifying category marks |
Age Limit (as on Jan 1, 2026) | 21 to 42 Years (Age relaxations applicable per rules) |
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OPSC AEE 2026 Selection Process:
There is no written test. The selection is based on 90 per cent GATE score and 10 per cent interview.
Stage | Details |
Online Application | Upload GATE score card and documents |
Document Verification | Merit-wise, in phases |
Shortlisting | About 2 times the vacancies per category (minimum 5) |
Interview | Odia language ability may be tested |
Final Merit List | GATE (90%) + Interview (10%) |
Tie-Breaking Rules:
Priority | Rule |
1st | The candidate with higher interview marks ranks higher |
2nd | If the tie continues, the older candidate gets preference |
Which GATE Scores are Valid for OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026?
Only GATE 2024 to 2026 scores for the specific engineering branch are accepted. GATE scores stay valid for three years.
-Only the QR-coded GATE score card is accepted. A marksheet is not valid.
-Your GATE marks must meet the qualifying mark of your category. If you have more than one score, upload only one year's score card.
-Submit an affidavit (Annexure-I) and keep your GATE login details ready for verification
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Interested candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed notification PDF given below to verify the essential qualifications, age relaxation, and other conditions for the post before submitting their applications.