OPSC Asst Executive Engineer Recruitment 2026 | 758 Vacancies, GATE Score Basis
OPSC ASST EXECUTIVE ENGINEER RECRUITMENT 2026
Total Vacancies
GATE Score Weightage
Interview Weightage
Pay Level
Posts Covered Under This Recruitment
Vacancy & Reservation Details
- AEE (Civil) – 750 Posts: UR: 374 (122-W), SEBC: 61 (21-W), SC: 83 (28-W), ST: 232 (76-W). PwD: 50 (13-W), Sports Persons: 08 (02-W).
- AEE (Mechanical) – 08 Posts: SC: 02 (01-W), ST: 06 (02-W). PwD: 02. No UR or SEBC vacancies.
- Backlog Vacancies: Civil – 612 backlog + 138 current. Mechanical – 04 backlog + 04 current.
- Choice of Department: Candidates must choose department preference in order in the online application. No changes allowed later.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 42 years as on 1st January 2026. Born not earlier than 2nd January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005.
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen. 10 years for PwD (40%+ disability). Cumulative 15 years for PwD candidates of SC/ST/SEBC.
- Educational Qualification (Civil): Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised University/Institution OR Associate Member of Institutions of Engineers of India in Civil.
- Educational Qualification (Mechanical): Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University/Institution OR Associate Member of Institutions of Engineers of India in Mechanical.
- GATE Score: Valid GATE Score in Civil/Mechanical Engineering. GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026 scores only considered. QR-coded score card mandatory.
- Odia Language: Must be able to read, write and speak Odia with prescribed qualification (Middle School with Odia, Matriculation with Odia medium, Class VII Odia test, etc.).
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.
- Marital Status: Must not have more than one spouse living.
- Health: Good mental condition and bodily health, free from physical/mental defects.
Method of Selection
- Stage 1 – GATE Score (90%): Valid GATE Score uploaded by candidates is the primary merit basis.
- Stage 2 – Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates called in phased manner for scrutiny of GATE Score, documents, eligibility and reservation claims.
- Stage 3 – Interview (10%): Candidates shortlisted at about 2 times the advertised vacancies per category (minimum 5) are called for interview.
- Final Merit: Aggregate of GATE Score (90%) + Interview Marks (10%). Tie-breaker: Higher Interview marks, then older age.
Selection Weightage Structure
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 09.10.2026
- Online Application Start: 22.10.2026
- Last Date to Apply: 11.11.2026 (5:00 P.M.)
- Document Verification (Tentative): 1st Week of December 2026
Important Points to Note
- GATE Score Validity: Only GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026 scores are valid. QR-coded score card only accepted.
- Qualifying Mark: GATE mark must be equal or more than the qualifying mark of the candidate's category mentioned in the GATE Score Card.
- Affidavit: Candidates must submit an affidavit (Annexure-I) regarding genuineness of uploaded GATE Score Card.
- GATE Login Credentials: Candidates must keep their GATE login credentials ready for verification during document verification.
- SEBC Certificate: Must be issued on or after 23.10.2023 (valid for 3 years).
- PwD Certificate: Permanent Disability Certificate (40% or more) required. Temporary disability not accepted.
- Sports Persons: Identity Card/Certificate from Department of Sports & Youth Service, Odisha required.
- Probation Period: 2 years from the date of joining.
- Pension: Candidates appointed on or after 01.01.2005 covered under Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS).
- Application Mode: Online only through OPSC website (https://opsc.gov.in). Other modes rejected.
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