Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released Advertisement No. 13 of 2026-27 for the recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil and Mechanical) in Group-A of the Odisha Engineering Service Cadre under the Water Resources Department, Government of Odisha. A total of 758 vacancies have been announced. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official OPSC website.
Department: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post Name: Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil), Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical)
Total Vacancies: 758
Last Date for Online Submission: 11 November 2026
Eligibility: Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering With A valid GATE score in the relevant engineering and Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia
Age Limit: 21 Years to 42 Years
Salary: ₹56,100/-
Job Location: Odisha
Application Mode: Online
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 758 Posts
Post Name: Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil), Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical)
1. Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil): 750 Posts
UR: 374 Posts
SEBC: 61 Posts
SC: 83 Posts
ST: 232 Posts
2. Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical): 08 Posts
UR: 00 Posts
SEBC: 00 Posts
SC: 02 Posts
ST: 06 Posts
Note: The notification states that 612 Civil vacancies and 4 Mechanical vacancies are backlog vacancies. The remaining vacancies are current-year vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil):
Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institution, or Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers of India in Civil Engineering.
Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical):
Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institution, or Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers of India in Mechanical Engineering.
GATE Qualification:
A valid GATE score in the relevant engineering discipline is mandatory for selection. GATE scores from 2024, 2025, and 2026 are valid.
Odia Language Requirement:
Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and must satisfy at least one of the Odia language qualification conditions specified in the official notification.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 42 Years
Age Calculation Date: 01 January 2026
Candidates must have been born between 02 January 1984 and 01 January 2005.
Age Relaxation
SC/ST/SEBC/Women: 5 Years
Persons with Disabilities (40% or more): 10 Years
Persons with Permanent Disabilities belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories: Up to 15 Years, as specified in the notification.
Application Fee
No examination fee is applicable.
Salary Details
Pay Level: Level-12, Cell-1
Pay Scale: As per ORSP Rules, 2017
Basic Pay: ₹56,100 per month
Other Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA) and other applicable allowances.
Selection Process
1. Valid GATE Score: 90% Weightage
2. Interview: 10% Weightage
Final selection will be based on the aggregate score obtained through GATE and the interview, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
Exam Pattern
The selection is based on a valid GATE score and an interview. No separate written examination is specified in this recruitment notification.
Syllabus
No separate syllabus is provided in this recruitment notification. Candidates should prepare according to the relevant GATE syllabus for Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 22 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 11 November 2026
Last Date for Online Submission: 11 November 2026, 5:00 PM
Document Verification and Interview: Tentatively from the first week of December 2026
How to Apply: Online
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About: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) conducts recruitment for various government posts in Odisha. It has announced 758 Assistant Executive Engineer vacancies in Civil and Mechanical Engineering.