OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT, Apply Online for 46 Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) Posts

OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released its notification for the post of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil), with 46 vacancies on offer, vide Advertisement No. 07 of 2026-27 (Notice No. 4430/PSC, Dt. 04.08.2026). The notification has been put out by the Commission’s office at 19, Dr. P.K. Parija Road, Cuttack (Kataka)-753001. The link for online application and submission shall be available from 11th August 2026 to 11th September 2026, till 5:00 PM, which is the last/closing date for submission of the registered online application.

This recruitment is for the post of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) in Group-‘A’ of the Odisha Municipal Engineering Service Cadre, under the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, carrying the scale of pay in Level-12 of the pay matrix under Rule-3 of ORSP Rules-2017, corresponding to the pre-revised Pay Band-3 (Rs. 15,600–Rs. 39,100/-) with Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400/-. The recruitment is to be conducted as per the provisions of the Odisha Municipal Engineering Services (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2016. Candidates are advised to carefully check the eligibility criteria, age limit and selection process before applying.

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OPSC AEE (Civil) Recruitment 2026 Overview

Here is a quick snapshot of the key details of this recruitment for candidates to review before applying.

Important Dates

Candidates must note the key dates carefully, since the Preliminary Examination date is already fixed.

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OPSC AEE Application/Examination Fee

Candidates other than SC, ST and PwD categories are required to pay the prescribed examination fee online, as detailed below.

Note: The examination fee shall be refunded only to those candidates who actually appear in the Preliminary Examination. Applications without payment of fee (except SC/ST/PwD candidates) will be treated as incomplete and rejected outright. Refunds will be processed to the original mode of payment after completion of the Preliminary Examination.

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Candidates must satisfy the following age and educational qualification criteria to be eligible for this recruitment.

Age Limit: A candidate must have attained the age of 21 (twenty-one) years and must not be above the age of 42 (forty-two) years on 1st January, 2026, i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005.

A candidate who comes under more than one category shall be eligible for only one benefit of upper age relaxation, whichever is most beneficial.

Educational Qualification: A candidate must be a Graduate in Civil Engineering from any University or Institution recognized by the Government, or must be an Associated Member of the Institution of Engineers of India in Civil.

Odisha PSC AEE Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Out of the total vacancies, 02 posts are reserved for PwD candidates (whose permanent disability is 40% or more) — 01 post under Category-I and 01 post under Category-II. PwD candidates shall be adjusted against the category to which they belong.

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OPSC AEE (Civil) Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection for the post of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) will be made through a competitive examination conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview.

A. Preliminary Examination

• The Preliminary Examination is a screening test for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination.
• It consists of one paper in Civil Engineering, comprising Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), conducted through OMR-based Evaluation or Computer-Based Test (CBT), as decided by the Commission.
• The paper carries 100 marks, comprising 100 questions, each carrying 1 mark.
• There shall be negative marking: for every incorrect answer, 25% of the marks allotted to the question shall be deducted. No mark shall be awarded or deducted for un-attempted questions.
• Duration of the examination: 1 hour 30 minutes.
• The minimum qualifying marks shall be determined by the Commission separately for each category. Candidates securing the minimum qualifying marks shall be shortlisted for the Main Examination, in order of merit, subject to a maximum of approximately 10 times the number of vacancies notified for each category.
• Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination shall not be counted towards the Final Merit List.

B. Main Examination

The Main Examination consists of 500 marks (2 papers) plus a Personality Test/Interview of 50 marks, as detailed below.

C. Interview

The Interview shall carry 50 Marks.

D. Select List

• The final Merit List (Select List) will be prepared based on marks obtained in the Main Examination and Interview taken together, for each category, equal to the total number of vacancies to be filled.
• In case of a tie, the candidate with higher marks in the Main Examination will be placed higher; if the tie persists, the older candidate (by date of birth) will be placed higher.

Place and Date of Examination

The Preliminary/Main Examination will be held at Cuttack, and may also be held at Bhubaneswar, Baleshwar, Brahmapur, Sambalpur, and Jayapur, depending on the number of candidates from each zone. Candidates must mention their choice of examination zone in the Online Application Form. The Preliminary Examination will be held on 08.11.2026 (Sunday); the detailed schedule and centre will be notified in due course.

Syllabus (Preliminary and Main Examination)

The detailed syllabus for both examinations is summarized below.

Preliminary Examination — Civil Engineering (100 Marks, 1½ Hours, Bachelor’s Degree standard): Engineering Mechanics, Soil Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Concrete Structure, Steel Structure, Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Irrigation, Transportation Engineering, Survey.

Main Examination — Paper-I: General Studies (200 Marks, 2 Hours, +2 standard):

• Part-I – Science & Technology: Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Communication & IT, Nuclear/Space/Defence Technology.
• Part-II – General Awareness and General Knowledge: History of Modern India and Indian Culture; Geography of India (including Odisha’s physiography, drainage, natural resources); Indian Polity (including Panchayat Raj Institutions in Odisha); Indian Economy (including Odisha economy post-reform); Current Affairs.

Main Examination — Paper-II: Specialized Paper, Civil Engineering (300 Marks, 2½ Hours, Bachelor’s Degree standard): Solid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Design of Concrete Structures, Design of Steel Structures, Building Materials & Building Construction, Estimation/Construction Planning & Management, Water Resources & Hydraulic Engineering (Irrigation Engineering, Hydrology, Fluid Mechanics, Open Channel Flow), Environmental Engineering (Water Supply, Waste Water, Solid Waste Management, Air & Noise Pollution), Geotechnical Engineering (Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering), Transportation Engineering (Highway & Traffic Engineering), Surveying.

Other Eligibility Conditions

Candidates should also fulfil the following conditions to be considered eligible for this recruitment:

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• Must be of good moral character, sound mental condition and bodily health, free from physical defects that could impair discharge of duties (the mental condition clause does not apply to persons with disabilities).
• Must be able to read, write and speak Odia, established through passing Middle School/Matriculation with Odia, Class-VII Odia examination, or a Middle English School Standard Odia test conducted by the S&ME Department/BSE Odisha.
• A candidate with more than one living spouse is not eligible unless exempted by the State Government.
• Government servants (temporary or permanent) may apply if they meet the qualification and age criteria, but must inform their Head of Office in writing and furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification.
• Candidates debarred by OPSC, other State PSCs, or UPSC for a specified period/chances are not eligible during that period.
• Every candidate selected for appointment shall be examined by a Medical Board; failure to qualify shall render the candidate ineligible for appointment.

Documents to be Uploaded

While submitting the online application, candidates are advised to upload the following scanned documents/certificates in the e-Chayan portal:

• H.S.C. or equivalent certificate (for age proof)
• Intermediate/+2 Science Pass Certificate
• Degree (Civil Engineering) pass certificate or AMIE certificate
• Mark-lists of all semesters/annual examinations of the Degree
• Required Odia Test Pass Certificate
• Caste certificate by birth (for SEBC/SC/ST claims)
• Permanent Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates, indicating 40% or more disability)
• Release Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen, as per Orissa Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1985)
• No Objection Certificate (wherever applicable)
• Four recent passport-size photographs (within 6 months, unsigned and unattested)
• Proof of identity: Aadhaar/EPIC/DL/Passport/PAN Card
• Identity Card (for Third Gender/Transgender candidates), along with documents supporting change of name, if any

Note: SEBC certificates must be issued not more than 3 years before the date of submission of the online application. Women candidates under SEBC/SC/ST must submit caste certificates showing “daughter of,” not “wife of.” All certificates must be issued on or before the date of submission of the online application.

How to Apply for OPSC AEE (Civil) Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply for OPSC AEE (Civil) Recruitment 2026:

1. Carefully go through all details of the advertisement available on the OPSC website before filling the online application form.
2. Apply online only through the official OPSC website, https://opsc.gov.in. Applications received through any other mode will not be accepted and shall be summarily rejected.
3. Go through the detailed instructions available on the OPSC portal before filling up the application form.
4. Fill in the automated, system-driven online application form carefully and accurately; verify the submitted copy after submission. To modify any information, you must cancel the application and reapply within the last date.
5. Upload a scanned image of your latest passport-size photograph, full signature, and Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI) — ensure these are clearly identifiable, or the application may be rejected.
6. Keep at least 4 copies of the uploaded passport-size photograph for future use.
7. On successful submission of registration, a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be assigned. Take a printout of the finally submitted Registration/Application form and sign the declaration.
8. Submit the online application well in advance to avoid last-hour rush.
9. Download your Admission Certificate/Admit Card from the OPSC website prior to the written examination date, once uploaded, and carry it to the examination centre.

Important Links

For further information and updates regarding this recruitment, candidates can refer to the official links and helpline details below.