OPSC AEE Recruitment: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced the highly anticipated OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026. The commission is inviting online applications to fill 46 Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) vacancies within the Odisha Municipal Engineering Service Cadre under the Housing & Urban Development Department. For engineering graduates seeking a prestigious Group-A government job in Odisha, this presents an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career.
OPSC Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) |
| Department | Housing & Urban Development Department |
| Total Vacancies | 46 Posts |
| Job Category | State Government Jobs (Group A) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
OPSC AEE Important Dates
| Event | Scheduled Dates (2026) |
| Official Notification Release Date | 4 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 8 November 2026 |
OPSC AEE Vacancy Details
The commission has released 46 vacancies exclusively for the Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) position. Candidates can review the detailed category-wise distribution below:
| Category | Total Vacancies | Women Quota |
| Unreserved (UR) | 24 | 08 |
| SEBC | 05 | 02 |
| SC | 07 | 02 |
| ST | 10 | 03 |
| Total | 46 | 15 |
Note: Out of the total vacancies, 2 posts are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (permanent disability of 40% or more), which will be adjusted against their respective categories.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
Alternatively, candidates must be an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) in Civil Engineering (AMIE Civil).
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 years as of 1 January 2026.
Maximum Age: 42 years as of 1 January 2026 (Born between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2005).
Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, and Ex-Servicemen categories. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are eligible for a 10-year relaxation (up to 15 years cumulative for SC/ST/SEBC PwD candidates).
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
| General / SEBC Candidates | Rs. 700/- |
| SC / ST (of Odisha) / PwD Candidates | Nil (Exempted) |
Selection Process
The selection for OPSC AEE (Civil) will be strictly based on merit through a three-stage process:
Preliminary Examination: An objective-type screening test consisting of 100 Civil Engineering MCQs for 100 marks (1.5 hours duration).
Main Examination: Consists of Paper-I (General Studies, 200 marks) and Paper-II (Civil Engineering, 300 marks).
Interview / Personality Test: The final stage carries 50 marks to evaluate overall suitability for the technical and administrative roles.
Important Note: A negative marking of 25% will apply for every incorrect answer in both the Preliminary and Main examinations.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can easily submit their applications online by following these steps:
Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in.
Navigate to the recruitment section and click on the link for Advertisement No. 07 of 2026-27.
Complete the registration process and log in to fill out the online application form.
Enter your educational, personal, and communication details accurately.
Upload scanned copies of required documents such as your recent passport-size photograph, full signature, valid photo identity proof (e.g., Voter ID, Driving Licence, Passport, PAN Card, or [Aadhaar Redacted] Card), and necessary educational certificates in the prescribed format.
Pay the required examination fee if applicable through the online payment gateway.
Review all the entered details carefully and click on “Final Submit”.
Print a copy of the final application form and payment receipt for future reference.
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