About This Recruitment
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has opened applications for the position of Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in Group A of the Odisha Engineering Service. There are 758 vacancies available—750 for Civil Engineering roles and 8 for Mechanical Engineering roles. The Civil vacancies are distributed among the Water Resources, Works, and Housing and Urban Development departments, with preference options during application. Mechanical vacancies are in the Water Resources department, which also acts as the nodal department for this recruitment. Candidates must apply online between 22 October and 11 November 2026. The pay scale for these posts is Level-12, Cell-1 of the ORSP pay matrix, effective as per 2017 rules, with applicable allowances.
Who Can Apply
Applicants need a degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university, or equivalent Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers (India) in the relevant discipline. In addition, a valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 is required for the respective branch. Candidates should be between 21 and 42 years old on 1 January 2026. Age relaxations apply as per government norms, but the notification does not specify details here. Women candidates have reserved vacancies within the total number of posts—247 out of 750 for Civil and 3 out of 8 for Mechanical.
| AEE (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a Government-recognised university or institution, or Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers (India) in Civil; and a valid GATE score in Civil Engineering |
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| AEE (Mechanical) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering or AMIE in Mechanical; and a valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering |
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