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    OPSC AEE Recruitment Through GATE: Notification (Out), Dates, Application Form, Process

    OPSC AEE Recruitment Through GATE: Notification (Out), Dates, Application Form, Process

    RanjeetaUpdated on 10 Oct 2026, 01:12 PM IST

    The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official notification for Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) recruitment through GATE on the official website opsc.gov.in. The official notification has announced a total of 758 vacancies for Assistant Executive Engineer in Civil and Mechanical Engineering graduates. The OPSC AEEE recruitment registration link will be available from October 22, 2026 to November 11, 2026, till 5 PM. Only candidates who have a valid GATE exam score in Civil and Mechanical Engineering are eligible for the job. The final selection merit is expected to carry 90% weightage for the GATE score and 10% weightage for the interview

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    1. OPSC AEE Recruitment Through GATE: Key Highlights
    2. What is the GATE Score Requirement and Valid Years?
    3. Who is Eligible for the OPSC AEEE Recruitment?
    4. What is the Selection Process for OPSC AEEE Recruitment?
    OPSC AEE Recruitment Through GATE: Notification (Out), Dates, Application Form, Process
    OPSC AEE Recruitment Through GATE

    OPSC AEE Recruitment Through GATE: Key Highlights

    Here is teh overview of the OPSC AEE Recruitment Through GATE notification available on the official website.

    Section

    Important information

    Recruiting body

    Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)

    Post

    Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), Group A, Odisha Engineering Service

    Total vacancies

    758 posts: 750 AEE (Civil) and 8 AEE (Mechanical) freejobalert+1

    Departments

    Civil posts are for Water Resources, Works, and Housing & Urban Development departments; Mechanical posts are under Water Resources

    Admission route

    Selection through valid GATE score plus interview; no separate OPSC written examination

    GATE papers accepted

    Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

    Valid GATE years

    GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026

    Merit weightage

    GATE score: 90%; Interview: 10%

    Application dates

    October 22, 2026 to November 11, 2026, up to 5:00 PM

    Official website

    opsc.gov.in

    What is the GATE Score Requirement and Valid Years?

    The valid years for the GATE exam for recruitment are 2024, 2025 and 2026. Further, candidates must also have cleared the exam in the relevant GATE paper. The Accepted GATE paper for AEE Civil is Civil Engineering (CE), and for AEE Mechanical it is Mechanical Engineering (ME). Other GATE papers are not accepted for selection.

    Who is Eligible for the OPSC AEEE Recruitment?

    Only candidates who possess a valid qualification will be eligible for the vacancy. Check out the eligibility criteria candidates must meet to be eligible for OPSC AEEE Recruitment.

    Criterion

    Requirement

    Nationality

    Must be a citizen of India

    Age limit

    21 to 42 years as on 1 Jan 2026 (born between 2 Jan 1984 and 1 Jan 2005)

    Educational qualification (Civil)

    Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil) from a Government-recognised university/institution, OR Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers of India (Civil)

    Educational qualification (Mechanical)

    Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) from a Government-recognised university/institution, OR Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers of India (Mechanical)

    GATE score

    Valid GATE score in Civil Engineering (for AEE Civil) or Mechanical Engineering (for AEE Mechanical) in 2024, 2025 and 2026

    Knowledge of Odia

    Must be able to read, write and speak Odia

    What is the Selection Process for OPSC AEEE Recruitment?

    Here is the overall selection process for teh vacancies for Assistant Executive Engineer in Civil and Mechanical Engineering graduates.

    • Candidates must first submit the online application form on the OPSC official website.

    • They must submit the application within the notified application window and upload the required GATE scorecard and documents.

    • OPSC will consider the candidate’s valid GATE score for selection. GATE score in Civil Engineering for AEE Civil and Mechanical Engineering for AEE Mechanical.

    • Candidate will be shortlisted based on teh GATE score and then called for an interview conducted by OPSC officials.

    • The authority will then release a final merit list, which is prepared with GATE score and interview marks.

    • Finalised candidates will have ot produce their original documents for verification to finalise the selection.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the application for OPSC AEE recruitment through GATE 2027 open?
    A:

    The OPSC AEE recruitment application will open on October 22, 2026. 

    Q: Which GATE exam year is applicable for OPSC AEE recruitment through GATE 2027?
    A:

    The GATE exam years 2024, 2025, and 2026 are applicable for the recruitment. 

    Q: When is the last date for OPSC AEE recruitment through GATE 2027?
    A:

    The last date is November 11, 2026 till 5PM. 

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