OPSC Announces Recruitment for 758 Assistant Executive Engineer Posts via GATE Scores

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced the recruitment process for 758 Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) positions within the state's Water Resources Department. This recruitment drive is specifically for candidates holding degrees in Civil or Mechanical engineering and will be conducted based on their performance in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).

According to the official notification, the commission will accept applications from candidates who possess a valid GATE score from the years 2024, 2025, or 2026. The selected individuals will be appointed to Group-A posts under the Odisha Engineering Service, with compensation structured according to the Level-12, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix as per the ORSP Rules-2017, alongside applicable government allowances.

Application Timeline and Eligibility Criteria

The online application portal for the OPSC AEE recruitment is scheduled to open on October 22, 2026. Prospective applicants must ensure their submissions are completed by the closing date of November 11, 2026, at 11:00 pm. All applications must be submitted through the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in.

To be eligible for these positions, candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age as of January 1, 2026. This means applicants must have been born between January 2, 1984, and January 1, 2005. In addition to the age requirement, candidates are required to hold an engineering degree in either Civil or Mechanical engineering from a recognized institution, or possess an equivalent qualification as an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) in the relevant discipline.

Selection Process and Weightage

The selection process for the Assistant Executive Engineer roles is designed to evaluate candidates based on their technical proficiency and personal interview performance. There is no application fee associated with this recruitment process. The final merit list will be determined by a weighted scoring system, where 90% of the weightage is assigned to the candidate's valid GATE score, while the remaining 10% is allocated to the interview stage.

Candidates are encouraged to monitor the official OPSC website regularly for any further updates or procedural notifications. It is advised that applicants keep their GATE qualifying documents and other necessary certificates prepared in advance to ensure a smooth application process. The commission has not announced any further examination stages, as the selection relies primarily on the established GATE score and subsequent interview performance.