Odisha Public Service Commission
— Housing & Urban Development Department
| Post Name | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) |
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| Total Vacancies | 46 |
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| Qualification | Graduate in Civil Engineering or AMIE (Civil) |
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| Age Limit | 21 to 42 years as of 2026-01-01 |
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| Salary | Level-12 of the pay matrix (Pre-revised PB-3 Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 with GP Rs. 5,400) |
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| Application Fee | Rs. 700 (UR/SEBC), SC/ST/PwD Exempted |
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| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview |
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Overview of OPSC AEE (Civil) Recruitment 2026
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the recruitment of 46 Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil) under the Housing & Urban Development Department. This selection pertains to the Group-A Odisha Municipal Engineering Service Cadre. Interested and eligible candidates must submit applications through the official OPSC portal.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Application Start Date | 2026-08-11 |
| Application Closing Date | 2026-09-11 (5:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Examination | 2026-11-08 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women |
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| UR | 24 | 08 |
| SEBC | 05 | 02 |
| SC | 07 | 02 |
| ST | 10 | 03 |
| Total | 46 | 15 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or be an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) in Civil Engineering.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between 21 and 42 years of age as of 2026-01-01. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories as per government norms.
- Language Requirement: Proficiency in Odia (reading, writing, and speaking) is mandatory.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of three distinct stages:
- Preliminary Examination: An objective-type screening test (100 marks) covering Civil Engineering subjects.
- Main Examination: Two papers covering General Studies (200 marks) and Civil Engineering (300 marks).
- Interview: A personality test carrying 50 marks.
Application Fee
Candidates other than SC/ST and PwD categories are required to pay an examination fee of Rs. 700 via online mode. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are exempted from the fee.
Important Instructions
Applicants are advised to complete the registration and payment process well before the deadline to avoid technical issues. Ensure that all uploaded documents, including the caste and disability certificates, are current and meet the specific criteria outlined in the official advertisement.
Visit the official OPSC website, navigate to the recruitment section, register for the post, fill the application form, upload required documents, pay the fee, and save the printout of the submitted form.
