Odisha PSC opens 758 engineer jobs through GATE, no written test
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Odisha Public Service Commission opened applications on October 22, 2026 for 758 Assistant Executive Engineer posts filled through GATE scores and an interview; last date November 11.
What Happened
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) opened online applications on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for 758 posts of Assistant Executive Engineer in the Odisha state government. The posts, 750 in civil engineering and eight in mechanical engineering, will be filled on the basis of candidates' scores in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) followed by an interview, with no separate written examination. Applications close at 5 pm on November 11, 2026, according to the commission's Advertisement No. 13 of 2026-27, dated October 9.
Key Facts
- Recruiter: Odisha Public Service Commission, applications online through its official website, opsc.gov.in.
- Posts: 758 Assistant Executive Engineer posts, Group A of the Odisha Engineering Service: 750 civil and 8 mechanical.
- Departments: civil posts are in the Water Resources, Works, and Housing and Urban Development departments; mechanical posts are in Water Resources.
- Application window: October 22 to November 11, 2026, 5 pm.
- Selection: a valid GATE score, then an interview; OPSC will not hold its own written test.
- Eligibility: a degree in engineering, or AMIE membership, in the relevant branch, plus a valid GATE score.
- Next step: document verification is tentatively planned for the first week of December 2026; the interview date has not been announced.
Why It Matters
For young engineers, especially civil engineering graduates, a recruitment drive of more than 750 permanent Group A posts in one state is a large opportunity. Group A posts are the senior-most entry level in a state's service, and Assistant Executive Engineers in departments such as Water Resources and Works plan and oversee public projects like canals, embankments, roads and government buildings. Housing and Urban Development postings cover urban infrastructure. These jobs offer long-term careers in public works rather than short contracts.
The selection method is what makes this drive stand out. Instead of setting its own written examination, OPSC will shortlist candidates on their GATE scores. GATE is a national test that engineering graduates take for postgraduate admissions and for many public sector jobs. Using it saves candidates from preparing for another exam and shortens the hiring cycle. It also means that the score a candidate already holds decides whether they move ahead; there is no second chance through a separate test.
For students in their final year, the drive is a reminder of how much a good GATE score can open up beyond M.Tech admissions. Reports differ on which years' GATE scores are accepted, so candidates should check the official notice for the validity rule before applying.
What to do next: read the official advertisement on opsc.gov.in, confirm your branch, GATE paper and score validity, check the age limit, fee and any language requirement listed there, and submit the online form well before 5 pm on November 11, 2026.
| | Detail | OPSC AEE recruitment 2026 | |
|---|---|
| | Total posts | 758 (750 civil, 8 mechanical) | |
| | Applications open | October 22, 2026 | |
| | Last date | November 11, 2026, 5 pm | |
| | Selection | GATE score and interview | |
| | Document verification | first week of December 2026 (tentative) | |
Impact
Short-term: Thousands of civil engineering graduates with valid GATE scores are likely to apply in the next three weeks. Coaching centres and students will focus on the cut-off GATE scores that decide who is called for document checks and interviews.
Long-term: Filling 758 posts would give Odisha's public works and water resources departments a large new batch of engineers to plan and supervise projects for years to come. The use of GATE scores could encourage other state commissions to follow a similar route for technical posts.
Who is affected: Civil and mechanical engineering graduates, especially those from Odisha, students preparing for GATE, and the state departments of Water Resources, Works, and Housing and Urban Development.
Key Takeaway
OPSC is hiring 758 Assistant Executive Engineers on the basis of GATE scores and an interview, with applications open from October 22 to November 11, 2026.
Questions and Answers
What is the last date to apply for OPSC AEE recruitment 2026?
Applications close at 5 pm on November 11, 2026. The online window opened on October 22, 2026, on the commission's website, opsc.gov.in.
How many posts are there in OPSC AEE recruitment 2026?
There are 758 Assistant Executive Engineer posts: 750 in civil engineering and eight in mechanical engineering, all Group A posts in the Odisha Engineering Service.
Is there a written exam for OPSC AEE 2026?
No. OPSC will shortlist candidates on their GATE scores and then hold an interview. Document verification is tentatively planned for the first week of December 2026.
Who can apply for OPSC AEE 2026?
Candidates with an engineering degree or AMIE in civil or mechanical engineering and a valid GATE score can apply. The age limit, fee and other conditions are set out in the official advertisement, which applicants should read before applying.
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