Engineering graduates across Odisha have a major opportunity to secure a Group-A administrative engineering career! The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released Advertisement No. 07 of 2026-27 for the recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) in the Odisha Municipal Engineering Service Cadre under the Housing & Urban Development Department.
A total of 46 Group-A vacancies (including 15 reserved for women) have been announced in Level-12 of the ORSP Pay Matrix (Pre-revised Pay Band-3 with Grade Pay ₹5,400/-).
Online registration and submission of applications on the OPSC web portal will open on 11th August 2026 and close on 11th September 2026 at 5:00 PM. The Preliminary Examination date has already been fixed for 8th November 2026 (Sunday).
Below is the complete, detailed guide covering vacancy breakdown, pay scale, eligibility criteria, three-stage exam pattern, complete syllabus, and step-by-step application guidelines.
OPSC AEE Civil Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
| Feature | Official Specification |
| Recruitment Body | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Department | Housing & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Odisha |
| Cadre & Group | Odisha Municipal Engineering Service Cadre (Group-‘A’) |
| Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 07 of 2026-27 (Notice Dt. 04.08.2026) |
| Post Name | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) |
| Total Vacancies | 46 Posts (15 for Women) |
| Pay Scale | Level-12 (PB-3: ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 + GP ₹5,400) |
| Online Application Window | 11.08.2026 to 11.09.2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 08.11.2026 (Sunday) |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Appointments to the post of Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) carry high administrative responsibilities along with attractive pay and government allowances.
Category-Wise Vacancy Matrix
| Category | Total Vacancies | Women Reservation |
| Unreserved (UR) | 24 | 08 |
| SEBC | 05 | 02 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 07 | 02 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 10 | 03 |
| TOTAL | 46 | 15 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 02 (Horizontal Adjustment) | — |
(Note: Candidates belonging to the SEBC category must present a valid Non-Creamy Layer Caste Certificate issued not more than 3 years prior to the date of submission of the online application form).
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Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) from any University or Institution recognized by the Government. OR
- Candidates must be an Associated Member of the Institution of Engineers of India (AMIE) in Civil Engineering.
2. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years (born not later than 1st January 2005).
- Maximum Age: 42 Years (born not earlier than 2nd January 1984).
- Upper Age Relaxation:
- 5 Years for SC / ST / SEBC / Women / Ex-Servicemen.
- 10 Years for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) with 40% or higher permanent disability.
- 15 Years cumulative relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC PwD candidates.
3. Language & Service Prerequisites
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and must have passed Middle School / HSC / Class-VII with Odia as a language subject or passed the ME Standard Odia Language Test.
- Candidates currently serving in Government service must inform their Head of Office in writing and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) during document verification. (Read our explainer on Odisha Standing NOC Rules for official submission procedures).
Examination Fee & Unique Refund Policy
- Fee Amount: ₹700/- for UR and SEBC candidates.
- Fee Exemption: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories are completely exempt from paying any examination fee.
- Important Refund Provision: Under the Odisha Payment of Recruitment Examination Fees and Refund Rules, 2025, the ₹700 examination fee will be refunded to candidates who actually appear in the Preliminary Examination. Refunds will be credited back directly to the original payment mode (Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI) or the fallback bank account details provided in the application form.
Method of Selection & Exam Scheme
Selection will be made through a competitive examination conducted in three consecutive stages:
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)
- Date: 08.11.2026 (Sunday).
- Pattern: 1 Paper comprising 100 Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Civil Engineering.
- Total Marks: 100 Marks (1 mark per correct response).
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (90 Minutes).
- Negative Marking: 25% (0.25 marks) will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Shortlisting Ratio: Candidates up to approximately 10 times the number of advertised vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on Preliminary merit. (Marks in Prelims are screening only and not counted in the final selection).
Stage 2: Main Examination (500 Marks)
The Main Examination consists of 2 Objective MCQ-pattern papers evaluated via OMR or CBT:
| Paper | Subject Domain | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| Paper-I | General Studies (Science, History, Geography, Polity, Economy) | 100 MCQs | 200 Marks | 2 Hours | 0.25 per wrong response |
| Paper-II | Civil Engineering (Specialized Paper) | 150 MCQs | 300 Marks | 2 Hours 30 Mins | 0.25 per wrong response |
| TOTAL | 250 MCQs | 500 Marks |
- Shortlisting for Interview: Candidates securing minimum qualifying marks in Mains will be shortlisted in a 1:2 ratio for the Viva-Voce test.
Stage 3: Personality Test / Interview (50 Marks)
- Marks: 50 Marks.
- Final Merit List (Select List): Prepared strictly out of 550 Marks (500 Marks in Mains + 50 Marks in Interview).
Detailed Syllabus Structure
A. Preliminary Examination Syllabus (100 Marks – Civil Engineering)
The Preliminary paper covers 10 core Civil Engineering subjects at the Bachelor’s Degree standard:
- Engineering Mechanics
- Soil Mechanics
- Structural Analysis
- Concrete Structure
- Steel Structure
- Solid Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Irrigation
- Transportation Engineering
- Surveying
B. Main Examination Syllabus (500 Marks)
Paper-I: General Studies (200 Marks – +2 Standard)
- Part-I: Science & Technology: Physics, Chemistry, Geology, IT & Communication, Nuclear, Space, and Defence Technology.
- Part-II: General Awareness & Knowledge:
- History & Culture: History of Modern India since 1857, Indian Freedom Movement personalities from Odisha, Temple architecture, arts, crafts, and socio-cultural developments in Odisha.
- Geography: Physical, social, and economic geography of India and Odisha; Odisha’s natural resources, climate, and natural calamities (Cyclone, Flood, Tsunami).
- Indian Polity: Indian Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Odisha, and India in World Affairs.
- Indian & Odisha Economy: Economic planning, agricultural economy, post-reform Odisha economy, fiscal policy, and trade.
- Current Affairs: Major national, international, and state current events.
Paper-II: Specialized Civil Engineering (300 Marks – B.Tech Standard)
- Solid Mechanics: Elastic constants, Mohr’s circle, theories of failure, bending & shear stress, torsion, SFD & BMD.
- Structural Analysis: Determinate/Indeterminate frames, moment distribution, slope deflection, energy methods, Muller-Breslau principle, matrix methods.
- Design of Concrete Structures: Limit state design, codal provisions for slabs, beams, columns, footings, prestressed concrete principles.
- Design of Steel Structures: Limit state design of tension/compression members, column bases, connections, plate girders, trusses.
- Building Materials & Construction: Cement, mortar, concrete mix design, bricks, masonry, damp proofing, foundation types.
- Estimation, Construction Planning & Management: Detailed estimates, CPM/PERT networks, resource allocation, time-cost study.
- Water Resources & Hydraulic Engineering: Irrigation demands, dams, canal design, hydrology (unit hydrograph, floods), fluid mechanics, open channel flow.
- Environmental Engineering: Water supply engineering, wastewater treatment, sludge disposal, solid waste management, air & noise pollution controls.
- Geotechnical Engineering: Soil classification, permeability, shear strength, consolidation, bearing capacity of shallow/deep foundations, earth pressure.
- Transportation Engineering: Highway geometric design, pavement design (flexible & rigid), traffic engineering, signals.
- Surveying: Leveling, theodolite, plane table, curves, Total Station, GPS, Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing concepts.
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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step
Applications must be submitted strictly online via the OPSC e-Chayan portal:
- Visit the official website of OPSC: opsc.gov.in.
- Click on “Apply Online” and locate Advertisement No. 07 of 2026-27.
- Complete the initial registration to generate your unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
- Fill in your personal details, academic marks (HSC, +2, and B.Tech/B.E. semester marks), and preferred examination zone (Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Balasore, Berhampur, Sambalpur, or Jeypore).
- Upload clear scanned copies of your passport photograph, full signature, Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI), and required certificates.
- Provide active bank account details (Account Number, IFSC, Bank Name) for processing the examination fee refund after the Prelims exam.
- Submit the form online before 11th September 2026 (5:00 PM) and print out the submitted application form for document verification.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply online for OPSC AEE Civil Recruitment 2026?
The online application portal remains open from 11th August 2026 to 11th September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
What is the date for the OPSC AEE Civil Preliminary Examination?
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on 8th November 2026 (Sunday).
Will the examination fee be refunded to candidates?
Yes. Candidates who pay the ₹700 fee and actually appear in the Preliminary Examination will receive a full refund back to their payment account.
Are B.Tech / B.E. final year students eligible to apply?
Candidates must possess the requisite degree qualification and certificates issued on or before the closing date of registration (11.09.2026).
