OPSC AEE Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 621 Assistant Executive Engineer Posts (Civil & Mechanical) – Extended Deadline!

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Opsc aee recruitment 2025 notification for civil and mechanical posts. Apply online now.

OPSC AEE Recruitment 2025: Golden Opportunity for Engineers in Odisha – Apply Now!

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced recruitment for Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) in Civil and Mechanical disciplines for the year 2025. This recruitment drive, initially advertised under No. 19 of 2023-24, offers a significant number of vacancies in Group ‘A’ of the Odisha Engineering Service under various government departments of Odisha. Due to recent court orders and subsequent corrigenda, the application window has been reopened, providing a fresh chance for eligible candidates. The last date to submit online applications is now May 8, 2025.

OPSC Assistant Executive Engineer Recruitment 2025: Overview

  • Hiring Organization: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) 
  • Post Name: Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) – Civil & Mechanical 
  • Service Group: Group ‘A’, Odisha Engineering Service 
  • Total Vacancies: 621 (Civil: 580, Mechanical: 41) 
  • Posting Departments: Water Resources Department, Works Department, H & UD Department (depending on discipline and candidate preference for Civil) 
  • Job Location: Odisha

OPSC AEE Vacancy 2025: Detailed Breakdown (Civil & Mechanical)

The recruitment will fill vacancies based on the original Advertisement No. 19 of 2023-24, as the additional posts announced via the 4th Corrigendum were later withdrawn. The final vacancy distribution is as follows:

A. Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) – Civil: 580 Posts

CategoryNo. of Vacancies
UR326 (109-W)
SEBC77 (26-W)
SC137 (45-W)
ST40 (14-W)
Total580 (194-W)
  • Note: 23 posts (07-W) are reserved for PWD candidates across different disability categories, and 06 posts (02-w) are reserved for Sports Persons, adjusted within their respective categories. Candidates must specify department preference (Water Resources, Works, H&UD).

B. Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) – Mechanical: 41 Posts

CategoryNo. of Vacancies
UR22 (07-W)
SEBC04 (01-W)
SC05 (02-W)
ST10 (03-W)
Total41 (13-W)
  • Note: 02 posts (00-W) are reserved for PWD candidates across different disability categories.

OPSC AEE Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates must fulfill the following criteria as per the original advertisement and subsequent corrigenda:

Educational Qualification

  • Must possess a Degree in Engineering in Civil for AEE (Civil) posts or a Degree in Engineering in Mechanical for AEE (Mechanical) posts.
  • Equivalent qualifications from a University or Institution recognized by the Government are acceptable.
  • Alternatively, candidates must be an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) in Civil or Mechanical, as applicable.
  • Crucial Date: Candidates must possess the required degree/qualification by February 26, 2024.
  • GATE Score: Must possess a valid GATE score in the specific engineering subject (Civil Engineering for AEE Civil, Mechanical Engineering for AEE Mechanical). Equivalent subject GATE scores are not accepted.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2023)

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 38 years (as on 01.01.2021, meaning candidates must be born not earlier than 02.01.1983 and not later than 01.01.2002).
  • Age Relaxation:
    • 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, Ex-Servicemen.
    • 10 years for Persons With Disabilities (PwD) with 40% or more disability.
    • 15 years cumulative relaxation for PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories.
    • Upper age limit relaxable up to 45 years for certain serving Junior Engineers who acquired the degree later.

Other Requirements

  • Must be a Citizen of India.
  • Must be of good moral character and sound health.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia. Evidence required includes passing Middle School Exam with Odia, Matriculation with Odia medium, Class-VII final exam with Odia, or a specific Odia test.
  • Candidates with more than one living spouse are generally not eligible.
  • Government servants must inform their Head of Office and obtain a “No Objection Certificate” for document verification.

OPSC AEE Recruitment 2025: Important Dates

  • Original Advertisement Date: December 28, 2023 
  • Initial Application Window Closure: February 26, 2024 
  • Reopened Online Application Start Date: April 22, 2025 
  • Reopened Online Application Last Date: May 8, 2025 (11:59 PM)
  • Last Date to Update GATE Score (for eligible candidates): May 8, 2025 (11:59 PM) 
  • Interview Dates (Already Conducted for initial applicants):
    • AEE (Mechanical): July 9 & 10, 2024 
    • AEE (Civil): July 16 to July 30, 2024 
  • Exam Date: To be notified (Selection is based on GATE score and Interview)

OPSC AEE Salary and Benefits

  • Selected candidates will be placed in Level-12 of the pay matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017.
  • Includes usual Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances sanctioned by the Government of Odisha.
  • Probation period is two years.

OPSC AEE Selection Process 2025

The selection process involves the following stages:

  1. Shortlisting based on GATE Score: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their valid GATE scores in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. The number of candidates shortlisted for the interview will be approximately two times the number of vacancies category-wise.
  2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
  3. Final Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared based on:
    • Valid GATE Score: 90% weightage 
    • Interview Performance: 10% weightage 
    • Tie-breaking criteria (higher interview marks, then older age) will be applied if necessary.
  4. Document Verification: Candidates called for interview will undergo document verification.
  5. Medical Examination: Selected candidates must clear a medical examination conducted by a Medical Board.

Note: Interviews for candidates who applied before the February 26, 2024 deadline have already been conducted, but results are withheld pending court orders. Marks secured in those interviews remain valid. Fresh applicants and those updating scores will be processed according to the rules.

How to Apply Online for OPSC AEE Recruitment 2025

Candidates must apply online through the official OPSC website. Follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official OPSC website.
  2. Navigate to the recruitment section or the application portal.
  3. Read the detailed advertisement (Advt. No. 19 of 2023-24) and all corrigenda carefully before applying.
  4. Register or Re-register to get a unique “Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN)”.
  5. Fill out the online application form accurately. Ensure all details regarding educational qualifications, GATE score, category, etc., are entered correctly.
  6. Upload scanned images of your latest passport-size photograph, full signature, and left-hand thumb impression (LTI).
  7. Upload your valid GATE score certificate (specifically for Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering paper).
  8. Review the application form thoroughly before final submission, as the edit option is limited.
  9. Submit the application form online before the closing date, May 8, 2025 (11:59 PM).
  10. Take a printout of the submitted online application form for future reference and document verification.
  • Existing Applicants:
    • Those whose applications were processed for interviews need not apply again but can update their GATE score if they have a newer valid score by May 8, 2025.
    • Those whose applications were previously rejected due to lack of a valid GATE score can now upload a valid score obtained after Feb 26, 2024, by May 8, 2025.

OPSC AEE Application Fee

Candidates are exempted from paying the application fee for this recruitment.

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OPSC AEE Recruitment 2025: Official Links

Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official OPSC website regularly for updates, notices, and detailed instructions regarding the recruitment process. For technical assistance, contact OPSC support at 0671-2304707, and for general queries, contact the facilitation counter at 0671-2304141/2305611 (Extn.- 227) during working hours.