GPSC AE Recruitment 2026: The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released official notifications on June 5, 2026 announcing a combined total of 235 vacancies for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil) and Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2. The vacancies span two separate departments - the Road and Building Department (200 posts) and the Gujarat Maritime Board (35 posts across Mechanical and Civil branches).
Eligible candidates holding a B.E./B.Tech degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering can apply online at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in from June 5, 2026 (1:00 PM) to June 19, 2026 (11:59 PM). The Preliminary Test is tentatively scheduled in two parts - General Studies on July 26, 2026 and Concerned Subject on August 30, 2026. Read the complete details below before applying.
GPSC AE Notification 2026 Out
GPSC has issued three separate advertisements under this recruitment drive. Advt. No. 24/2026-27 (R-1 Branch) covers 200 posts of AE (Civil) under the Road and Building Department. Advt. Nos. 30/2026-27 and 31/2026-27 (R-8 Branch) cover 11 posts of AE (Mechanical) and 24 posts of AE (Civil) respectively, both under the Gujarat Maritime Board. Candidates must apply separately for each advertisement they wish to be considered under.
Download Official Notification PDFs:
Advt. 24/2026-27 – AE Civil, R&B Dept (200 Posts) | Advt. 30/2026-27 – AE Mechanical, GMB (11 Posts) | Advt. 31/2026-27 – AE Civil, GMB (24 Posts)
GPSC AE Vacancy 2026 - Highlights
GPSC is recruiting 235 Assistant Engineer posts with B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Mechanical Engineering qualification, last date 19 June 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) |
| Advertisement Nos. | 24/2026-27, 30/2026-27, 31/2026-27 |
| Post Names | AE (Civil) – R&B Dept; AE (Mechanical) & AE (Civil) – Gujarat Maritime Board |
| Total Vacancies | 235 (200 + 11 + 24) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-8: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start | June 5, 2026 (1:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | June 19, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years (as on last date of application) |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Mechanical Engineering |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Test + Interview |
| Official Website | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in / gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
Important Dates
Missing even one deadline in this recruitment can disqualify your candidacy. The Consent Deposit window closes before the application deadline - mark both dates separately.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | June 5, 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | June 5, 2026 (1:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | June 19, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (Post Office) | June 20, 2026 |
| Consent Form + Consent Deposit Window | June 5, 2026 (1:00 PM) to June 20, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Prelim Test – General Studies (Part-1) | July 26, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Prelim Test – Concerned Subject (Part-2) | August 30, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Final Result | Within 10 working days after last interview |
GPSC AE Vacancy 2026 - Category-wise Breakdown
A total of 235 training seats have been announced for engagement as Assistant Engineer (Civil) and Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) under the GPSC Recruitment 2026. These are distributed across two departments Road and Building Department (200 posts) and Gujarat Maritime Board (35 posts across Mechanical and Civil branches) with category-wise breakdowns for SC, ST, OBC (SEBC), EWS, and UR (General) categories, along with horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen.
Advt. No. 24/2026-27 - AE (Civil), Road & Building Department (200 Posts)
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 84 | 27 |
| EWS | 20 | 07 |
| SEBC | 53 | 18 |
| SC | 14 | 05 |
| ST | 29 | 10 |
| Total | 200 | 67 |
Additionally: 2 posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen; 8 posts reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
Advt. No. 30/2026-27 - AE (Mechanical), Gujarat Maritime Board (11 Posts)
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| General | 06 | 02 |
| EWS | 01 | 00 |
| SEBC | 03 | 01 |
| SC | 00 | 00 |
| ST | 01 | 00 |
| Total | 11 | 03 |
1 post reserved for Ex-Servicemen. 0 PwD posts reserved (all disability groups show 00).
Advt. No. 31/2026-27 - AE (Civil), Gujarat Maritime Board (24 Posts)
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| General | 14 | 04 |
| EWS | 00 | 00 |
| SEBC | 04 | 01 |
| SC | 01 | 00 |
| ST | 05 | 01 |
| Total | 24 | 06 |
2 posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen. 0 PwD posts reserved.
GPSC AE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Degree |
|---|---|
| AE (Civil) - R&B Dept (Advt. 24) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering |
| AE (Mechanical) - GMB (Advt. 30) | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering |
| AE (Civil) - GMB (Advt. 31) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering |
The degree must be from a university established under a Central or State Act in India, or from an institution declared a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Candidates must also have basic computer knowledge as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules, 1967, and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi.
Important note on qualification date: For direct recruitment without experience, the required educational qualification must be held as on the date the first application scrutiny list is published (after the Preliminary Test) - not necessarily on the application closing date.
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years as on June 19, 2026 (last date of application).
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/SEBC/EWS Male (Gujarat Origin) | 5 years (max up to 45 years) |
| General Category Women | 5 years (max up to 45 years) |
| SC/ST/SEBC/EWS Women (Gujarat Origin) | 10 years (max up to 45 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen (including ECO/SCO) | Length of military service + 3 additional years |
| Persons with Disability | 10 years (max up to 45 years) |
| Gujarat Maritime Board employees | Special provisions apply (see notification) |
Note: Reserved category candidates applying for unreserved posts will NOT get age relaxation.
GPSC AE Application Form 2026 - How to Apply
Applications are accepted online only at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in. No physical applications will be accepted.
- Visit gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not done already. OTR is mandatory but is not itself an application - you must separately apply for each advertisement.
- On the Menu Bar, click "Online Application" → "Apply" and select the relevant advertisement.
- Enter your OTR Registration Number and Date of Birth, then click Apply.
- Fill in Personal Details, Communication Details, Other Details, Language Details, Education Details, and Experience Details carefully. Red asterisk (*) fields are mandatory.
- Upload your passport-size photograph (white background, with date, 5cm × 3.6cm, JPG, max 10 KB) and signature (white paper, black/blue ink, 2.5cm × 7.5cm, JPG, max 10 KB).
- Review all details before clicking SAVE/SUBMIT. Note your Application Number and Confirmation Number that appear on screen immediately after.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and take a printout of the confirmed application.
- Applications remain editable until June 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Use the "Edit" option to make corrections - do not submit a fresh application.
- Complete the Consent Form and Consent Deposit (separate process) before June 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | ₹100 + applicable postal/service charges |
| SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (Gujarat Origin), Ex-Servicemen, PwD | Nil |
| Reserved Category from Other States | ₹100 + charges |
Fee is non-refundable. Unreserved category candidates who fail to pay the fee cannot download the call letter and will need to pay a ₹500 processing charge at the GPSC office or online to unblock it before the exam.
Consent Form & Consent Deposit - What Every Candidate Must Know
This is one step most candidates overlook, and missing it means your application is cancelled. GPSC requires all registered candidates to submit a Consent Form and pay a Consent Deposit to confirm they will actually appear for the exam. This is separate from the application fee.
| Category | Consent Deposit Amount |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) Male | ₹500 + ₹4.72 transaction charge = ₹504.72 |
| Reserved Categories, All Women, PwD, Ex-Servicemen | ₹400 + ₹4.72 transaction charge = ₹404.72 |
How to pay: Go to gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in → HOME PAGE → "CONSENT" menu → "CONSENT FOR EXAM" → Enter Confirmation Number + Birth Date + CAPTCHA → Click OK → Agree and Pay.
Window: June 5, 2026 (1:00 PM) to June 20, 2026 (10:00 AM). The link closes permanently after this time - no late payment or exceptions.
What happens if you appear for the exam? Your Consent Deposit is refunded to the same bank account used for payment. If you are absent, the amount is forfeited. Make sure the bank account you use is active - refunds cannot be processed to closed or dormant accounts.
GPSC AE Selection Process 2026
Selection is through two stages: Preliminary Test followed by a Personal Interview (Viva Voce).
Preliminary Test Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1: General Studies | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Part-2: Concerned Subject | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
| Total | 300 | 300 | 180 minutes |
- Medium of exam: Gujarati (unless the Commission decides otherwise)
- Minimum qualifying marks: 15% of total (below 15% = not eligible for Interview)
- Both papers are held on different dates. Absence from either paper means automatic disqualification.
How Many Candidates Are Called for Interview?
| Vacancies in Category | Candidates Called |
|---|---|
| 01 | 10 |
| 02 | 16 |
| 03 | 18 |
| 04 or more | 3× vacancies or 20, whichever is higher |
Final Merit Formula
Final selection is based on a 50:50 weighted score:
- Preliminary Test: Marks obtained (out of 300) × 50/300
- Interview: Marks obtained (out of 100) × 50/100
- Combined total = out of 100
GPSC AE Salary 2026
Selected candidates for all three advertisements will be placed in Pay Level-8 of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
| Pay Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month |
| Pay Level | Level-8 (7th CPC) |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹44,900/- |
In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as per applicable government rules.
Important - Gujarat Maritime Board posts: Candidates selected under Advt. 30 and 31 will be employees of the Gujarat Maritime Board, not of the Government of Gujarat. This distinction affects service conditions, transfers, and applicable service rules.
Exam Centre & Important Instructions
- The Preliminary Test will generally be held at Gandhinagar or Ahmedabad. Candidates must attend at their own expense.
- For the Interview, SC/ST candidates and candidates with no income source (whose parents' annual income is below the income tax threshold) are entitled to reimbursement of bus fare at GSRTC rates. Bring the original tickets on the interview day.
- Original certificates must be produced on the day of the interview. Candidates who fail to bring originals will not be permitted to appear.
- After the Preliminary Test, shortlisted candidates must upload certificates/documents online at gpsc-iass.gujarat.gov.in. Documents sent by post, email, or in person will not be accepted and such candidates will be automatically disqualified.
What to Do If You Face Technical Issues While Applying
- If your payment went through but the application shows pending: Go to the FEES MODULE → "CHECK YOUR PAYMENT STATUS" on the portal to verify and update your status.
- If you cannot download the call letter despite paying the fee: Contact GPSC office in person before the day prior to the exam, or email [email protected] with proof of payment, Advertisement Number, Confirmation Number, and Application Number.
- If your Consent Deposit was paid but receipt did not generate: Go to CONSENT → CONSENT FOR EXAM → enter your details → "CHECK YOUR PAYMENT STATUS." If still unresolved, repeat the Consent Deposit payment process to generate a new receipt.
- Do not wait for the last date - the portal may experience heavy traffic near deadlines. GPSC bears no responsibility for last-minute technical failures.
Tips for Candidates Appearing in GPSC AE Prelim 2026
- Start with the Concerned Subject (Part-2) preparation immediately - it carries 200 out of 300 marks and is the primary differentiator.
- The General Studies paper (Part-1) is common for both AE (Civil) and AE (Mechanical) candidates. Focus on Gujarat-specific topics, current affairs, and standard GS topics from GPSC's published syllabus at gpsc.gujarat.gov.in.
- The 15% minimum threshold in the Preliminary Test is relatively easy to clear, but the actual competition begins at 40–50% scores where interview shortlisting happens. Aim well above the minimum.
- Candidates applying for both R&B Department and Gujarat Maritime Board posts should note that the Prelim exam dates are shared (July 26 and August 30) - you will take the same papers but need to be registered under each advertisement.
- Review the syllabus on gpsc.gujarat.gov.in before starting your preparation - GPSC publishes subject-wise topics for the Concerned Subject paper.