GPSC AE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 235 Assistant Engineer (Civil & Mechanical) Vacancies

The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially released a highly anticipated employment notification for engineering graduates under its fresh 2026-27 session. This year’s flagship engineering drive features 235 vacancies for the highly sought-after post of Assistant Engineer (Class-2, Gazetted). The recruitment primarily spans the Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering disciplines across premier state administrative divisions, including the Road & Building (R&B) Department and the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB).

Representing a stellar entry-level career opportunity to join the Gujarat State Civil Services as a Class-2 Gazetted Officer, the commission opened its digital application portal on 5 June 2026. Qualified applicants must complete and confirm their applications through the centralized portal before the hard deadline on 19 June 2026.

Below is a highly structured, exhaustive breakdown mapping out the advertisement specifics, department vacancy splits, complete eligibility constraints, exam blueprints, pay metrics, and step-by-step application instructions.

GPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Specification Feature	Official Administrative Detail
Recruitment Body	Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
State Location	Gujarat
Post Nomenclature	Assistant Engineer (Class-2, Gazetted Officers)
Advertisement Range	Advt. No. 24/2026-27, 30/2026-27, and 31/2026-27
Target Engineering Streams	Civil Engineering & Mechanical Engineering
Total Open Vacancies	235 Posts
Job Framework	Regular, Permanent State Government Cadre
Online Application Window	5 June 2026 (1:00 PM) to 19 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Official Registration Portal	gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in

Important Dates & Timeline Schedules

The GPSC selection board operates on a strict timeline. Candidates should note the preliminary test dates slated for late summer 2026 to align their preparation schedules accordingly.

• Official Notification Rollout: 5 June 2026
• Online Registration Link Live Date: 5 June 2026 (From 1:00 PM)
• Closing Date to Apply Online: 19 June 2026 (Till 11:59 PM)
• Consent & Consent Fee Deposit Window: 5 June 2026 to 20 June 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Tentative Preliminary Exam (General Studies Paper): 26 July 2026
• Tentative Preliminary Exam (Domain Engineering Paper): 30 August 2026
• Personal Interview & Viva Voce Phase: To be detailed post-preliminary evaluation
• Final Merit Publication: Within 10 working days after completing interviews

Detailed Department & Stream-wise Vacancy Breakdown

The 235 vacancies are systematically divided into individual legislative advertisements linked to distinct state engineering departments.

1. Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Road & Building Department

• Advt. Reference Number: 24/2026-27
• Total Posts: 200 Vacancies
• Operational Scope: Designing, executing, and overseeing major structural state highways, government buildings, and rural infrastructure grids.

2. Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB)

• Advt. Reference Number: 31/2026-27
• Total Posts: 24 Vacancies
• Operational Scope: Handling port infrastructure development, coastal protection walls, shipping yards, and maritime civil assets.

3. Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) – Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB)

• Advt. Reference Number: 30/2026-27
• Total Posts: 11 Vacancies
• Operational Scope: Maintenance of marine vessels, dry-dock operational machinery, port cranes, and handling logistical mechanical installations.

Pay Scale & Salary Architecture

Candidates successfully passing the final cumulative merit check will enter the permanent state matrix as Class-2 Gazetted officers.

• Pay Commission Matrix: 7th Pay Commission (CPC) Allowances
• Assigned Pay Matrix Level: Pay Level-8
• Basic Pay Scale Range: ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month
• Allowances Included: Dearness Allowance (DA at current state percentages), House Rent Allowance (HRA depending on urban classification grade like Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar), Transport Allowance, and Medical operational insurance covers.

Comprehensive Structural Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must rigorously satisfy the multi-layered baseline eligibility conditions set on the application deadline (19 June 2026) to pass the initial screening.

Educational Qualifications

• For AE Civil Posts (Advt 24 & 31): Must possess a regular, full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) in Civil Engineering from a university established under a Central or State Act in India, or an institution deemed a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
• For AE Mechanical Posts (Advt 30): Must hold a regular, full-time B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institute.
• Computer Literacy: Candidates must possess a basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
• Language Skill Mandate: Adequate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Gujarati, Hindi, or both languages is required.

Age Bounds & Relaxations

• Maximum Age Limit: 35 Years (Must not exceed this threshold as of 19 June 2026).
• Statutory Age Relaxations (For Gujarat Origin Candidates Only):

Reserved Category Group	Upper Age Relaxation Allotted	Max Age Ceiling Cap
Unreserved / General Category Female	5 Years	45 Years
Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) Male	5 Years	45 Years
Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Male	5 Years	45 Years
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) Male	5 Years	45 Years
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS Female Candidates	10 Years (Includes 5 Years Category + 5 Years Female)	45 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	10 Years	45 Years

The Selection Architecture & Exam Blueprint

The selection model avoids long descriptive conventional papers. Instead, GPSC determines final selection using a balanced 50:50 weightage combination split between an objective test and a personal interview.

[Preliminary Test (300 Marks Objective)] ──> [Personal Interview (100 Marks)] ──> [50:50 Weightage Matrix Final Merit]

1. Phase-I: Preliminary Test Breakdown

The evaluation consists of two separate objective-type multiple-choice sessions holding a cumulative value of 300 Marks across a duration of 180 Minutes:

• Part-A (General Studies): 100 Questions (100 Marks). Covers Indian Polity, History of Gujarat and India, Geography, General Mental Ability (Reasoning/Maths), current regional affairs, and state socio-economic schemes.
• Part-B (Concerned Engineering Discipline): 200 Questions (200 Marks). Focuses entirely on technical trade subjects matching either the Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering graduation curriculum frameworks.

Critical Qualifying Criteria: Candidates must secure a minimum threshold of 15% marks in the preliminary test to be considered for the subsequent interview shortlist.

2. Phase-II: Personal Interview

• Total Interview Valuation: 100 Marks
• Shortlisting Matrix: Based on preliminary marks, candidates are invited to the Gandhinagar interview center at a specified ratio matching category requirements.

3. Final Selection Merit Math Formulation

The ultimate ranking curve does not rely purely on the absolute sum of your marks. It is processed using a weighted algorithm:

$$\text{Final Merit Score} = \left( \frac{\text{Marks Secured in Prelims}}{300} \times 50 \right) + \left( \frac{\text{Marks Secured in Interview}}{100} \times 50 \right)$$

Step-by-Step Online Application Walkthrough

Submissions must be routed entirely through the electronic portal. Candidates are advised to prepare clear JPEG/JPG scans of their passport photograph and signature line (each limited to a maximum file size of 10 KB) before logging in.

1. Launch the Portal: Go directly to the official URL: gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Access Current Openings: Click on the “Current Advt.” tab listed on the primary side panel.
3. Select Post Code: Locate your specific trade code: Advt 24/2026-27 (R&B Civil), Advt 31/2026-27 (GMB Civil), or Advt 30/2026-27 (GMB Mechanical) and click “Apply”.
4. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR): If you are a new user, fill out the basic profile fields to generate your unique OTR credential. If already registered, log in using your OTR number and birthdate.
5. Fill Application Form: Complete the data entries detailing your B.E./B.Tech marks, engineering university passing timeline, address fields, and reservation criteria.
6. Upload Images: Upload your passport photo (taken against a white background with a clear date imprint) along with your signature scan.
7. Confirm Application: Review all fields meticulously. Click “Confirm Application”. Keep in mind that once confirmed, the system locks your data and will not allow any modifications or corrections.
8. Fee Payment: Unreserved general category applicants can pay the processing fee of ₹100 via the integrated secure payment gateway. Print and store the confirmed receipt showing your system application number.

Important Links & Communication Portals

• Direct Application Registration Link: Click Here
• Official Notification: Click Here
• Official Website: Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the final deadline to submit the online form for the GPSC AE 2026 recruitment?

The online submission and confirmation portal will be locked at exactly 11:59 PM on 19 June 2026.

Can final-semester B.E./B.Tech engineering students apply for these vacancies?

Candidates must possess their completed, official degree engineering certificate and complete consolidated marks transcripts on or before the final application closing date of 19 June 2026.

Is there a negative marking protocol in the GPSC Assistant Engineer Preliminary exam?

Yes, a negative marking penalty applies to the preliminary test. For every incorrect response chosen on the objective paper, a deduction of 0.3 English fraction marks (or 0.33 based on specific final board rule prints) is levied from the aggregate score.

Are engineering candidates from other states eligible to apply?

Yes, any citizen of India matching the core educational requirements can apply. However, all out-of-state applicants will be integrated into the “Unreserved / General” pool. Category reservation benefits and upper-age relaxations are strictly limited to candidates holding a valid domicile of Gujarat.

What are the tentative test dates for the GPSC AE selection cycle?

The preliminary test is split across two dates: the General Studies paper is tentatively scheduled for 26 July 2026, while the core engineering technical discipline paper is slated for 30 August 2026.