GPSC AE Recruitment 2026 for 235 Assistant Engineer Vacancies in Civil & Mechanical, Apply Online by June 19 3 hours ago

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.

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)

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)

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)

2 posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen. 0 PwD posts reserved.

GPSC AE Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

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

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.

1. 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.

2. On the Menu Bar, click "Online Application" → "Apply" and select the relevant advertisement.

3. Enter your OTR Registration Number and Date of Birth, then click Apply.

4. Fill in Personal Details, Communication Details, Other Details, Language Details, Education Details, and Experience Details carefully. Red asterisk (*) fields are mandatory.

5. 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).

6. Review all details before clicking SAVE/SUBMIT. Note your Application Number and Confirmation Number that appear on screen immediately after.

7. Pay the application fee (if applicable) and take a printout of the confirmed application.

8. Applications remain editable until June 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Use the "Edit" option to make corrections - do not submit a fresh application.

9. Complete the Consent Form and Consent Deposit (separate process) before June 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Application Fee

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.

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

• 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?

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.

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 ps2sec-gpsc-ahd@gujarat.gov.in 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.