Preliminary Test Part-I (General Studies)26 Jul 2026
Preliminary Test Part-II (Engineering Subject)30 Aug 2026
Eligibility / educational qualification
The minimum educational qualification required for this position is B.E./B.Tech (Civil or Mechanical Engineering) (refer to the official notification for the exact discipline, stream or trade required). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
The age limit is as per the official notification calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories as per central government rules: OBC candidates get 3 additional years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen and certain other reserved categories may receive further relaxation — verify against the official notification.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). Candidates domiciled in Gujarat may be given preference in certain categories. Out-of-state candidates can still apply — see the notification for state-domicile requirements specific to this recruitment.
Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released the latest jobs update for GPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 – 235 Vacancies.
235 total vacancies are on offer.
Last Date to Apply Online: 19 Jun 2026 — don't miss the deadline.
Apply or check online through the official portal — direct links are below.
Overview
The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released the GPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 – 235 Vacancies recruitment on its official portal. A total of 235 vacancies have been opened in this recruitment cycle. Candidates who meet the B.E./B.Tech (Civil or Mechanical Engineering) eligibility can apply through the official portal before 19 Jun 2026.
Selected candidates will be placed in the ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Pay Matrix Level-8, 7th CPC) pay scale, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per government rules.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
Why apply for this post
A position with Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) brings stable monthly pay, government pension, medical cover, and housing or HRA benefits — all backed by the central pay commission structure. Selected candidates also gain access to structured training programs, clear promotion pathways, and the opportunity to be posted across different parts of India during their career.
The starting pay scale for this post is ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Pay Matrix Level-8, 7th CPC). Salaries increase through annual increments and time-bound promotions, and the package includes Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance based on posting city, and other government benefits applicable to the cadre.
Vacancy details
235
total posts (approx). Category-wise reservation and post-wise breakup are listed in the official notification.
Salary / pay scale
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Pay Matrix Level-8, 7th CPC) — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.
Recent passport-size photograph and signature (as per prescribed format)
B.E./B.Tech degree certificate and mark sheets (Civil or Mechanical)
Category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwBD) in Gujarat Government format, if applicable
Non-Creamy Layer certificate for SEBC candidates, if applicable
PwBD certificate from competent authority, if applicable
Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate, if applicable
How to apply
The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.
The Last Date to Apply Online for this application is 19 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
The application fee varies by category and is listed in the Application Fee section below. Payment can be made online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or any accepted digital wallet. Save the payment receipt — you will need it if the system requires manual verification.
1Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) on the GPSC-OJAS portal at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in — this is mandatory before applying.
2Log in to the OJAS portal and open the application form for your chosen advertisement number (Advt 24, 30, or 31).
3Enter your personal, educational, and category details accurately in the online form.
4Upload your passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed size and format.
5Pay the application fee online or through a post office challan before 20 Jun 2026.
6Submit the completed application and save/print the confirmation page. Repeat with a fresh application and fee for each advertisement you are eligible for.
7Submit the mandatory Consent Form within the dates specified in the official notification.
Selection process
The selection process is conducted in 4 stages: Preliminary Test – Part-I: General Studies (100 marks, MCQ), Preliminary Test – Part-II: Engineering Subject Paper (200 marks, MCQ), Interview / Personality Test (candidates scoring ≥15% in Prelims are eligible) and Final Merit List (50% Prelims + 50% Interview weightage). Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
Preliminary Test – Part-I: General Studies (100 marks, MCQ)Preliminary Test – Part-II: Engineering Subject Paper (200 marks, MCQ)Interview / Personality Test (candidates scoring ≥15% in Prelims are eligible)Final Merit List (50% Prelims + 50% Interview weightage)
Preparation tips
1Cover all core Civil or Mechanical Engineering topics from undergraduate syllabus, focusing on topics tested in GPSC previous papers.
2Dedicate equal preparation time to the Interview stage — it carries 50% of the final merit weightage.
3Study Gujarat-specific current affairs, infrastructure projects, and maritime developments for the General Studies paper.
4Practise MCQ-style questions under timed conditions to build speed and accuracy for the 300-mark objective test.
5Check the official GPSC syllabus document on the OJAS portal and align your study plan to each advertisement's engineering branch.
The online application window closes on 19 Jun 2026. The last date for fee payment is 20 Jun 2026.
A total of 235 posts are available — 200 for AE Civil in Roads & Buildings (Advt 24), 24 for AE Civil in Gujarat Maritime Board (Advt 31), and 11 for AE Mechanical in Gujarat Maritime Board (Advt 30).
Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering for Advt 24 and 31, or in Mechanical Engineering for Advt 30, from a recognised university.
The upper age limit is 35 years as on 19 Jun 2026. Reserved-category candidates from Gujarat are eligible for age relaxation of up to 5 or 10 years depending on their category.
General category candidates pay ₹100 plus portal charges. Gujarat-domicile SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are fully exempt from the fee.
Selected candidates receive a pay in the range of ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month under Pay Matrix Level-8 of the 7th Pay Commission, along with DA, HRA, and other government allowances.
Selection is in two stages: a Preliminary Test (MCQ, 300 marks total across two parts) and an Interview/Personality Test. The final merit is computed as 50% Prelims and 50% Interview.
Applications are submitted online only through the official GPSC-OJAS portal at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in. A separate application is required for each advertisement number.
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