GPSC AE Civil Recruitment 2026 — 175 Vacancies

GPSC is hiring 175 Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 posts for the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board. If you have a B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Civil Technology, you can apply online through the GPSC-OJAS portal. The live OJAS advertisement list shows the last date as 28 June 2026 at 11:59 PM. Salary is Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month under Pay Level 8.

GPSC Assistant Engineer Civil Recruitment 2026 - 175 Posts

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has issued Advertisement No. 18/2026-27 for Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 in the GWSSB Service. The detailed PDF was released with the original May application window, and the live OJAS list now keeps the same advertisement open up to 28 June 2026. This is a strong opportunity for civil engineering graduates because the notice has 175 total vacancies with category-wise reservation.

Selected candidates will work as officers or employees of the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board, not as direct Gujarat Government employees. The recruitment has a preliminary test and interview, so you should be ready for both general studies and civil engineering subject preparation.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Total Assistant Engineer (Civil) posts: 175
• General: 75 posts, including 24 women-reserved posts
• EWS: 13 posts, including 4 women-reserved posts
• SEBC: 49 posts, including 16 women-reserved posts
• SC: 11 posts, including 3 women-reserved posts
• ST: 27 posts, including 8 women-reserved posts
• Ex-servicemen reservation: 1 post within the total vacancies

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil) or Technology (Civil) from a recognised university or institution.
• Equivalent qualification: A qualification recognised by the Government as equivalent is also accepted.
• Computer knowledge: You need basic computer application knowledge as required under the Gujarat Civil Services rules.
• Language knowledge: You should have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
• Experience: The advertisement shows no experience requirement for this post.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: You must have completed 20 years on the last date of the advertisement.
• Maximum age: You must not have completed 35 years on the last date of the advertisement.
• Age reference date: Age is counted on the last date for receiving online applications, shown live as 28 June 2026.
• Gujarat SC/ST/SEBC/EWS candidates: 5 years relaxation, subject to the maximum limit in the notice.
• Women candidates: General women get 5 years relaxation; reserved Gujarat women get 10 years relaxation.
• PwBD candidates: Eligible disability categories get 10 years relaxation, subject to the maximum limit in the notice.
• Ex-servicemen: Defence service length plus 3 years is allowed as relaxation.

Salary

• Pay scale: Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month.
• Pay level: Level 8 in the GWSSB Service.
• Allowances: DA, HRA and other admissible allowances will apply as per GWSSB and applicable service rules.
• Probation: The OJAS detail page mentions a probation period of 2 years.

Application Fee

• General / Unreserved candidates: Rs. 100 plus postal charges or online service charges.
• Gujarat State SC / ST / SEBC / EWS candidates: No fee.
• Ex-servicemen and eligible PwBD candidates: No fee.
• Reserved-category candidates from outside Gujarat need to pay the prescribed fee.
• Fee once paid is not refundable as per the advertisement instructions.

Selection Process

The GPSC Assistant Engineer Civil selection has a preliminary test and interview. You must appear at each stage when called, because absence at any stage can cancel your candidature.

1. Preliminary Test - General Studies: The paper has 100 questions for 100 marks. The tentative date is 26 July 2026.
2. Preliminary Test - Civil Engineering Subject: The concerned subject paper has 200 questions for 200 marks. The tentative date is 30 August 2026.
3. Total Exam: The preliminary test has 300 questions for 300 marks with a total duration of 180 minutes. The medium is Gujarati unless GPSC decides otherwise.
4. Minimum Marks Rule: If you score less than 15% in the preliminary test, you will not be considered for interview.
5. Application Scrutiny and Document Upload: Shortlisted candidates need to upload certificates on the GPSC-IASS portal when asked.
6. Interview: Final merit uses 50% weightage from the preliminary test and 50% weightage from the interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the GPSC-OJAS portal at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Open the advertisement detail for GPSC/202627/18 - Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 (GWSSB).
3. Complete One Time Registration if you have not done it earlier.
4. Use the Apply option for this advertisement and fill in your personal, education, category and contact details.
5. Upload your photograph and signature in the required format.
6. Pay the application fee if it applies to your category.
7. Confirm the form before 28 June 2026 at 11:59 PM and keep the application number and confirmation number safely.

Important Dates

• Original Detailed Advertisement Date: 05 May 2026
• Live OJAS Application Start: 23 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 28 June 2026 by 11:59 PM
• General Studies Preliminary Test: 26 July 2026
• Civil Engineering Preliminary Test: 30 August 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced
• Final Result: Within 10 working days after completion of interview

• Handle civil engineering planning and execution work for water supply and sewerage projects
• Prepare estimates, site notes, measurement records and technical reports
• Monitor contractor work, material quality and progress at assigned project sites
• Assist senior engineers in project review, tender-related work and field inspections
• Keep official engineering files, drawings and compliance records updated
• Follow GWSSB service rules, safety norms and technical standards during field work
• Coordinate with local offices, contractors and public agencies for project delivery