GPSC AE Mechanical Recruitment 2026 — 37 Vacancies

GPSC is hiring 37 Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2 posts for Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB). If you have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 19 May 2026 at 23:59. Salary is Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 in Pay Level 8.

GPSC Assistant Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026 - 37 Posts

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released Advertisement No. 21/2026-27 for Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2 under GWSSB. The notice is part of a combined GWSSB recruitment PDF, but the Mechanical post has its own advertisement number and vacancy table. There are 30 regular vacancies plus 7 special PwD drive vacancies, so this listing covers 37 Mechanical AE posts.

Selected candidates will be treated as GWSSB employees/officers, not as Government of Gujarat employees. The recruitment includes an online application, preliminary test, interview, and document verification. The preliminary test is expected in two parts: General Studies on 26 July 2026 and Mechanical subject paper on 30 August 2026.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Total vacancies: 37 posts
• Regular vacancies: 30 posts
• Special PwD drive vacancies: 7 posts
• General: 11 regular posts
• SEBC/OBC: 9 regular posts
• SC: 3 regular posts
• ST: 7 regular posts
• EWS: 0 posts shown in the vacancy table

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or Technology (Mechanical).
• Recognised institution: The degree must be from a university established by Central/State Act, a recognised educational institution, a deemed university under UGC Act Section 3, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government.
• Computer knowledge: You must have basic knowledge of computer application as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services rules.
• Language knowledge: You must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: Not more than 35 years.
• Age date: Age will be counted as on the last date of online application, which is 19 May 2026.
• Reserved categories of Gujarat origin: Age relaxation is available as per rules, subject to the maximum limits mentioned in the notification.
• PwD candidates: Relaxation up to 10 years, subject to maximum age limits.
• Women candidates: Relaxation is available as per the category-wise rules in the notification.

Salary

• Pay scale: Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400.
• Pay level: Level 8 in the GWSSB service.
• Other allowances will apply as per GWSSB service rules where applicable.

Application Fee

• General / Unreserved: Rs. 100 plus applicable postal charges or online service charges.
• Reserved categories of Gujarat, EWS, Ex-servicemen, and PwD: No application fee.
• Reserved category candidates from other states: Fee is payable as per general category rules.

Selection Process

GPSC will select candidates through a preliminary test, followed by interview and document verification. Candidates scoring less than 15% in the preliminary test will not be considered for interview eligibility.

1. Online Application Screening: GPSC checks submitted online applications and required documents at the scrutiny stage.
2. Preliminary Test: The test carries 300 marks with 300 questions for 180 minutes.
3. General Studies: 100 questions for 100 marks.
4. Mechanical Subject: 200 questions for 200 marks.
5. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called as per GPSC rules based on vacancy count and category.
6. Final Result: The final result is expected within 10 working days after completion of interview.

How to Apply

1. Open the official GPSC OJAS application portal at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Select Advertisement No. 21/2026-27 for Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2.
3. Complete One Time Registration if required, then submit the online application for this advertisement.
4. Check all personal, education, category, PwD, ex-serviceman, and language details before confirming the form.
5. Pay the application fee if you are in a fee-paying category.
6. Submit the online form before 19 May 2026 at 23:59.
7. Keep the confirmed application printout, fee receipt or challan, and documents ready for scrutiny.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Confirmed online application printout.
• Mechanical Engineering / Technology degree certificate.
• All semester/year marksheets.
• Age proof.
• Category certificate, if applicable.
• PwD certificate, if applying under PwD reservation.
• Ex-serviceman documents, if applicable.
• Photo and signature as per online application rules.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 5 May 2026, 13:00
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 May 2026, 23:59
• General Studies Preliminary Test: 26 July 2026
• Mechanical Subject Preliminary Test: 30 August 2026
• Final Result: Within 10 working days after interview completion, as per the notice

• Work on mechanical engineering matters connected with GWSSB water supply and sewerage systems
• Support planning, operation, maintenance, and monitoring of mechanical assets and equipment
• Prepare technical notes, estimates, reports, and engineering documentation as assigned
• Coordinate with field offices, contractors, and technical teams for project execution
• Apply mechanical engineering standards and safety practices in official work
• Assist senior officers in inspection, troubleshooting, and performance review of systems
• Maintain records and submit technical information required by GWSSB and GPSC processes