GPSC Deputy Executive Engineer Recruitment 2026

GPSC is hiring 6 Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil), Class-2 posts for the Gujarat Maritime 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. 53,100 to Rs. 1,67,800 per month under Pay Level 9.

GPSC Deputy Executive Engineer Civil Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has issued Advertisement No. 20/2026-27 for Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil), Class-2 in the Gujarat Maritime Board. The post is for civil engineering work connected with the maritime board, so it suits candidates who want an engineering officer role in Gujarat. The detailed PDF was first issued with the May application window, while the live OJAS list keeps the advertisement open up to 28 June 2026.

The selected person will be an employee or officer of Gujarat Maritime Board, not a direct Gujarat Government employee. This recruitment has only 6 vacancies, so the competition can be tight and the preliminary test score will matter for interview shortlisting.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Total Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil) posts: 6
• General: 4 posts, including 1 women-reserved post
• EWS: 0 posts
• SEBC: 1 post
• SC: 0 posts
• ST: 1 post
• PwBD and ex-servicemen reservation: No separate reserved vacancy shown for this post

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 Government-recognised equivalent qualification is also accepted.
• Computer knowledge: You need basic computer application knowledge as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment rules.
• Language knowledge: You should have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
• Experience: The official details show no experience requirement for this post.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: You should have completed 20 years under the general GPSC direct recruitment age rule for posts without a stated lower age.
• Maximum age: Up to 35 years.
• Age reference date: Age is counted on the last date for receiving 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 PwBD candidates 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. 53,100 to Rs. 1,67,800 per month.
• Pay level: 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix Level 9.
• Allowances: DA, HRA and other admissible allowances will apply as per Gujarat Maritime Board 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 reserved categories and 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 under the advertisement instructions.

Selection Process

The GPSC Deputy Executive Engineer Civil selection has a preliminary test and interview. Since there are only 6 posts, interview shortlisting will be based on the preliminary test merit and GPSC category norms.

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 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 eligible for interview.
5. Document Upload: Shortlisted candidates need to upload certificates on the GPSC-IASS portal within the time given by GPSC.
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/202627/20 - Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil), Class-2 (GMB).
3. Complete One Time Registration if you have not already registered.
4. Use the Apply option for this advertisement and fill in your details carefully.
5. Upload your photograph and signature in the required format.
6. Pay the fee if it applies to your category and confirm the application.
7. Keep the confirmed application printout, application number and confirmation number for future GPSC communication.

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

• Manage civil engineering work for Gujarat Maritime Board projects and assets
• Review technical drawings, estimates, measurements and site progress reports
• Monitor construction quality, safety compliance and contractor performance
• Assist senior officers with tender scrutiny, project planning and engineering decisions
• Prepare inspection notes, official correspondence and compliance records
• Coordinate with field units, contractors and local agencies for project execution
• Follow Gujarat Maritime Board rules and approved civil engineering standards