Commission Name | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), Gandhinagar |
Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 18/2026-27 (Civil) | Advt. No. 21/2026-27 (Mechanical) |
Post Name | Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 (GWSSB) | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2 (GWSSB) |
Department | Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB), Govt. of Gujarat |
Post Classification | Class-2 (Other) |
Total Vacancies | 205 (Civil: 175 | Mechanical: 30) |
Pay Scale | Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400/- [Level-8] in the GWSSB Service |
Application Mode | Online only (via OJAS portal - gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in) |
Selection Mode | Preliminary Exam (Objective) + Interview |
Job Location | Gujarat |
Official Website |
GPSC GWSSB AE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification Release Date | 05/05/2026 |
Opening of Online Application Portal | 05/05/2026 |
Last Date for Online Application Submission | 19/05/2026 |
Age Calculated As On | Last date of receipt of application (19/05/2026) |
Tentative Date of Preliminary Exam | 26/07/2026 |
Tentative Date of Prelim Exam Result | To be declared later |
Main Exam | Not Applicable |
Tentative Month of Interview | To be declared later |
Tentative Month of Final Result | After 10 working days from last date of Interview |
GPSC GWSSB AE Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 205 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil and Mechanical), Class-2 (GWSSB). These are distributed across General, SC, ST, SEBC, and EWS categories with horizontal reservation for Women, PH (Physically Handicapped), Ex-Servicemen, and Deaf/Vision/LD candidates as applicable.
Post-wise Category Vacancy Breakdown
Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
AE (Civil), Class-2 (GWSSB) | 175 |
AE (Mechanical), Class-2 (GWSSB) | 30 |
Total | 205 |
GPSC GWSSB AE Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of receipt of application (19/05/2026). qualifications must be from recognized Universities/Institutes as per the detailed advertisement. No prior work experience is required for these posts.
Educational Qualification
Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 (GWSSB) | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University - as per detailed advertisement | No Experience Required |
Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2 (GWSSB) | Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University - as per detailed advertisement | No Experience Required |
GPSC GWSSB AE Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Candidates must have completed a minimum of 20 years and must not have completed 35 years of age as on the last date of receipt of application (19/05/2026). Age relaxation is provided to Female (Unreserved), Ex-Servicemen, and Physically Disabled candidates as per Gujarat Government norms.
Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
Unreserved (General) | 20–35 years | 5 years relaxation (up to 40 years) |
Ex-Serviceman / Officers | 5 years relaxation | 5 years relaxation |
Physically Disabled (PH) Candidates | Up to 10 years relaxation | Up to 10 years relaxation |
GPSC GWSSB AE Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Application fee details are as per Gujarat Government / GPSC OJAS norms. Candidates are advised to check the official OJAS portal for the exact fee applicable to their category before submitting the online application. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
All Categories | As per GPSC / Gujarat Government prescribed fee - refer official OJAS portal at the time of application |
GPSC GWSSB AE Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process for GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 consists of 2 successive stages - a Preliminary Examination (Objective type, 300 marks, 3 hours) and an Interview (100 marks). There is no Main Examination. The final merit list will be prepared with 50% weightage to Prelim Exam marks and 50% weightage to Interview marks. The result will be declared within 10 working days from the last date of interview.
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Paper | Subject | Type | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Part-A | General Studies | Objective MCQ | 100 | 100 | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
Part-B | Concerned Subject (Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) | Objective MCQ | 200 | 200 | |
Grand Total (Prelim) | 300 | 300 | |||
Stage 2 – Interview / Personality Test: 100 Marks
Merit Calculation
Final Merit | 50% Weightage of Prelim Exam Marks + 50% Weightage of Interview Marks |
Main Exam | Not Applicable |
Result Declaration | Within 10 working days from the last date of Interview |
How to Apply for GPSC GWSSB AE Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the GPSC OJAS portal at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in. No offline or hard copy applications will be accepted. The online portal is active from 05/05/2026 to 19/05/2026. Candidates must apply separately for Civil and Mechanical posts if they wish to apply for both.
Steps to Apply Online:
Visit the official OJAS portal: gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
Click on the link for "AE (Civil), Class-2 (GWSSB)" or "AE (Mechanical), Class-2 (GWSSB)" under "Current Advertisement"
Register with basic details (name, mobile number, email ID) - login credentials will be sent to registered mobile/email
Log in and fill the online application form with personal, and category details
Upload scanned photograph and signature as per the specified guidelines
Pay the application fee online as applicable for your category
Review all details carefully before final submission
Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference
Apply Online at: https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
Important Instructions for GPSC GWSSB AE Recruitment 2026 Candidates
Candidates must apply separately for Civil and Mechanical posts - a single application will not cover both disciplines.
No prior work experience is required for either post.
Only online applications will be accepted - no offline/hard copy applications will be entertained.
Age will be calculated on the last date of receipt of application (19/05/2026).
Female candidates of Unreserved category are eligible for 5 years age relaxation.
Educational qualifications must be as per the detailed advertisement published on the GPSC website.
There is no Main Examination - selection is based on Prelim Exam + Interview only.
Final merit will be based on 50% Prelim + 50% Interview marks.
All correspondence and communication should be addressed to the Secretary, Gujarat Public Service Commission only.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit gpsc.gujarat.gov.in and gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in for all recruitment updates.
All decisions of the Gujarat Public Service Commission regarding eligibility, selection, and other matters are final and binding.
GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF (Civil - Advt. 18/2026-27): Click here
Official Notification PDF (Mechanical - Advt. 21/2026-27): Click here
Official Website: Click here