GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 205 AE Posts

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🕒 Last Updated: May 05, 2026
Latest Jobs 📅 05 May, 2026 📍 Gujarat
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Organization Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
Post Name Assistant Engineer (Civil & Mechanical), Class-2 (GWSSB)
Qualification Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university
Location Gujarat, Gujarat
Salary Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 (Level-8)
Last Date to Apply 19 May 2026
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GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 18/2026-27 (Civil) and Advertisement No. 21/2026-27 (Mechanical) for recruitment of 205 Assistant Engineer (Civil & Mechanical), Class-2 posts in the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB). The notification includes complete details on vacancies, eligibility, selection process, examination pattern, age limit, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the full notification and its annexures before applying online. The notification PDFs and detailed advertisement are available on the official GPSC/OJAS website.

GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Commission NameGujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), Gandhinagar
Advertisement No.Advt. No. 18/2026-27 (Civil) | Advt. No. 21/2026-27 (Mechanical)
Post NameAssistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 (GWSSB) | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2 (GWSSB)
DepartmentGujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB), Govt. of Gujarat
Post ClassificationClass-2 (Other)
Total Vacancies205 (Civil: 175 | Mechanical: 30)
Pay ScaleRs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400/- [Level-8] in the GWSSB Service
Application ModeOnline only (via OJAS portal - gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in)
Selection ModePreliminary Exam (Objective) + Interview
Job LocationGujarat
Official Websitegpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in

GPSC GWSSB AE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Release Date05/05/2026
Opening of Online Application Portal05/05/2026
Last Date for Online Application Submission19/05/2026
Age Calculated As OnLast date of receipt of application (19/05/2026)
Tentative Date of Preliminary Exam26/07/2026
Tentative Date of Prelim Exam ResultTo be declared later
Main ExamNot Applicable
Tentative Month of InterviewTo be declared later
Tentative Month of Final ResultAfter 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 NameTotal Posts
AE (Civil), Class-2 (GWSSB)175
AE (Mechanical), Class-2 (GWSSB)30
Total205

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). Educational qualifications must be from recognized Universities/Institutes as per the detailed advertisement. No prior work experience is required for these posts.

Educational Qualification

PostEducational QualificationExperience
Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 (GWSSB)Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University - as per detailed advertisementNo Experience Required
Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2 (GWSSB)Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University - as per detailed advertisementNo 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.

CategoryMaleFemale
Unreserved (General)20–35 years5 years relaxation (up to 40 years)
Ex-Serviceman / Officers5 years relaxation5 years relaxation
Physically Disabled (PH) CandidatesUp to 10 years relaxationUp 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.

CategoryApplication Fee
All CategoriesAs 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)

PaperSubjectTypeQuestionsMarksDuration
Part-AGeneral StudiesObjective MCQ1001003 Hours (180 Minutes)
Part-BConcerned Subject (Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering)Objective MCQ200200
Grand Total (Prelim)300300

Stage 2 – Interview / Personality Test: 100 Marks

Merit Calculation

Final Merit50% Weightage of Prelim Exam Marks + 50% Weightage of Interview Marks
Main ExamNot Applicable
Result DeclarationWithin 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, educational, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 is a state-level recruitment conducted by Gujarat Public Service Commission for Assistant Engineer (Civil and Mechanical), Class-2 posts under the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board. The selection is done through a Preliminary Examination followed by an Interview as per GPSC rules.
The GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 notification has announced 205 vacancies for AE (Civil) and AE (Mechanical) posts combined, with detailed category-wise breakup for General, SC, ST, SEBC and EWS candidates in the official advertisement.
The online application dates for GPSC GWSSB AE Recruitment 2026 are from 05/05/2026 to 19/05/2026, with the Preliminary Examination tentatively planned on 26/07/2026 as per the GPSC exam calendar.
To be eligible for GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer 2026, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (as applicable) from a recognized university, and meet the age and other conditions specified by GPSC. No prior work experience is required.
For GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026, the minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 35 years for unreserved male candidates on the last date of application (19/05/2026). Relaxations are provided to female, reserved, ex-servicemen, and physically disabled candidates.
The selection process for GPSC GWSSB AE 2026 consists of a 300-mark Preliminary Examination (Objective type) followed by a 100-mark Interview. Final selection is based on a merit list using 50% weightage from Prelim marks and 50% weightage from Interview marks.
Selected candidates for GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer (Civil/Mechanical), Class-2 are placed in the pay scale of Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-8) as per the 7th CPC, along with admissible allowances under Gujarat Government rules.
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