OPSC AEE Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
OPSC Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) — Odisha
OPSC Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) is Odisha's officer-entry engineering post, recruited by the Odisha Public Service Commission. The 2025 cycle advertised 621 AEE posts (Civil & Mechanical) — one of the largest officer-level civil recruitments in the east.
Selection is a three-stage process: an objective prelims, a two-paper mains of 600 marks, and a viva voce — rewarding aspirants who can sustain preparation across stages.
OPSC AEE Civil 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) |
| Stages | Prelims → Mains (2 papers) → Viva voce |
| Eligibility | Degree in Civil Engineering (or AMIE) |
| Age limit | 21–38 years (relaxations apply) |
| 2025 vacancies | 621 AEE posts (Civil & Mechanical) |
OPSC AEE Civil Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination (screening)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering (objective) | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes
Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Main Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: Civil Engineering | 150 | 300 |
| Paper-II: Civil Engineering | 150 | 300 |
Duration: 150 minutes per paper
Negative marking: As per the current OPSC notification
ℹ️ Mains questions carry 2 marks each. Final merit = prelims screening → mains + viva voce.
OPSC AEE Civil Syllabus — Key Subjects
See the detailed chapter-wise syllabus (built from real previous-year papers) on the OPSC AEE Civil test series page →
Eligibility
- ✓Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university, or Associate Membership (Civil) of the Institution of Engineers (India).
- ✓Age 21–38 years with Odisha category relaxations.
- ✓Odia language knowledge per OPSC rules.
Salary & Career
OPSC AEE is on the Odisha pay matrix at officer grade (₹56,100 starting basic band) — in-hand typically ₹70,000–₹80,000 per month with allowances; probation is two years.
OPSC AEE Civil Cut Off
OPSC publishes stage-wise cutoffs per cycle on opsc.gov.in. With 621 posts in 2025, the merit spread is wider than typical officer-level cycles.
Vacancy Trends
| 2025 | 621 AEE posts — Civil & Mechanical combined |
How to Prepare for OPSC AEE Civil
- 1The prelims is fully technical — 100 civil questions in 90 minutes; speed drills on core subjects are the entry ticket.
- 2Mains carries 6× the prelims weight — plan the bulk of preparation for the 600-mark stage, not just screening.
- 32-mark mains questions with negative marking reward accuracy calibration through full-length mocks.
- 4Viva voce rounds out the merit — revise fundamentals and Odisha's infrastructure context.
Start Practising OPSC AEE Civil — Free
Exam-pattern mocks, previous-year papers, detailed solutions and chapter-wise analytics — built only for civil engineers, by a civil engineer who cleared these exams.
OPSC AEE Civil — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the OPSC AEE exam pattern?▾
Prelims (100 objective questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes, 0.25 negative) followed by a two-paper mains (300 questions total, 600 marks) and a viva voce.
How many vacancies were advertised in OPSC AEE 2025?▾
621 Assistant Executive Engineer posts across Civil and Mechanical disciplines.
Where can I practise OPSC AEE civil mock tests?▾
CIVILGYAN TEST SERIES offers degree-standard civil mocks and chapter tests suited to OPSC AEE prelims and mains, with detailed solutions — free tests available.
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Disclaimer: Exam patterns, cutoffs, vacancies and eligibility rules change between recruitment cycles. The figures above are compiled for guidance from past cycles — always verify details from the official notification of the conducting body before applying.