GPSC Assistant Engineer Civil Road & Building Department 2026: Apply for 200 Posts

📅 Posted: 05/06/2026 📝 Updated: 06/06/2026

Total Vacancy200

SalaryPay Level-8 (₹44,900–1,42,400) [Approx. ₹65,000–75,000/Month]

LocationGujarat

Last Date19/06/2026

Short Information: Gujarat Public Service Commission has released 200 vacancies for Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 under the Gujarat Engineering Service, Road and Building Department through Advt. No. 24/2026-27. Online applications are open from 05 June 2026 to 19 June 2026 at https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.

This is a Class-2 gazetted post in the Gujarat Engineering Service carrying a Pay Level-8 salary of ₹44,900–1,42,400 per month under the 7th Pay Commission. Civil engineers selected under this recruitment will work under the Road and Building Department of Gujarat Government — one of the largest engineering departments in the state — involved in construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, government buildings, and public infrastructure.

The eligibility is a B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized Indian university. The upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of application (19/06/2026). Gujarat-origin EWS/SEBC/SC/ST male candidates get 5 years' relaxation, reserved category women get 10 years, general category women get 5 years, and PwD candidates get 10 years.

Selection is through a two-part Preliminary Test (300 marks) — General Studies on 26 July 2026 and Civil Engineering subject on 30 August 2026 — followed by a Personal Interview (100 marks). Minimum 15% marks in Preliminary Test is mandatory to qualify for interview.

Application fee is ₹100 for General category. Gujarat-origin SC/ST/SEBC/EWS, Ex-servicemen, and PwD candidates are fully exempt. Mandatory CONSENT FORM and CONSENT DEPOSIT must be submitted by 20/06/2026 at 10:00 AM.

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GPSC Assistant Engineer Civil R&B Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	05/06/2026
Application Begin	05/06/2026 (01:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply	19/06/2026 (11:59 PM)
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	20/06/2026
Consent Form & Deposit Deadline	20/06/2026 (10:00 AM)
Preliminary Test – General Studies (Part-1)	26/07/2026 (Tentative)
Preliminary Test – Civil Engineering Subject (Part-2)	30/08/2026 (Tentative)
Final Result	Within 10 working days after last date of Interview

GPSC Assistant Engineer Civil R&B Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

General / OBC (Other States)	₹100
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Gujarat Origin), Ex-SM, PwD	₹0

Payment: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI) or Post Office Challan

GPSC Assistant Engineer Civil Road & Building Department 2026: Apply for 200 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: Max 35 Years (as on 19/06/2026)

(EWS/SEBC/SC/ST (Gujarat Origin) Male: 5 Years (Max 45 Years), General Category Women (Gujarat Origin): 5 Years (Max 45 Years), EWS/SEBC/SC/ST (Gujarat Origin) Women: 10 Years (Max 45 Years), Ex-Servicemen (ECO/SCO): Length of Military Service + 3 Years, PwD Candidates: 10 Years (Max 45 Years), Gujarat Govt Employees (Permanent/Temporary, 6+ Months Continuous Service): As per GCSC&R Rules 1967)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2	200	B.E./B.Tech (Civil)
Total Vacancy	200
Note: Advt No. 24/2026-27 \| Posts under Gujarat Engineering Service, Road & Building Department, Class-2

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	General	EWS	S E B C	SC	ST	Total
Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2	84	20	53	14	29	200
Total	84	20	53	14	29	200
Note:Advt No. 24/2026-27 \| Posts under Gujarat Engineering Service, Road & Building Department, Class-2

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy with Women Reservation

Category	Total Vacancies	Women Reserved (out of Total)
General (Unreserved)	84	27
EWS	20	07
SEBC	53	18
SC	14	05
ST	29	10
Total	200	67
Note:Women reservation is horizontal — counted within total category vacancies, not additional posts

Recruitment Table: Horizontal Reservation (PwD & Ex-Serviceman)

Category	Reserved Posts	Disability Types Eligible
PwD – Group B (Deaf / Hard of Hearing)	02	D (Deaf), HH (Hard of Hearing)
PwD – Group C (Locomotor Disability)	03	OA, OL, LC, Dw, AAV, SD, SI, BA, BL
PwD – Group D (Autism / SLD / MI)	03	SLD (Specific Learning Disability), MI (Mental Illness)
PwD – Group E (Multiple Disability)	—	MD involving Groups B to D
Ex-Serviceman	02	N/A
Note:PwD posts are filled as per GAD Resolution No. CRR-102017-122639-G.2 dated 20/11/2024

GPSC Assistant Engineer Civil R&B Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil) or Technology (Civil) from a university established under Central or State Act in India, or a UGC-recognized deemed university under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
Must have basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
Must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Age must not exceed 35 years as on the last date of application (19/06/2026). Minimum age is 20 years.
Reserved category (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) benefits available only to candidates of Gujarat origin.
Candidates applying for unreserved posts from reserved categories will not get age relaxation.
Selected candidates will be Gujarat state government employees under Road & Building Department.

GPSC Assistant Engineer Civil R&B Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 – Gujarat Engineering Service	Pay Level-8 (₹44,900–1,42,400/month) as per 7th Pay Commission

GPSC Assistant Engineer Civil R&B Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Preliminary Test – Part 1: General Studies (100 Marks, 100 Questions, 60 Minutes) — Tentative Date: 26/07/2026
Preliminary Test – Part 2: Civil Engineering Subject (200 Marks, 200 Questions, 120 Minutes) — Tentative Date: 30/08/2026
Minimum 15% marks in Preliminary Test mandatory to qualify for next stage
Document Scrutiny / Application Verification (post Preliminary Test, shortlisted candidates only)
Personal Interview (100 Marks) — held at GPSC Bhavan, Gandhinagar
Final Merit: [PT Marks × 50/300] + [Interview Marks × 50/100] = Final Score out of 100

GPSC Assistant Engineer Civil R&B Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Preliminary Test Overview

Mode: Offline (OMR-based), held at Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad.
Negative Marking: Not mentioned in official notification (no negative marking).
Total Duration: 180 Minutes (Part-1: 60 min on 26/07/2026 + Part-2: 120 min on 30/08/2026 — separate dates).
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 15% in Preliminary Test to be eligible for Interview.
Medium: Gujarati or English as decided by the Commission.
Attendance in BOTH papers is mandatory — absence from either leads to automatic disqualification.

Recruitment Table: Preliminary Test Paper Structure

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration	Tentative Date
Part-1	General Studies	100	100	60 Min	26/07/2026
Part-2	Civil Engineering	200	200	120 Min	30/08/2026
Total		300	300	180

Recruitment Details: Interview & Final Merit Calculation

Interview: 100 Marks (held at GPSC Bhavan, Gandhinagar).
Final Merit Formula: [PT Marks × 50/300] + [Interview Marks × 50/100] = Total out of 100.
Candidates called for interview (4+ posts): 3× number of vacancies per category OR 20, whichever is higher.
Candidates scoring below 15% in Preliminary Test will NOT be called for interview.

GPSC Assistant Engineer Civil R&B Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

Detailed syllabus for Part-1 (General Studies) and Part-2 (Civil Engineering) is available on the GPSC official website: http://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in and https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in

📚 Part-1: General Studies (Expected Topics)

History of Gujarat and India
Geography of Gujarat and India
Indian Polity and Constitution
Economy and Planning
Current Affairs (National and International)
Science and Technology
Mental Ability and Reasoning

📚 Part-2: Civil Engineering (Expected Topics based on B.E./B.Tech level)

Structural Analysis and Design (RCC and Steel Structures)
Geotechnical Engineering and Foundation Design
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery
Environmental Engineering and Water Supply / Sanitation
Transportation Engineering (Roads, Highways and Bridges)
Construction Materials and Technology
Surveying and Levelling
Estimating, Costing and Specifications
Irrigation Engineering and Hydrology

GPSC Assistant Engineer Civil R&B Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in — mandatory before applying.
Visit https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in → click 'Online Application' → 'Apply' → select Advt No. 24/2026-27.
Fill all personal, communication, education, and other required details carefully.
Upload passport-size photo (white background, with date, JPG, max 10 KB) and signature (JPG, max 10 KB).
General category candidates pay ₹100 via Post Office Challan (by 20/06/2026) or online (Net Banking / Debit / Credit Card / UPI).
Submit CONSENT FORM and CONSENT DEPOSIT — ₹504.72 for General unreserved males; ₹404.72 for reserved categories, all women, PwD, Ex-SM — between 05/06/2026 and 20/06/2026 at 10:00 AM.
Save your Application Number and Confirmation Number for future correspondence.
Do NOT send physical documents or hard copies to GPSC office at this stage.

Recruitment Note: About Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution, is the premier body for recruiting Class-1 and Class-2 gazetted officers in Gujarat. Headquartered at Sector 10-A, Gandhinagar, GPSC conducts competitive examinations for engineering, medical, and administrative services across the state.

Recruitment Note: Job Profile & Benefits

Assistant Engineers (Civil) under the Road & Building Department work on design, construction, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and government buildings across Gujarat. Selected candidates are Gujarat state government employees and receive Pay Level-8 salary with DA, HRA, NPS (National Pension Scheme), LTC, medical benefits, and other allowances as per state government service rules.

GPSC Assistant Engineer Civil R&B Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 05/06/2026 (01:00 PM) to 19/06/2026 (11:59 PM)	Click Here ↗
Download Official Notification Advt No. 24/2026-27 — Available under Advertisements section	Click Here ↗
Official GPSC Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	GPSC
Post Name	Assistant Engineer (Civil)
Total Vacancy	200
Salary	Pay Level-8 (₹44,900–1,42,400) [Approx. ₹65,000–75,000/Month]
Job Location	Gujarat
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	19/06/2026

💡 Expert Tip

With 200 vacancies, this is one of the largest GPSC engineering recruitments in recent years — and unlike Advt No. 31/2026-27 (GMB), selected candidates here will be Gujarat state government employees under the Road & Building Department, with standard civil service benefits and transfer policies. The Preliminary Test has TWO separate papers on two different dates — General Studies on 26/07/2026 and Civil Engineering on 30/08/2026. Absence from either paper means automatic disqualification. Additionally, the CONSENT FORM and CONSENT DEPOSIT (₹504.72 for General category unreserved males) must be submitted between 05/06/2026 and 20/06/2026 at 10:00 AM — missing this deadline cancels your application and no admit card will be generated.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for GPSC AE Civil (Road & Building Department)? ▼

Ans: The post is at Pay Level-8 (₹44,900–1,42,400) under the 7th Pay Commission. With current DA (~55% of basic), HRA, and other allowances, the estimated gross in-hand at joining is approximately ₹65,000–75,000 per month. Annual increments and DA revisions increase this over time.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply for GPSC AE Civil R&B Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The online application closes on 19/06/2026 at 11:59 PM at https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Additionally, the CONSENT FORM and CONSENT DEPOSIT must be submitted by 20/06/2026 at 10:00 AM. Missing this deadline results in automatic cancellation of your application and no admit card will be generated.

Q.3 Is there negative marking in the GPSC AE Civil Preliminary Test for Advt 24/2026-27? ▼

Ans: No negative marking is mentioned in the official notification. The preliminary test has 300 questions (100 General Studies + 200 Civil Engineering) for 300 marks across two separate dates. Candidates scoring below 15% marks overall are not eligible for the personal interview stage.

Q.4 What is the age limit for GPSC AE Civil R&B 2026? ▼

Ans: Maximum age is 35 years as on 19/06/2026. EWS/SEBC/SC/ST male candidates of Gujarat origin get 5 years' relaxation (max 45 years). General category women get 5 years, reserved category women get 10 years, and PwD candidates get 10 years' relaxation. Reserved category candidates applying for unreserved posts get no age relaxation.

Q.5 Are GPSC AE Civil (R&B) employees state government employees? ▼

Ans: Yes. Unlike Advt No. 31/2026-27 (Gujarat Maritime Board), candidates selected through Advt No. 24/2026-27 will be Gujarat state government employees under the Road & Building Department, with service conditions governed by standard Gujarat civil service rules.

Q.6 How is the final merit calculated for GPSC AE Civil R&B 2026? ▼

Ans: Final merit = [Preliminary Test Marks × 50/300] + [Interview Marks × 50/100] = Total out of 100. Both stages carry equal 50% weightage. Candidates must first clear the 15% minimum qualifying threshold in Preliminary Test to be considered for interview.

Q.7 What is the CONSENT DEPOSIT for GPSC AE Civil R&B 2026? ▼

Ans: For General/Unreserved male candidates: ₹504.72 (₹500 + ₹4.72 transaction charges). For reserved categories, all women, PwD, and Ex-servicemen: ₹404.72. It must be paid with the CONSENT FORM between 05/06/2026 and 20/06/2026 at 10:00 AM via https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Candidates who appear in the exam get this deposit refunded.

Q.8 How many PwD posts are reserved in GPSC Advt No. 24/2026-27? ▼

Ans: A total of 08 PwD posts are reserved: 02 for Group B (Deaf/Hard of Hearing), 03 for Group C (Locomotor Disability including OA, OL, LC, Dw, AAV, SD, SI, BA, BL), and 03 for Group D (Autism, SLD, Mental Illness). These posts will be filled as per GAD Resolution No. CRR-102017-122639-G.2 dated 20/11/2024.