GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2026: 175 Posts

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

Total Vacancy175

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

LocationGujarat

Last Date19/05/2026

Short Information: If you hold a B.E./B.Tech (Civil Engineering) degree and are looking for a Class-2 officer-level post in Gujarat's water infrastructure sector, this is a recruitment worth preparing seriously for. The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has announced 175 vacancies for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 under the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB). The pay scale is Rs. 44,900–1,42,400/- (Level-8), which translates to an estimated in-hand salary of around Rs. 65,000–75,000 per month after DA, HRA, and other allowances — a highly competitive compensation compared to most state-level junior engineering posts.

Note that selected candidates will be employees of GWSSB, not directly of the Government of Gujarat, but the service conditions and job security are comparable to a regular state government post. The application window is open from 05 May 2026 to 19 May 2026. The Preliminary Test (General Studies paper) is scheduled tentatively in July 2026, and the subject-specific paper in August 2026. The upper age limit is 35 years as of the last date of application, with relaxation available for reserved categories, women, ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities. OTR registration on GPSC-OJAS portal is mandatory before applying.

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GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer (Civil) 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	05/05/2026
Application Begin	05/05/2026
Last Date to Apply Online	19/05/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date (Post Office/Online)	20/05/2026
Preliminary Test — General Studies (Tentative)	26/07/2026
Preliminary Test — Subject Paper (Tentative)	30/08/2026
Final Result	Within 10 working days after Interview

GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer (Civil) 2026 2026Application Fee

General / Unreserved	Rs. 100/- + Postal/Service Charges
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Gujarat Origin)	Rs. 0
Ex-Servicemen	Rs. 0
Person with Disability	Rs. 0
Reserved Category (Other States)	Rs. 100/- + Applicable Charges

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

GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2026: 175 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: Maximum 35 Years (as on last date of online application: 19/05/2026)

(SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (Gujarat Origin): 5 Years (Maximum up to 45 Years), Women of SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (Gujarat Origin): 10 Years (Maximum up to 45 Years), General/Unreserved Women: 5 Years (Maximum up to 45 Years), Ex-Servicemen (including ECO/SCO): Length of Military Service + 3 Years, Person with Disability: 10 Years (Maximum up to 45 Years), Gujarat Government Employees (permanent/temporary, 6+ months): As per Gujarat Civil Services Rules 1967)

Post Name	Total Posts	Pay Scale	Eligibility
Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2	175	Level-8 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400/-)	B.E./B.Tech (Civil Engineering)
Total Vacancy	175
Note: Selected candidates will be employees of GWSSB, not the Government of Gujarat.

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy — Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2

Post Name	General	EWS	S E B C	SC	ST	Total
Assistant Engineer (Civil)	75	13	49	11	27	175
Total	75	13	49	11	27	175
Note:Total vacancies: 175. Category totals are as per official notification.

Recruitment Table: Vacancies Reserved for Women — Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2

Post Name	General	EWS	S E B C	SC	ST	Total
Women (AE Civil)	24	04	16	03	08	55
Total	24	4	16	3	8	55
Note:These are horizontal reservations carved out of the category-wise totals above.

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

Category	Vacancy
Person with Disability (PwD)	00
Ex-Serviceman	01

GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer (Civil) 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil) or Technology (Civil) from a recognized University established under a Central or State Act in India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.
Candidate must possess basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
Candidate must possess adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Candidate must be a citizen of India (or eligible as per citizenship norms specified in the notification).
Age must not exceed 35 years as on the last date of online application (19/05/2026).
Minimum age: 20 years (as per GPSC general rules for direct recruitment).
Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in before applying.

GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer (Civil) 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2	Level-8 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400/-) [Approx. Rs. 65,000–75,000/Month in-hand]

GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer (Civil) 2026Selection Process Steps

Step 1: Preliminary Test — General Studies (100 Questions, 100 Marks)
Step 2: Preliminary Test — Concerned Subject / Civil Engineering (200 Questions, 200 Marks)
Step 3: Application Scrutiny (for candidates qualifying Preliminary Test with minimum 15%)
Step 4: Personal Interview (100 Marks)
Step 5: Final Merit List based on weighted marks: [PT Marks x 50/300] + [Interview Marks x 50/100] = Total out of 100

GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer (Civil) 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Preliminary Test — Exam Overview

Mode: Offline (OMR-based).
Language/Medium: Gujarati (unless otherwise decided by the Commission).
Total Questions: 300 (100 General Studies + 200 Subject-specific).
Total Marks: 300 (100 General Studies + 200 Subject-specific).
Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours).
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 15% of total marks (i.e., 45 out of 300) — mandatory to be eligible for Interview.
Negative Marking: No negative marking mentioned in the official notification.
Exam Centre: Generally Gandhinagar / Ahmedabad (candidates must attend at their own expense).
Final Selection Weightage: Preliminary Test carries 50% weightage and Interview carries 50% weightage.

Recruitment Table: Preliminary Test — Paper-wise Breakdown

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks
Paper 1	General Studies	100	100
Paper 2	Civil Engineering (Subject-specific)	200	200
Total		300	300

Recruitment Table: Interview — Weightage Calculation

Stage	Total Marks	Weightage Formula	Weighted Marks Out Of
Preliminary Test	300	PT Marks x 50/300	50
Interview	100	Interview Marks x 50/100	50

Recruitment Table: Candidates Called for Interview (Category-wise)

Vacancies to be Filled	Candidates Called for Interview
01	10
02	16
03	18
04 or more	3x vacancies OR 20 (whichever is higher)
Note:Number of interview call-ups is calculated per category based on vacancies in that category.

Recruitment Table: Disability-wise Reserved Posts — Advt. No. 18/2026-27 (AE Civil)

Group	Disability Type	Type Code	Posts Reserved
B	Deaf, Hard of Hearing	D, HH	00
C	Locomotor Disability incl. Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims	OA, OL, LC, Dw, AAV, SD, SI, BA, BL	00
D&E	Autism, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, Multiple Disabilities	SLD, MI & MD	00
Note:No posts reserved for PwD candidates under this advertisement. Candidates with disabilities other than those listed are not eligible to apply under PwD quota.

GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer (Civil) 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The official syllabus for the Preliminary Test will be available on the GPSC website: http://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in and https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Based on the post level (Class-2, Level-8) and GPSC's standard pattern for AE (Civil) posts, the expected topics are listed below.

📚 General Studies (Paper 1 — Expected Topics)

History of Gujarat and India
Geography of Gujarat and India
Indian Polity and Constitution
Economy of Gujarat and India
Current Affairs (National and International)
Science and Technology
Environment and Ecology
Gujarat Culture and Heritage
Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

📚 Civil Engineering (Paper 2 — Expected Topics)

Structural Engineering: Strength of Materials, RCC Design, Steel Structure Design
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Transportation Engineering: Highway, Railway, Airport Engineering
Surveying and Levelling
Environmental Engineering
Construction Materials and Technology
Estimating, Costing and Specifications
Concrete Technology

GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer (Civil) 2026How to Apply

Visit the official GPSC OJAS portal: https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done — OTR is mandatory before applying.
Click on 'Online Application' in the Menu Bar, then click 'Apply'.
Find Advertisement No. 18/2026-27 (Assistant Engineer Civil, Class-2) and click 'Apply'.
Read the advertisement summary and click 'Apply Now'.
Enter your OTR Registration Number and Date of Birth and click 'Apply'.
Fill in Personal Details, Communication Details, Other Details, Language Details.
Upload Passport-size Photo (5 cm x 3.6 cm, JPG, max 10 KB, white background, date of photo not older than 1 year from last date).
Upload Signature (2.5 cm x 7.5 cm, JPG, max 10 KB, black/blue ink on white paper).
Fill in Education Details and Experience Details.
Read and confirm the Self-Declaration, then click 'Save'.
Note your Application Number and Confirmation Number — keep these safe.
Pay the application fee: General category candidates pay Rs. 100/- + service charges via Post Office Challan or Online mode (Net Banking/Card) by 20/05/2026.
SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (Gujarat Origin), Ex-Servicemen, and PwD candidates are exempted from application fee.
Take a printout of the confirmed application form.
Do NOT send physical documents to the Commission at this stage.

Recruitment Note: About Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)

The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India, responsible for recruiting candidates to Group-A and Group-B gazetted posts in the state of Gujarat. Headquartered at Sector 10-A, Gandhinagar, GPSC was constituted after the formation of Gujarat state in 1960. Over the decades, it has conducted hundreds of recruitment drives and competitive examinations, making it one of the most active and credible state public service commissions in India. GPSC oversees recruitment for departments spanning revenue, engineering, education, health, police, and utilities. The Commission operates the OJAS (Online Job Application System) portal, which is the single-window platform for all GPSC applications. Known for its transparent, merit-based selection process, GPSC plays a central role in staffing Gujarat's administrative machinery and public sector undertakings like the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB).

Recruitment Note: About Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB)

The Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB) is a statutory body established under the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board Act. It functions under the Water Supply Department of the Government of Gujarat and is responsible for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of water supply and sewerage infrastructure across rural and urban areas of the state. GWSSB operates thousands of water supply schemes that serve millions of residents across Gujarat's 33 districts. The Board is at the forefront of flagship programs like the Nal Se Jal (Jal Jeevan Mission) initiative, aimed at providing piped drinking water to every household. Engineers recruited through GPSC for GWSSB are deployed for project supervision, construction management, and system maintenance. It is important to note that selected candidates become employees of GWSSB — not directly of the Government of Gujarat — though the service conditions, pay scales, and benefits are governed by the Gujarat government's rules.

Recruitment Note: Job Profile — Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2

As an Assistant Engineer (Civil) under GWSSB, the selected candidate will be responsible for the planning, design, execution, and maintenance of water supply and sewerage infrastructure projects. Day-to-day duties include preparation and scrutiny of engineering estimates and drawings, supervision of ongoing construction works, quality control of materials and workmanship, coordination with contractors and project stakeholders, and preparation of progress reports. The role involves field visits to project sites across the assigned division, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and government norms. The engineer will report to the Executive Engineer and work closely with Junior Engineers on site. There is a clear career progression pathway from Assistant Engineer to Executive Engineer to Superintending Engineer, making it a long-term career opportunity within GWSSB's expanding infrastructure framework. Postings may involve both urban and rural assignments across Gujarat.

Recruitment Note: Benefits and Perks Beyond Salary

Employees of GWSSB under Level-8 pay scale are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package that significantly enhances the effective compensation. Key benefits include: House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Government quarters subject to availability, Dearness Allowance (DA) revised periodically, Medical reimbursement for self and dependents, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Provident Fund (PF) with employer contribution, Gratuity on completion of qualifying service, National Pension System (NPS) coverage, Annual leave entitlements (Casual Leave, Earned Leave, Medical Leave), Maternity/Paternity leave as per rules, Children's Education Allowance, and Festival Advance. The CCC computer certification must be acquired before the final appointment order, and candidates must ensure their SSEC certificate for date of birth proof is in order well before the interview stage.

Recruitment Note: Important Instructions for Reserved Category Candidates

Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) of Gujarat origin must note the following: Caste/category certificates and Non-Creamy Layer Certificates (NCLC) must be issued within the valid time frame and uploaded before the document upload deadline announced after the Preliminary Test result. SEBC (OBC) candidates must submit NCLC certificates valid for three financial years from the year of issue. EWS certificates are valid for three years from the date of issue. Candidates belonging to reserved categories who apply against Unreserved (General) posts will NOT receive age relaxation. Only candidates of Gujarat origin are entitled to reservation benefits; reserved category candidates from other states must pay the application fee and will be treated as General category candidates.

GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer (Civil) 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 05/05/2026 to 19/05/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 18/2026-27	Click Here ↗
How to Apply & Fee Payment Guide	Click Here ↗
Official 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	175
Salary	Level-8 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400/-) [Approx. Rs. 65,000–75,000/Month]
Job Location	Gujarat
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	19/05/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

One critical thing many candidates overlook: the Preliminary Test has a mandatory minimum qualifying threshold of 15% — scoring below this means you won't be considered for the interview, regardless of your rank. The final selection carries a 50:50 weightage between Preliminary Test (out of 300 marks) and Interview (out of 100 marks). Focus equally on both. Also, do not confuse OTR (One Time Registration) with the actual application — OTR alone does not constitute an application. After OTR, you must separately apply for Advt. No. 18/2026-27. Upload a passport-size photo with a date stamp not older than 1 year from the last date of application, or your form will be rejected outright. Keep your SSEC certificate ready as the only valid proof of date of birth accepted by GPSC.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 under GWSSB? ▼

Ans: The post falls under Pay Level-8 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400/-). At the entry level basic pay of Rs. 44,900/-, adding Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other admissible allowances, the estimated starting in-hand salary is approximately Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 75,000 per month. This makes it one of the more attractive Level-8 engineering posts in Gujarat state services.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for GPSC GWSSB AE Civil 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application on the GPSC OJAS portal (https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in) is 19/05/2026 by 23:59 hours. The application fee payment deadline (Post Office or online) is 20/05/2026. No corrections or changes will be accepted after the application window closes, so candidates must verify all details before final submission.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the GPSC AE Civil Preliminary Test? ▼

Ans: No negative marking has been mentioned in the official notification (Advt. No. 18/2026-27) for this recruitment. The Preliminary Test consists of 300 questions for 300 marks (100 General Studies + 200 Civil Engineering). However, candidates must secure a minimum of 15% marks (45 out of 300) in the Preliminary Test to be eligible for the Interview stage.

Q.4 What is the age limit for the Assistant Engineer (Civil) post under GPSC GWSSB? ▼

Ans: The maximum age limit is 35 years as on the last date of online application (19/05/2026). Age relaxation of 5 years is available for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS candidates of Gujarat origin (maximum age 45 years), 10 years for women of reserved categories (maximum 45 years), 5 years for General category women (maximum 45 years), and 10 years for Persons with Disability (maximum 45 years). Ex-servicemen get military service length plus 3 additional years.

Q.5 How to download the GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer (Civil) Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Visit the official GPSC website at https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in or the OJAS portal at https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Navigate to the 'Advertisements' or 'Current Recruitments' section and search for Advt. No. 18/2026-27. The detailed notification PDF (R-8 Branch) is available for download from the advertisement listing page. The notification contains detailed instructions in both Gujarati and English across 30 pages.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for GPSC GWSSB AE Civil post? ▼

Ans: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil) or Technology (Civil) from a University established under a Central or State Act in India, or from an institution declared as a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government. Additionally, basic computer application knowledge (as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules 1967) and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi is required.

Q.7 What is the selection process for GPSC GWSSB AE (Civil) recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The selection process involves two stages: (1) Preliminary Test — an OMR-based written exam of 300 marks (100 General Studies + 200 Civil Engineering subject) with a duration of 180 minutes, held generally at Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad; and (2) Personal Interview of 100 marks. The final merit is calculated with 50% weightage to the Preliminary Test and 50% to the Interview. Candidates scoring below 15% in the Preliminary Test are not eligible for the Interview.

Q.8 Are GWSSB employees considered Gujarat Government employees? ▼

Ans: No. As explicitly stated in the official notification, candidates selected for GWSSB posts are employees/officers of the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board, not of the Government of Gujarat. However, their pay scales, service conditions, reservation policies, and benefits are governed by Gujarat government rules. This distinction is important as GWSSB is an autonomous board under the state government.