On behalf of the Gujarat Public Service Commission, one fine opportunity is being announced for young aspiring Civil Engineers. This time, GPSC opened an online application window for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil) in Class-II working under Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation. Through this recruitment, there are bright chances of service in the government sector for those holding a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Applications are made available from August 12 to 31, 2024. Do not wait again until the last minute to take advantage of the opening.
GPSC AE Recruitment 2024: overview
According to a pay scale of ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400, Pay Matrix Level-8 provides for 16 positions in the Assistant Engineer recruitment drive. It is especially appealing for eligible individuals including those falling under the reserved categories because they enjoy some age and other criterion relaxation.
| Recruitment Authority | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-II |
| Number of Vacancies | 16 |
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,000 |
| Application End Date | 31 August 2024 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| State Concerned | Gujarat |
| Official Website | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
GPSC AE Recruitment 2024: Eligibility criteria
Nationality:
In order to apply for the GPSC AE Recruitment 2024, applicants must be:
- The Indian citizens
- Bhutanese or Nepalese subjects
- Tibetan refugee who settled in India for good before 1 January, 1962.
- Person of Indian origin from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, or Vietnam
Educational qualifications
To meet the eligibility requirements of Assistant Engineer (Civil), candidates need to possess a Bachelor’s degree (B.E/B.Tech) in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university established by the Central State legislature or other recognized educational institution in India. They must also have some basic knowledge of computers, which is given under the stipulations of Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules,1967. Proficiency in Gujarati or Hindi or both is also necessary for candidates.
Age limit
As of the application deadline, which is August 31st, 2024, candidates should not be below 18 years or above 35 years. However, there are age relaxations given below:
- SEBC/EWS/SC/ST: 5 years
- SEBC/EWS/SC/ST (Women): 10 years
- General (Women): 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- PwD: 10 years
GPSC AE Recruitment 2024: Application fee
The fee for the application from general category candidates is Rs.100 plus any other applicable postal and service charges. Reserved categories’ candidates, Ex-Servicemen, and those with disabilities are exempted from paying the application fee. Nevertheless, reserved category applicants who do not come from Gujarat have to pay such fees.
GPSC AE Recruitment 2024: important dates
In order to be aware of all the necessary happenings surrounding the forthcoming GPSC AE recruitment drive, candidates are required to go through all major dates that have been discussed in this section. Being time-conscious ensures proper handling of the application procedure and thereby meeting all timelines. This enables this group to maintain their pace without encountering any problem moments just before they sign in.
| Event | Date |
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 12 August 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 August 2024 |
| Preliminary Test Date | January 2025 |
| Result of Preliminary Test | April 2025 |
| Interview Date | August 2025 |
GPSC AE Recruitment 2024: Selection process
In the case of GPSC Assistant Engineer Class-II, there are three stages of the selection process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and an Interview. All these phases of examination are focused on different aspects of the eligibility of the candidate for this post.
- Preliminary Examination: This is basically a screening test of general knowledge with knowledge of the concerned subject at the preliminary level.
- Main Examination: Only candidates who clear the Preliminary Examination proceed for a detailed assessment of civil engineering knowledge, problem-solving skills, and technical application. The marks obtained in this stage play a vital role in getting into the final interview.
- Interview: This is the final stage, carrying 100 marks, meant for assessing the candidate’s personality and communication skills in general, and suitability for the post in particular. Questions may be asked on engineering knowledge, experience at work, and job-related situations.
- Final Merit List: The final choice shall be based on the aggregate marks taken together in the Main Examination and Interview, with 50% weightage assigned to each. This would impart some balance in the evaluation of technical and interpersonal skills.
GPSC AE Recruitment 2024: Apply Procedure
Below are the steps for the online application to the GPSC Assistant Engineer Class-II post, which interested candidates can use:
- Visit gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- First of all, complete the OTR process to make the online application easy.
- Fill in all details correctly after selecting advertisement number 30/2024-25 and post name.
- Copies of all documents and certificates are to be scanned and uploaded.
- Pay via any of the online modes available.
- Check all entries and submit the form.
- Finally, print the confirmation page for your record.
GPSC AE Recruitment 2024: Exam pattern
Before studying well for the GPSC AE Exam 2024 you need to know the exam pattern properly. In this examination, there are 300 questions in total and you get 1 mark for each correct answer. Moreover, a third of a mark will be deducted for each incorrect response provided. More details have been provided on the GPSC Assistant Engineer examination in the following outline.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Exam Duration |
| General Studies | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Specific Discipline | 200 | 200 | |
| Total | 300 | 300 | 3 hours |
