Educational Qualification Applicants must have a Diploma in Civil Engineering issued by an eligible institution, or one of the explicitly recognized equivalent diploma qualifications. They must have basic knowledge of computer applications and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both. Important: A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering does not meet the stated eligibility requirement. The notification specifically excludes Civil Engineering degree holders. Recognized equivalent diploma qualifications include the following as listed by the department: Diploma in Civil (Construction) Diploma in Civil (Public Health and Environment) Engineering Diploma in Civil Engineering (Environment and Pollution Control) Diploma in Civil Engineering (Environmental and Pollution Control) Diploma in Construction Technology Diploma in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering) Diploma in Civil Engineering (Public Health Engineering) Diploma in Civil Engineering (Rural Engineering) Diploma in Civil Engineering Environment and Pollution Control Diploma in Civil Environmental Engineering Diploma in Civil Engineering (Construction Technology) Diploma in Construction Engineering Diploma in Civil Technology Diploma in Civil and Environmental Engineering Diploma in Civil and Rural Engineering Diploma in Civil Draftsman Diploma in Civil Engineering Diploma in Civil Engineering and Planning Diploma in Civil Engineering (Building Service Engineering) Diploma in Construction Technology and Management Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management Diploma in Survey Engineering Diploma in Transportation Engineering Computer certificate note: The notification permits candidates without the required basic computer knowledge certificate to apply, but they must submit the necessary proof before appointment. Eligibility is assessed with reference to 29 October 2026. Age Limit (29 October 2026) Category Upper Age Limit General / Unreserved male 33 years General / Unreserved female 38 years Reserved-category male 38 years Reserved-category female 43 years Eligible PwD candidates Relaxations applicable, subject to notified category rules and overall caps (up to 43/45 years in relevant cases) Ex-servicemen Service period plus 3 years' relaxation, subject to rules Minimum age is 18 years. Reservation benefits are subject to the applicable domicile, certificate and category requirements explained in the notification.

Category Fee Unreserved category ₹500 All women; SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and ex-servicemen candidates ₹400 Pay online by 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM through the OJAS portal. Permitted payment methods include debit card, internet banking, UPI and wallets; transaction charges may apply. Fee refund: Candidates who appear in the examination are eligible for a refund of the examination fee paid, as per the notification. Candidates who do not appear are not eligible for a refund. If the application is rejected, the fee is also not refundable. Keep the payment receipt safely.

Selection involves a single-stage objective competitive examination using CBRT/OMR, followed by preparation of a merit list and certificate verification as per the notification. Exam Part Subjects Questions / Marks Part A Reasoning and data interpretation (30); quantitative aptitude (30); Constitution, current affairs, Gujarati and English comprehension (30) 90 / 90 Part B Civil Engineering and related technical subjects 120 / 120 Total Duration: 3 hours 210 / 210 Negative marking: One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for an incorrect answer. Candidates must secure at least 40% separately in Part A and Part B; the notification does not allow the minimum qualifying standard to fall below 40% for any category. Technical Syllabus - Part B Subjects include irrigation engineering, water resource management, surveying and advanced surveying, soil mechanics, concrete technology, estimation/costing/valuation, hydrology and advanced hydrology, hydraulics, engineering mechanics, structural mechanics, RCC design, and construction materials, advanced construction technology and quality control. Read the notification's final pages for the complete topic-wise syllabus.