The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced a change in the schedule for the Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) Preliminary Examination 2026 under the Housing & Urban Development (H&U.D.) Department.

As per the 1st Corrigendum dated October 5, 2026, the preliminary examination will now be conducted on November 29, 2026 (Sunday). The test was earlier scheduled for November 8, 2026.

Candidates appearing for the recruitment examination should take note of the revised date and refer to the latest official notification before making any further arrangements.

Why Has The OPSC AEE Civil Exam Date Been Changed?

OPSC has stated that the examination schedule was revised in view of the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Main Written Examination-2025.

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The OCS Main Written Examination is scheduled to be conducted from October 29 to November 7, 2026, under Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26. To accommodate the examination schedule, the Commission has shifted the AEE Civil Preliminary Examination by three weeks.

OPSC AEE Civil Exam 2026: What Candidates Need To Know

Candidates should now treat November 29, 2026 as the official date for the AEE Civil Preliminary Examination wherever the earlier date of November 8 appears in the recruitment advertisement.

The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 07 of 2026-27. Candidates are advised to carefully go through the original advertisement for details concerning eligibility requirements, application-related information, fees and other conditions of recruitment.

Where To Check The Latest OPSC Updates

Candidates should regularly visit the official Odisha Public Service Commission website for examination-related announcements, admit card information, centre details and any subsequent changes.

OPSC has advised applicants to rely on official Commission notices for the latest and most accurate information.