The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released new recruitment notifications for several Class-3 technical and medical posts. The vacancies include Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil) under Advertisement No. 303/202526, Staff Nurse (Ayurveda) under Advertisement No. 399/202526, and Physiotherapist under Advertisement No. 400/202526. These recruitment drives have been announced to fill important positions in different departments of the Gujarat Government. In total, 1,001 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment process, giving a good opportunity for candidates who want to work in government jobs in Gujarat. Applicants who meet the required qualifications can apply online when the application process starts.
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official portal of Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board on the OJAS Gujarat website. The board has extended the application period for the Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil) post to give candidates more time to submit their applications and complete the fee payment process after the announcement of additional vacancies. Now, the last date to submit the online application for all three advertisements has been fixed as 12 March 2026.
Before applying, candidates should carefully read the official notification to understand the required educational qualifications, age relaxation rules, and disability categories (if applicable) for each post. This recruitment provides a great opportunity for candidates who have engineering or medical diplomas/degrees and are looking for a stable government job in Gujarat. Interested applicants are advised to complete their registration before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Advertisement Numbers | 303/202526, 399/202526 & 400/202526 |
| Post Names | Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil), Staff Nurse (Ayurveda), Physiotherapist |
| Total Vacancies | 1,001 Posts (Combined) |
| Application Mode | Online via OJAS Gujarat Portal |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Post Details
- Advt. No. 303/202526 – Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil)
- Total Posts: 974 (824 + 150 New)
- Recruitment Type: Regular Recruitment
- Advt. No. 399/202526 – Staff Nurse (Ayurveda)
- Total Posts: 10
- Recruitment Type: PwD Special Drive
- Advt. No. 400/202526 – Physiotherapist
- Total Posts: 17
- Recruitment Type: PwD Special Drive
Total Vacancies: 1,001
Eligibility & Educational Qualification (As on 12 March 2026)
Candidates applying for the recruitment conducted by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) must meet the required educational qualifications for each post.
Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil):
Applicants must have a Diploma in Civil Engineering or an equivalent diploma in related branches such as Construction Technology or Public Health Engineering from a recognized institute. Candidates who only have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering without the required diploma are not eligible for this post.
Staff Nurse (Ayurveda):
Candidates must hold a Diploma in Ayurvedic Nursing issued by the Gujarat Ayurvedic Nursing Faculty or another recognized institution.
Physiotherapist:
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) from a recognized university and must also be registered with the appropriate physiotherapy council.
Apart from these qualifications, all candidates should have basic computer knowledge and should be able to understand Gujarati or Hindi language, which is required for government jobs in Gujarat.
Age Limit
The age limit for the posts announced by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) varies depending on the position.
For the Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil) post, candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age. Applicants interested in the Physiotherapist post should be 18 to 35 years old. For the Staff Nurse (Ayurveda) position, the upper age limit is 45 years, mainly because this recruitment is conducted under a PwD special drive.
The government also provides age relaxation for reserved categories according to rules. Female candidates from the general category can receive up to 5 years of relaxation, while candidates from reserved categories may receive up to 10 years. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are eligible for additional age relaxation of around 10 to 15 years depending on the category. However, after applying all relaxations, the maximum age limit for any applicant cannot exceed 45 years.
Salary Details
The salary offered for these posts under the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) recruitment is attractive and follows government pay standards.
- Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil): Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of ₹49,600.
- Physiotherapist: The starting monthly salary for this post is also ₹49,600.
- Staff Nurse (Ayurveda): Candidates appointed to this position will receive around ₹40,800 per month.
These salaries may also include additional government allowances as per the applicable rules.
Application Fee
Candidates applying for the recruitment must pay the required application fee while submitting the online form.
- General Category Candidates: ₹500
- Reserved Categories / PwD / All Women Candidates: ₹400
An important point to note is that the application fee will be refunded only to those candidates who appear in the competitive examination. Those who do not attend the exam will not receive the refund.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The recruitment process organized by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) will be based on a written competitive examination. The test will be conducted in the form of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Candidates may take the exam either through CBRT (Computer Based Response Test) or through an OMR-based written test.
There will be no interview stage for these Class-3 posts. The final selection will be based only on the marks obtained in the written examination.
Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject / Syllabus Area | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part – A | Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Mathematics, Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati Language, and English Comprehension | 90 Marks |
| Part – B | Technical Subject Knowledge related to the specific post (Civil Engineering / Ayurveda Nursing / Physiotherapy) | 120 Marks |
| Total | Total Exam Duration: 3 Hours | 210 Marks |
Candidates should prepare both general subjects and technical subjects carefully to score well in the examination.
Important Dates
Candidates applying for the recruitment announced by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) should carefully note the important dates related to the application and fee payment process.
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Extended Online Application Period (Advt. 303 – AAE Civil) | 02 March 2026 to 12 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application (All Posts) | 12 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 12 March 2026 (Advt. 303) / 15 March 2026 (Advt. 399 & 400) |
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| Apply Online | click here |
Several important updates have been announced regarding the recruitment process conducted by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB). The number of vacancies for the Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil) post has been increased by 150 new positions, raising the total number of posts to 974. Because of this increase, the application deadline has also been extended until 12 March 2026, giving candidates additional time to submit their forms.
It is also important to note that Advertisement No. 399 and 400 are special recruitment drives reserved only for Divyang (PwBD) candidates, which means candidates from the general category cannot apply for these particular medical posts. The recruitment process for all these Class-3 positions will be based on a single written examination of 210 marks, consisting of objective-type questions.
Additionally, candidates who had previously submitted their applications for Advertisement No. 303 but whose forms were cancelled due to non-payment of the application fee have been given another opportunity. Such candidates can log in again using their previous confirmation number and complete the fee payment to activate their application.
