GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer Civil & Mechanical Recruitment 2026 – 212 Posts | Class-2 | Apply Online
GPSC GWSSB દદ્ધનીશ ઈજનેર (સિવિલ/યાંત્રિક) ભરતી 2026 – 212 જગ્યાઓ | વર્ગ-2 | ઓનલાઈન અરજી
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1. Post Name & Vacancy Details
Advertisement No. 18/2026-27 — Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2: 175 Posts
| Category | UR | EWS | SEBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Posts | 75 | 13 | 49 | 11 | 27 | 175 |
| Women Reserved (within above) | 24 | 04 | 16 | 03 | 08 | 55 |
| PwD (horizontal) | – | – | – | – | – | 00 |
| Ex-Servicemen (horizontal) | – | – | – | – | – | 01 |
Advertisement No. 21/2026-27 — Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2: 37 Posts
| Category | UR | EWS | SEBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Posts | 11 | 00 | 09 | 03 | 07 | 30 |
| PwD Special Drive (Advt 21) | – | – | – | – | – | 07* |
| Total | 37 | |||||
| Women Reserved (within regular) | 03 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 02 | 07 |
*7 posts under Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities (as per GAD Resolution dated 20/11/2024) — B: HH/D (3 posts) + D&E: SLD/MI/MD (4 posts)
Important: Selected candidates will be GWSSB employees/officers — NOT Gujarat Government employees.
2. Educational Qualification (as on last date 19.05.2026)
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from recognised University (UGC Act 1956) or equivalent qualification recognised by Government |
| AE (Mechanical) | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from recognised University (UGC Act 1956) or equivalent |
Additional requirements:
- Basic Computer Knowledge as per Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules 1967
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both
3. Age Limit (as on 19.05.2026)
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Minimum Age: 20 Years (as per GPSC general rules)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (Male) of Gujarat origin | 5 Years | 45 Years |
| SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (Female) of Gujarat origin | 10 Years (includes 5 yr female) | 45 Years |
| General (UR) Women | 5 Years | 45 Years |
| PwD (Divyang) | 10 Years | 45 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service + 3 Years | 45 Years |
| Gujarat Govt. Employees (engineering post) | No upper age limit | – |
Note: Reserved category candidates applying for UR posts will NOT get age relaxation.
4. Salary / Pay Scale
| Pay Level | Pay Scale (Level-8, GWSSB) |
|---|---|
| Level-8 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- per month |
Other allowances as per GWSSB/Government rules. CCC Computer Certificate mandatory before final appointment.
5. Selection Process
Stage 1 – Preliminary Test (Objective MCQ Type):
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | General Studies | 100 | 100 | |
| Paper-2 | Technical Subject (Civil/Mechanical) | 200 | 200 | |
| Total | 300 | 300 | 180 Minutes |
- Medium: Gujarati (unless otherwise decided by GPSC)
- Minimum qualifying: 15% marks required — below 15% = not eligible for interview
- Prelim dates (Tentative): Paper-1: 26 July 2026 | Paper-2: 30 August 2026
- Exam Centres: Generally Gandhinagar / Ahmedabad
Stage 2 – Interview (Viva Voce):
- Number called for interview per category vacancy:
- 1 vacancy → 10 candidates | 2 → 16 | 3 → 18 | 4+ → 3× vacancies or 20 (whichever higher)
Final Selection Weightage:
- Prelim Test: 50% weightage (marks out of 300 × 50/300)
- Interview: 50% weightage (marks out of 100 × 50/100)
- Combined score out of 100 marks
Final Result published within 10 working days after interview completion.
6. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹100/- + Post Office charges (Post Office) OR ₹100/- + Service charges (Online) |
| SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (Gujarat origin) / PwD / Ex-SM | Nil |
| Reserved category of other states | Must pay fee |
- Post Office payment deadline: 20 May 2026
- Online payment deadline: As per portal
- Fee once paid: non-refundable
7. Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 05 May 2026 (1:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Prelim Exam Paper-1 (General Studies) | 26 July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Prelim Exam Paper-2 (Technical Subject) | 30 August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview | To be announced |
8. Required Documents (at Certificate Verification/Interview Stage)
- SSC Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
- B.E./B.Tech Degree and all semester/year marksheets (Civil or Mechanical)
- Category Certificate — SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (in prescribed format, within valid period)
- SEBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (3-year validity from issue year)
- EWS Certificate (in Gujarat Govt. prescribed format — Annexure KH/Pariship-ग; valid for 3 years)
- PwD Disability Certificate in Form V/VI/VII as per RPwD Rules 2017 (min 40%)
- Ex-Servicemen Discharge Book copy
- Sports Certificate (if claiming +5% bonus marks)
- Widow Certificate + Affidavit of non-remarriage (if applicable — for +5% bonus)
- NOC from current employer (if working in Govt./PSU/cooperative)
Documents to be uploaded online on https://gpsc-iass.gujarat.gov.in when called after Prelim Exam result. Do NOT send physical copies to GPSC office.
Important Notes
- Two separate advertisements — apply separately for Civil (18/2026-27) and Mechanical (21/2026-27) with separate fees
- GWSSB employee, not Gujarat Govt. employee — salary and service conditions as per GWSSB rules
- Prelim exam has TWO separate papers on different dates — 26 July (General Studies) and 30 August (Technical) — attendance in both is mandatory
- CCC Computer Certificate mandatory before final appointment letter
- Widow candidates get +5% bonus marks — affidavit of non-remarriage mandatory
- Valid sports certificate holders get +5% bonus marks
- Upload documents on https://gpsc-iass.gujarat.gov.in when called — physical copies NOT accepted
- Syllabus available at: http://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
- This website is not affiliated with GPSC — verify from gpsc.gujarat.gov.in