GPSC Recruitment 2026 - 23 Posts | Assistant Director, Engineers, Medical Officers, Town Planners & Other Posts

📊 POST-WISE VACANCY DETAILS

The recruitment is divided into 4 major groups:

GROUP 1: SPORTS AUTHORITY OF GUJARAT (SAG) - 6 Posts

Advertisement No. 111/2025-26 to 116/2025-26

Total SAG Posts: 23

GROUP 2: NEWLY CREATED MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS - 13 Posts

Advertisement No. 117/2025-26 to 129/2025-26

Total Municipal Corporation Posts: 202

Note: These posts are distributed across 9 newly created Municipal Corporations. Category-wise distribution available in detailed advertisement.

GROUP 3: GUJARAT WATER SUPPLY & SEWERAGE BOARD (GWSSB) - 2 Posts

Advertisement No. 130/2025-26 & 131/2025-26 (Special Recruitment for PwBD Candidates)

Total GWSSB Posts: 02

Note: * These posts are reserved for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates under special recruitment.

GROUP 4: GUJARAT HOUSING BOARD (GHB) - 2 Posts

Advertisement No. 132/2025-26 & 133/2025-26

Total GHB Posts: 52

📋 DETAILED VACANCY BREAKUP (ALL POSTS)

Total Vacancies: 304 Posts

Department-wise Distribution:

1. Sports Authority of Gujarat (SAG): 23 posts
2. Newly Created Municipal Corporations (9 corporations): 202 posts
3. Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board (GWSSB): 2 posts (PwBD Special Recruitment)
4. Gujarat Housing Board (GHB): 52 posts
5. Additional posts (as mentioned in detail): 25 posts

Position-wise Summary:

• Class-1 Posts: 28 posts (Senior level positions)
• Class-2 Posts: 276 posts (Junior level positions)

🎓 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION (POST-WISE)

Engineering Posts:

• Civil Engineering: B.E/B.Tech in Civil Engineering from recognized university
• Electrical Engineering: B.E/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from recognized university
• Mechanical Engineering: B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from recognized university

Medical Posts:

• Medical Officer of Health: MBBS + Post Graduate Diploma/Diploma in Public Health
• Medical Officer: MBBS degree with valid registration

Town Planning Posts:

• Town Planner: BE/B.Tech in Architecture/Civil + Post Graduate Diploma in Town Planning

Veterinary Posts:

• Veterinary Officer: Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH)

Administrative Posts:

• Assistant Director: Any Graduate degree
• Administrative Officer: Bachelor's Degree
• Deputy Manager: Any Graduate degree

Sanitation Posts:

• Sanitation Officer: Graduate + Certificate/Diploma in relevant field

Library Posts:

• Librarian: Post Graduate degree in Library Science

Scientific Posts:

• Scientific Officer: Post Graduate or Graduate degree in relevant science field

💼 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Class-1 Posts (5 years experience required):

• Medical Officer of Health: 5 years
• Additional City Engineer (Civil): 5 years
• Town Planner: 5 years

Class-2 Posts (3 years experience required):

• Assistant Director (SAG): 3 years
• Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical): 3 years
• Sanitation Officer: 3 years

Librarian:

• 6 years of experience required

Posts with NO experience requirement:

• All Assistant Engineer posts (Class-2)
• Medical Officer (Class-2)
• Junior Town Planner
• Veterinary Officer
• Administrative Officer
• Scientific Officer
• Deputy Manager

🎂 AGE LIMIT

Age Calculation Date: As on the date of advertisement

General Category:

• Minimum Age: 21 years (for most posts)
• Maximum Age: Varies by post (as per GPSC rules)

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: As per Gujarat Government rules
• SEBC (NCLC): As per Gujarat Government rules
• EWS: As per Gujarat Government rules
• Women Candidates: As per rules
• Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
• PwBD Candidates: As per rules

Note: For exact age limits and relaxations for specific posts, candidates must refer to detailed advertisement on GPSC website.

💰 SALARY & PAY SCALE

Gujarat Government 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix:

Class-1 Posts:

• Pay Level: Higher pay matrix as per Class-1 posts
• Approximate Salary: ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 per month (including DA, HRA, and other allowances)

Class-2 Posts:

• Pay Level: As per Class-2 posts
• Approximate Salary: ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 per month (including DA, HRA, and other allowances)

Additional Benefits:

• ✅ Dearness Allowance (DA) as per Government rates
• ✅ House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per city classification
• ✅ Transport Allowance
• ✅ Medical facilities for self and family
• ✅ Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• ✅ Pension benefits (as per new pension scheme)
• ✅ Government accommodation (if available)
• ✅ Other allowances as per Gujarat Government rules

Note: Exact salary will be as per Gujarat Government pay rules and applicable at the time of appointment.

🎯 SELECTION PROCESS

3-Stage Selection Process:

Stage 1: One Time Registration (OTR)

• ✅ Mandatory for all candidates
• ✅ Register at https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
• ✅ Create profile with personal details
• ✅ Use OTR credentials for all future GPSC applications

Stage 2: Preliminary Examination (Computer Based Test)

• ✅ Exam Date: 26 April 2026
• ✅ Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
• ✅ Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• ✅ Subjects:
  • General Studies (સામાન્ય અભ્યાસ)
  • Subject-specific knowledge (as per post)
• ✅ Negative Marking: As per GPSC rules
• ✅ Qualifying Nature: Candidates will be shortlisted for Interview
• ✅ Language Medium: Gujarati and English

Stage 3: Interview / Document Verification

• ✅ Shortlisted candidates called for interview
• ✅ Original documents verification
• ✅ Certificate verification
• ✅ Medical fitness test (if required)
• ✅ Final selection based on combined marks

Final Merit List:

• Based on performance in Preliminary Exam + Interview
• Category-wise merit list
• Reserved category candidates must produce valid certificates

📋 RESERVATION POLICY

Category-wise Reservation (as per Government of Gujarat):

Vertical Reservation:

• ✅ Unreserved (UR): Open to all
• ✅ EWS (Economically Weaker Sections): As per rules
• ✅ SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Classes): As per rules
• ✅ SC (Scheduled Caste): As per rules
• ✅ ST (Scheduled Tribe): As per rules

Horizontal Reservation:

• ✅ Women Candidates: As per rules
• ✅ Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
• ✅ PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): Special posts reserved (Advt. 130 & 131)

Special Notes:

• Some posts are exclusively for women candidates
• Some posts have special recruitment for PwBD candidates
• Non Creamy Layer Certificate (NCLC) mandatory for SEBC candidates
• EWS certificate as per Gujarat Government format required

💳 APPLICATION FEE

Fee Structure:

Unreserved (General) Candidates:

• Application Fee: As per GPSC rules
• Payment Mode: Post Office or Online

Fee Concession Categories:

• ✅ SC/ST Candidates: Fee concession as per rules
• ✅ SEBC Candidates: Fee concession as per rules
• ✅ EWS Candidates: Fee concession as per rules
• ✅ Women Candidates: Fee concession as per rules
• ✅ PwBD Candidates: Fee concession as per rules
• ✅ Ex-Servicemen: Fee concession as per rules

Payment Methods:

1. Through Post Office:

• ✅ Pay at any Post Office during office hours
• ✅ Last Date: 17 February 2026 (during office hours)
• ✅ Obtain receipt/challan
• ✅ Enter details in online application

2. Through Online Mode:

• ✅ Pay online at https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
• ✅ Last Date: 16 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
• ✅ Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI
• ✅ Save transaction details

⚠️ Important:

• Fee once paid is non-refundable
• Keep payment proof for future reference
• Application without fee will be rejected
• Last date different for Post Office and Online payment

📌 CRITICAL POINTS TO REMEMBER:

1. One Time Registration (OTR) Mandatory:

• ✅ All candidates MUST complete OTR first
• ✅ Use same OTR for all future GPSC applications
• ✅ OTR details cannot be changed later

2. Photo & Signature Requirements:

• ✅ Upload ONLY your own recent photo
• ✅ Face should be clearly visible
• ✅ Signature in running handwriting ONLY
• ✅ NO BLOCK/CAPITAL LETTERS for signature
• ⚠️ Using someone else's photo = Immediate Disqualification

3. Application Editing:

• ✅ Application editable till 16 Feb 2026 (11:59 PM)
• ✅ Use "Edit" option - don't create new application
• ✅ NO changes allowed after deadline
• ✅ NO requests entertained after deadline

4. Multiple Applications:

• ⚠️ Last confirmed application will be considered
• ⚠️ For unreserved candidates: Last application with fee
• ✅ Choose posts carefully

5. Certificate Requirements:

• ✅ Age Proof: ONLY SSC Certificate accepted
• ✅ SEBC candidates: NCLC in Annexure-K/4 format ONLY
• ✅ EWS candidates: Certificate in Annexure-KH/G format ONLY
• ⚠️ Certificates in other formats will be REJECTED

6. Vacancy Changes:

• ⚠️ GPSC reserves right to increase/decrease vacancies
• ⚠️ GPSC can cancel any post
• ⚠️ No refund if vacancies cancelled

7. Document Verification:

• ✅ Keep all original certificates ready
• ✅ Prepare self-attested copies (2 sets)
• ✅ Ensure certificates are in prescribed format
• ⚠️ Failure to produce documents = Disqualification

8. Last Date Advisory:

• ⚠️ Website may be slow on last date
• ⚠️ Heavy traffic expected
• ✅ Apply well before deadline
• ✅ Don't wait till last minute
• ✅ Check all details before confirming

9. Confirmation Number:

• ✅ MANDATORY to obtain confirmation number
• ✅ Save and print confirmation page
• ✅ Keep for future correspondence
• ⚠️ Without confirmation = Application incomplete

10. Contact & Correspondence:

• ✅ Check GPSC website regularly for updates
• ✅ Admit card download dates will be announced later
• ✅ Follow @GPSC_OFFICIAL on social media
• ⚠️ Beware of fake websites and touts

🚫 DISQUALIFICATION GROUNDS:

• Using someone else's photo/signature
• Providing false information
• Suppressing material facts
• Multiple applications (excess)
• Not meeting eligibility criteria
• Certificates in wrong format
• Failure to pay fee
• Application after deadline
• Using unfair means in exam

📞 FOR QUERIES:

• Check detailed advertisement on GPSC website first
• Visit official website for FAQs
• Contact GPSC office during office hours
• Do NOT fall prey to touts or fake promises

⚠️ BEWARE OF FRAUD:

• GPSC does NOT appoint any agents
• GPSC does NOT charge any fee for selection
• Selection purely on merit basis
• Don't trust fake websites
• Apply ONLY through official website