1. Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
2. Click "Current Advertisement" → "View All" → Select GUJARAT PANCHAYAT SERVICE SELECTION BOARD (GPSSB)
3. Find Advertisement No. 04/2026-27 (Laboratory Technician Class-3) → click "Apply"
4. Option A (With OTR): Enter your One Time Registration (OTR) number and DOB — all pre-filled details will auto-populate
5. Option B (Without OTR): Click "Skip" and fill all details manually
6. Fill Personal Details, Communication Details, Education Details, Category, Sports, Disability, Widow status etc. carefully
7. Upload Photograph (JPG, max 15 KB) and Signature (JPG, max 15 KB)
8. Read and accept the Declaration → click "Save" → note your Application Number
9. Click "Confirm Application" → preview your application → if all correct, click "Confirm Application" to final submit
10. Note your Confirmation Number — required for all future correspondence
11. General category candidates: Pay fee of ₹100 + Service Charge via SBI e-Pay
12. Take printout of confirmed application — keep safely

Important: Once confirmed, NO changes possible. Check all details including name spelling, DOB, category, qualification before confirming. Keep 4-5 copies of uploaded photograph as same photo needed at all stages.

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Job Title (English): GPSSB Laboratory Technician Class-3 Recruitment 2026 – 108 Posts | Panchayat Service | Apply Online

Job Title (Gujarati): GPSSB લેબોરેટરી ટેકનીશિયન વર્ગ-3 ભરતી 2026 – 108 જગ્યાઓ | પંચાયત સેવા | ઓનલાઈન અરજી

Organization Name: Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) – Panchayat Department, Government of Gujarat

Advertisement Number: જાહેરાત ક્રમાંક: ૦૪/૨૦૨૬-૨૭

Category: GPSSB Jobs / Gujarat State Government Jobs / Health / NHM Jobs / Lab Jobs / Science Jobs

Job Type: FullTime

Job Location: District Panchayats across Gujarat (District-wise posting as per vacancies)

Total Vacancies: 108 Posts

Short Description (Max 500 characters): GPSSB invites online applications for 108 Laboratory Technician Class-3 posts in District Panchayats. Qualification: B.Sc. Chemistry/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology + Diploma in Lab Technology. Age: up to 36 years. Salary: ₹40,800/month (Fixed). Fee: ₹100. Last date: 08 May 2026. Apply at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.

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🔹 Key Highlights:

• Organization Name: Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB)
• Advertisement No.: 04/2026-27
• Post Name: Laboratory Technician (લેબોરેટરી ટેકનીશિયન), Class-3
• Total Vacancy: 108 Posts
• Application Mode: Online
• Job Location: District Panchayats across Gujarat
• Application Start Date: 17 April 2026 (1:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply: 08 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Cut-Off Date (Age & Qualification): 08 May 2026
• Selection Process: CBRT / OMR Based Competitive Exam
• Application Fee: ₹100 + Service Charges (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwD/Ex-SM: Free)
• Official Website: gpssb.gujarat.gov.in | Apply: ojas.gujarat.gov.in

📝 Complete Job Details:

1. Post Name & District-wise Vacancy Details

Reserved Vacancies Summary:

• Ex-Servicemen: 03 posts (horizontal reservation)
• PwD (Divyang): 11 posts (horizontal reservation)
• Women (UR): 07 | Women (SEBC): 06 (reserved within category totals)

PwD Vacancy Breakdown:

• Category B (D, HH): 07 posts
• Category C (OL, BL, DW, AAV, BA, SD, SI): 01 post
• Category D & E (ASD-M, SLD, MI, MD 40-70%): 03 posts

2. Educational Qualification (as on 08.05.2026)

Essential: (i) Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry / Microbiology / Bio-chemistry / Bio-technology from any recognised University/Institution under UGC Act 1956

AND

(ii) Diploma in any of the following from a Government recognised institution/University:

• Laboratory Technician
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
• One-year Medical Laboratory Technician Training Course
• Laboratory Technician Training Course

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 08.05.2026)

• Maximum Age: 36 Years (General/UR Male candidates)
• Minimum Age: 18 Years

Age Relaxation:

Date of Birth Range (Cut-off: 08/05/2026):

• UR Male: 08/05/1990 to 08/05/2008
• Reserved Male / UR Female: 08/05/1985 to 08/05/2008
• Reserved Female: 08/05/1981 to 08/05/2008

4. Salary / Pay Scale

• Contract appointment (first 5 years): Fixed Pay of ₹40,800/- per month
• After successful completion of 5 years (satisfactory service): Regularised into the regular pay scale as per Government rules at the time
• During fixed pay period: Other benefits as per Government resolution

5. Selection Process

Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or OMR — Single Objective Paper:

• Duration: 3 Hours
• All questions: Objective MCQ type
• Correct answer: +1 mark
• Wrong answer: -0.25 marks (negative marking)
• Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (no category can be set below 40%)

After Exam:

• Provisional Answer Key published; objections invited
• Final Answer Key prepared
• Provisional Merit List published
• Certificate Verification for shortlisted candidates
• On-screen District Allocation
• Final Select List and Recommendation List published

Tie-breaking: Higher age preferred → If still tie, higher educational merit

Extra Marks (eligible candidates):

• Widow candidates: +5% of total marks
• Valid sports certificate holders: +5% of total marks

6. Application Fee

• Payment: Online only via SBI e-Pay (Debit Card/UPI/Net Banking/NEFT/Credit Card)
• Fee once paid is non-refundable
• If online fee not paid within deadline: PROCESS FEE ₹500/- to be paid in person at GPSSB office from 11/05/2026 to 13/05/2026 (office hours only)

7. Important Dates

8. Required Documents (at Certificate Verification Stage)

• SSC / School Leaving Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
• B.Sc. Degree Certificate and all semester/year marksheets (Chemistry/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology)
• Diploma Certificate in Laboratory Technology (from recognised institution)
• Category Certificate — SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (in prescribed format)
• SEBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (issued between 01/04/2024 and 08/05/2026)
• EWS Certificate (issued between 09/05/2023 and 08/05/2026)
• PwD Certificate as per RPwD Rules 2017 Form V/VI/VII (min 40% disability)
• Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate
• Sports Certificate (if claiming bonus marks)
• Widow Certificate + Affidavit of non-remarriage (if applicable)
• Computer Knowledge Certificate (CCC or equivalent)
• NOC from present employer (if working in Govt./PSU)
• Passport-size photographs (same as uploaded in application)

• District-wise vacancies — candidates will be allocated district as per merit and preference; check district before applying
• SEBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate must be issued between 01/04/2024 and 08/05/2026 for age relaxation
• EWS certificate must be issued between 09/05/2023 and 08/05/2026 for age relaxation
• Keep mobile number and email active throughout the entire recruitment process — all communications via SMS and email
• Only one application allowed — multiple applications lead to rejection of all except the last confirmed one
• Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023 applies — serious legal action for malpractice
• Beware of touts — contact Anti-Corruption Bureau toll-free: 1800-233-44444 or 1064
• This website is not affiliated with GPSSB — always verify from official website at gpssb.gujarat.gov.in