GPSC Recruitment 2026 - 23 Posts | Assistant Director, Engineers, Medical Officers, Town Planners & Other Posts – Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) - ગુજરાત જાહેર સેવા આયોગ Recruitment 2026

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS:

Step 1: One Time Registration (OTR) - MANDATORY

If NOT registered earlier:

1. ✅ Visit https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
2. ✅ Click on "One Time Registration (OTR)"
3. ✅ Fill all personal details carefully
4. ✅ Upload Photo and Signature
5. ✅ Submit and save OTR credentials
6. ✅ Note down OTR Number for future use

If ALREADY registered:

• Use existing OTR credentials to login

Step 2: Fill Online Application

1. ✅ Login with OTR credentials
2. ✅ Select Advertisement No. 111/2025-26 to 133/2025-26
3. ✅ Select desired post(s) carefully
4. ✅ Fill all required details:
   • Personal Information
   • Educational Qualification
   • Experience Details (if required)
   • Category/Reservation details
   • Communication details
5. ✅ Upload Documents:
   • Recent Passport Size Photo
   • Signature (in running handwriting)
   • Ensure photo shows face clearly
   • DO NOT upload someone else's photo
6. ✅ Review Application:
   • Check all details thoroughly
   • Verify photo and signature
   • Ensure no errors in information

Step 3: Fee Payment

Choose Payment Method:

Option A: Post Office Payment

• Visit nearest Post Office
• Pay fee during office hours
• Last Date: 17 February 2026
• Obtain receipt
• Enter details in application

Option B: Online Payment

• Pay through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI
• Last Date: 16 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Save transaction details

Step 4: Final Submission

1. ✅ After fee payment, complete the application
2. ✅ Review entire application once more
3. ✅ Click "Submit" or "Confirm"
4. ✅ Download & Save:
   • Confirmation page
   • Application form PDF
   • Fee receipt
5. ✅ Note down Confirmation Number
6. ✅ Keep printout for future reference

📝 EDIT / MODIFY APPLICATION

Application Editable Till Last Date:

• ✅ Login to https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
• ✅ Go to "Online Application" menu
• ✅ Select "Edit" option
• ✅ Make necessary changes
• ✅ Edit Window: Till 16 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
• ✅ Confirm changes again
• ✅ DO NOT create new application

⚠️ Cannot Edit After Deadline:

• No modifications allowed after 16 Feb 2026
• No requests will be entertained

📋 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED (For Interview/DV)

Mandatory Documents (Original + Self-attested Copies):

1. Age Proof:

• ✅ SSC/10th Standard Certificate ONLY (showing Date of Birth)
• ✅ No other document accepted

2. Educational Qualification:

• ✅ All mark sheets (10th, 12th, Graduation, Post-Graduation)
• ✅ Degree certificates
• ✅ Provisional certificate (if final not available)
• ✅ Engineering degree registration certificate (for Engineer posts)
• ✅ Medical degree registration certificate (for Medical posts)

3. Experience Certificate (if required):

• ✅ Experience certificates from all employers
• ✅ Appointment letters
• ✅ Relieving letters
• ✅ Salary certificates

4. Category Certificates:

For SEBC (OBC-NCL) Candidates:

• ✅ Non Creamy Layer Certificate (NCLC)
• ✅ Format: Annexure-K / Annexure-4 (Gujarati) ONLY
• ✅ Must be valid as on application closing date
• ✅ Issued by competent authority

For EWS Candidates:

• ✅ EWS Certificate
• ✅ Format: As per Gujarat Government Resolution dated 25/01/2019
• ✅ Format: Annexure-KH (English) or Annexure-G (Gujarati) ONLY
• ✅ Issued by competent authority

For SC/ST Candidates:

• ✅ Valid Caste Certificate
• ✅ Issued by competent authority

For PwBD Candidates:

• ✅ Disability Certificate (40% or more)
• ✅ Issued by competent medical authority

5. Other Documents:

• ✅ Aadhaar Card
• ✅ Photo ID Proof
• ✅ Domicile Certificate (if required)
• ✅ Character Certificate
• ✅ Any other documents as mentioned in detailed advertisement

⚠️ IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

✅ DO's:

1. Apply online ONLY through official website
2. Complete OTR registration first
3. Read detailed advertisement thoroughly
4. Upload your own recent photo only
5. Use running handwriting for signature (NOT BLOCK LETTERS)
6. Check all details before final submission
7. Download and save confirmation page
8. Pay fee before deadline
9. Keep all documents ready for DV
10. Apply well before last date

🚫 DON'Ts:

1. Don't upload someone else's photo
2. Don't use block letters for signature
3. Don't create multiple applications
4. Don't wait till last date
5. Don't provide false information
6. Don't forget to pay fee
7. Don't forget to save confirmation number
8. Don't edit application after deadline

📊 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