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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