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GPSC Recruitment 2026 - 26 Class 1 & 2 Posts (Port Officer, Pilot Officer & More), Advt 42 to 56/2026-27

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) · Posted 4 Oct 2026

Total posts26
QualificationPost-wise; see the detailed advertisement for each post
SalaryAs per norms
Last date8 Oct 2026

In short

The Gujarat Public Service Commission released 15 advertisements (42/2026-27 to 56/2026-27) on 23 September 2026 for 26 Class 1 and Class 2 vacancies. Most of the posts are maritime, such as Pilot Officer, Port Officer/Nautical Officer and Assistant Port Officer. There are also management, architecture and horticulture posts, and several are PwBD special-drive posts. Online applications run on gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in from 24 September to 8 October 2026, and the challan fee must be paid by 9 October 2026. The preliminary test is tentatively set for 13 December 2026.
  • Total posts: 26 (Class 1 and Class 2)
  • Advertisements: 42/2026-27 to 56/2026-27
  • Apply online: 24 September 2026 (1 PM) to 8 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
  • Challan fee payment: by 9 October 2026
  • Largest groups: Assistant Port Officer (7), Pilot Officer (4), Port Officer/Nautical Officer (3)
  • Preliminary test (tentative): 13 December 2026
  • Age calculated as on 8 October 2026
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Important dates

  1. 23 Sep 2026

    Notification Date · done

  2. 24 Sep 2026

    Application Start · done

  3. 9 Oct 2026

    Fee Payment Last Date

  4. 8 Oct 2026

    Last Date to Apply

  5. 13 Dec 2026

    Exam Date

Application fee

As per category and post, stated in each detailed advertisement; post-office challan payment by 9 October 2026

Eligibility

Qualification, experience and age limits differ for each post and are given in that post's detailed advertisement. Age is calculated as on 8 October 2026. Posts marked PwBD Special Drive are only for eligible persons with benchmark disabilities.

SalaryAs per norms

Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.

Vacancy details · 26 posts

Post NameTotal
Marine Engineer, Class 1 (PwBD) - Advt 421
Engineer Surveyor, Class 1 (PwBD) - Advt 431
Port Officer (FGM)/Nautical Officer, Class 1 (PwBD) - Advt 441
Assistant Port Officer, Class 2 (PwBD) - Advt 451
Traffic Officer (Communication), Class 2 (PwBD) - Advt 461
Safety Officer, Class 2 (PwBD) - Advt 471
Junior Grade Marine Engineer, Class 1 - Advt 481
Port Officer (FGM)/Nautical Officer, Class 1 - Advt 493
Pilot Officer (FGM), Class 1 - Advt 504
Naval Architect, Class 1 - Advt 511
Assistant Port Officer, Class 2 - Advt 527
Manager Grade 1, Class 2 (PwBD) - Advt 531
Assistant Director (FS), Class 2 (PwBD) - Advt 541
Junior Architect, Class 2 (PwBD) - Advt 551
Joint Director of Horticulture, Class 1 (PwBD) - Advt 561

Selection process

  1. 1Preliminary Test
  2. 2Further stage as per advertisement

How to apply

  1. Go to gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in and open Online Application.
  2. Choose the advertisement number (42 to 56/2026-27) for your post.
  3. Register or log in, then fill in your personal, educational and experience details.
  4. Upload your photograph and signature and confirm the application.
  5. Pay the fee online, or by post-office challan by 9 October 2026, if your category has to pay.
  6. Print the confirmed application before 8 October 2026, 11:59 PM.

Important notes

  • Each post has its own advertisement; read the detailed advertisement for your post before applying.
  • PwBD special-drive posts are reserved only for eligible PwBD candidates.
  • Exam dates are tentative and may change.

Frequently asked questions

How many vacancies are in GPSC advertisements 42 to 56/2026-27?

There are 26 Class 1 and Class 2 vacancies across 15 advertisements.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date to apply online is 8 October 2026 (11:59 PM), and the challan fee must be paid by 9 October 2026.

Which post has the most vacancies?

Assistant Port Officer (Advt 52/2026-27) has the most, with 7 vacancies.

When is the preliminary test?

The preliminary test is tentatively scheduled for 13 December 2026.

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