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Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) – ગુજરાત જાહેર સેવા આયોગ, Gandhinagar · Posted 5 Apr 2026

Total posts71
QualificationBachelor's Degree from a recognized university/institution; Basic computer knowledge (CCC) mandatory for appointment
SalaryAs per norms
Last date16 Apr 2026

In short

1. Post Name & Vacancy Details

Class-1 Posts (Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/month)

Sr. Post Name Total Posts UR EWS SEBC SC ST
1 Gujarat Administrative Service (Junior Scale) 05 03 02 00 00 00
2 Deputy Superintendent of Police (Unarmed) 08 03 01 03 00 01
  Class-1 Total 13 06 03 03 00 01

Class-2 Posts (Pay: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/month)

Sr. Post Name Total Posts
3 Government Labour Officer 13
4 Assistant District Registrar (Cooperative Societies) 07
5 Superintendent of Prohibition and Excise 11
6 Social Welfare Officer (Developing Castes) 11
7 Assistant Director (Food & Civil Supply) 06
8 Assistant Director of Information (Administration) 04
9 Municipal Chief Officer (Nagarpalika) 06
  Class-2 Total 58

Women reserved posts and PwD/Ex-Servicemen reserved posts are included in the totals above as per category-wise breakup in the official notification.


2. Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's Degree from any University incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India, or educational institution established by Parliament, or deemed university under UGC Act-1956 Section-3
  • OR equivalent qualification as specified in the Recruitment Rules for each post
  • Candidates who have completed 20 years of age and have appeared or will appear in the final semester/year exam but whose result is not yet declared may apply for the Preliminary Exam
  • Such candidates must obtain the degree by the last date of application for the Main Examination
  • Basic computer knowledge (CCC or equivalent) is mandatory for appointment

3. Age Limit (as on 16.04.2026)

  • Minimum Age: 20 Years
  • Maximum Age: 35 Years

Age Relaxation:

Category Relaxation
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Male) of Gujarat origin 5 Years (max up to 45 years)
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Female) of Gujarat origin 10 Years (incl. 5 yrs female relaxation, max up to 45 years)
Unreserved (General) Women 5 Years (max up to 45 years)
PwD (Divyang) candidates 10 Years (max up to 45 years)
Ex-Servicemen Length of service in defence + 3 years
Gujarat Govt. Employees No upper age relaxation (in competitive exams without experience requirement)

4. Salary / Pay Scale

Class Pay Matrix Level Pay Scale
Class-1 Level-10 (7th CPC) ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
Class-2 Level-8 (7th CPC) ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month

Additional allowances as per government rules. No increment during probation period (2 years).


5. Selection Process

Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

Paper Subject Marks Duration
Paper-1 General Studies 200 Marks 3 Hours
  • Medium: Gujarati and English
  • Standard: Graduate level
  • This is a screening test only — marks NOT counted in final selection
  • Approx. 15× times the number of vacancies will be called for the Main Exam

Stage 2 – Main (Written) Examination (Descriptive Type)

Paper Subject Marks Duration
Paper-1 Gujarati Language (Qualifying only) 300 Marks (min 25% required) 3 Hours
Paper-2 English Language (Qualifying only) 300 Marks (min 25% required) 3 Hours
Paper-3 Essay 250 Marks 3 Hours
Paper-4 General Studies-1 250 Marks 3 Hours
Paper-5 General Studies-2 250 Marks 3 Hours
Paper-6 General Studies-3 250 Marks 3 Hours
Paper-7 General Studies-4 250 Marks 3 Hours
  Total (Paper 3-7) 1250 Marks  

Stage 3 – Viva Voce (Personal Interview): 150 Marks

  • Candidates approximately 3× the number of vacancies (merit-wise) will be called
  • Attendance is mandatory

Final Selection: Based on total of Main Written Exam marks (Paper 3-7) + Viva Voce marks

Exam Dates: Preliminary – 07 June 2026 | Main Exam – 05 to 10 October 2026 (Tentative) Exam Centres: Preliminary – Various centres as decided by GPSC | Main Exam – Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar | Viva – Gandhinagar


6. Application Fee

Category Fee
Unreserved (General) – UR ₹100 + Postal charges (Post Office) OR ₹100 + Service charges (Online)
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / PwD / Ex-Servicemen (Gujarat origin) No Fee
  • Fee for Main Exam will be announced separately later
  • Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances
  • Fee can be paid at Post Office or online at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
  • Fee for Preliminary and Main Exam to be paid separately

7. Important Dates

Event Date & Time
Application Start Date 02 April 2026 (1:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply Online 16 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date to Pay Fee (Post Office) 17 April 2026 (till office hours)
Last Date to Pay Fee (Online) 17 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
Preliminary Exam Date 07 June 2026
Main (Written) Exam Date 05 – 10 October 2026 (Tentative)

8. Required Documents (at Viva Stage)

  • SSC (10th) Certificate for Date of Birth proof
  • Graduation degree and all semester/year marksheets
  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) – as per valid format and within validity period
  • Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for SEBC (valid for 3 financial years from date of issue)
  • EWS Certificate in prescribed format (valid for 3 financial years)
  • PwD Disability Certificate in Form-V/VI/VII as per RPwD Rules 2017 (min 40% disability)
  • Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book copy
  • NOC from present employer (if working in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU/Cooperative body)
  • Widow Certificate + Affidavit of non-remarriage (if applicable)
  • Computer knowledge (CCC) Certificate
  • Registration Certificate (for Medical/Legal posts where registration is required)
  • Bar-coded application form printout
  • Organization Name: Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), Gandhinagar
  • Advertisement No.: 05/2026-27
  • Total Vacancy: 71 Posts (Class-1: 13 | Class-2: 58)
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Job Location: Across Gujarat
  • Application Start Date: 02 April 2026 (1:00 PM)
  • Last Date to Apply: 16 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
  • Preliminary Exam Date: 07 June 2026
  • Main (Written) Exam Date: 05 to 10 October 2026 (Tentative)
  • Application Fee: ₹100 + charges (Free for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwD/Ex-Servicemen)
  • Official Website: gpsc.gujarat.gov.in | Apply: gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
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Important dates

  1. 2 Apr 2026

    Application Start · done

  2. 16 Apr 2026

    Last Date to Apply · done

Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university/institution; Basic computer knowledge (CCC) mandatory for appointment
ExperienceNot required (freshers can apply)
SalaryAs per norms

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

Vacancy details · 71 posts

Total 71 posts. The category-wise break-up is given in the official notification.

Selection process

Written exam, followed by document verification — see the official notification for details.

How to apply

  1. Visit https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
  2. Click on "Online Application" → "Apply" → select this advertisement → click "Apply Now"
  3. Login using your One Time Registration (OTR) number and date of birth — if not registered, register first
  4. Fill Personal Details — name, DOB, gender, category, etc. as per your SSC certificate
  5. Fill Communication Details — current/permanent address, mobile number, email ID (type manually — do NOT copy-paste)
  6. Fill Other Details — sports details, PwD status, widow, Ex-servicemen, government service details
  7. Fill Language Details — tick languages you can read, write and speak
  8. Upload Passport-size Photograph with date — white background, JPG format, max 10 KB, size 5 cm × 3.6 cm; date of photo must not be more than 1 year before last date
  9. Upload Signature on white paper in black/blue ink — JPG format, max 10 KB, size 2.5 cm × 7.5 cm
  10. Fill Educational Qualification Details and Experience Details (if applicable)
  11. Read the Declaration/Assurance and click Yes
  12. Submit the application — your Application Number and Confirmation Number will appear on screen
  13. Pay the application fee via Post Office or Online (UR/OBC candidates only)
  14. Download and print the confirmed application form — keep it safe for future reference

Note: OTR (One Time Registration) alone does NOT mean your application is submitted. You must complete the full application separately for each advertisement.

For corrections: Use the "Edit" option — do NOT submit a fresh application. Edit is available until the last date.

Important notes

  • PwD candidates must have minimum 40% disability to claim reservation benefits
  • PwD Disability Certificate must be in the format of Form-V, VI or VII as per RPwD Rules 2017 — old formats are not valid
  • SEBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate and EWS Certificate must be issued within the valid period at the time of uploading documents for the Main Exam
  • Once the application is confirmed/submitted, no changes will be accepted
  • Candidates working in Central Govt./Other State Govt./Local Self-Govt./Cooperative bodies must submit NOC from their appointing authority
  • Candidates working in Gujarat State Govt. can apply directly but must inform their department within 7 days of applying
  • Preliminary Exam marks are only for screening purposes and are not counted in final merit
  • Widow candidates get 5% bonus marks added to their total score — affidavit of non-remarriage is mandatory
  • No mobile phones, pagers, smartwatches, or electronic devices are allowed inside the exam hall
  • Calculators are not allowed in the Preliminary Examination
  • This website is not affiliated with GPSC — always verify from the official website at gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
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