GPSSB Gram Sevak Recruitment 2026: Apply for 500 Vacancies

Organization: GPSSB
Post Name: Gram Sevak (Class-3)
Total Post: 500
Job Sector: Government
Application Mode: Online
Advertisement No: 03/2026-27
Location: Gujarat

Application Start Date:

16/04/2026

Application Last Date:

07/05/2026 12:00 am

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GPSSB Gram Sevak Recruitment 2026 for 500 Class-3 posts. Check eligibility, 35-year age limit, and application steps. Apply by May 7, 2026.

Vacancy Details : GPSSB Gram Sevak Recruitment 2026

Category-wise Vacancies

Category	Total Vacancies
General (OC)	264
EWS	47
SEBC	70
SC	18
ST	101
Total	500

Note: Out of the total, 43 seats are reserved for Ex-servicemen and 27 for PwD candidates.

Eligibility Criteria for GPSSB Gram Sevak Bharati

Age Limit (as of 07/05/2026)

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 35 Years

Category-wise Age Relaxation (Max age limit 45 years):

General Category Female: 5 Years
Reserved Category (Male): 5 Years
Reserved Category (Female): 10 Years
PwD Candidates: 10 to 20 Years depending on category
Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 Years

GPSSB Gram Sevak Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess one of the following from a recognized university:

Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor of Rural Studies (except Home Science), B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.E. (Agriculture), B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), or B.Sc. (Horticulture).
Diploma: Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Agro-processing, or Polytechnic Diploma in Agriculture Co-operation Banking and Marketing.

Other Requirements

Computer Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer applications as per state rules.
Language: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati, Hindi, or both.

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
General (OC)	₹100 + Service Charge
Reserved (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwD/Ex-SM)	Exempted (No Fee)

Payment Mode: Online via SBI e-pay (Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking).

Gram Sevak Salary / Pay Scale

Fixed Salary: ₹26,000 per month.
Probation Period: 5 years of contract-based service.
Regularization: Eligible for regular pay scales after 5 years based on satisfactory performance.

Selection Process

Written Exam: Objective MCQ-based test (CBRT or OMR method).
Document Verification: For candidates included in the provisional merit list.
District Allocation: On-screen allocation for final selection.

How to Apply Online

Visit the official portal: [suspicious link removed].
Go to “Current Advertisement” and select GPSSB.
Click “Apply” next to Gram Sevak (Advt No. 03/2026-27).
Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
Upload scanned Photograph and Signature (max 15 kb each in .jpg format).
Confirm your application to generate a unique Confirmation Number.
General category candidates must pay the fee online after confirmation.
Print the application form for future reference.

Summary & Next Steps

The written exam will be of 200 marks with a 3-hour duration. It includes sections on Technical Knowledge (100 marks), General Awareness (35 marks), Mathematics/Reasoning (25 marks), and Languages (40 marks). Candidates should regularly check the GPSSB website for the exam schedule and syllabus updates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is eligible to apply for the GPSSB Gram Sevak post

To be eligible, a candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Studies (excluding Home Science), Agriculture, Horticulture, or Agricultural Engineering. Alternatively, candidates holding a Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Agro-processing from a recognized university are also eligible. Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in Gujarati or Hindi are mandatory.

2. What is the age limit for GPSSB Gram Sevak Recruitment 2026?

As of the cut-off date (May 7, 2026), candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age. However, upper age relaxations are provided:
5 years for General Category females and Reserved Category males.
10 years for Reserved Category females.
Up to 45 years total for PwD and Ex-servicemen candidates.

3. What is the last date to apply for GPSSB Gram Sevak 2026?

The last date to submit the online application on the OJAS platform is May 7, 2026, until 23:59 hours. General category candidates must also complete their online fee payment by this same deadline.

4. How much is the application fee, and who is exempt?

Candidates in the General (Unreserved) category must pay a fee of ₹100 plus service charges. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwD, and Ex-servicemen categories are completely exempt from paying the application fee.

5. What is the selection process for the Gram Sevak position?

The selection is based on a competitive written exam (Objective MCQ type) which may be conducted via OMR or Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). Candidates who clear the exam and fall within the merit list will undergo document verification before final selection and district allocation.

6. What is the starting salary for a GPSSB Gram Sevak?

Selected candidates will be appointed on a fixed-pay contract for the first five years. The starting monthly salary is ₹26,000. After the successful completion of the five-year satisfactory service, candidates may be considered for regular pay scales.