GSSSB Class 3 Recruitment 2026: Apply for 1207 CCE Posts

The Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, has officially released the GSSSB Class 3 Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 468/202627 for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE). This recruitment drive announces a total of 1,207 vacancies across Group-A (243 posts) and Group-B (964 posts), including Junior Clerk, Senior Clerk, Head Clerk, Sub Registrar, and Assistant Tribal Development Officer (ATDO). Eligible candidates holding a graduate degree from a recognized university can submit their OJAS

Vacancy Details : GSSSB Class 3 Recruitment 2026

The recruitment is split into Group-A and Group-B categories across various cadres and department heads:

• Group-A (Total: 243 Vacancies):

• Sub Registrar, Grade-1: 09

• Sub Registrar, Grade-2: 15

• Assistant Tribal Development Officer: 50

• Social Welfare Inspector: 35

• Office Superintendent: 07

• Office Assistant: 15

• Head Clerk: 10

• Senior Clerk: 51

• Group-B (Total: 964 Vacancies):

• Junior Clerk: 994 (Note: Total grouped allocation across departments spans specific distributions as detailed in the official notification text).

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 years

• Maximum Age: 35 years

• Age Calculation Date: Age will be calculated as of the last date of application receipt, i.e., 30/11/2026.

• Age Relaxation (Category-wise):

• General Category Female Candidates: 5 years

• Reserved Category Male Candidates: 5 years

• Reserved Category Female Candidates: 10 years (Maximum age limit up to 45 years)

• General Category Physically Disabled Male Candidates: 10 years (Maximum age limit up to 45 years)

• General Category Physically Disabled Female Candidates: 15 years (Maximum age limit up to 45 years)

• Reserved Category Physically Disabled Male Candidates: 15 years (Maximum age limit up to 45 years)

• Reserved Category Physically Disabled Female Candidates: 20 years (Maximum age limit up to 45 years)

• Ex-Servicemen: Upper age limit relaxed by the length of service rendered plus 3 years.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree obtained from any of the universities established or incorporated by Central or State Act in India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.

• Must possess basic knowledge of computer application as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.

• Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

Other Requirements

• Candidates must be citizens of India or possess requisite nationality as per rule 7 of Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
Unreserved (General) Category	Rs. 500/-
Reserved Categories (SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Female, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen)	Rs. 400/-

• Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallets on the OJAS portal.

• Note: The application fee paid shall be refunded to candidates who actually appear in the examination.

Salary / Pay Scale

• Selected candidates will be appointed on a fixed monthly salary for the first five years as per finance department resolutions. Upon successful completion of 5 years of satisfactory service, they will be eligible for regular pay scales as per government rules.

Cadre / Post	First 5 Years Fixed Monthly Salary
Sub Registrar, Grade-1	Rs. 49,500/-
Sub Registrar, Grade-2	Rs. 40,800/-
Office Superintendent	Rs. 49,500/-
Assistant Tribal Development Officer	Rs. 49,500/-
Social Welfare Inspector	Rs. 40,800/-
Head Clerk	Rs. 40,800/-
Senior Clerk	Rs. 25,000/-
Office Assistant	Rs. 25,000/-
Junior Clerk	Rs. 25,000/-

Selection Process

The competitive examination consists of two stages:

1. Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Joint exam for Group-A and Group-B):

1. Mode: MCQ-based

1. Total Marks: 150 Marks (150 Questions)

1. Duration: 120 Minutes

1. Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

1. Structure: English (15 Marks), Gujarati (15 Marks), General Awareness & Current Affairs (30 Marks), Quantitative Aptitude (30 Marks), Reasoning (60 Marks).

1. Note: This test is purely for screening purposes; marks will not be counted for the final merit list. Candidates equal to 7 times the category-wise vacancies will be shortlisted for the Main Exam.

2. Stage-II: Main Examination:

2. Group-A: Descriptive type examination comprising Gujarati Language Skill (100 Marks), English Language Skill (100 Marks), and General Studies (150 Marks).

2. Group-B: MCQ-type examination (200 Marks, 120 Minutes) covering topics like Indian Constitution, Economy, Public Administration, Gujarati/English, Science & Tech, Current Affairs, etc.

3. Document Verification: Final selection based on main exam performance and document verification.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official OJAS website: [https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in](https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in)

2. Go to “On-line Application” and click on “Apply”, then select “GSSSB”.

3. Locate Advertisement No. 468/202627 for Gujarat Subordinate Services Class III and click “Apply Now” (ensure you complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done).

4. Fill up the “Personal Details” and “Educational Details” accurately with reference to original certificates.

5. Accept the declaration under “Assurance” and click “Save” to generate your Application Number.

6. Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph (with white background and date, taken within 1 year) and signature in JPG format within prescribed dimensions.

7. Confirm your application before the final deadline. Note down the generated Confirmation Number.

8. Pay the required examination fee online via Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Wallet by 02/12/2026.

9. Print and securely save copies of the submitted application form and fee payment e-receipt for future selection stages.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – GSSSB Class III Recruitment 2026