GSSSB Work Assistant 2026 : Apply Online for 1663 Posts
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Important Schedule & Dates
| Online Application Starts | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2026-10-29T23:59:59.000Z |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 01 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
| Written Exam / CBT Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
General: Rs. 500 | Women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD: Rs. 400
Payment Mode: Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
Age Limit & Criteria
18 to 33 Years as of 29/10/2026 (Category relaxations apply)
Age relaxation provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwD as per Government norms.
Official Important Links
Access the authorized board portals and download official gazettes.
Full Notification Details
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board has opened online applications for 1,663 Work Assistant Class 3 posts under Advt. No. 461/202627. Candidates with a Diploma in Civil Engineering can submit their forms on the OJAS portal by 29 October 2026.
GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has issued a major technical employment notice for 1,663 Work Assistant vacancies. These Class 3 posts belong to the Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department, managed under the Central Design Organisation in Gandhinagar.
If you hold an engineering diploma in civil branch, this recruitment offers a direct pathway into state public works administration. Appointees receive a fixed monthly salary of Rs. 26,000 during their initial five-year probation. After satisfactory completion, candidates enter the regular Level 4 pay matrix scale ranging from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100.
Important Dates Schedule
Online registration opened on 15 October 2026 and closes on 29 October 2026. Keep these confirmed dates noted:
• Online Application Start: 15 October 2026 (07:00 PM)
• Online Application Deadline: 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Online Fee Payment Last Date: 01 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Written Examination Date: To be announced by GSSSB
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
The 1,663 vacancies follow Gujarat state reservation rosters. Here is the distribution:
• Unreserved (General): 703 Posts
• Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC / OBC): 443 Posts
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 160 Posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 115 Posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 242 Posts
• Total Vacancies: 1,663 Posts
Application Fee Breakdown
Candidates must pay the examination fee online through the OJAS payment gateway before the cut-off deadline:
• General / Unreserved Category: Rs. 500
• Reserved Categories (SEBC, SC, ST, EWS): Rs. 400
• Female Candidates (All Categories): Rs. 400
• Ex-Servicemen and PwD Candidates: Rs. 400
• Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
Eligibility Norms & Age Limits
Applicants must satisfy these educational and age conditions as of 29 October 2026:
• Educational Qualification: A Diploma in Civil Engineering awarded by the State Board of Technical Examinations or any university incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India. Candidates must possess basic computer operation skills and working proficiency in Gujarati or Hindi.
• Age Bracket: 18 to 33 Years as of 29 October 2026.
• Age Relaxations: Unreserved female aspirants get 5 years of relaxation (up to 38 years). Reserved category male candidates receive 5 years (up to 38 years). Reserved category female candidates receive 10 years (up to 43 years). PwD candidates receive relaxations up to 45 years as per Gujarat government rules.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
GSSSB will conduct a competitive multiple-choice examination via computer-based test (CBRT) or OMR sheet:
• Part A (General Studies & Aptitude): 90 Questions / 90 Marks. Covers Reasoning and Data Interpretation (30 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (30 marks), and Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati and English comprehension (30 marks).
• Part B (Technical Civil Engineering): 120 Questions / 120 Marks focused directly on diploma-level civil engineering subjects.
• Total Test Scheme: 210 Questions for 210 Marks with a composite duration of 3 hours (180 minutes).
• Stage 2: Shortlisted candidates appear for Document Verification in Gandhinagar.
How to Apply Online on OJAS Portal
Follow this straightforward application procedure on the official portal:
1. Open the OJAS Gujarat application portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Click on 'Online Application' and choose 'Apply' under the GSSSB tab.
3. Locate Advt. No. GSSSB/202627/461 for Work Assistant Class 3 and click 'Apply Now'.
4. Enter your One Time Registration (OTR) number and birth date, or register a new profile.
5. Fill out personal details, educational qualifications, and diploma certificate numbers.
6. Upload a recent passport-sized photograph and scanned signature as per required dimensions.
7. Pay the examination fee online and download your confirmed application summary.
Direct Official Links
Use these verified official links to review the gazette notification and access the registration page:
• Official Application Portal: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
• Advt. No. 461/202627 Notification PDF: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in/ojas1/AdvtDetailFiles/GSSSB_202627_461.pdf
• GSSSB Commission Website: https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Open the official recruitment portal using the direct application link provided below.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) with your active email address and mobile number.
Fill in educational qualifications, personal details, and category certificate numbers accurately.
Upload required scanned photographs and signatures in the dimensions specified by the commission.
Pay the prescribed application fee through authorized net banking, card, or UPI channels.
Download and print the final confirmation slip and fee receipt for future verification.
Sunita Choudhary
Sarkari recruitment researcher specializing in official gazette notifications, eligibility norms, and application procedures.