GSSSB, Gandhinagar (Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Cooperation Department, Govt. of Gujarat)
Gujarat - Various locations in Gujarat
| Position | Code | Grade | Age | Last Date | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horticulture Assistant (Baghayat Madadnish), Class-3 | 454/202627 | — | — | 17 Aug 2026 | 100 |
| Total Vacancies | 100 | ||||
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 41 |
| SC | 7 |
| OBC | 27 |
| EWS | 10 |
| Total | 85 |
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General Rs.500/-; Reserved Rs.400/- (refundable)
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
33 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Fixed Pay Rs.26,000/- per month (first 5 years); thereafter Level-4 Pay Scale Rs.20,200 – Rs.52,200
| S.No. | Position Title | Vacancies | Salary | Qualifications | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horticulture Assistant (Baghayat Madadnish), Class-3 | 100 | Fixed Pay Rs.26,000/- per month (first 5 years); thereafter Level-4 | — | — | — |
Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has invited online applications for recruitment to the post of Horticulture Assistant (Baghayat Madadnish), Class-3 in the Horticulture Director Office under the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Cooperation Department, Government of Gujarat, vide Advertisement No. 454/202627.
Total 100 vacancies will be filled through direct recruitment by competitive examination. Candidates must apply online through the OJAS website.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 454/202627 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03.08.2026 (14:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17.08.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 20.08.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 41 |
| EWS | 10 |
| SEBC (OBC) | 27 |
| SC | 07 |
| ST | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Candidates should be not less than 18 years and not more than 33 years of age as on 17.08.2026. Upper age limit may be relaxed for candidates already in Gujarat Government service as per rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Upper Age |
|---|---|---|
| General (Women) | 5 Years | 40 Years |
| Reserved Category (Male) | 5 Years | 40 Years |
| Reserved Category (Women) | 10 Years (5+5) | 45 Years |
| General PWD (Male) | 10 Years | 45 Years |
| General PWD (Women) | 15 Years (10+5) | 45 Years |
| Reserved PWD (Male) | 15 Years (5+10) | 45 Years |
| Reserved PWD (Women) | 20 Years (5+10+5) | 45 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period + 3 Years | — |
Initial appointment on Fixed Pay of Rs.26,000/- per month for the first five years. Thereafter, on satisfactory service, regular appointment in the Level-4 pay scale (Rs.20,200 – Rs.52,200) of the 7th Pay Commission (subject to SLP Nos. 14124/2012 and 14125/2012 pending before the Hon'ble Supreme Court).
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | Rs.500/- |
| Reserved (SC / ST / SEBC / EWS, all women, PWD, Ex-Servicemen) | Rs.400/- |
The exam fee is refundable to candidates who appear in the examination. Fee must be paid online (Debit Card / Internet Banking / UPI / Wallet) through OJAS by 20.08.2026 (23:59 hrs).
Selection will be through a single-stage competitive CBRT/OMR (MCQ) examination conducted by GSSSB with negative marking:
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | Mathematical Tests & Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Part-A | Verbal / Logical Reasoning Tests | 30 |
| Part-A | Constitution of India, Current Trends, Gujarati & English Comprehension | 30 |
| Part-B | Subject-related questions (Horticulture) | 120 |
| Total | 210 | |
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Advertisement (PDF) | Download PDF |
| GSSSB Website | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
| OJAS Apply Online | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| Total Vacancies | 100 | |||||