GSSSB Work Assistant (Class-3) Recruitment 2026 - 1,663 Posts, Advertisement 461/202627 | Apply Online by 29 Oct

Overview

Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar invites online applications for direct recruitment to the post of Work Assistant, Class-3 under the Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department (Central Design System, Gandhinagar). Advertisement No. 461/202627. Total 1,663 vacancies. Online applications can be filled on the OJAS website from 15-10-2026 (19:00 hrs) to 29-10-2026 (23:59 hrs).

Vacancy Table

Out of the total posts, 549 are reserved for women (General 232, EWS 53, SEBC 146, SC 38, ST 80), 113 for physically disabled (Divyang) and 166 for ex-servicemen.

Eligibility

• Indian citizen (or holding nationality as provided under Rule 7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967).
• Age (as on 29-10-2026): minimum 18 years and maximum 35 years. Upper age relaxation for candidates already in Gujarat Government service and for SC/ST/SEBC/women/PwD/ex-servicemen as per rules; ex-servicemen get the period of service rendered plus three years.

Qualification

• Diploma in Civil Engineering obtained from the Technical Examination Board, Gujarat, or an equivalent Civil Engineering diploma recognised by the Department (e.g. Diploma in Civil (Construction); Civil (Public Health & Environment) Engineering; Civil Engineering (Environment & Pollution Control); Construction Technology; etc.).
• Note: Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering are not eligible to apply.
• Basic knowledge of computer application as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
• Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

Pay

For the first five years the appointment will be on a fixed salary of ₹26,000 per month; on satisfactory completion of five years the candidate becomes eligible for the regular pay scale of ₹25,500-81,100 (Level-4).

Examination Fee

Unreserved category: ₹500; Reserved category (all women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and ex-servicemen candidates): ₹400. The fee must be paid online by 01-11-2026 (23:59 hrs) and is refunded to candidates who appear in the examination.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online only through the OJAS website https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Candidates must first complete OTR (One Time Registration), then fill the application form for Advertisement No. 461/202627 - Work Assistant, Class-3, upload a recent photograph and signature, submit the form and pay the examination fee online. Multiple applications for the same advertisement are not allowed - only the last confirmed application will be treated as valid.