The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board has published the notification for the Gujarat Subordinate Services, Class III Combined Competitive Examination for Group A and Group B services. The recruitment process is conducted to fill 5370 vacancies in various departments of the Gujarat Government.
The notification published under Advertisement No. 378/202526 has confirmed that the applications will be accepted online through the OJAS portal. Eligible candidates with a bachelor’s degree and required language and computer knowledge can apply within the notified window.
Recruitment overview and key datesThe recruitment process includes a preliminary examination followed by a main examination. The preliminary test will be common for both groups and conducted as a computer based response test. The primary test will be descriptive for Group A posts and objective for Group B posts.
Important dates
Event
| Schedule
|
Online application start
| February 5, 2026
|
Online application end
| February 20, 2026
|
Last date for fee payment
| February 23, 2026
|
Vacancy distribution across postsThe vacancies are distributed across supervisory, technical, and clerical posts. Group A comprises 2365 posts, and Group B comprises 3005 clerical posts.
Vacancy detailsGroup
| Post name
| Vacancies
|
Group A
| Social Welfare Inspector
| 125
|
Group A
| Office Superintendent
| 3
|
Group A
| Collector Office Clerk
| 1600
|
Group A
| Head Clerk
| 134
|
Group A
| Senior Clerk
| 503
|
Group B
| Junior Clerk
| 3005
|
Eligibility, age limit, and salaryApplicants must hold a recognised bachelor’s degree, possess basic computer knowledge, and have working knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi.
The age limit is 20 to 35 years, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories, women, and persons with disabilities.
Selected candidates will receive fixed pay for the initial five years. Salaries range from Rs 26,000 per month for clerical posts to Rs 49,600 per month for Office Superintendent positions.
Examination pattern and application feeThe preliminary examination carries 150 marks with negative marking. Group A mains consist of three descriptive papers, while Group B mains involve a single objective paper. Application fees are refundable for candidates who appear in the preliminary examination.
How to apply onlineStep 1: Visit the OJAS portal at
https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in/.
Step 2: Select Advertisement No. 378/202526 under online applications.
Step 3: Complete personal, educational, and communication details.
Step 4: Upload photograph and signature in prescribed format.
Step 5: Confirm submission, pay the fee, and download the application copy.
The official website for updates and notification access is
https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in/.