The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has invited online applications for the Gujarat Subordinate Services Class-III (Group-A and Group-B) Combined Competitive Examination under Advertisement No. 468/202627. A total of 1,237 vacancies are on offer – 243 in Group-A and 994 for Junior Clerk in Group-B. Applications are accepted only on the OJAS portal from 05.11.2026 (2:00 PM) to 30.11.2026 (11:59 PM).
Any graduate with basic computer knowledge and working knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi can apply. This guide covers the GSSSB CCE Recruitment 2026 vacancies, pay, age limit, fee, exam pattern and the step-by-step application process, based on the official detailed advertisement.
GSSSB CCE Recruitment 2026 – Overview and Important Dates
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar |
| Exam | Gujarat Subordinate Services Class-III (Group-A & Group-B) Combined Competitive Examination |
| Advertisement No. | 468/202627 |
| Total vacancies | 1,237 (Group-A: 243, Group-B: 994) |
| Online application starts | 05.11.2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last date to apply online | 30.11.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date to pay exam fee online | 02.12.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age / qualification cut-off date | 30.11.2026 |
| Application mode | Online only at ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| Exam dates | Not yet announced – check gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Group | Post (Class-III) | Vacancies | Fixed pay (first 5 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Sub Registrar, Grade-1 | 06 | ₹49,600 |
| A | Sub Registrar, Grade-2 | 15 | ₹40,800 |
| A | Assistant Tribal Development Officer | 50 | ₹49,600 |
| A | Social Welfare Inspector | 89 | ₹40,800 |
| A | Office Superintendent | 07 | ₹49,600 |
| A | Office Assistant (Gujarat Public Service Commission) | 15 | ₹26,000 |
| A | Head Clerk | 10 | ₹40,800 |
| A | Senior Clerk | 51 | ₹26,000 |
| A | Total Group-A | 243 | – |
| B | Junior Clerk | 994 | ₹26,000 |
| A+B | Grand total | 1,237 | – |
Selected candidates are appointed on a fixed monthly pay for the first five years of service and then move to the regular pay scale subject to satisfactory service, as per the Gujarat government resolutions quoted in the advertisement. Category-wise (UR, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, women, ex-servicemen and PwD) vacancy breakup is given in the official PDF.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the government.
- Computer: Basic knowledge of computer use as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. A certificate is required, though the notice explains the stage at which it must be produced.
- Language: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
- Age: Minimum 20 years and maximum 35 years as on 30.11.2026.
- Age relaxation: 5 years for general-category women and for male candidates of reserved categories; 10 years for reserved-category women; 10 years for general-category male PwD candidates; 15 years for general-category women with disability and reserved-category male PwD; 20 years for reserved-category women with disability. The upper age limit cannot exceed 45 years after relaxation.
- Educational qualification, age, category and other certificates are considered as on 30.11.2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Preliminary exam fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (general) | ₹500 |
| Reserved: all women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and ex-servicemen | ₹400 |
The fee must be paid online after you submit the application and get the confirmation number, on or before 02.12.2026 (11:59 PM). As per the notice, the fee paid is refunded to candidates who actually appear in the examination. An application without the prescribed fee is not valid.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection is through a two-stage competitive examination: a common Preliminary Exam for Group-A and Group-B, followed by a separate Main Examination.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam (common) | 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 120 minutes; negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer; screening only – prelim marks are not counted in the final merit |
| Prelim subjects | English 15, Gujarati 15, General Awareness & Current Affairs 30, Quantitative Aptitude 30, Reasoning 60 |
| Shortlisting for Main | Separate lists for Group-A and Group-B – seven times the category-wise vacancies, on merit |
| Main Exam – Group-A | Descriptive, 350 marks: Gujarati Language Skill 100, English Language Skill 100, General Studies 150 |
| Main Exam – Group-B | Objective (MCQ), 200 marks, 120 minutes |
| Qualifying standard | Minimum 40% marks in each stage and each paper |
How to Apply for GSSSB CCE 2026
- Open the OJAS portal ojas.gujarat.gov.in and complete One Time Registration if you have not done so.
- Read the full detailed advertisement No. 468/202627 carefully, and keep original certificates (education, age, caste, disability, ex-servicemen) ready.
- Select GSSSB – Gujarat Subordinate Service, Class-III (Group-A and Group-B) Combined Exam – 202627 under Current Advertisement and click Apply.
- Fill in the application form with correct details, upload your photo and signature, and confirm the application to get the confirmation number.
- Pay the exam fee online (₹500 / ₹400) through Print Application Form / Pay Fees on or before 02.12.2026 (11:59 PM).
- Keep a printout of the confirmed application and keep your mobile number active – exam instructions may be sent by SMS.
- Submit the application before 30.11.2026 (11:59 PM); wrong details can lead to rejection.
Tip: If you submit more than one application, only the last confirmed application with the prescribed fee is considered valid.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official detailed advertisement (PDF) | Download Advt. No. 468/202627 |
| Apply online (OJAS) | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| GSSSB official website | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
हिंदी में जानकारी
गुजरात अधीनस्थ सेवा चयन बोर्ड (GSSSB) ने विज्ञापन क्रमांक 468/202627 के तहत गुजरात गौण सेवा वर्ग-3 (ग्रुप-A और ग्रुप-B) की संयुक्त प्रतियोगी परीक्षा के लिए कुल 1,237 पदों पर ऑनलाइन आवेदन मांगे हैं – ग्रुप-A में 243 और ग्रुप-B में जूनियर क्लर्क के 994 पद।
ऑनलाइन आवेदन 05.11.2026 (दोपहर 2 बजे) से 30.11.2026 (रात 11:59 बजे) तक ojas.gujarat.gov.in पर होंगे; परीक्षा शुल्क 02.12.2026 तक ऑनलाइन जमा करें। शुल्क सामान्य वर्ग ₹500 और आरक्षित वर्ग ₹400 है, जो परीक्षा में उपस्थित होने पर वापस मिलेगा।
योग्यता: किसी भी विषय में स्नातक, बेसिक कंप्यूटर ज्ञान और गुजराती या हिंदी का पर्याप्त ज्ञान। आयु 30.11.2026 को 20 से 35 वर्ष (नियमानुसार छूट के साथ अधिकतम 45 वर्ष)। चयन: प्रारंभिक परीक्षा (150 अंक, नेगेटिव मार्किंग 0.25) और फिर मुख्य परीक्षा – ग्रुप-A के लिए वर्णनात्मक (350 अंक) व ग्रुप-B के लिए वस्तुनिष्ठ (200 अंक)।
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in GSSSB CCE Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement No. 468/202627 has 1,237 vacancies: 243 in Group-A (eight posts) and 994 Junior Clerk posts in Group-B.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Apply online on ojas.gujarat.gov.in between 05.11.2026 (2:00 PM) and 30.11.2026 (11:59 PM). The exam fee can be paid until 02.12.2026 (11:59 PM).
Q3. What is the qualification and age limit?
A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), basic computer knowledge and Gujarati/Hindi knowledge. Age must be 20 to 35 years on 30.11.2026, with relaxation as per rules.
Q4. What is the application fee and is it refundable?
₹500 for unreserved and ₹400 for reserved categories. The fee is refunded to candidates who appear in the examination.
Q5. What is the selection process?
A common preliminary exam (150 MCQs, screening only) followed by a Main Exam – descriptive 350 marks for Group-A and objective 200 marks for Group-B.
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