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The Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board (GSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 468/2026-27 for 1,237 Class III posts under the Combined Competitive Examination (Group A and Group B). Online forms open on OJAS on 5 November 2026 at 2 PM and close on 30 November 2026.
If you are a graduate aged 20 to 35 and comfortable reading Gujarati or Hindi, this is one of the biggest clerical openings in Gujarat this year. Most of the seats, 994 of them, are Junior Clerk posts. The other 243 are Group A posts such as Sub Registrar, Samaj Kalyan Inspector and Assistant Tribal Development Officer.
We read the full 38-page advertisement so you do not have to. Below you will find the dates, the post-wise vacancies, the fee, the age rules, the fixed pay for each post, the two-stage exam pattern and the exact steps to apply on OJAS.
Should you apply?
Apply if you already hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and you are between 20 and 35 years old on 30 November 2026. One form covers both groups, because the preliminary exam is common to Group A and Group B.
Skip it if you are still waiting for your degree and cannot show it, or if you are over the age limit and do not fall in a relaxed category. If you are a reserved-category candidate, note this rule: if you apply against an unreserved post, you do not get the age relaxation.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 5 November 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Last date to apply | 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date to pay exam fee | 2 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age counted as on | 30 November 2026 |
| Preliminary exam | Not announced yet, check the official notice |
Vacancy details and fixed pay
Selected candidates get a fixed monthly pay for the first five years. If service is found satisfactory after five years, they become eligible for the regular pay scale under government rules.
| Post (Class III) | Group | Posts | Fixed pay per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub Registrar, Grade 1 | A | 6 | Rs. 49,600 |
| Sub Registrar, Grade 2 | A | 15 | Rs. 40,800 |
| Assistant Tribal Development Officer | A | 50 | Rs. 49,600 |
| Samaj Kalyan Inspector | A | 89 | Rs. 40,800 |
| Office Superintendent | A | 7 | Rs. 49,600 |
| Office Assistant (GPSC) | A | 15 | Rs. 26,000 |
| Head Clerk | A | 10 | Rs. 40,800 |
| Senior Clerk | A | 51 | Rs. 26,000 |
| Junior Clerk | B | 994 | Rs. 26,000 |
| Total | A: 243, B: 994 | 1,237 |
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (general) men | Rs. 500 |
| All women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and ex-servicemen | Rs. 400 |
The fee is paid online only, by debit card, internet banking, UPI or wallet, plus the transaction charge. Here is the good part: the board refunds the fee to candidates who actually appear in the exam. If you skip the exam, you lose it.
Age limit and relaxation
You must be at least 20 and not more than 35 years old on 30 November 2026. The upper limit is relaxed as follows:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General category women | 5 years |
| Reserved category men | 5 years |
| Reserved category women | 10 years (max 45) |
| General category PwD men | 10 years (max 45) |
| General category PwD women, reserved PwD men | 15 years (max 45) |
| Reserved category PwD women | 20 years (max 45) |
| Ex-servicemen | Length of service plus 3 years |
Eligibility
- A bachelor’s degree from a university set up under a central or state act, a deemed university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the government.
- Basic knowledge of using a computer, as laid down in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both.
- A completed One Time Registration (OTR) on OJAS before you fill the form.
Keep your certificates ready
Fill every detail exactly as it appears on your original certificates. At final selection, the board checks all conditions in the recruitment rules for each post, so a wrong entry now can cost you the job later.
Selection process
- Preliminary examAn MCQ screening test common to both groups: 150 questions, 150 marks, 120 minutes, with 0.25 marks cut for each wrong answer. These marks are not counted in the final merit.
- Main exam shortlistSeparate lists are made for Group A and Group B, with about seven times the category-wise vacancies called for the mains.
- Main examGroup A writes three descriptive papers (Gujarati 100, English 100, General Studies 150, three hours each). Group B writes one 200-mark MCQ paper of 120 minutes.
- Merit list and documentsThe final list is drawn from main exam marks, followed by document verification. Eligible widows and qualifying sportspersons get 5% of their marks added.
The minimum qualifying standard is 40% in every stage and every paper, for all categories. The prelims split is English 15, Gujarati 15, General Awareness and Current Affairs 30, Quantitative Aptitude 30 and Reasoning 60. Reasoning carries 40% of the paper, so that is where your practice time should go first.
How to apply on OJAS
- Do your OTRIf you have not registered on OJAS before, complete One Time Registration first. Only OTR holders can fill this form.
- Open the advertisementGo to ojas.gujarat.gov.in, find GSSSB Advertisement No. 468/2026-27 and click Apply.
- Fill and confirmEnter your details, upload the photo and signature, and click Confirm Application. Save the confirmation number you get.
- Pay the feeUse Print Application Form / Pay Fees and pay online by 2 December 2026. The payment link closes on its own after that, and no late fee is accepted.
- Print everythingKeep a printout of the confirmed form and the fee receipt.
Filled the form twice?
If you submit more than one application, only your last confirmed form with the fee paid is treated as valid. Fee paid on an older form does not carry over, so pay against the final one.
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FAQ
What is the last date for GSSSB Advertisement 468/2026-27?
The online form closes on 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The fee can be paid until 2 December 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Do I need to apply separately for Group A and Group B?
No. The preliminary exam is common to both groups. After the prelims, the board publishes separate shortlists for the Group A and Group B main exams.
What is the salary of a GSSSB Junior Clerk?
Junior Clerk gets a fixed pay of Rs. 26,000 a month for the first five years, as per the advertisement.
Is there negative marking in the prelims?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in the 150-mark preliminary exam.
Sources
All facts are from GSSSB Advertisement No. 468/2026-27 (detailed instructions, 38 pages, Gujarati) published by the Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board, with applications on OJAS, Government of Gujarat.
