Gyan Sahayak Primary Recruitment 2026 (જ્ઞાન સહાયક પ્રાથમિક ભરતી 2026) has been announced by Samagra Shiksha, Gujarat School Education Council, Gandhinagar, for the contract based posts of Gyan Sahayak (Primary) in Gujarati medium government primary schools and Ashramshalas of Gujarat. The appointment is for 11 months at a fixed monthly pay of Rs 21,000, and candidates up to 48 years of age who have passed TET-1 (Std 1 to 5) or TET-2 (Std 6 to 8) with the required educational and professional qualification can apply. The online application is open from 15/10/2026 (2:00 PM) to 22/10/2026 (23:59 hours) at pregyansahayak.ssgujarat.org, and only one district can be chosen. The merit list is on 24/10/2026. Read ahead for eligibility, salary, selection process and how to apply.
Gyan Sahayak Primary Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | Samagra Shiksha, Gujarat School Education Council (State Project Office), Gandhinagar |
| Post Name | Gyan Sahayak (Primary) – Gujarati Medium |
| Total Vacancies | District-wise vacancies (total number not mentioned in the notification) |
| Appointment Type | Contract basis for 11 months (excluding vacation) |
| Pay / Salary | Rs 21,000 per month (fixed honorarium) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 48 years (on the date of application) |
| Educational Qualification | TET-1 (Std 1 to 5) or TET-2 (Std 6 to 8) passed in Gujarati medium, with the required educational and professional qualification |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Process | District-wise merit list and waiting list, then Document Verification and school selection |
| Job Location | Government primary schools and Ashramshalas in the chosen district of Gujarat |
| Official Website | https://pregyansahayak.ssgujarat.org/ |
Gyan Sahayak Primary Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Post | Standards | Required Test | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyan Sahayak (Primary) – Gujarati Medium | Std 1 to 5 (Lower Primary) | TET-1 | District-wise (number not mentioned) |
| Gyan Sahayak (Primary) – Gujarati Medium | Std 6 to 8 (Upper Primary, subject-wise) | TET-2 | District-wise (number not mentioned) |
The notification says the number of vacancies in each district is subject to change, and the government’s decision to cancel or add vacancies is final. The purpose of this advertisement is only to prepare the selection list and the waiting list, so filling the form does not mean a job is certain.
Gujarat Districts
Candidates must choose one district in which they want to join, and the merit list and school selection are done at the district level. The list of district Document Verification centres will be put on the website.
Gyan Sahayak Primary Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit
Age Limit
| Maximum Age | 48 years (on the date of application) |
| Minimum Age | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Age Relaxation | Not mentioned in the notification |
Educational Qualification
- For Upper Primary (Std 6 to 8), the candidate must have passed the Gujarati medium TET-2 exam in the subject for which the candidate applies (TET-2 exams are conducted by the State Examination Board).
- For Lower Primary (Std 1 to 5), the candidate must have passed the Gujarati medium TET-1 exam.
- The candidate must have the required educational and professional qualification for the subject, from a recognized university or institute, and must have the minimum qualification for a contract based appointment in a Gujarati medium government primary school.
- The candidate must choose the district only for the subject in which the TET-2/TET-1 exam is passed.
Gyan Sahayak Primary Salary
| Post | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|
| Gyan Sahayak (Primary) – contract based | Rs 21,000 per month (fixed honorarium) |
The contract is for 11 months (excluding vacation) and it is automatically cancelled when the 11 months end. A new contract (renewal) will be done as per instructions from the state level.
Application Fee
The application fee is not mentioned in the notification. Please check the official notification PDF below.
Gyan Sahayak Selection Process
- A district-wise merit list and waiting list will be prepared from the district chosen by the candidates, separately for Upper Primary (Std 6 to 8) and Lower Primary (Std 1 to 5).
- Candidates in the merit list will be called by the district for school selection and Document Verification as per the subject-wise vacancies.
- Candidates who do not attend Document Verification will be automatically rejected and their name will be removed from the merit list.
- If a district does not have enough TET-2 passed candidates for Std 6 to 8, TET-1 passed candidates of the merit list for Std 1 to 5 can be given school selection in Std 6 to 8, and the same can be done the other way around.
- Marks are taken from the details filled in the online application. If the marksheet has CGPA/CPI/Grade only, fill in the details as shown in the marksheet.
- No written exam, weightage of marks or merit calculation method is mentioned in the notification.
Gyan Sahayak Primary Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 15/10/2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date of Online Application | 22/10/2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Merit List Announcement | 24/10/2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Document Verification and School Selection (District Primary Education Office) | 26/10/2026 (Monday) |
How to Apply for Gyan Sahayak Primary Recruitment 2026 (Step by Step)
- Go to the official website https://pregyansahayak.ssgujarat.org/ and read the advertisement and the guideline for filling the form.
- Check the required qualification, age limit, type of appointment and monthly pay for the post.
- Fill in the online application carefully with your personal details, TET details and educational qualification. Show the total marks and obtained marks as in the marksheet.
- Choose one district only, for the subject in which you passed TET-2/TET-1.
- Give your mobile number and e-mail ID (compulsory). Keep the mobile number active until the selection process is complete.
- Submit the application, download the final print of the application from the website, keep it safe and take a printout.
- Sign every page of the printout and produce it whenever required.
Important Instructions
- Only online applications are accepted. Applications sent by post or courier will be rejected. Do not send application forms to the office.
- Applications with mistakes will not be considered, so fill the form with great care.
- Information given in the online application is final for the whole recruitment process, and the proofs must be shown in original when asked. If the proofs cannot be shown, the appointment will be cancelled at that stage.
- A candidate who gives false, incomplete or wrong information will be disqualified and can be barred from candidature for five years. Forged documents lead to legal action.
- Candidates with a qualification from a university outside Gujarat must get the original certificates verified by the District Primary Education Officer / Administrative Officer before appointment.
- Candidates will be informed by SMS, so keep checking the SMS and the website regularly. Candidates are responsible for missing any notice on the website.
Documents Required
- Printout of the online application (signed on every page)
- One photocopy of each required certificate (marksheets, TET certificate, educational and professional qualification certificates)
- Passport size photograph
- Original certificates for verification at the time of Document Verification
Gyan Sahayak Primary Recruitment 2026 – Official Notification PDF
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Important Links
| Apply Online (Gyan Sahayak Primary) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://pregyansahayak.ssgujarat.org/ |