GSSSB CCE Recruitment 2026 (ગુજરાત ગૌણ સેવા પસંદગી મંડળ સંયુક્ત સ્પર્ધાત્મક પરીક્ષા): the Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board has announced 1237 vacancies for Class-3 Group-A (243 posts) and Group-B (994 posts of Junior Clerk) under Advt No. 468/2026-27. Posts include Sub Registrar Grade-1 and 2, Assistant Tribal Development Officer, Social Welfare Inspector, Office Superintendent, Office Assistant, Head Clerk, Senior Clerk and Junior Clerk. Graduates can apply for this recruitment, with a fixed pay of ₹26,000 to ₹49,600 per month for the first five years. Online applications are open on OJAS from 05-11-2026 and the last date is 30-11-2026. Read on for vacancy details, age limit, fee, exam pattern and how to apply.
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force), Gandhinagar (Forest & Environment Dept)
100
Junior Clerk
Medical Education & Research Division (Health & Family Welfare Dept)
100
Total Group-B
994
Category-wise (unreserved, EWS, SEBC, SC, ST, women, ex-servicemen and Divyang) vacancy details are given in the official notification PDF below. As per the notice, the number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
The age is counted on 30-11-2026 (last date of application). The candidate should be at least 20 years and not more than 35 years old.
Category
Age Relaxation
Maximum Age
General category women
5 years
–
Reserved category men
5 years
–
Reserved category women
10 years (5+5)
45 years
General category Divyang (PH) men
10 years
45 years
General category Divyang (PH) women
15 years (10+5)
45 years
Reserved category Divyang (PH) men
15 years (5+10)
45 years
Reserved category Divyang (PH) women
20 years (5+10+5)
45 years
Ex-servicemen
Period of service rendered plus 3 years
–
Reserved category candidates applying for an unreserved post do not get age relaxation. Reservation and age relaxation benefits are for reserved category candidates of Gujarat origin only.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government.
Basic knowledge of computer use as per the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
Sufficient knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Candidates who do not yet have a computer certificate can apply, but must produce a certificate of passing the basic computer knowledge test before getting the appointment.
Citizenship: must be an Indian citizen or meet the nationality condition of Rule 7 of the 1967 Rules.
GSSSB CCE Salary 2026 – Fixed Pay for First 5 Years
Post
Fixed Pay per Month
Sub Registrar, Grade-1
₹49,600/-
Office Superintendent
₹49,600/-
Assistant Tribal Development Officer
₹49,600/-
Sub Registrar, Grade-2
₹40,800/-
Social Welfare Inspector
₹40,800/-
Head Clerk
₹40,800/-
Senior Clerk
₹26,000/-
Office Assistant
₹26,000/-
Junior Clerk
₹26,000/-
As per the notice, candidates are appointed on fixed pay for the first five years. After five years, if the service is found satisfactory, they become eligible for regular appointment in the pay scale applicable at that time. This is subject to the final decision of the Supreme Court in SLP No. 14124/2012 and 14125/2012.
The fee must be paid online only (debit card, internet banking, UPI or wallet) by 02-12-2026 (23:59 hrs). The transaction fee is extra as per rules.
The fee is refunded to candidates who appear in the exam. It is not refunded to absent candidates or when an application is cancelled.
An application without the fee payment is not valid and will be cancelled.
GSSSB CCE Selection Process and Exam Pattern 2026
The selection has two stages. The preliminary exam is a common MCQ screening test for Group-A and Group-B, and the main exam is held separately for each group. No waiting list will be prepared.
Stage 1: Preliminary Exam (Group-A and Group-B Combined)
Subject
Marks
English
15
Gujarati
15
General Awareness and Current Affairs
30
Quantitative Aptitude
30
Reasoning
60
Total
150
150 MCQs of 1 mark each, time 120 minutes.
Negative marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
Divyang candidates get 20 extra minutes per hour.
The preliminary exam is only for screening. Its marks are not counted in the final selection list.
Candidates equal to 7 times the category-wise vacancies, separately for Group-A and Group-B, will qualify for the main exam.
Regional, National and International Important Events including Current Affairs
30
History and Geography of Gujarat
20
Cultural Heritage of Gujarat (Art and Literature)
10
Gujarati and English
20
Science, Environment and Information Technology
20
Total
200
Group-A General Studies (Paper III) Syllabus – Marks Distribution
Topic
Marks
History of India
15
Cultural Heritage
15
Geography
15
Science and Technology
10
Events of Regional, National and International Importance
30
Indian State System and Constitution
20
Public Administration and Governance
20
Discipline in Public Service
10
Indian Economy and Planning
15
Total
150
Paper III has 56 questions in total (1, 2, 3 and 5 marks questions). The full syllabus of Paper I, II and III is given in Appendix-G and Appendix-H of the official notification PDF.
Qualifying Standard and Extra Marks
Minimum qualifying standard is 40% in each stage and in every paper of that stage.
Widow candidates and candidates who represented at national, international, inter-university or All India School Federation level in the recognised sports listed in the notice get 5% extra marks of the marks scored, subject to certificates.
GSSSB CCE Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Event
Date
Notice Date
03-11-2026
Online Application Start
05-11-2026 (14:00 hrs)
Online Application Last Date
30-11-2026 (23:59 hrs)
Exam Fee Payment Last Date
02-12-2026 (23:59 hrs)
Preliminary Exam Date
Not mentioned in the notification (will be published on the GSSSB website)
How to Apply for GSSSB CCE Recruitment 2026
Complete the OTR (One Time Registration) on https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in if not done. Only OTR registered candidates can apply.
Go to “Online Application”, click Apply and select GSSSB.
Open Advt No. 468/2026-27, click the cadre name, then Apply. Read the details in “More Details” and click “Apply now”.
Click “Skip” to open the application format. Fill “Personal Details” (fields marked with a red star are compulsory) and then “Educational Details”.
Select “Yes” in the Assurance section and click “Save”. Note the Application Number generated.
Click “Upload Photograph”, enter the application number and birth date, and upload the photo and signature (JPG, up to 15 KB each).
Check all the details and click “Confirm Application”. No change is possible after confirmation. Note the Confirmation Number.
Print the application form and pay the exam fee online by 02-12-2026. Keep the fee receipt and the printout safely.
Important Instructions
Photo size: 5 cm height and 3.6 cm width. Signature size: 2.5 cm height and 7.5 cm width. The photo must have a white background and a date, and the date should not be older than 1 year before the last date. Use the same photo throughout the recruitment.
If a candidate confirms more than one application, only the last confirmed application is valid. The fee of earlier applications is not refunded.
Government, semi-government and government corporation employees can apply and must inform their department.
Category (caste) cannot be changed after the application is confirmed. Wrong information leads to cancellation of the application.
Mobile number and email ID given in the form must remain active, because exam related instructions may be sent by SMS.
Reserved posts are for reserved category candidates of Gujarat origin only. Some departments have no reserved posts for Divyang candidates because of the special recruitment drive. Divyang candidates can apply for such posts with the recognised disability types given in the notice.
For help on qualification, age and online form, call the board’s office on 079-23258916.
Documents Required
Educational qualification certificates and marksheets, school leaving certificate / age proof.
Caste certificate in the prescribed format (SC / ST / SEBC) and Non-Creamy Layer certificate for SEBC, or EWS certificate, as per the validity dates given in the notice. The cut-off date for all certificates is 30-11-2026.
Divyang certificate, ex-servicemen documents, widow and sports certificates (if applicable).
Computer knowledge certificate (if available) and recent passport size photo and signature.
GSSSB CCE Recruitment 2026 – Official Notification PDF
