The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has issued advertisement no. 461/202627 for direct recruitment of 1,663 Work Assistant, Class-3 (વર્ક આસીસ્ટન્ટ, વર્ગ-૩) posts in the Central Design Organisation, Gandhinagar under the Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department. Online applications are open on the OJAS Gujarat portal from 15 October 2026 (7:00 PM) to 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM).
| Post name | Work Assistant, Class-3 (વર્ક આસીસ્ટન્ટ, વર્ગ-૩) |
|---|---|
| Department | Central Design Organisation, Gandhinagar (Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department) |
| Total vacancies | 1,663 posts (General 703, EWS 160, SEBC 443, SC 115, ST 242) |
| Qualification | Diploma in Civil Engineering (or recognized equivalent diploma); Degree holders (B.E./B.Tech) are NOT eligible |
| Pay scale | ₹26,000 per month fixed pay for the first 5 years; eligible for regular Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100) after 5 years of satisfactory service, subject to government conditions and Supreme Court SLP proceedings |
| Age limit | 18 to 33 years as on 29 October 2026 (relaxations applicable for reserved/women/divyang candidates) |
| Application dates | 15 October 2026 (7:00 PM) to 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM) on OJAS |
| Fee payment last date | 01 November 2026 (11:59 PM); exam fee is refunded to candidates who appear for the exam (bank details & passbook front page scan upload required; transaction fee non-refundable) |
| Selection method | Single-stage MCQ examination (210 marks, 3 hours: Part-A 90 marks + Part-B 120 technical marks) with 1/4 negative marking, followed by Document Verification |
| Organisation | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 1,663 posts |
| Qualification | Diploma in Civil Engineering (or equivalent recognized diploma); Degree holders (B.E./B.Tech) are NOT eligible |
| Age Limit | 18 – 33 years (as on 29 Oct 2026) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹26,000/month fixed for 5 yrs; regular Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100) on satisfactory service, subject to govt rules & SC SLP |
| Employment Type | Class-3 post, fixed pay for first 5 years |
| Job Location | Gujarat (Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply & Kalpsar Department) |
| Advertisement published / જાહેરાત પ્રસિદ્ધ | 15 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application opens / અરજી શરૂ | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply online / અરજી કરવાની છેલ્લી તારીખ | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to pay fee online / ફી ભરવાની છેલ્લી તારીખ | 01 Nov 2026 |
| Age and qualification cutoff date | 29 Oct 2026 |
| CBRT / OMR Exam Date / પરીક્ષા તારીખ | To be announced |
| Unreserved (General) / બિનઅનામત | ₹500 (refundable on appearing in exam; bank details & passbook required; transaction fee non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang, Ex-Servicemen | ₹400 (refundable on appearing in exam; bank details & passbook required; transaction fee non-refundable) |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Work Assistant, Class-3 (Central Design Organisation, Gandhinagar) | 1663 | Diploma in Civil Engineering (or equivalent recognized diploma); Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering NOT eligible; Basic computer knowledge; Gujarati/Hindi |
| Educational Qualification / શૈક્ષણિક લાયકાત | Diploma in Civil Engineering from Technical Examination Board or recognized University / Institute, or equivalent recognized diploma. Candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering are NOT eligible. |
|---|---|
| Computer Proficiency / કોમ્પ્યુટર જાણકારી | Basic computer application knowledge as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Classification & Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 (CCC certificate or computer subject in 10th/12th/Diploma). Candidates without a certificate at application stage may still apply, provided they submit the certificate before appointment. |
| Language Proficiency / ભાષા જ્ઞાન | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both. |
| Age Limit (as on 29 October 2026) / વય મર્યાદા | 18 to 33 years. Relaxations: 5 years for General female & Reserved male (max 38); 10 years for Reserved female (max 43); up to 10–20 years for Divyang candidates; service period + 3 years for Ex-Servicemen. |
Single-Stage Written Examination (CBRT / OMR)
Objective MCQ paper of 210 questions, 210 marks, 3 hours duration. Part-A (90 marks non-technical) and Part-B (120 marks technical Civil Engineering). 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Minimum Qualifying Standard
Mandatory 40% marks in Part-A and 40% marks in Part-B separately for all categories without exception.
Document Verification
Approximately 2 times the category-wise vacancies called based on combined merit of Part-A and Part-B from among candidates qualifying in both parts.
Final Selection & Recommendation
Final select list and wait list prepared based on merit of written exam marks and verification of original certificates.
Visit OJAS Gujarat
Open ojas.gujarat.gov.in and click on Online Application > Apply.
Select GSSSB Advertisement
Choose Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) from the dropdown and locate Advertisement No. GSSSB/202627/461 (Work Assistant, Class-3).
Complete OTR & Apply
Complete OJAS One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered (OTR is strictly mandatory; candidates cannot apply without OTR). Click 'Apply Now', enter your OTR Registration Number and Date of Birth, and select 'Apply with OTR'.
Enter Bank Account & Upload Passbook
Enter your bank account number, bank name, branch, and IFSC code, and upload a scan of your bank passbook first page (JPEG/JPG/PNG, mandatory for fee refund processing). Note: The notification also specifies refunds will be processed via the fee payment mode.
Educational Details
Select 'Diploma in Civil Engineering' (or recognized equivalent diploma) and enter institute, percentage, and passing year. Note: Degree in Civil is not eligible.
Upload Photo and Signature
Upload your recent passport photo (5 cm × 3.6 cm, max 15 KB, white background with date of photo printed, not older than 1 year) and signature (2.5 cm × 7.5 cm, max 15 KB, JPG).
Confirm Application
Verify all entered details, save the application, and click 'Confirm Application' to generate your Confirmation Number. Save this number securely for fee payment, application download, and all future correspondence.
Pay Online Fee
Go to Online Application > Print Application Form / Pay Fees, enter Confirmation Number and birth date, pay ₹500 (Unreserved) or ₹400 (Reserved/Women/Divyang) before 1 November 2026 (11:59 PM), and print the fee receipt.
Official category-wise distribution of the 1,663 Work Assistant Class-3 vacancies as printed in GSSSB Advertisement No. 461/202627, Page 1:
| Category / સંવર્ગ | Total Category Posts (કુલ જગ્યાઓ) | Out of which Reserved for Women (મહિલાઓ માટે અનામત) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (બિનઅનામત / General) | 703 | 232 |
| EWS (આર્થિક રીતે નબળા વર્ગ) | 160 | 53 |
| SEBC / OBC (સા.શૈ.પ. વર્ગ) | 443 | 146 |
| SC (અનુસૂચિત જાતિ) | 115 | 38 |
| ST (અનુસૂચિત જનજાતિ) | 242 | 80 |
| Total / કુલ જગ્યાઓ | 1,663 | 549 (calculated sum: 232+53+146+38+80) |
Horizontal Reservation (included within the total vacancies):
Note: As clarified in the advertisement, the non-reserved portion of vacancies is open to both male and female candidates on merit.
Candidates must fulfill the educational qualifications, computer competency, and age limits as on the closing date of application, 29 October 2026.
Candidate must be between 18 and 33 years of age as on 29 October 2026 (minimum 18 years and maximum 33 years on the cutoff date). Relaxation in upper age limit is admissible as per Gujarat government rules:
| Category | Age Relaxation | Maximum Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| General Category Female | 5 years | 38 years |
| Reserved Category Male (SEBC / EWS / SC / ST) | 5 years | 38 years |
| Reserved Category Female (SEBC / EWS / SC / ST) | 10 years (5 + 5) | 43 years |
| General Divyang Male | 10 years | 43 years |
| General Divyang Female | 15 years (10 + 5) | 45 years |
| Reserved Divyang Male | 15 years (10 + 5) | 45 years |
| Reserved Divyang Female | 20 years (10 + 5 + 5) | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period + 3 years | As per rules |
The examination is conducted in a single stage through objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) in Computer Based Response Test (CBRT) or Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) mode. The question paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B) administered in a single 3-hour session.
| Part | Subject / વિષય | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30) Quantitative Aptitude (30) Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension (30) | 90 | 90 | 3 Hours (180 minutes composite) |
| Part-B | Technical Qualification: Civil Engineering Subjects & Practical Applications | 120 | 120 | |
| Total | Combined Question Paper | 210 | 210 | 180 minutes |
Key Rules of Examination:
GSSSB has published the detailed syllabus for Advt. 461/202627. The subject-wise mark distribution is as follows:
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Apply online on OJAS by 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM). The online application fee must be paid by 01 November 2026 (11:59 PM). / ઓનલાઇન અરજી તા. ૨૯/૧૦/૨૦૨૬ (રાત્રે ૧૧:૫૯) સુધી અને ફી તા. ૦૧/૧૧/૨૦૨૬ (રાત્રે ૧૧:૫૯) સુધી.
A total of 1,663 Work Assistant (Class-3) vacancies: General 703, EWS 160, SEBC 443, SC 115, and ST 242. Women reservation includes 232 General, 53 EWS, 146 SEBC, 38 SC, and 80 ST (total 549); 113 posts for divyang candidates (Group A: 27, Group B: 31, Group C: 25, Group D&E: 30), and 166 for ex-servicemen. / કુલ ૧,૬૬૩ જગ્યાઓ.
No. The recruitment rules explicitly state that candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering are NOT eligible to apply. Only Diploma in Civil Engineering (or equivalent recognized diploma) holders are eligible. / ના, ડિગ્રી ઇજનેરી ધરાવતા ઉમેદવારો અરજી કરવા પાત્ર નથી.
A fixed monthly salary of ₹26,000 for the first 5 years. After 5 years of satisfactory service, candidates may become eligible for regular 7th Pay Commission Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100), subject to government conditions and the outcome of Supreme Court SLP No. 14124/2012 & 14125/2012. / પ્રથમ ૫ વર્ષ પ્રતિમાસ રૂ. ૨૬,૦૦૦/- ફિક્સ પગાર.
18 to 33 years as on 29 October 2026. General women and reserved male candidates get 5 years relaxation (up to 38 years); reserved women get 10 years (up to 43 years); divyang candidates get 10 to 20 years (up to 45 years). / ૧૮ થી ૩૩ વર્ષ (૨૯/૧૦/૨૦૨૬ ની સ્થિતિએ).
₹500 for Unreserved (General) candidates and ₹400 for reserved categories (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, all women, Divyang, and Ex-Servicemen) plus non-refundable transaction charges. The examination fee is refunded to candidates who appear in the examination. Bank details and a passbook scan are mandatory during application. / બિનઅનામત રૂ. ૫૦૦, અનામત/મહિલા રૂ. ૪૦૦; પરીક્ષા આપનારને ફી પરત મળશે.
A single 3-hour (180 minutes) objective MCQ test of 210 questions (210 marks): Part-A has 90 non-technical questions and Part-B has 120 technical Civil Engineering questions. 1/4 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. / કુલ ૨૧૦ ગુણ, ૨૧૦ પ્રશ્નો, ૩ કલાક સમય અને ૧/૪ નેગેટિવ માર્કિંગ.
Candidates must score at least 40% in Part-A and 40% in Part-B separately. No category gets relaxation below 40%. / Part-A માં ૪૦% અને Part-B માં ૪૦% અલગ-અલગ ફરજિયાત.
The exam date has not been announced yet. GSSSB will notify the schedule and call-letter download dates on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in. / પરીક્ષા તારીખ હજુ જાહેર થઈ નથી; મંડળની વેબસાઇટ પર પ્રસિદ્ધ કરવામાં આવશે.
