GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,663 Posts
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board
Published
- Posts
- 1,663
- Last date
- 29 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- Diploma, B.E. / B.Tech
- Location
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
The Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board (GSSSB) is hiring 1,663 Work Assistant, Class-3 staff for the Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department, based in Gandhinagar. Candidates need a Diploma in Civil Engineering or a recognised equivalent diploma. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering does not qualify. Applications close on 29 October 2026 at 11:59 PM, and you apply online through OJAS.
Who Should Apply for GSSSB Work Assistant 2026
This suits diploma holders in Civil Engineering or the listed equivalent streams who can read and write Gujarati or Hindi and have basic computer skills; Bachelor's degree holders in Civil Engineering should not apply.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Keep original certificates ready, because the notice says they must be checked and matched with what you enter online.
- If you claim a reserved category, get the certificate in the format the notice names and make sure it is valid for the required period.
- If you are in the SEBC category, the non-creamy layer certificate must be dated within the window the notice specifies, and a certificate for the wrong period will not be accepted.
- Check the exact list of accepted diploma names in the notice. A diploma not on that list may not count, even if it sounds similar.
GSSSB Work Assistant 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
गुजरात ग़ौण सेवा पसंदगी मंडल (GSSSB) ने Work Assistant Class-3 के 1663 पदों पर भर्ती का विज्ञापन जारी किया है। आवेदन के लिए उम्मीदवार के पास Civil Engineering में डिप्लोमा या समकक्ष मान्यता प्राप्त डिप्लोमा होना चाहिए, और आयु 18 से 33 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए (29 अक्टूबर 2026 तक)। आवेदन ऑनलाइन https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in पर किए जाएंगे, और आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 29 अक्टूबर 2026 है। परीक्षा शुल्क का ऑनलाइन भुगतान 1 नवंबर 2026 तक किया जा सकता है।
Download the GSSSB Work Assistant Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 15 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 29 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 2026-11-01 |
| Published on this site | 16 Oct 2026 |
GSSSB Work Assistant 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 1,663
| Post | Total | Unreserved (General) | Economically Weaker Section | Socially & Educationally Backward Class | Scheduled Caste | Scheduled Tribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Assistant, Class-3 | 1663 | 703 | 160 | 443 | 115 | 242 |
| Women (within each category, unreserved 232, EWS 53, SEBC 145, SC 38, ST 80) | see vacancyTable note |
|---|---|
| Physically handicapped (PwBD) | 113 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 166 |
The women, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen posts are counted within the 1,663 total, not added on top of it.
GSSSB Work Assistant 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised diploma (listed in notice); Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering not eligible
Age Limit
18 to 33 years (as on 29 Oct 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 29 Oct 2026; upper limit 33 years, minimum 18.
Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- Unreserved women: 5 years (max 38)
- Reserved category men: 5 years (max 38)
- Reserved category women: 10 years (max 43)
- PwBD unreserved men: 10 years (max 43)
- PwBD unreserved women: 15 years (max 45)
- PwBD reserved men: 15 years (max 45)
- PwBD reserved women: 20 years (max 45)
- Ex-Servicemen: service period plus 3 years
Other Conditions
- Indian citizen or as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules, 1967 Rule-7
- Basic computer knowledge
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both
Posts located in: Gujarat. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| Unreserved | ₹500 |
|---|---|
| Reserved categories (including women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) | ₹400 |
Fee paid is refunded to candidates who appear for the examination.
GSSSB Work Assistant 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The pay starts at a fixed ₹26,000 a month for the first five years, then moves to Pay Level-4 of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 under the Seventh Pay Commission, subject to satisfactory service.
As printed in the notification: Fixed pay ₹26000 per month for first five years, then Pay Level-4 (Seventh Pay Commission ₹25500 - ₹81100) subject to conditions
GSSSB Work Assistant 2026 Selection Process
- Objective MCQ examination in two parts: Part-A (90 marks) and Part-B technical (120 marks), total 210 questions, 180 minutes, negative marking 1/4
- Document verification of about twice the vacancies in each category
- Final merit-based selection
Examination Pattern
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | Reasoning and Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Part-A | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| Part-A | Constitution, Current Affairs, Comprehension | 30 |
| Part-B | Subject-related technical questions | 120 |
How to Apply for GSSSB Work Assistant 2026
- Apply online at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in between 15/10/2026 (19:00) and 29/10/2026 (23:59)
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on OJAS before applying
- Pay examination fee online by 01/11/2026 (23:59)
Required Documents
- Educational qualification certificates
- Age proof
- Caste certificate (where applicable)
- Non-creamy layer certificate (SEBC)
- EWS certificate (where applicable)
- Disability certificate (where applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen ID and discharge book (where applicable)
- Passport-size photograph taken within one year of application closing date
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Contact and Helpline
For problems with the application or payment, contact the recruiting body directly. ItsSarkariNaukri.com cannot help with individual applications.
| Phone | 079-23258916 |
|---|
Before You Apply for GSSSB Work Assistant 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised diploma (listed in notice); Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering not eligible).
- Your age is between 18 and 33 years on 29 Oct 2026, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- You have completed the registration step named in the application process before starting the form.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You can pay the application fee online, or you have checked whether you are exempt.
- You will submit and pay by 29 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (3 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
Uniformed posts begin with basic training at a training centre or academy before the first posting.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
GSSSB Work Assistant 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year diploma students apply?
The notification does not say. Check the eligibility section and confirm with the board before applying.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. For each wrong MCQ answer, one-quarter of the marks for that question is deducted.
Do I need a computer certificate before applying?
No. You can apply without it, but you must show a basic computer knowledge certificate before appointment.
Do I get my examination fee back?
Yes, if you appear for the examination. Candidates who do not appear do not get the fee back.
Abbreviations on This Page
- GSSSB
- Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- EWS
- Economically Weaker Sections
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- MCQ
- Multiple Choice Questions
- SEBC
- Socially and Educationally Backward Classes
- OJAS
- Online Job Application System, Gujarat
- OTR
- One Time Registration
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board and checked against it on 20 Oct 2026. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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