GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026: 1,237 Class-3 Posts, Apply Online by 30 November
Government Job • Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
● Applications Open: November 5, 2026
● 1,237 Class-3 Posts
● 1,237 Class-3 Posts
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, has released Advertisement No. 468/202627 dated November 3, 2026, for 1,237 Class-3 vacancies through the Gujarat Subordinate Services Class-3 (Group-A and Group-B) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE 2.0). The recruitment covers 243 Group-A posts — Sub Registrar, Assistant Tribal Development Officer, Social Welfare Inspector, Office Superintendent, Office Assistant, Head Clerk and Senior Clerk — and 994 Junior Clerk posts in Group-B. Online applications opened on November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM and close on November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM through the OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Any graduate can apply: the qualification is a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, with basic computer knowledge and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi. The age limit is 20 to 35 years as on November 30, 2026, with relaxations as per Gujarat Government rules. The application fee is Rs. 500 for unreserved candidates and Rs. 400 for women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates, and the fee is refundable to candidates who appear in the preliminary examination. Selected candidates receive a fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 26,000 to Rs. 49,600 for the first five years, depending on the post. Selection is through a common preliminary examination, a main examination (descriptive for Group-A, objective for Group-B) and document verification. The details in this post were checked against the notification summaries published by JobShouter, CareerBox, RanchiPortal, 24×7 Job Alerts, IndGovtJobs and GrowEntix, which agree on the vacancies, dates, fee, age limit and pay; the official notification is a 38-page document in Gujarati published on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in, and candidates should confirm the post-wise and category-wise details in that official notification before applying.
⏳ Application Window Closes In
Applications close on November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The fee payment deadline is December 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM — submit well before the last hour to avoid last-minute technical problems.
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GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Group-A: 243 posts | Group-B (Junior Clerk): 994 posts | Total: 1,237 posts.
| Group-A Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sub Registrar, Grade-1 | 6 |
| Sub Registrar, Grade-2 | 15 |
| Assistant Tribal Development Officer | 50 |
| Social Welfare Inspector | 89 |
| Office Superintendent | 7 |
| Office Assistant | 15 |
| Head Clerk | 10 |
| Senior Clerk | 51 |
| Group-A Total | 243 |
| Junior Clerk – Department / Office | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Commissionerate of Schools | 200 |
| Commissionerate of Transport | 160 |
| Cooperative Societies Department | 100 |
| Forest Department | 100 |
| Medical Education and Research Division | 100 |
| Directorate of Tribal Development | 90 |
| Directorate of Food and Civil Supplies | 50 |
| Commissionerate of Youth Services and Cultural Activities | 40 |
| Charity Commissioner | 35 |
| NCC Directorate | 28 |
| Directorate of Social Defence | 28 |
| Food and Drugs Control Administration | 20 |
| Directorate of Prohibition and Excise | 20 |
| Directorate of Economics and Statistics | 13 |
| Directorate of Archaeology | 4 |
| Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board | 4 |
| Development Commissioner Office | 1 |
| Directorate of Insurance | 1 |
| Total Junior Clerk (Group-B) | 994 |
Vacancy note: the Group-A post-wise split adds up to 243 and the Junior Clerk department-wise split adds up to 994, as published in the notification summaries checked. Vacancy figures are tentative and may change as per departmental requirements. Do not confuse this recruitment with the earlier GSSSB Combined Competitive Examination under Advertisement No. 378/2025-26 (5,370 posts), whose preliminary examination was held in September 2026 — CCE 2.0 under Advertisement No. 468/202627 is a separate, fresh recruitment.
GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026, Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released (Advertisement No. 468/202627) | November 3, 2026 |
| Online application starts | November 5, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Last date to apply online | November 30, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date to pay the application fee | December 2, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age and qualification cut-off date | November 30, 2026 |
| Preliminary examination date | To be announced |
| Main examination date | To be announced |
| Admit card release | To be announced |
Date note: applications are accepted only through the OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in — complete the One Time Registration (OTR) first, as registration alone does not count as an application. Exam-date note: the notification does not announce the preliminary or main examination dates, and this post does not invent them. The examination dates and admit card release will be announced later on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.
Eligibility for GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026
Qualification and age are counted as on November 30, 2026, the closing date of the application process. The posts are in government departments and offices across Gujarat.
🎓 Education: Qualification
A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification, for all posts in both Group-A and Group-B. Candidates must also have basic computer application knowledge (a certificate is required before appointment; candidates without one can still apply but must produce it before appointment) and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi.
🎂 Age Limit (as on November 30, 2026)
General (men): 20 to 35 years. General (women): up to 40 years. Reserved category (men): up to 40 years. Reserved category (women): up to 45 years. Candidates with disabilities: up to 45 years (General men), 50 years (General women and reserved men) and 55 years (reserved women). Ex-Servicemen: qualifying service period plus 3 years. Relaxation applies as per Gujarat Government rules.
🎂 Fixed Pay (First 5 Years)
These are fixed-pay posts for the first five years, not regular pay-scale appointments from day one. Sub Registrar Grade-1, Assistant Tribal Development Officer and Office Superintendent: Rs. 49,600 per month. Sub Registrar Grade-2, Social Welfare Inspector and Head Clerk: Rs. 40,800 per month. Office Assistant, Senior Clerk and Junior Clerk: Rs. 26,000 per month. After five years of satisfactory service, candidates may become eligible for regular appointment in the applicable government pay scale, subject to the prevailing rules.
🏢 Job Location
All 1,237 posts are in Gujarat, in state government departments and offices including the Commissionerate of Schools, the Commissionerate of Transport, the Cooperative Societies Department, the Forest Department, the Medical Education and Research Division and the Directorate of Tribal Development. Candidates must apply through the OJAS portal only.
Eligibility note: the qualification, age limit and pay details above are taken from the notification summaries checked. Confirm the exact eligibility conditions for your post in the official notification on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in before applying.
Application Fee
The application fee is paid online only, through the OJAS portal, by December 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The application is not valid until the fee is paid.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) candidates | Rs. 500 |
| Women candidates (all categories) | Rs. 400 |
| SEBC candidates | Rs. 400 |
| SC / ST candidates | Rs. 400 |
| EWS candidates | Rs. 400 |
| Persons with Disabilities | Rs. 400 |
| Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 400 |
Fee note: the fee is refundable to candidates who actually appear in the preliminary examination. Candidates who do not attend are not entitled to a refund. Pay the fee only on the official OJAS portal, ojas.gujarat.gov.in, and keep the payment receipt for your records. No agent can secure a post, and any demand for payment outside the OJAS route should be treated as fraud.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
1. Preliminary Examination (Common for Group-A and Group-B)
A single objective (MCQ) examination of 150 questions for 150 marks in 120 minutes, with negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer and a minimum qualifying standard of 40%. Preliminary marks are used for screening only and do not carry forward to the final merit.
2. Main Examination
Candidates shortlisted from the preliminary examination appear for the main examination separately for each group. Group-A: a descriptive examination of 350 marks in three papers (Gujarati Language Skill 100, English Language Skill 100, General Studies 150), each of 3 hours. Group-B: an objective examination of 200 marks in one paper.
3. Merit List
The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the main examination marks, after the preliminary screening.
4. Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted on merit are called for document verification. They must produce original certificates, including educational qualification, age proof, category, computer knowledge and other required certificates. Candidates who fail to meet the eligibility requirements or to produce the required documents are not considered for final selection.
Exam note: the examination dates are not announced yet. The examination dates, admit card release and detailed syllabus will be announced later on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in. This post does not invent an exam date.
| Preliminary Examination – Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English | 15 |
| Gujarati | 15 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| Reasoning | 60 |
| Total (150 questions, 120 minutes, negative marking 0.25 per wrong answer) | 150 |
| Group-A Main Examination – Paper | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: Gujarati Language Skill | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper-II: English Language Skill | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper-III: General Studies | 150 | 3 hours |
| Total (descriptive) | 350 | 9 hours |
| Group-B Main Examination – Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Indian State System and Constitution | 20 |
| Indian Economy, State Economy and NITI Aayog | 20 |
| Public Administration and Governance | 20 |
| Discipline and Ethics in Public Service | 10 |
| Government Schemes | 30 |
| Regional, National and International Current Affairs | 30 |
| History and Geography of Gujarat | 20 |
| Cultural Heritage of Gujarat | 10 |
| Gujarati and English | 20 |
| Science, Environment and Information Technology | 20 |
| Total (objective) | 200 |
How to Apply for GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026
1
Complete One Time Registration
Visit the OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not done so before. Registration alone does not count as an application.
2
Read the advertisement
Log in to OJAS, open Online Application, select GSSSB, and read the complete Advertisement No. 468/202627 through the More Details option before applying.
3
Select the advertisement
Choose Advertisement No. 468/202627 for the Gujarat Subordinate Services Class-3 (Group-A and Group-B) Combined Competitive Examination and click Apply Now.
4
Fill the form carefully
Enter your personal, educational and eligibility details exactly as per your certificates. Upload your photograph and signature in JPG format, maximum 15 KB each.
5
Confirm the application
Accept the declaration and save the application, and note the Application Number. Then open the Confirm Application facility, review the details carefully and confirm before the deadline, and save the Confirmation Number generated.
6
Pay the fee and save the receipt
Pay the examination fee online through OJAS by December 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Download the payment receipt and the application printout for future reference. Nothing is accepted after November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Important Links
Official website: gsssb.gujarat.gov.in
Apply online: ojas.gujarat.gov.in (OJAS portal — select GSSSB, Advertisement No. 468/202627)
Official notification PDF: Advertisement No. 468/202627 is available on the official GSSSB website at gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.
GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026, FAQs
How many vacancies are announced under GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement No. 468/202627 announces 1,237 Class-3 vacancies: 243 Group-A posts (Sub Registrar Grade-1: 6, Sub Registrar Grade-2: 15, Assistant Tribal Development Officer: 50, Social Welfare Inspector: 89, Office Superintendent: 7, Office Assistant: 15, Head Clerk: 10, Senior Clerk: 51) and 994 Junior Clerk posts in Group-B.
What is the advertisement number for GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement No. 468/202627, dated November 3, 2026, released by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, for the Gujarat Subordinate Services Class-3 (Group-A and Group-B) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE 2.0).
When does the GSSSB CCE 2.0 application start, and what is the last date to apply?
The online application opened on November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM and closes on November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Applications are submitted only through the OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in, and the fee must be paid by December 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
What is the application fee for GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 500 for unreserved (General) candidates and Rs. 400 for women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates. The fee is paid online through the OJAS portal and is refundable to candidates who actually appear in the preliminary examination.
What is the qualification for GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026?
A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification, for all posts in both groups. Candidates must also have basic computer application knowledge (a certificate is required before appointment) and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi.
What is the age limit for GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026?
As on November 30, 2026: 20 to 35 years for General (men), up to 40 years for General (women) and reserved category (men), and up to 45 years for reserved category (women). Higher limits apply for candidates with disabilities (up to 45 to 55 years) and Ex-Servicemen (qualifying service period plus 3 years), as per Gujarat Government rules.
What is the salary for GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026?
Selected candidates receive a fixed monthly remuneration for the first five years: Rs. 49,600 for Sub Registrar Grade-1, Assistant Tribal Development Officer and Office Superintendent; Rs. 40,800 for Sub Registrar Grade-2, Social Welfare Inspector and Head Clerk; and Rs. 26,000 for Office Assistant, Senior Clerk and Junior Clerk. This is a fixed remuneration, not a pay scale; after five years of satisfactory service, candidates may become eligible for regular appointment in the applicable government pay scale.
What is the selection process for GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026?
Selection is through a common preliminary examination (150 marks, objective, screening only), a main examination (descriptive, 350 marks for Group-A; objective, 200 marks for Group-B), preparation of the merit list on main examination marks, and document verification.
What is the exam pattern for the GSSSB CCE 2.0 preliminary examination?
The preliminary examination has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks in 120 minutes: English (15), Gujarati (15), General Awareness and Current Affairs (30), Quantitative Aptitude (30) and Reasoning (60). There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer, and the minimum qualifying standard is 40%.
Where do I apply for GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in from November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM to November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Complete the One Time Registration first, then select GSSSB and Advertisement No. 468/202627, fill and confirm the application, and pay the fee by December 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Madhu Choudhary
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