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GSSSB Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity for 41 Research Assistant & Statistical Assistant Posts

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GSSSB Vacancy 2026 – Detailed Breakdown

Post NameUR (General)EWSSCSTSEBC (OBC)Total
Research Assistant, Class-36415218
Statistical Assistant, Class-313320523
Total19735741
  • There are 41 total vacancies across two Class-3 posts. The category-wise distribution is as follows (provisional, subject to revision):
  • Note: Women’s sub-quota and ex-servicemen reservation apply within each category. No PwD reservation in this advertisement.

Educational Qualification (as on 23-09-2026)

  • A postgraduate degree (M.Sc/MA) or bachelor’s degree with Statistics, Applied Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Business Statistics, Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Advanced Statistics as a principal subject from a recognized university.
  • Basic computer knowledge as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules (1967) – certificate can be submitted before appointment.
  • Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi (or both).
  • Must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit (as on 23-09-2026)

CategoryRelaxationMaximum Age
General (Women)5 years42 years
Reserved (Men)5 years42 years
Reserved (Women)10 years (5+5)45 years
General PwD (Men)10 years45 years
General PwD (Women)15 years (10+5)45 years
Reserved PwD (Men)15 years (5+10)45 years
Reserved PwD (Women)20 years (5+10+5)45 years
Ex-servicemenService + 3 yearsAs applicable
  • Minimum 18 years, Maximum 37 years. Age relaxation applies as per government norms (see table below).

Salary & Pay Scale – 7th Pay Commission Benefits

PostFixed Pay (First 5 Years)
Research Assistant, Class-3₹49,600/- per month
Statistical Assistant, Class-3₹40,800/- per month
  • Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary for the first five years, after which they become eligible for regular pay scale (7th CPC) subject to satisfactory service and pending Supreme Court cases.
  • Why Apply? This is a Central Government style job with high job security, pension benefits (after regularisation), and career growth in the Gujarat government. The fixed pay is competitive and will increase after 5 years.

Application Fee – GSSSB Recruitment 2026

CategoryFee (Preliminary Exam)
Unreserved (General)₹500/-
Reserved (Women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-servicemen)₹400/-
  • Pay online via debit card, internet banking, UPI, or wallet by 26 September 2026 (11:59 PM). Transaction fee extra.
  • Fee refunded only to candidates who appear for the exam.

Selection Process – Computer Based Test (CBRT/OMR)

PartSubjectsQuestionsMarks
Part-AReasoning & Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati-English Comprehension9090
Part-BStatistics, Official Statistics, Mathematics, Economics (subject-related)120120
Total210210
  • The selection is based on a single-stage objective MCQ exam of 210 marks, 3 hours duration. Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer.
  • Minimum qualifying standard: 40% in Part-A and 40% in Part-B for all categories. Candidates roughly twice the vacancies are called for document verification.

How to Apply – GSSSB Apply Online 2026

  • Follow these steps to apply online through OJAS Gujarat portal:
  • Visit ojas.gujarat.gov.in
  • Go to “Online Application” → Click “Apply” → Select “GSSSB”
  • Choose Advertisement No. 457/202627, Class-3, and click “Apply Now”
  • Fill in personal and educational details carefully
  • Accept the declaration and click “Save” to generate Application Number
  • Upload photograph and signature (as per specifications)
  • Click “Confirm Application” (no edits after this)
  • Print the confirmed application form for future reference
  • Pay the application fee online before 26 September 2026
  • Note: No offline applications accepted. Apply only via OJAS portal.

Important Links for GSSSB Recruitment 2026

Apply Onlinehttps://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
Official Notification PDFGSSSB Official Website
Official Websitegsssb.gujarat.gov.in

What is the application fee for GSSSB Recruitment 2026?

  • General category candidates pay ₹500/-; reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwD/Ex-servicemen/Women) pay ₹400/-.

What is the selection process for GSSSB Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant?

  • Selection is based on a Computer Based Test (CBRT/OMR) with 210 objective questions. Part-A (90 marks) tests general aptitude and language; Part-B (120 marks) tests subject knowledge. Negative marking applies.

What is the salary for GSSSB Research Assistant?

  • The fixed monthly salary for Research Assistant is ₹49,600/- for the first 5 years, after which regular pay scale (7th CPC) applies.

What is the age limit for GSSSB Recruitment 2026?

  • Minimum 18 years, maximum 37 years as on 23-09-2026. Age relaxation applicable as per category.
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