GSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026. This is a massive opportunity for graduates aiming for a highly secure and stable government job in Gujarat! The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) recently released an official corrigendum (amendment) to their initial notification, effectively increasing the total vacancies to an impressive 6,550 posts across Group-A and Group-B services. This includes highly sought-after roles like Junior Clerk, Senior Clerk, Head Clerk, and Revenue Clerk. Even better, the board has extended the online application deadline, giving you more time to register and submit your form through the OJAS portal.
GSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview
Criteria
Details
Organization Name
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
Exam Name
Gujarat Subordinate Services Class III (Group-A and Group-B) Combined Competitive Examination
Advertisement No.
378/202526
Post Names
Junior Clerk, Senior Clerk, Head Clerk, Office Superintendent, Social Welfare Inspector, Depot Manager, etc.
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / All Women
Rs. 400/-
Refund Policy
The application fee will be refunded only to candidates who appear for the Preliminary Examination.
Payment Mode
Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
20 Years
Maximum Age
35 Years (as on the specified cut-off date, generally 20/02/2026)
Age Relaxation (Reserved Male)
5 Years
Age Relaxation (General Female)
5 Years
Age Relaxation (Reserved Female)
10 Years
Age Relaxation (PwBD)
10 to 15 Years (Maximum age cap is generally 45 years)
GSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name / Group
Total Posts
Total Vacancies
6,550 Posts
Total Group-A Posts
2,690 Posts
Total Group-B Posts
3,860 Posts
Social Welfare Inspector (Group A)
125
Office Superintendent (Group A)
3
Assistant Manager (Group A)
1
Junior Assistant (Group A)
4
Senior Assistant (Group A)
4
Depot Manager (Group A)
42
Assistant Superintendent (Group A)
18
Collector Office Clerk / Revenue Clerk (Group A)
1,600
Head Clerk (Group A)
258
Senior Clerk (Group A)
635
Junior Clerk (Group B)
3,860
GSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Criteria
Requirement
Educational Qualification
Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution.
Computer Knowledge
Must possess basic knowledge of computer usage as per the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment Rules, 1967.
Language Proficiency
Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi language, or both, is mandatory.
Nationality
Must be an Indian citizen.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Vacancy Information
Group A Breakdown
Unreserved, EWS, SEBC, SC, and ST vacancies are distributed across 10 different departments and boards for the 2,690 Group-A posts.
Group B Breakdown
Similarly, reservations apply across multiple government departments for the 3,860 Junior Clerk positions under Group B.
Women Reservation
Specific percentages of seats are reserved for female candidates across all categories as per Gujarat Government norms.
PwBD & Ex-Servicemen
Dedicated horizontal reservation quotas are available for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and Ex-Servicemen.
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Criteria
Details
Job Location
Entirely within the state of Gujarat (various government departments, collector offices, and state boards).
Who Can Apply?
All Indian citizens who meet the educational and language criteria are eligible. However, age relaxation and category-based reservation benefits are exclusively for candidates with a valid Gujarat domicile. Other state candidates will be treated as General (Unreserved).
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Description
Photograph
Recent scanned passport-size photograph (usually Max 15 KB, JPG format).
Signature
Scanned clear signature of the applicant (usually Max 15 KB, JPG format).
Educational Certificates
Bachelor’s Degree mark sheets and final certificates.
ID Proof
Valid Government ID like Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID.
Caste/Category Certificate
SC/ST/SEBC certificate issued by Gujarat state authorities (if applicable).
NCL Certificate
Valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate specifically for SEBC candidates.
EWS/PwBD Certificate
Valid income/asset certificate for EWS or Disability certificate for PwBD applicants.
GSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview
Subject (Preliminary Exam)
Questions & Marks
Reasoning Ability
60 Questions / 60 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude
30 Questions / 30 Marks
English Language
15 Questions / 15 Marks
Gujarati Language
15 Questions / 15 Marks
Total Weightage
120 Questions / 120 Marks
Exam Pattern
Feature
Details
Preliminary Exam (Phase 1)
Computer Based Response Test (CBRT) with Multiple Choice Questions. Total duration is 120 minutes. Negative marking of 0.25 applies for incorrect answers. It acts as a screening/qualifying test.
Main Exam – Group A
Descriptive Test consisting of 3 separate papers (Gujarati Language, English Language, and General Studies) totaling 350 Marks.
Main Exam – Group B
Objective (MCQ) Test consisting of a single paper of 200 Marks with a duration of 120 minutes.
Selection Process
Stage
Description
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
A common screening test for all applicants. The marks scored here do not count toward the final merit list.
Stage 2: Main Examination
Candidates roughly 7 times the number of vacancies are called. Group A candidates take a descriptive test, while Group B takes an MCQ test.
Stage 3: Final Merit List
The final selection is based strictly on the marks obtained in the Stage 2 Main Examination.
Stage 4: Document Verification
Successful candidates must present original certificates for authenticity checks before final appointment.
GSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Post Name
Monthly Fixed Pay (First 5 Years)
Office Superintendent
Rs. 49,600/- per month
Head Clerk / Social Welfare Inspector
Rs. 40,800/- per month
Senior Clerk / Junior Clerk / Revenue Clerk
Rs. 26,000/- per month
How to Apply
Step
Action Required
Step 1
Open your browser and navigate to the official OJAS Gujarat portal
Step 2
On the homepage, click on “Online Application” and then select “Apply” from the drop-down menu. Choose “GSSSB” as the department.
Step 3
Locate Advertisement No. 378/202526 for the Class III Combined Competitive Exam and click the “Apply Now” button.
Step 4
Register yourself and accurately fill out the detailed application form, providing your personal, educational, and communication details.
Step 5
Upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature according to the prescribed size guidelines (Max 15 KB).
Step 6
Review your entered data thoroughly and click “Confirm Application.” Remember, no edits can be made after confirmation. Keep your Application Number safe.
Step 7
Proceed to the “Print Application / Pay Fees” section, complete the online fee payment, and print the final receipt and application form for your records.
