GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026
GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026: The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 461/202627 for 1,663 Work Assistant, Class 3 posts in the Central Designs Organisation, Gandhinagar, and civil engineering diploma holders aged 18 to 33 can apply online on ojas.gujarat.gov.in until 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM). The exam fee must be paid online by 1 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
The posts come under the Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department. Pay is a fixed ₹26,000 a month for the first five years, after which you move to the regular Level 4 pay scale (₹25,500-81,100). Selection is through one MCQ exam of 210 marks (CBRT or OMR) followed by document verification. Note that a B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering is not eligible.
Latest Update (28 October 2026): Only one day is left. The online form closes on 29 October 2026 at 11:59 PM, and the fee link closes on 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. GSSSB issued a corrected advertisement on 15 October 2026 (the 14 October version had errors in the vacancy totals); the corrected notice lists 1,663 posts. Use only the 15 October advertisement.
GSSSB Work Assistant 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar |
| Advertisement No. | 461/202627 |
| Post Name | Work Assistant, Class 3 |
| Department | Central Designs Organisation, Gandhinagar (Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,663 |
| Qualification | Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent (degree holders not eligible) |
| Age Limit | 18-33 years as on 29.10.2026 |
| Pay | ₹26,000 fixed for 5 years, then Level 4 (₹25,500-81,100) |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (Unreserved) / ₹400 (reserved categories, all women, PwBD, ExSM), refundable on appearing |
| Application Dates | 15.10.2026 (7:00 PM) to 29.10.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Selection Process | MCQ exam (CBRT/OMR, Part A + Part B), document verification |
| Apply Online | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| Official Website | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
GSSSB Work Assistant 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Corrected advertisement issued | 15.10.2026 |
| Online application starts | 15.10.2026, 7:00 PM |
| Last date to apply online | 29.10.2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date to pay the exam fee | 01.11.2026, 11:59 PM |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and certificates | 29.10.2026 |
| Exam date | Not announced; GSSSB will publish it on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
If you apply more than once under this advertisement, only your last confirmed application (with fee paid, for unreserved candidates) will be considered.
GSSSB Work Assistant Vacancy 2026
The advertisement lists 1,663 posts. Women's seats are reserved within each category, and the PwBD and Ex-Servicemen seats are counted out of the total.
| Category | Total Posts | Of which reserved for women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 703 | 232 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) | 160 | 53 |
| SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) | 443 | 146 |
| SC | 115 | 38 |
| ST | 242 | 80 |
| Total | 1,663 | 549 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (out of total) | 113 | |
| Ex-Servicemen (out of total) | 166 |
- Reserved posts are only for reserved-category candidates who are original residents of Gujarat.
- If no eligible woman is available for a women's seat, it goes to a male candidate of the same category.
- The advertisement says the number of posts may increase or decrease.
GSSSB Work Assistant Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification
You must have:
- A Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Technical Examination Board or a recognised university/institution, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government. A candidate holding a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is not eligible.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
The department has also accepted 23 equivalent diplomas, including Diploma in Civil (Construction), Construction Technology, Civil Engineering (Rural Engineering), Civil and Environmental Engineering, Civil Draftsman, Civil Engineering and Planning, Construction Technology and Management, Quantity Surveying and Construction Management, Survey Engineering and Transportation Engineering. Check the full list in the official advertisement.
Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 29.10.2026.
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| Women, general category | 5 years | 38 |
| Men, reserved categories | 5 years | 38 |
| Women, reserved categories | 10 years | 43 |
| Men with disability, general category | 10 years | 43 |
| Women with disability, general category | 15 years | 45 |
| Men with disability, reserved categories | 15 years | 45 |
| Women with disability, reserved categories | 20 years | 45 |
| Ex-Servicemen (at least 6 months' service) | Length of service + 3 years | - |
Category certificates
- SEBC: a non-creamy layer certificate (Gujarati format) issued between 01.04.2024 and 29.10.2026.
- EWS: a certificate in Annexure-KH (English) or Parishisht-G (Gujarati) issued between 30.10.2023 and 29.10.2026, or a Government of India EWS Income and Asset Certificate based on FY 2025-26 income, issued between 01.04.2026 and 29.10.2026.
GSSSB Work Assistant Application Fee 2026
| Category | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | ₹500 |
| Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen | ₹400 |
- Pay online only (debit card, net banking, UPI or wallets) through OJAS after you get your confirmation number. Transaction charges are extra.
- The last date to pay is 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM. No late fee is accepted after that.
- The fee is refunded to candidates who appear in the exam, to the same payment source.
- Applications without the fee are cancelled without notice.
GSSSB Work Assistant Selection Process 2026
- Competitive exam: one paper of MCQs in two parts (Part A and Part B), on computer (CBRT) or OMR sheet.
- Document verification: about 2 times the category-wise vacancies are called, from candidates who clear the minimum marks in both parts.
- Select list and waiting list on the basis of total marks, category-wise.
5% of exam marks are added for candidates who represented at national/international, inter-university or All India School Federation level in recognised sports (with the prescribed certificate), and for widow candidates who have not remarried.
GSSSB Work Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
| Part | Subject | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | Reasoning and Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Part A | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| Part A | Constitution of India | 10 |
| Part A | Current Affairs | 10 |
| Part A | Gujarati (5) and English (5) Comprehension | 10 |
| Part A total | 90 | |
| Part B | Civil engineering (subject knowledge and its application) | 120 |
| Total | 210 |
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes) for both parts together
- Negative marking: 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer
- Qualifying marks: at least 40% in Part A and 40% in Part B separately, for all categories
Part B syllabus (120 marks)
| Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| Irrigation Engineering | 20 |
| Water Resource Management | 15 |
| Surveying and Advance Surveying | 10 |
| Soil Mechanics | 10 |
| Concrete Technology | 10 |
| Estimation, Costing and Valuation | 10 |
| Hydrology and Advance Hydrology | 10 |
| Hydraulics | 10 |
| Construction Material, Advance Construction Technology, Quality Control and Monitoring | 10 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 5 |
| Structural Mechanics | 5 |
| RCC Design | 5 |
The syllabus also lists current trends and recent advancements in these fields. Irrigation and water resources carry 35 of the 120 marks, so give them extra time.
GSSSB Work Assistant Salary 2026
For the first five years, a selected Work Assistant gets a fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month along with other benefits of the state's fixed-pay resolution. After five years of satisfactory service, you become eligible for regular appointment in the 7th Pay Commission Level 4 scale of ₹25,500-81,100. The advertisement says this is subject to the Supreme Court's decision in SLP No. 14124/2012 and 14125/2012.
How to Apply for GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Go to ojas.gujarat.gov.in and open Online Application → Apply.
- Select GSSSB and find Advertisement No. 461/202627 (Work Assistant, Class 3).
- Fill in your personal, educational and category details exactly as in your certificates.
- Upload your photograph (with the date it was taken) and signature.
- Click Confirm Application and note your confirmation number. An unconfirmed form is not valid.
- Pay the fee under Print Application Form / Pay Fees by 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM, and save the receipt.
- Print the confirmed application for your records.
GSSSB Work Assistant 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Advt 461/202627) | Download GSSSB Work Assistant Notification |
| Apply Online | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| Official GSSSB Website | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026 FAQs
What is the last date to apply for GSSSB Work Assistant 2026?
The last date to apply online is 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM). The fee can be paid until 1 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
GSSSB Work Assistant Bharti 2026 me kitni vacancy hai?
GSSSB ne 1,663 Work Assistant (Class 3) posts nikali hain: Unreserved 703, EWS 160, SEBC 443, SC 115 aur ST 242. Inme se 549 seats mahilaon ke liye reserved hain.
Can a B.Tech Civil graduate apply for GSSSB Work Assistant?
No. The advertisement clearly says a candidate holding a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is not eligible. You need a Diploma in Civil Engineering or one of the listed equivalent diplomas.
GSSSB Work Assistant ki salary kitni hai?
Pehle 5 saal ₹26,000 fixed mahina milega. Uske baad santoshjanak seva par Level 4 (₹25,500-81,100) ka regular pay scale milega.
What is the age limit for GSSSB Work Assistant 2026?
18 to 33 years as on 29 October 2026. General-category women and reserved-category men get 5 years' relaxation (up to 38), and reserved-category women get 10 years (up to 43).
Is there negative marking in the GSSSB Work Assistant exam?
Yes. 1/4 mark is deducted for every wrong answer, and you must score at least 40% in Part A and Part B separately.
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Final Words
GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Advt 461/202627) offers 1,663 Class 3 posts to civil diploma holders in Gujarat. The form closes on 29 October 2026, so apply today, confirm the application and pay the fee by 1 November. Then start on the civil engineering part, where irrigation and water resource management carry the most marks.
Important: This article summarises GSSSB Advertisement No. 461/202627 (corrected advertisement dated 15 October 2026). Always confirm the latest details and any corrigendum on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in and ojas.gujarat.gov.in before applying.