GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026: 1,237 Class-3 Posts

Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board has announced a major Class-3 Combined Competitive Examination recruitment under Advertisement No. 468/202627, dated 3 November 2026, for 1,237 vacancies across Group-A and Group-B cadres. The online application window is future-opening from 5 November 2026 at 2:00 PM and will remain available until 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM through the OJAS portal. The recruitment is especially significant because 994 of the vacancies are for Junior Clerk, while another 243 posts are distributed across Sub Registrar, Assistant Tribal Development Officer, Social Welfare Inspector, Office Superintendent, Office Assistant, Head Clerk and Senior Clerk cadres.

At a basic level, candidates need a recognised bachelor’s degree, basic computer knowledge and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi. The standard age range is 20 to 35 years as on 30 November 2026, with applicable category relaxations. Selection begins with a common preliminary examination, followed by separate main-examination structures for Group-A and Group-B. Group-A candidates face a descriptive main examination, while Group-B candidates take an objective main examination. The first five years carry fixed monthly remuneration that varies by cadre, after which the applicable regular pay structure is governed by Gujarat Government rules.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility / Educational Qualification

Candidates need a bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent qualification.

They must also have:

• basic knowledge of computer operation; and
• adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both.

The exact cadre-specific recruitment-rule conditions should be checked in the official advertisement before applying.

Age Limit

The standard age range is 20 to 35 years as on 30 November 2026.

Applicable relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories according to Gujarat Government rules.

Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with 30 November 2026 as the cut-off date.

Fixed Pay / Salary

The initial fixed monthly remuneration varies by cadre, broadly ranging from ₹26,000 to ₹49,600 during the first five years.

Because the eight notified cadres do not share one common salary value, candidates should check the post-specific pay entry in the official notification.

Application Fee

The recruitment information states that the examination fee is refundable to candidates who actually appear in the examination, subject to the notified conditions.

Selection Process

Selection is conducted through the GSSSB Combined Competitive Examination framework.

Preliminary Examination

A common 150-mark objective preliminary examination is used for Group-A and Group-B candidates.

Negative marking of 0.25 mark applies for an incorrect answer.

Group-A Main Examination

Group-A candidates face a descriptive main examination.

Group-B Main Examination

Group-B candidates take a 200-mark objective main examination covering governance, Constitution, economy, public administration, current affairs, Gujarat history/geography, culture, language, science, environment and information technology.

Important Dates

How to Apply for GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official GSSSB website and review Advertisement No. 468/202627.
2. Confirm your graduate qualification, computer knowledge and language eligibility. The Regal Naukri Eligibility Pre-check can be used only as a preliminary aid.
3. Complete or update your One Time Registration on the OJAS portal.
4. From 5 November 2026 at 2:00 PM, open the official OJAS application page.
5. Select GSSSB and Advertisement No. 468/202627.
6. Enter personal, educational, category and communication details carefully.
7. Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
8. Confirm the application only after reviewing every field, because confirmed data may not be editable later.
9. Pay the applicable fee by 2 December 2026.
10. Use the Government Job Document Checklist to organise graduation, category and identity records.
11. Review the How to Apply for Government Jobs guide before final submission.

Documents to Keep Ready

• graduation degree / provisional certificate
• graduation marksheets
• date-of-birth proof
• photo identity proof
• photograph and signature
• category / reservation certificate, where applicable
• disability / ex-servicemen certificate, where applicable
• computer-knowledge proof where required
• OJAS registration details
• confirmed application and fee receipt

Important Candidate Notes

• The recruitment is a future-opening direct recruitment.
• 994 of the 1,237 vacancies are Junior Clerk posts.
• Group-A and Group-B share a preliminary exam but have different main-examination formats.
• Candidates should verify the exact cadre-specific pay, reservation and recruitment-rule conditions in the official GSSSB advertisement.
• Use only GSSSB and OJAS official portals for application and fee payment.

FAQ

How many vacancies are available?

The current recruitment lists 1,237 Class-3 vacancies, comprising 243 Group-A and 994 Group-B posts.

Which post has the largest vacancy count?

Junior Clerk has 994 vacancies.

When does the application open?

Online applications open on 5 November 2026 at 2:00 PM.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

What is the basic qualification?

Candidates need a recognised bachelor’s degree, basic computer knowledge and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi.

What is the age limit?

The standard age limit is 20–35 years as on 30 November 2026, with applicable relaxation.

Is the exam pattern the same for Group-A and Group-B?

Both groups share the common preliminary examination, but the main examinations differ. Group-A uses a descriptive main exam and Group-B uses an objective main exam.

What is the application fee?

The listed fee is ₹500 for unreserved candidates and ₹400 for eligible reserved/concession categories, subject to the official refund conditions for candidates who appear in the exam.

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