GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 336 Posts

GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 336 Work Assistant Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website. The last date to submit the application form is 30-01-2026. This article provides detailed information about the GSSSB Work Assistant recruitment, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, and application steps.

Overview Table

Vacancy Details

Note: Vacancies for Persons with Disabilities are advertised separately under Advertisement No. 280/202425. Therefore, PwD reserved vacancies are not shown in this advertisement. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per requirement.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Work Assistant, Class-3

• Essential Qualification: Candidates must possess Diploma in Civil Engineering obtained from Technical Examination Board or any of the Universities or Institutions established or incorporated by or under the Central or State Act in India; or any other educational institutions recognised as such or declared as deemed to be a University under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956; OR possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government.
  Important Note: Candidates holding Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering are NOT eligible to apply.
• Equivalent Qualifications: Diploma in Civil and Rural Engineering, Civil Draftsman, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering and Planning, Civil Engineering (Building Service Engineering), Civil Engineering (Construction Technology), Civil Engineering (Construction), Civil Engineering (Rural Engineering), Civil Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology, Construction Technology and Management, Quantity Surveying and Construction Management, Survey Engineering, Transportation Engineering.
• Computer Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer application as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 is required.
• Language Knowledge: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both is required.
• Citizenship: Candidate must be a citizen of India or possess nationality as per the provisions of Rule-7 of Gujarat Civil Service Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 33 years (as on 30/01/2026)
• Age Relaxation:
  • General Category Women: 5 years (max 38)
  • Reserved Category Men: 5 years (max 38)
  • Reserved Category Women: 10 years (max 43)
  • General Category PwD Men: 10 years (max 43)
  • General Category PwD Women: 15 years (max 45)
  • Reserved Category PwD Men: 15 years (max 45)
  • Reserved Category PwD Women: 20 years (max 45)
  • Ex-Servicemen: Period of service plus 3 years.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on a one-stage competitive examination through MCQ type Computer Based Response Test (CBRT) / OMR method. The examination consists of:

• Part-A (90 Marks): Reasoning & Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati and English Comprehension.
• Part-B (120 Marks): Questions related to technical qualification and its applications.
• Total Time: 3 hours (180 minutes).
• Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
• Qualifying Marks: 40% for both Part-A and Part-B separately.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online
• Official Website

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to apply online is 30th January 2026, 11:59 PM.

Q2: What is the educational qualification required?
A: Diploma in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognized by the government. Bachelor's degree holders are NOT eligible.

Q3: What is the salary for Work Assistant posts?
A: Rs. 26,000/- per month for the first five years (fixed), followed by regular appointment in Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/-) after satisfactory service.

Q4: Is there any application fee?
A: Rs. 500/- for Unreserved Category and Rs. 400/- for Reserved Category (Women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen).