Golden Opportunity! Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the official notification for Sanitary Inspector (Class-3) under the Health & Family Welfare Department. This is a direct recruitment drive for 22 vacancies – apply online only via OJAS portal. Get complete details: eligibility, salary, exam pattern, and how to apply.
Quick Summary – GSSSB Sanitary Inspector 2026
Organization
GSSSB (Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board)
This recruitment is for 22 posts of Sanitary Inspector (Class-3) under the Additional Director, Medical Education & Research, Gandhinagar. The selection will be based on a competitive written exam (CBRT/OMR). Candidates must be Indian citizens with HSC and a Health Sanitary Inspector diploma. Those seeking Sarkari Naukri in Gujarat should not miss this opportunity.
Important Dates
GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Important Dates 2026
Event
Date
Notification Release
12 August 2026
Application Start
17 August 2026 (2:00 PM)
Application End
31 August 2026 (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date
03 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
Eligibility Cut-off Date
31 August 2026
Exam Date (Tentative)
December 2026
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 22
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector 2026
Category
Total Posts
Reserved for Women
Unreserved (General)
10
3
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
2
0
SC (Scheduled Caste)
1
0
ST (Scheduled Tribe)
3
0
SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Class)
6
1
Total
22
4
Special Category Earmarking
Category
Posts
Ex-Servicemen
2
Persons with Disability (PwD)
0 (separate drive)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Basic: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC / 10+2) from a recognized board.
Professional: At least one-year Health Sanitary Inspector Diploma OR one-year ITI certificate in Health Sanitary Inspector from a government-recognized institute.
Computer Knowledge: Basic computer application knowledge (certificate required for final appointment).
Language: Knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi (or both).
Citizenship
Must be a citizen of India, or as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules, 1967.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years (as on 31 August 2026).
Age Relaxation for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector 2026
Category
Relaxation
Maximum Age
General (Women)
5 years
38 years
Reserved (Men)
5 years
38 years
Reserved (Women)
10 years
43 years
General PwD (Men)
10 years
43 years
General PwD (Women)
15 years
45 years
Reserved PwD (Men)
15 years
45 years
Reserved PwD (Women)
20 years
45 years
Ex-Servicemen
Service period + 3 years
As per rules
Pay Scale & Salary
Salary Structure for Sanitary Inspector
Period
Pay
First 5 years
₹26,000 per month (fixed)
After 5 years (regularization)
7th Pay Commission Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Why Apply? Job security under Gujarat Government, fixed competitive salary initially, and a career path with 7th CPC pay scale after regularization. This is a Class-3 State Government Job with excellent growth potential.
Selection Process
Single-stage written examination (CBRT/OMR based):
Exam Pattern for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector 2026
Part
Subject
Marks
Duration
Part A
Logical Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension
90
3 hours (180 minutes) combined
Part B
Subject-specific (Sanitary Inspector domain)
120
Total
210
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
Qualifying Marks: Minimum 40% in each part (all categories).
Document Verification: Candidates called in ratio of 2:1 of vacancies.
How to Apply for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply online for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector 2026:
Read the notification carefully and click 'Apply Now'.
Fill in personal, educational, and contact details.
Upload scanned photograph and signature (JPG format).
Review all details and confirm application.
Pay the exam fee online (net banking/credit card/debit card) by 03 September 2026.
Download and print the confirmed application for future reference.
Important: Only the last confirmed application with fee payment is considered valid.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the last date to apply for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector 2026?
The last date to apply online is 31 August 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Fee payment deadline is 03 September 2026.
2. How many vacancies are there for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector 2026?
There are a total of 22 posts, including 10 General, 2 EWS, 1 SC, 3 ST, and 6 SEBC.
3. What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must have HSC (10+2) and a one-year Health Sanitary Inspector Diploma or ITI certificate from a recognized institute. Basic computer knowledge is also required.
4. What is the age limit for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector?
The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 31 August 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per rules.
5. What is the salary for Sanitary Inspector in GSSSB?
Selected candidates get a fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month for the first 5 years, followed by regular pay scale of Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) as per 7th Pay Commission.
6. Is there negative marking in the exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. There is no deduction for unanswered questions.
7. Can I apply offline for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector?
No, applications are only accepted online via the OJAS portal. Offline applications will not be considered.
8. What is the selection process for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector?
Selection is through a single-stage written examination (CBRT/OMR) with two parts (General and Subject-specific), followed by document verification.
Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB),was established in year 1985, The Board has been incorporated with the purpose of recruiting capable competent, highly skilled individuals by conducting written tests, professional tests and personal interview. To develop selection and recruitment procedures that confirm to the global standards in testing and promise selections by all fair means, for user departments.
Official Address
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board
Block no. - 4, First floor,
Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan,
Gandhinagar 382 010.
