Last updated: September 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has released advertisement no. GSRTC_202627_47 for direct recruitment to 2510 Helper posts on a fixed pay of Rs. 21,100 per month for five years. ITI-qualified candidates in any of 14 listed trades can apply online through the OJAS portal from 07.09.2026 to 06.10.2026, with the process fee payable up to 08.10.2026. Selection is through a 100-mark MCQ examination carrying 90 per cent weightage, plus 10 marks for a matching NCVT apprenticeship certificate.
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GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Post Name | Helper |
| Organization | Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC), Central Office, Ranip, Ahmedabad |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | GSRTC_202627_47 |
| Location | Gujarat — posting at any division or depot of the Corporation as per its requirement |
| Total Vacancies | 2510 (Unreserved 1003, SEBC 659, ST 417, EWS 261, SC 170; includes 502 Ex-Servicemen and 52 Divyang posts as horizontal reservation) |
| Qualification | Pass in a Government-recognised ITI course of minimum one year in any one of 14 listed trades |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years as on 06.10.2026 (born between 06.10.1991 and 06.10.2008); upper limit up to 45 years with relaxation Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | MCQ Written Exam (90 marks weightage) → Apprenticeship Certificate Weightage (10 marks) → Merit List → Document Verification (1.5x) → Provisional Select List |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 21,100 per month fixed for the first 5 years, then the regular Helper pay scale |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at OJAS between 07.09.2026 and 06.10.2026 |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | ojas.gujarat.gov.in | gsrtc.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 07.09.2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 06.10.2026 (up to 23:59 hours) |
| Online process fee payment starts | 07.09.2026 |
| Last date to pay the process fee | 08.10.2026 (up to 23:59 hours) |
| Age reference date (18 to 35 year band) | 06.10.2026 |
| Written examination date | Not specified in notification — to be announced on gsrtc.in |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | Rs. 300/- + GST |
| Reserved — women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang (PwD) and Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 200/- + GST |
| Mode of payment | Online only, through the payment gateway on ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| Refund | The combined examination process fee is non-refundable |
Vacancy Details
| Category | General | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (Bin Anamat) | 673 | 330 | 1003 |
| Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) | 442 | 217 | 659 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 280 | 137 | 417 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 175 | 86 | 261 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 114 | 56 | 170 |
| Total | 1684 | 826 | 2510 |
The following posts are horizontal reservation and are counted within the 2510 total above, not in addition to it.
| Horizontal Reservation | Posts |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen (Maji Sainik) | 502 |
| Persons with Disabilities (Divyang) | 52 |
| Divyang Category | Reservation | Type of Disability | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1% | B, LV (blindness and low vision) | 13 |
| B | 1% | D, HH (deaf and hard of hearing) | 13 |
| C | 1% | OA, BA, BL, OL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD, SI (locomotor disability, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victim, muscular dystrophy) | 13 |
| D and E | 1% | ASD (M, MoD), SLD, MI (autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, mental illness) and multiple disabilities involving categories A to D | 13 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Pass in a Government-recognised ITI course of at least one year in any one of these 14 trades: Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel, General Mechanic, Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Sheet Metal Worker, Auto Mobile Body Repairer, Welder, Welder cum Fabricator, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter General, Auto Mobile Paint Repairer |
| Additional Qualification (for preference) | NCVT apprenticeship certificate and marksheet in the same trade as the ITI course, completed in a Government, Semi-Government, Public Sector Undertaking, Limited or Private Limited company — this carries 10 weightage marks |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years — born between 06.10.1991 and 06.10.2008 Check your age eligibility → |
| Vision | Clear vision is required |
| Computer Knowledge | Basic computer knowledge certificate from a training institute as per Gujarat Government resolution CRR-10-2007-120320-G-5 dated 13.08.2008, or a computer diploma, degree or certificate course, or computer as a subject in a diploma or degree, or Std-10 or Std-12 passed with computer as a subject — obtained before the last date to apply |
| Domicile | The benefit of SC, ST, SEBC and EWS reservation is available only to candidates who are original residents of Gujarat |
| Application Restriction | Only one application per candidate is considered — the last application on which the combined process fee was paid; every other application stands automatically cancelled |
| NOC for serving employees | Candidates serving in Gujarat Government, Semi-Government or Government-controlled corporations and companies must inform their department within 7 days of applying and produce a No Objection Certificate at document verification |
Maximum Age by Category
| Category | Men (maximum age) | Women (maximum age) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 35 years | 40 years |
| Reserved (SC / ST / SEBC / EWS) | 40 years | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 45 years | 45 years |
| Divyang (PwD) | 45 years | 45 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in upper age limit |
|---|---|
| General (unreserved) women | 5 years |
| Reserved category men | 5 years |
| Reserved category women | 10 years |
| General category Divyang men | 10 years |
| General category Divyang women | 15 years |
| Reserved category Divyang men | 15 years |
| Reserved category Divyang women | 20 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of service rendered plus 3 years |
| Overall cap | After every applicable relaxation, age must not exceed 45 years in any case |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — MCQ Written Examination (90 marks weightage) | A 100-mark objective (MCQ) test of 2 hours, conducted in OMR or CBRT mode as decided by the Corporation. Marks obtained carry 90 marks of weightage in the final 100-mark merit calculation. Section-wise marks: General Knowledge, History of Gujarat, Geography and Current Affairs of Gujarat (Std-10 level) 30 marks; Gujarati Grammar (Std-10) 05 marks; English Grammar (Std-10) 05 marks; questions on the subject of the qualifying trade 50 marks; basics of computer usage 10 marks. |
| Stage 2 — Apprenticeship Certificate Weightage (10 marks) | 10 marks are awarded only if the candidate produces, at document verification, an NCVT apprenticeship certificate in the same ITI trade declared in the online application. A candidate who does not hold it scores zero in this component. |
| Bonus marks added to the MCQ score | Widowed women candidates who have not remarried receive 5 per cent of the MCQ marks as preference marks. Sportspersons who have represented at national or international level, inter-university level, or in all-India school competitions organised by SGFI receive 5 per cent of the MCQ marks. Proof must be produced at document verification, failing which the marks are withdrawn. |
| Stage 3 — Merit List and Document Verification | A merit list is prepared on the combined 100 marks. Candidates are called for document verification in a ratio of 1.5 times the number of vacancies, or in batches as the Corporation requires. All candidates holding the same marks as the last called candidate are also called. |
| Stage 4 — Provisional Select List and Waiting List | A provisional select list and waiting list are published after verification. The waiting list is limited to 20 per cent of the advertised vacancies and remains valid for 2 years from the date of publication, or until the result of the exam for the next advertisement in this cadre is declared, whichever is earlier. |
| Appointment | Selected candidates are appointed to any department or depot of the Corporation as per its requirement. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fixed pay (first 5 years) | Rs. 21,100/- per month |
| Nature of appointment | Contract-based fixed-pay appointment in the Helper cadre for 5 years |
| Allowances during the fixed-pay period | No allowance or benefit is payable during the 5-year fixed-pay period other than those admissible under the rules |
| After 5 years | On satisfactory completion of 5 years of service, the candidate becomes eligible for regular appointment on the regular pay scale then in force for the Helper cadre in the Corporation |
How to Apply
- Go to ojas.gujarat.gov.in, click Apply Online, click on the Helper cadre and read the full advertisement details.
- Click Apply Now and fill in Personal Details (every field marked with a red asterisk is compulsory), then Minimum Educational Details, Additional Educational Qualification and Computer Knowledge, tick the Self Declaration, accept the terms and click Save — an Application Number is generated, which you must keep safe.
- Click Upload Photograph, enter your Application Number and date of birth, and upload your photograph (5 cm height by 3.6 cm width) and signature (2.5 cm height by 7.5 cm width), both in JPG format and not more than 10 KB each.
- Click Confirm Application, enter the Application Number and date of birth, use Show Application Preview to check and edit your form, then confirm it — a Confirmation Number is generated. Confirming the application is compulsory.
- Click Online Payment of Fees, enter the Confirmation Number and date of birth, pay the process fee through the online payment gateway by 08.10.2026, then use Print Application to take a printout and keep it safe.
Note: Applications are accepted online only through ojas.gujarat.gov.in. An application on which the combined examination process fee has not been paid will be rejected, and a candidate who submits more than one application will have all but the last paid application cancelled automatically.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | 5 cm height by 3.6 cm width, JPG format, not more than 10 KB Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | 2.5 cm height by 7.5 cm width, JPG format, not more than 10 KB |
| ITI certificate and marksheet | Government-recognised ITI, minimum one-year course, in one of the 14 listed trades; must be obtained on or before the last date to apply |
| Apprenticeship certificate (NCVT) and marksheet | Needed to claim the 10 weightage marks; must be in the same trade as the ITI course |
| SSC certificate or School Leaving Certificate | The only accepted proof of date of birth — a birth certificate is not accepted |
| Computer knowledge certificate | As per Gujarat Government resolution CRR-10-2007-120320-G-5 dated 13.08.2008, obtained before the last date to apply |
| Caste certificate (SC / ST / SEBC) | Issued by the competent authority. SEBC candidates also need a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate in the Gujarati Parishisht-4 format, or Annexure-A in English, obtained between 01.04.2026 and 06.10.2026 |
| EWS Income and Asset certificate | In the prescribed Gujarati format (Parishisht-Ga) valid from 07.10.2023, or the Central Government format obtained between 01.04.2026 and 06.10.2026 |
| Divyang (PwD) certificate | Issued by a Civil Surgeon or Medical Board, dated on or before the date of the online application |
| Ex-Servicemen documents | Discharge book, identity card and certificate copies; an NOC is also needed where retirement falls within one year of the last date |
| Marriage certificate, affidavit or gazette | For women candidates who show their husband’s name in place of their father’s name |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | For candidates serving in Gujarat Government, Semi-Government or Government-controlled corporations, in the format printed in the notification |
| Photo ID proof for the exam | Original EPIC voter card, driving licence, PAN card, Aadhaar card or another Government-authorised photo ID, carried along with the call letter |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification |
| Apply Online / Official Website | Apply Online at OJAS |
| GSRTC Official Website | Visit gsrtc.in |
| Telegram | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not submit more than one application — only the last application on which the combined process fee was paid is considered, and every other one is cancelled automatically with no right of objection.
- Do not treat the form as complete after clicking Save — an application that is not confirmed, and whose fee is not paid by 08.10.2026, is simply rejected.
- Do not use a birth certificate as proof of date of birth; only the SSC certificate or School Leaving Certificate is accepted, and the date entered online is final and cannot be changed later for any reason.
- Do not claim the 10 apprenticeship weightage marks unless your apprenticeship is in the exact trade you declared online — an apprenticeship in a different trade, for example Lineman or Wireman against an Electrician ITI, earns nothing.
- Do not upload a photograph or signature larger than 10 KB or in a format other than JPG, and make sure your face is clearly identifiable — an unclear photograph is grounds for rejection.
- Do not change the mobile number and email ID entered in the application until the entire recruitment process is over, since all correspondence goes to them.
- Do not apply if you are above the stated age limit — the notification says such applications are cancelled automatically even if the form goes through, and no intimation is given to the candidate.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 06.10.2026 at 23:59 hours, and the combined examination process fee can be paid up to 08.10.2026 at 23:59 hours.
2. How many Helper vacancies has GSRTC announced?
2510 posts in total — 1003 Unreserved, 659 SEBC, 417 ST, 261 EWS and 170 SC, with 502 posts for Ex-Servicemen and 52 for Divyang candidates as horizontal reservation within that total.
3. What qualification is needed for the GSRTC Helper post?
A pass in a Government-recognised ITI course of at least one year in any one of 14 trades, including Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel, Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Carpenter and Painter General.
4. What is the age limit for GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026?
18 to 35 years, meaning candidates born between 06.10.1991 and 06.10.2008, with the upper limit rising to 40 years for unreserved women and reserved men, and to 45 years for reserved women, Divyang and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
5. What is the application fee for GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 300/- plus GST for unreserved candidates and Rs. 200/- plus GST for women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang and Ex-Servicemen candidates, and the fee is non-refundable.
6. What is the salary of a GSRTC Helper?
A fixed pay of Rs. 21,100 per month for the first five years, after which satisfactory service makes the candidate eligible for regular appointment on the regular Helper pay scale of the Corporation.
7. How will candidates be selected for the Helper post?
Through a 100-mark MCQ examination carrying 90 marks of weightage plus 10 marks for an NCVT apprenticeship certificate in the same trade, followed by a merit list and document verification at 1.5 times the number of vacancies.
8. Can candidates from outside Gujarat apply for GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026?
They can apply, but the benefit of SC, ST, SEBC and EWS reservation is available only to candidates who are original residents of Gujarat — others are considered against unreserved posts on general standards.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
