The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has announced 1663 Work Assistant (Class-3) posts in the Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpasar Department. One rule trips up many civil engineers: you need a Diploma in Civil Engineering, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering does not qualify. You can apply on OJAS, the Gujarat government’s online job application website, from 15.10.2026 until 29.10.2026.
Not announced yet. The board will put it on its website.
Application Fee
Category
Fee
Unreserved (General) category
Rs. 500
Reserved categories
Rs. 400 (women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang, ex-servicemen)
Bank / transaction charges
Paid by you on top of the fee when you pay online
Refund
Returned by the same payment mode to candidates who appear in the exam
No Refund
If you do not appear, or if your application is cancelled
Vacancy Details
Category
Total Posts
Kept for Women
Unreserved (General)
703
232
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
160
53
SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes)
443
146
SC (Scheduled Caste)
115
38
ST (Scheduled Tribe)
242
80
Total
1663
549
Special Reservation (counted within the posts above)
Posts
Divyang (persons with benchmark disability)
113
Ex-servicemen (10 percent of the posts)
166
Group
Types of Disability
Posts
A
Blindness or low vision (LV, 40 to 70 percent)
27
B
Deaf and hard of hearing
31
C
Movement disability: one arm, both legs, one leg, cerebral palsy, cured leprosy, dwarfism, acid attack victims, spinal deformity, spinal injury
25
D and E
Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, mental illness, multiple disabilities (40 to 70 percent where stated)
30
The board says the number of posts can go up or down. Reserved seats (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS) are only for candidates of Gujarat origin. If no suitable woman is found for a seat kept for women, it goes to a man of the same category.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised board, university or institute, or an equivalent qualification
Degree Holders
A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering does not qualify
Equivalent Diplomas
Only the 23 diplomas listed in the next table are accepted as equal to a Civil diploma.
Basic computer knowledge, as set by the Gujarat civil services rules
Computer Certificate
You can apply without it, but you must show it before you are appointed
Language
Good knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both
Nationality
Indian citizen, or nationality allowed under Rule 7 of the Gujarat Civil Services (General) Rules, 1967
Application Restriction
One application only. If you send more, the last confirmed one counts.
No.
Equivalent Diploma Accepted by the Department
1
Diploma in Civil (Construction)
2
Diploma in Civil (Public Health and Environment) Engineering
3
Diploma in Civil Engineering (Environment and Pollution Control)
4
Diploma in Civil Engineering (Environmental and Pollution Control)
5
Diploma in Construction Technology
6
Diploma in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
7
Diploma in Civil Engineering (Public Health Engineering)
8
Diploma in Civil Engineering (Rural Engineering)
9
Diploma in Civil Engineering Environment and Pollution Control
10
Diploma in Civil Environmental Engineering
11
Diploma in Civil Engineering (Construction Technology)
12
Diploma in Construction Engineering
13
Diploma in Civil Technology
14
Diploma in Civil and Environmental Engineering
15
Diploma in Civil and Rural Engineering
16
Diploma in Civil Draftsman
17
Diploma in Civil Engineering
18
Diploma in Civil Engineering and Planning
19
Diploma in Civil Engineering (Building Service Engineering)
20
Diploma in Construction Technology and Management
21
Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
22
Diploma in Survey Engineering
23
Diploma in Transportation Engineering
These come from the department’s resolutions dated 16.04.2025 and 03.09.2026. Holders of any other diploma cannot apply.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
Maximum Age
General category women
5 years
38 years
Reserved category men (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS)
5 years
38 years
Reserved category women
10 years (5 + 5)
43 years
General category men with disability
10 years
43 years
General category women with disability
15 years (10 + 5)
45 years
Reserved category men with disability
15 years (5 + 10)
45 years
Reserved category women with disability
20 years (5 + 10 + 5)
45 years
Ex-servicemen
Years of service plus 3 years
Not stated
Already in Gujarat government service
As allowed by the 1967 service rules
Not stated
So a 36-year-old woman in the General category is still eligible, because the 5 years of relaxation take her limit to 38. A General category man of the same age is not. The relaxation is only for reserved candidates of Gujarat origin who hold the right certificate.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the cut-off date 29.10.2026 and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 18 to 33 year band, or the higher limit your category allows.
This is a diploma job, not a degree job. The notification says holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering are not eligible, so only Diploma in Civil Engineering holders (and the 23 listed equivalents) should apply.
You start on a fixed Rs. 26,000 a month for five years. Regular Level-4 pay (Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100) begins only if your work is found satisfactory after those five years.
Your rank comes from one written test. The notification lists no interview, so your marks and your documents decide everything.
If you do not have your basic computer certificate yet, you can still apply. You must show it before you are appointed, or your selection is cancelled.
If you are applying under SC, ST, SEBC or EWS, remember these seats are only for candidates of Gujarat origin, and you must know Gujarati or Hindi.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Written Test
One paper, computer based (CBRT) or OMR (bubble sheet), all multiple-choice. 210 questions in 3 hours.
Marks
Part A is 90 marks and Part B is 120 marks
Negative Marking
For every wrong answer, one-fourth of that question’s marks is cut from your score.
Answer Key
A provisional (first) key comes out, then a final key after objections
Dropped Questions
If a question is dropped, its marks are shared among the other questions
Qualifying Standard
At least 40 percent in Part A and 40 percent in Part B, counted separately. No category gets a lower bar.
2. Merit and Shortlist
Provisional result goes on the board’s website. About twice as many candidates as posts in each category are called, in order of marks.
Extra Marks
Widows and recognised sports persons get 5 percent of their marks added. Original proof is needed.
3. Document Verification
Your original certificates are checked against your online form. Any mismatch cancels the application.
4. Selection List
A category-wise selection list and waiting list go to the department for appointment
Training
Selected candidates must complete training and pass the training test
In short: one written test decides your rank. You must clear Part A and Part B separately at 40 percent each, and then your total marks set your place. There is no interview.
Exam Pattern
Part
Subject
Questions
Marks
A
Reasoning and Data Interpretation
30
30
A
Quantitative Aptitude (maths)
30
30
A
Constitution of India
10
10
A
Current Affairs
10
10
A
Comprehension (5 Gujarati, 5 English)
10
10
B
Irrigation Engineering
20
20
B
Water Resource Management
15
15
B
Surveying and Advanced Surveying
10
10
B
Soil Mechanics
10
10
B
Concrete Technology
10
10
B
Estimation, Costing and Valuation
10
10
B
Hydrology and Advanced Hydrology
10
10
B
Hydraulics
10
10
B
Engineering Mechanics
5
5
B
Structural Mechanics
5
5
B
RCC Design
5
5
B
Construction Material, Advanced Construction Technology, Quality Control and Monitoring
10
10
Total
210
210
Part A questions are in Gujarati and English, except the Gujarati comprehension (only Gujarati) and the English comprehension (only English). Part B is in Gujarati and English. The full topic list is in Appendix-A of the official notification. The marks shown for each topic are a guide, and the board may change them slightly.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
First 5 years
Fixed pay of Rs. 26,000 per month (under Finance Department resolutions)
After 5 years
Regular 7th Pay Commission Level-4 pay of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100, if your service is satisfactory
Other Benefits
As per the Finance Department resolutions (not itemised in the notification)
Court Case
Subject to the Supreme Court decision in SLP No. 14124/2012 and 14125/2012
In plain terms, you start at Rs. 26,000 a month, fixed, for five years. The regular pay band (Level 4 is a government pay grade) begins only after those five years, if your work is rated satisfactory.
How to Apply
Register once on OJAS (ojas.gujarat.gov.in) with your One Time Registration (OTR). You cannot fill the form without it.
On OJAS, go to Online Application, click Apply, choose GSSSB, then click advertisement 461/202627, Work Assistant, Class-3, and press Apply Now.
Enter your Registration No. and date of birth, and click Apply with OTR. Fill in your SSC (Class 10) details, your bank details, and your Educational Details. Upload the first page of your bank passbook as a JPEG, JPG or PNG file.
Accept the declaration, click Save, and note your Application Number. Then upload your photograph (5 cm high, 3.6 cm wide) and signature (2.5 cm high, 7.5 cm wide), each as a JPG file under 15 KB.
Check every detail, then click Confirm Application. After this, nobody can change the form. Note your Confirmation Number.
Pay the exam fee online (debit card, internet banking, UPI or wallet) by 01.11.2026 and save the receipt. Then print your application form and keep it until the whole recruitment ends.
Note: only online applications and online fee payment are accepted. If no receipt is generated, your fee is treated as unpaid and your application is not valid.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
OJAS wants a photo of 5 cm by 3.6 cm and a signature of 2.5 cm by 7.5 cm, each a JPG under 15 KB. Resize yours to the exact size and file weight in a few seconds before you upload.
Do not apply with only a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. The notification says such candidates are not eligible.
Fill the form from your original certificates. Any mismatch found at document verification cancels your application.
Your category cannot be changed after you confirm the form. To correct it, you must apply again with the right details and pay the fee again.
Pay the fee by 01.11.2026 and save the receipt. The payment link shuts by itself after that, and no late fee is taken.
Send only one application. If you pay for more than one, the extra fees are not refunded.
Use the same photograph at every stage, and keep 4 or 5 copies. Different photos at different stages can block your allotment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026? You can apply online from 15.10.2026 (7:00 PM) until 29.10.2026 (11:59 PM), and the exam fee must be paid online by 01.11.2026 (11:59 PM).
2. How many Work Assistant posts are there? There are 1663 posts, and of these 549 are kept for women, 113 for persons with disabilities and 166 for ex-servicemen.
3. What qualification do I need? You need a Diploma in Civil Engineering or one of the 23 equivalent diplomas the department accepts, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering does not qualify.
4. What is the age limit? You must be 18 to 33 years old on 29.10.2026, and women, reserved categories, persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen get relaxation that takes the limit up to 38, 43 or 45 years.
5. How much is the application fee? The fee is Rs. 500 for the Unreserved category and Rs. 400 for reserved categories, plus bank charges, and it is returned to you if you appear in the exam.
6. What is the salary of a Work Assistant? You get a fixed Rs. 26,000 a month for the first five years, and then regular Level-4 pay of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 if your service is found satisfactory.
7. How is the exam conducted? There is one test of 210 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, split into Part A (90 marks) and Part B (120 marks), and a wrong answer cuts one-fourth of that question’s marks.
8. Can I apply if I do not have a computer certificate yet? Yes, you can apply now, but you must show a basic computer knowledge certificate before you are appointed, or your selection will be cancelled.
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.
