The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Engineers under the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB). Two posts are advertised — Assistant Engineer (Civil) Class-2 (Advt. No. 18/2026-27) and Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) Class-2 (Advt. No. 21/2026-27). Online applications are open from May 5, 2026 (1:00 PM) to May 19, 2026 (11:59 PM) at https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
For both posts, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in the respective discipline (Civil or Mechanical) from a university established under a Central or State Act in India, or from an institution deemed as a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.
Additionally, candidates must possess basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967, and must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati, Hindi, or both.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for both posts is 35 years, calculated as of the last date of the online application, i.e., May 19, 2026.
Age Relaxation
The following relaxations in the upper age limit are available:
- SC/ST/SEBC/EWS candidates of Gujarat origin: 5 years (maximum up to 45 years)
- Women candidates from SC/ST/SEBC/EWS of Gujarat origin: 10 years (maximum up to 45 years)
- General women candidates: 5 years (maximum up to 45 years)
- Ex-Servicemen: Length of military service plus 3 additional years
- Persons with Disability: 10 years (maximum up to 45 years)
- Gujarat Government Employees: Relaxation as per Gujarat Civil Service Rules, 1967 (conditions apply)
Important: Reserved category candidates applying for unreserved posts will not get any age relaxation.
Pay Scale
Both posts carry a pay scale of Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400/- [Level-8] in the GWSSB service. Note that selected candidates will be considered employees of GWSSB and not of the Government of Gujarat.
Application Fee
- General (Unreserved) candidates: Rs. 100/- + applicable postal or service charges (via Post Office or online)
- SC/ST/SEBC/EWS of Gujarat, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD candidates: No fee
- Reserved category candidates from other states must pay the application fee
- Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances
Selection Process
The selection process for GWSSB Assistant Engineer consists of two stages:
Stage 1 — Preliminary Test (Written Exam)
All eligible candidates will first appear in a Preliminary Test. Based on the merit list from this test, candidates will be shortlisted for document verification and the interview round. Candidates scoring less than 15% marks in the Preliminary Test will not be considered eligible for the interview.
The tentative months for the Preliminary Test are:
- General Studies paper: July 26, 2026
- Concerned Subject paper: August 30, 2026
Stage 2 — Interview (Viva Voce)
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Test are called for an interview at the Commission's office in Gandhinagar. The number of candidates called for interview per vacancy follows this pattern:
| Vacancies | Candidates Called for Interview |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 4 or more | 3 times the vacancies or 20, whichever is higher |
Final Merit List
The final selection is based on a weighted marks system:
[Prelim Test Marks × 50/300] + [Interview Marks × 50/100] = Total Weighted Marks (out of 100)
In other words, both the Preliminary Test and the Interview carry equal weightage of 50% each in the final merit.
The final result will be published within 10 working days after the completion of interviews.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Test Structure
The Preliminary Test is a single-session objective (MCQ) exam with the following structure:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 100 | 100 | Combined |
| Concerned Subject (Civil/Mechanical) | 200 | 200 | Combined |
| Total | 300 | 300 | 180 minutes |
The medium of the exam will be Gujarati unless the Commission decides otherwise. The exam is generally held at Gandhinagar or Ahmedabad, and candidates must attend at their own expense.
Interview
The interview carries a maximum of 100 marks and is conducted at the Commission's office. On the day of the interview, candidates must bring all original certificates along with self-attested copies and a printout of the barcode-marked application form. Candidates who fail to produce original documents will not be permitted to appear for the interview.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | May 5, 2026 (1:00 PM) |
| Application Last Date | May 19, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date (Post Office) | May 20, 2026 |
| Tentative Prelim Test – General Studies | July 26, 2026 |
| Tentative Prelim Test – Concerned Subject | August 30, 2026 |
How to Apply
- Visit https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done — OTR is mandatory but does not count as an application by itself
- Click on "Online Application" → "Apply" and select the relevant advertisement
- Fill in all personal, communication, educational, and experience details
- Upload your photograph (passport size, white background, dated, JPG, max 10 KB, 5 cm × 3.6 cm) and signature (JPG, max 10 KB, 2.5 cm × 7.5 cm)
- Pay the application fee if applicable
- Submit and save your Application Number and Confirmation Number
Check Official Notification PDF
Note: The online application remains editable until the last date. Do not submit multiple applications — only the latest confirmed application will be accepted. No corrections will be allowed after the deadline.
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