GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026 Out for 1663 Posts, Civil Diploma Holders Apply Online by 29 October
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 461/2026-27 for 1,663 posts of Work Assistant, Class-3. The posts are under the Central Designs Organisation, Gandhinagar, of the Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department, Government of Gujarat. The online application on OJAS is open from 15 October 2026 (7:00 PM) to 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM).
Candidates with a Diploma in Civil Engineering (or one of the 23 equivalent diplomas listed by the department) and aged 18 to 33 years can apply. B.E./B.Tech Civil degree holders are not eligible. Selected candidates will get a fixed pay of Rs. 26,000 per month for the first five years, and then regular pay in Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100). Selection is through a single-stage MCQ exam (CBRT/OMR) of 210 marks. Diploma holders can also check the UPSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 and the KMRL Apprentice Recruitment 2026. This article covers the GSSSB Work Assistant vacancy, category-wise breakup, salary, qualification, age limit, fee, exam pattern, syllabus and how to apply, all taken from the official advertisement.
Quick summary:
➤ Recruitment: GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026
➤ Advertisement No.: 461/2026-27
➤ Post: Work Assistant, Class-3
➤ Department: Central Designs Organisation, Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply & Kalpsar Department
➤ Total posts: 1,663
➤ Qualification: Diploma in Civil Engineering (degree holders not eligible)
➤ Pay: Rs. 26,000 fixed (first 5 years), then Level 4
➤ Age limit: 18 to 33 years as on 29.10.2026
➤ Apply online: 15 October to 29 October 2026
➤ Fee: Rs. 500 (General), Rs. 400 (Reserved/Women/PwBD/ExSM)
➤ Selection: Single MCQ exam (210 marks, 3 hours)
➤ Official websites: ojas.gujarat.gov.in, gsssb.gujarat.gov.in
Table of Contents
- Important Dates
- GSSSB Work Assistant 2026 Overview
- Category-wise Vacancy
- PwBD Vacancy
- Salary
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit and Relaxation
- Application Fee
- Exam Pattern
- Syllabus
- How to Apply
- FAQs
- Important Links
GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The GSSSB Work Assistant online application 2026 started on 15 October 2026 at 7:00 PM. The last date to apply is 29 October 2026, and the exam fee can be paid online until 1 November 2026. The important dates are given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 15 October 2026 (7:00 PM) |
| Last date to apply online | 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date to pay exam fee | 1 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Crucial date for age | 29 October 2026 |
| Exam date and admit card | To be announced on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
The GSSSB Work Assistant 2026 recruitment is one of the biggest Gujarat government jobs for Civil Engineering diploma holders this year. The key details are summarised below.
| Recruiting body | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar |
| Advertisement No. | 461/2026-27 |
| Post name | Work Assistant, Class-3 |
| Department | Central Designs Organisation, Gandhinagar (Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply & Kalpsar Department) |
| Total posts | 1,663 |
| Qualification | Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent |
| Age limit | 18 – 33 years |
| Pay | Rs. 26,000 fixed for 5 years, then Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) |
| Selection | Single-stage MCQ exam (CBRT/OMR) |
| Mode of application | Online through OJAS |
| Job location | Gujarat |
GSSSB Work Assistant Vacancy 2026 Category-wise
The GSSSB Work Assistant vacancy 2026 has 1,663 posts. Unreserved (General) has the most posts (703), followed by SEBC (443). Out of the total, 549 posts are reserved for women. The category-wise GSSSB Work Assistant vacancy is given below.
| Category | Total Posts | Of which Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 703 | 232 |
| EWS | 160 | 53 |
| SEBC | 443 | 146 |
| SC | 115 | 38 |
| ST | 242 | 80 |
| Total | 1,663 | 549 |
Out of the total posts, 113 are reserved for PwBD (Divyang) and 166 for Ex-Servicemen. Reserved posts are only for reserved category candidates originally from Gujarat. If eligible women are not available, women's posts will be filled by men of the same category.
GSSSB Work Assistant PwBD Vacancy 2026
The 113 PwBD posts in GSSSB Work Assistant recruitment are divided by disability group, as shown below.
| Group | Type of Disability | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| A | Low Vision – LV (40–70%) | 27 |
| B | Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HH) | 31 |
| C | Locomotor disability – OA, BL, OL, LC, CP, Dw, AAV, SD, SI | 25 |
| D & E | ASD (Mild, Moderate), ID, SLD, MI (40–70%), MD (40–70%) | 30 |
| Total | 113 | |
GSSSB Work Assistant Salary 2026
The GSSSB Work Assistant salary is a fixed pay for the first five years, followed by regular pay on satisfactory service. The salary details are given below.
| Period | Pay |
|---|---|
| First 5 years | Rs. 26,000 per month (fixed pay) |
| After 5 years (on satisfactory service) | Level 4 of 7th Pay Commission – Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 |
GSSSB Work Assistant Educational Qualification 2026
The GSSSB Work Assistant qualification is a Diploma in Civil Engineering. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering cannot apply. The eligibility requirements are given below.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Technical Examination Board or a recognised university/institution, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government |
| Not eligible | Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering |
| Computer knowledge | Basic knowledge of computer application as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules, 1967 |
| Language | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both |
The department has recognised only the following diplomas as equivalent to Diploma in Civil Engineering:
- Diploma in Civil (Construction); Civil (Public Health and Environment) Engineering; Civil Engineering (Environment and Pollution Control); Civil Engineering (Environmental and Pollution Control); Civil Engineering Environment and Pollution Control
- Diploma in Construction Technology; Civil Engineering (Construction Technology); Construction Engineering; Construction Technology and Management
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering); Civil Environmental Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Public Health Engineering); Civil Engineering (Rural Engineering); Civil and Rural Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Technology; Civil Draftsman; Civil Engineering; Civil Engineering and Planning; Civil Engineering (Building Service Engineering)
- Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management; Survey Engineering; Transportation Engineering
GSSSB Work Assistant Age Limit 2026 and Relaxation
The GSSSB Work Assistant age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 29 October 2026. Age relaxation is available as shown below.
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General – Women | 5 years | 38 years |
| Reserved – Men | 5 years | 38 years |
| Reserved – Women | 10 years (5+5) | 43 years |
| General PwBD – Men | 10 years | 43 years |
| General PwBD – Women | 15 years (10+5) | 45 years |
| Reserved PwBD – Men | 15 years (5+10) | 45 years |
| Reserved PwBD – Women | 20 years (5+10+5) | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of service + 3 years | – |
GSSSB Work Assistant Application Fee 2026
The GSSSB Work Assistant exam fee must be paid online by 1 November 2026. As per the advertisement, the fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in the exam. The fee details are given below.
| Category | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | Rs. 500 + transaction charges |
| Reserved (Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) | Rs. 400 + transaction charges |
| Payment mode | Online only (via OJAS) |
GSSSB Work Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
The GSSSB Work Assistant exam pattern is a single-stage MCQ test (CBRT/OMR) with one question paper in two parts. Part-A has 90 questions and Part-B has 120 questions, to be completed in 3 hours. The GSSSB Work Assistant exam pattern is given below.
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | Reasoning and Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | |
| Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati and English Comprehension | 30 | |
| Part-B | Subject-related questions (Civil Engineering) | 120 |
| Total (Duration: 3 hours) | 210 | |
Important points:
- 1/4 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in Part-A and 40% in Part-B separately.
- The merit list will be based on total marks.
- Eligible sportspersons and widow candidates get 5% additional marks as per rules.
- A provisional answer key will be published, followed by a final answer key after objections.
GSSSB Work Assistant Syllabus 2026
The GSSSB Work Assistant syllabus is given in the advertisement. The topic-wise syllabus with indicative marks is given below.
| Part | Topic | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A (90) | Reasoning and Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | |
| Constitution of India | 10 | |
| Current Affairs | 10 | |
| Gujarati (5) and English (5) Comprehension | 10 | |
| Part-B (120) | Irrigation Engineering | 20 |
| Water Resource Management | 15 | |
| Surveying and Advance Surveying | 10 | |
| Soil Mechanics | 10 | |
| Concrete Technology | 10 | |
| Estimation, Costing and Valuation | 10 | |
| Hydrology and Advance Hydrology | 10 | |
| Hydraulics | 10 | |
| Engineering Mechanics | 5 | |
| Structural Mechanics | 5 | |
| RCC Design | 5 | |
| Construction Material, Advance Construction Technology, Quality Control and Monitoring | 10 |
Part-B also includes current trends and recent developments in the above fields. Part-A questions will be in Gujarati and English (Gujarati comprehension only in Gujarati, English comprehension only in English). Part-B questions will be in Gujarati and English.
How to Apply for GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026
The GSSSB Work Assistant apply online process is done through the OJAS portal. Follow the steps below.
- Visit ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Select Advertisement No. 461/2026-27 (GSSSB), Work Assistant, Class-3.
- Fill in your personal, educational, category, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen details carefully.
- Upload your photograph and signature.
- Confirm the application and note your confirmation number.
- Pay the exam fee online by 1 November 2026.
- Print the application form and fee receipt for future use.
GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,663 Work Assistant, Class-3 posts under Advt. No. 461/2026-27.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for GSSSB Work Assistant 2026?
The last date is 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM). The fee can be paid until 1 November 2026.
Q3. Can B.E. Civil graduates apply for GSSSB Work Assistant?
No. Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering are not eligible. Only Diploma in Civil Engineering (or listed equivalent) holders can apply.
Q4. What is the salary of GSSSB Work Assistant?
Rs. 26,000 per month fixed for the first five years, then Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100).
Q5. What is the age limit for GSSSB Work Assistant 2026?
18 to 33 years as on 29 October 2026, with relaxation for women, reserved categories, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen.
Q6. Is there negative marking in the GSSSB Work Assistant exam?
Yes. 1/4 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| GSSSB Work Assistant Apply Online (OJAS, till 29.10.2026) | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment Notice PDF | Download NOtice PDF Here |
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