Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 461/202627 for direct recruitment to 1,663 Work Assistant, Class 3 posts under the control of the Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department. Eligible candidates can apply online through the OJAS website.
The online application process will start on 15 October 2026 at 7:00 PM and the last date to apply is 29 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM. Candidates should carefully check the prescribed educational qualification because the notification specifically excludes candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Official Notification PDF: GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026
GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Department | Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department |
| Advertisement No. | 461/202627 |
| Post Name | Work Assistant, Class 3 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,663 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | OJAS Gujarat |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 33 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Qualification | Diploma in Civil Engineering or specified equivalent qualification |
| Salary | Rs. 26,000 per month fixed for first 5 years |
| Regular Pay After 5 Years | Pay Matrix Level-4: Rs. 25,500-81,100, subject to prescribed conditions |
| Application Start Date | 15 October 2026, 7:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Exam Fee Last Date | 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Selection Process | Competitive Written Examination and Merit |
| Exam Mode | CBRT/OMR |
| Total Exam Marks | 210 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark for each wrong answer |
GSSSB Work Assistant Vacancy 2026
GSSSB has announced a total of 1,663 vacancies for the Work Assistant, Class 3 cadre. The category-wise vacancy distribution is as follows:
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 703 |
| EWS | 160 |
| SC | 443 |
| ST | 115 |
| SEBC | 242 |
| Total | 1,663 |
Out of the total vacancies, 549 posts are reserved for women as per the category-wise reservation provisions. The notification also provides reservation for eligible Divyang candidates and Ex-Servicemen. The number of vacancies may be increased or decreased according to requirements.
GSSSB Work Assistant Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Diploma in Civil Engineering obtained from the Technical Examination Board or from a recognised university/institution established under the Central or State Act in India, or another equivalent qualification recognised by the Government.
The notification clearly states that a candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is not eligible to apply.
Candidates must also have:
- Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
The department has additionally recognised specific Diploma-level qualifications as equivalent to Diploma in Civil Engineering for this recruitment.
Recognised Equivalent Qualifications
The notification recognises the following qualifications as equivalent to Diploma in Civil Engineering for this recruitment:
- Diploma in Civil (Construction)
- Diploma in Civil (Public Health and Environment) Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Environment and Pollution Control)
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Environmental and Pollution Control)
- Diploma in Construction Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Public Health Engineering)
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Rural Engineering)
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Environment and Pollution Control
- Diploma in Civil Environmental Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Construction Technology)
- Diploma in Construction Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Technology
- Diploma in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Diploma in Civil and Rural Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Draftsman
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering and Planning
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Building Service Engineering)
- Diploma in Construction Technology and Management
- Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
- Diploma in Survey Engineering
- Diploma in Transportation Engineering
Candidates should check the complete recruitment rules and the exact qualification provisions before submitting the application.
GSSSB Work Assistant Age Limit 2026
The candidate's age will be calculated as on 29 October 2026.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age relaxation is available to eligible candidates according to the applicable Gujarat Government rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General Category Women | 5 Years | 38 Years |
| Reserved Category Men | 5 Years | 38 Years |
| Reserved Category Women | 10 Years | 43 Years |
| General Category Divyang Men | 10 Years | 43 Years |
| General Category Divyang Women | 15 Years | 45 Years |
| Reserved Category Divyang Men | 15 Years | 45 Years |
| Reserved Category Divyang Women | 20 Years | 45 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per applicable rules | As per applicable rules |
The notification provides category-wise age relaxation and specifies the maximum permissible age for each applicable category.
GSSSB Work Assistant Salary 2026
Selected candidates will initially be appointed on a fixed salary of Rs. 26,000 per month for the first five years, along with other benefits applicable under the relevant Government resolutions.
After completion of five years, if the candidate's service is found satisfactory and subject to the prescribed conditions, the candidate will be eligible for regular appointment in Pay Matrix Level-4 with a pay scale of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100.
GSSSB Work Assistant Application Fee 2026
| Category | Primary Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved Category | Rs. 500 |
| Reserved Category | Rs. 400 |
The reserved-category fee applies to eligible women candidates, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang and Ex-Servicemen candidates as specified in the notification.
The examination fee must be paid online. The last date for payment of the examination fee is 1 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM. Candidates who actually appear for the examination are eligible for refund of the examination fee through the prescribed process.
GSSSB Work Assistant Selection Process 2026
The recruitment will be conducted through a single-stage competitive examination. The examination will use the CBRT/OMR method and will consist of one question paper divided into Part-A and Part-B.
The question paper will be set at a level corresponding to the prescribed educational qualification.
Part-A - 90 Marks
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Constitution of India, Current Affairs and Gujarati & English Comprehension | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 90 | 90 |
Part-B - 120 Marks
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Questions related to the relevant technical subject and its applications | 120 | 120 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
There will be 210 questions for 210 marks, and candidates will get 180 minutes to complete both parts. A negative marking of 1/4 of the marks assigned to the question will apply for an incorrect answer.
GSSSB Work Assistant Syllabus 2026
Part-A Syllabus
Reasoning & Data Interpretation: Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Age and Height, Direction Knowledge, Clock and Calendar, Venn Diagram, Rank and Position, Arithmetic Progression, Logical Sequence, Analogy, Visual Reasoning, Probability, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Symmetry, Mathematical Operations, Mathematical Modelling and Logical & Mathematical Analytical Ability.
Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, LCM and HCF, Percentage, Partnership, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Wages, Time-Speed-Distance, Average, Mean, Mode, Median, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Coordinate Geometry and Trigonometry.
Constitution of India: Political Science, Preamble, Democracy, Nationalism, Secularism, Citizenship, Constitution-making, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles, Union and State Legislature, Executive and Judiciary, Local Self-Government, Political Parties, Elections and challenges to Indian Democracy.
Current Affairs: Important current events of state, national and international importance.
Gujarati and English Comprehension: Questions designed to test comprehension, interpretation and inference skills through passages or statement/assertion-type questions.
Part-B Technical Syllabus
Part-B covers questions related to the prescribed Civil Engineering qualification and its applications.
- Irrigation Engineering - 20 Questions
- Water Resource Management - 15 Questions
- Surveying and Advanced Surveying - 10 Questions
- Soil Mechanics - 10 Questions
- Concrete Technology - 10 Questions
- Estimation, Costing and Valuation - 10 Questions
- Hydrology and Advanced Hydrology - 10 Questions
- Hydraulics - 10 Questions
- Engineering Mechanics - 5 Questions
- Structural Mechanics - 5 Questions
- RCC Design - 5 Questions
- Construction Material, Advanced Construction Technology, Construction Quality Control and Monitoring - 10 Questions
- Current Trends and Recent Advancements in the above fields
The detailed syllabus covers topics including irrigation methods, dams and spillways, water resources, surveying instruments, GPS, soil mechanics, concrete technology, estimation and costing, hydrology, hydraulics, structural mechanics, RCC design and construction technology.
GSSSB Work Assistant Exam Date 2026
The recruitment notification does not specify the written examination date in the application schedule. Candidates should regularly check the official GSSSB website for the examination schedule, admit card and other recruitment-related notices.
GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment Application Process
Eligible candidates must apply online through the OJAS Gujarat website.
- Visit the OJAS Gujarat website.
- Open the Online Application section.
- Click Apply and select GSSSB.
- Select Advertisement No. 461/202627 - Work Assistant, Class 3.
- Read the detailed notification carefully.
- Click Apply Now.
- Enter the OTR Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Complete the Personal Details.
- Enter SSC details.
- Enter the required bank account details for examination fee refund.
- Complete the Educational Details.
- Accept the declaration and save the application.
- Note and safely save the generated Application Number.
- Upload the required photograph and signature.
- Review all details carefully.
- Click Confirm Application.
- Save the generated Confirmation Number.
- Pay the examination fee online within the prescribed deadline.
- Download and print the final application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Only candidates who have completed OTR registration can proceed with the online application. The notification also instructs candidates to carefully verify personal, educational, category and other details before confirming the application because changes are not permitted after confirmation.
GSSSB Work Assistant Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 15 October 2026 at 7:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Qualification | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Examination Fee | 1 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Written Examination Date | To be announced |
The notification specifies 15 October 2026 at 7:00 PM as the application start time and 29 October 2026 at 11:59 PM as the application closing time. The examination fee must be paid by 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidates should read the complete official notification before applying.
- Only the prescribed Diploma-level qualifications or department-recognised equivalent qualifications are eligible.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering holders are specifically not eligible.
- Educational qualification, age and other eligibility conditions are considered as on 29 October 2026.
- Basic computer knowledge is required as prescribed by the applicable rules.
- Candidates must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
- Only one application should normally be submitted for this advertisement.
- If multiple applications are submitted, the last confirmed application will be considered according to the notification provisions.
- All information entered in the application must match the original certificates produced during verification.
- Candidates should keep their registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process.
- The application confirmation number should be preserved carefully.
- The application form should be downloaded and kept safely before the last date.
- Candidates appearing for the examination are eligible for refund of the examination fee as prescribed.
