GSSSB Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 41 Research Assistant, Statistical Assistant Posts 2 hours ago

GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.

GSSSB Vacancy 2026 – Post Details

Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under GSSSB Research Assistant Statistical Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under GSSSB is given below.

Research Assistant (Sanshodhan Madadnish), Class-III

• No. of Vacancies: 18

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree or Bachelor's degree with Statistics/Applied Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Business Statistics/Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Advanced Statistics as principal subject from a recognized University; Basic computer knowledge; Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

• Age Limit: 18 to 37 years (as on 23/09/2026); relaxation as per rules for reserved categories, women, ex-servicemen, divyang candidates.

• Pay Scale: Fixed Pay Rs. 49,600/- per month for first 5 years

Statistical Assistant (Aankda Madadnish), Class-III

• No. of Vacancies: 23

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree or Bachelor's degree with Statistics/Applied Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Business Statistics/Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Advanced Statistics as principal subject from a recognized University; Basic computer knowledge; Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

• Age Limit: 18 to 37 years (as on 23/09/2026); relaxation as per rules for reserved categories, women, ex-servicemen, divyang candidates.

• Pay Scale: Fixed Pay Rs. 40,800/- per month for first 5 years

GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

GSSSB Qualification

The same educational qualification applies to both Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant, Class-3, as assessed on 23/09/2026 (the last date to apply).

GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

As on 23/09/2026, candidates must be not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years of age. Age relaxation is available as per the table below (all relaxations subject to a maximum age of 45 years, except where noted).

Candidates already in Gujarat Government service may also get age relaxation as per the 1967 recruitment rules.

GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Salary

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary for the first five years, after which they become eligible for the regular pay scale (as per the 7th Pay Commission) subject to satisfactory service - and subject to the outcome of pending Supreme Court SLP Nos. 14124/2012 and 14125/2012.

GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Here is the complete information about GSSSB Research Assistant Statistical Assistant Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of GSSSB Research Assistant Statistical Assistant Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

• Written Competitive Examination (MCQ-CBRT/OMR): A single-stage competitive examination consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) in CBRT (Computer Based Response Test) or OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) mode.

• Part-A (90 Marks):

  • Reasoning & Data Interpretation: 30 Questions, 30 Marks

  • Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions, 30 Marks

  • Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension: 30 Questions, 30 Marks

• Part-B (120 Marks):

  • Subject-related questions (Statistics, Official Statistics, Mathematics, Economics): 120 Questions, 120 Marks

• Total: 210 Questions, 210 Marks; Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)

• Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer.

• Minimum Qualifying Standard: 40% in both Part-A and Part-B separately (for all categories).

• Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted based on provisional merit (approximately 2x the number of vacancies) will be called for document verification.

• Final Selection List: Prepared based on merit in the competitive examination, category-wise vacancies, and document verification.

• Waiting List: May be prepared as applicable.

How to Apply for GSSSB Recruitment 2026

Here is the complete procedure to apply for GSSSB Research Assistant Statistical Assistant Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.

1. Visit the official website: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in

2. Click on ‘Online Application’ and select ‘Apply’, then select GSSSB.

3. Click on the advertisement for Advertisement No. 457/202627, Class-3 cadre and click ‘Apply Now’.

4. Fill in ‘Personal Details’ (fields marked with * are mandatory).

5. Fill in ‘Educational Details’.

6. Accept the ‘Assurance’ (Baahendhari) terms by selecting ‘Yes’ and click ‘Save’. An Application Number will be generated – save it.

7. Upload Photograph (5 cm height x 3.6 cm width, passport size, white background, JPG format, max 15 KB) and Signature (2.5 cm height x 7.5 cm width, JPG format, max 15 KB).

8. Click ‘Confirm Application’, verify all details, and confirm. A Confirmation Number will be generated – save it for all future correspondence.

9. Pay the examination fee online (Debit Card / Internet Banking / UPI / Wallets) by 26/09/2026 (23:59 hrs). Obtain and save the fee receipt.

10. Print the application form and save it until the entire recruitment process is complete.

GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Submit only one application; if multiple applications are submitted, the last confirmed application with fee paid will be considered valid, and others will be rejected

• No changes are allowed to the application after it is confirmed, including category (caste) details

• Upload a recent passport-size photograph with a white background, taken within one year of the last application date; keep 4-5 extra copies for later stages

• Keep your registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process for SMS/email updates

• Widow candidates get 5% marks added to their merit score in the competitive exam, subject to not having remarried and providing proof when required

• Candidates who represented India/Gujarat at recognised national/international, inter-university, or All India School level in specified sports get 5% marks added to their merit score

• Scribe/compensatory time facility is available for benchmark-disability candidates and those temporarily unable to write, subject to conditions; requests must be emailed to so-kh1-gsssb@gujarat.gov.in at least 2 days before the exam

• The recruitment process is governed by the Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023

• GSSSB reserves the right to change or cancel any part of this notification or recruitment process without giving reasons

GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here

• Official Notification PDF: Click here

• Official Website: Click here