The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has officially released the detailed notification for the Gujarat Subordinate Services, Class III (Group-A and Group-B) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) under Advertisement No. 378/202526. GSSSB CCE (Group A & Group B) Recruitment 2026 drive aims to fill a total of 5370 vacancies across various departments of the Gujarat Government. If you also have the necessary qualifications in the post, then you can also apply and get the job of your choice.
GSSSB CCE (Group A & Group B) Recruitment 2026 Outline :
| Key Points | Information |
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Board Name |
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
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Post Name |
GSSSB CCE (Group A & Group B) |
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Advt. No |
378/202526 |
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Vacancy |
5370 Posts (Group A: 2365 + Group B: 3005) |
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Apply Dates |
05/02/2026 (14:00) to 20/02/2026 (23:59) |
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Application Mode |
Online via OJAS |
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Official Website |
gsssb.gujarat.gov.in | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
Educational Qualification Details :
- Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
- Basic knowledge of Computer usage (as per Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment Rules, 1967).
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Vacancy Details :
The vacancies are divided into two groups: Group A (Supervisory / Technical) and Group B (Clerical).
Group A Vacancies (2365 Posts)
| Post Name | Department | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
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Social Welfare Inspector |
Director, Developing Caste Welfare |
125 |
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Office Superintendent |
Director, Fisheries Office |
03 |
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Collector Office Clerk (Revenue) |
Collector Offices |
1600 |
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Head Clerk |
Various Heads Of Departments |
134 |
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Senior Clerk |
Various Heads Of Departments |
503 |
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Total Group A |
– |
2365 |
Group B Vacancies (3005 Posts) :
| Post Name | Department | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
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Junior Clerk |
Various Heads of Departments |
3005 |
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Total Group B |
– |
3005 |
Age Limit :
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
Note : For age relaxation and maximum age, please read the official notification.
Application Fees :
- Unreserved (General) : ₹ 500/- (Refundable if appeared in Exam)
- Reserved Categories
(SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / All Women) : ₹ 400/- (Refundable if appeared in Exam)
Note: Candidates must pay the fee online by 23/02/2026. The fee is refunded only to those who appear for the Preliminary Examination.
💰 Salary Structure (Fixed Pay for 5 Years) :
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary for the first five years as per Government Resolution.
| Post Name | Fixed Salary (Per Month) |
|---|---|
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Office Superintendent |
₹ 49,600/- |
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Head Clerk |
₹ 40,800/- |
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Social Welfare Inspector |
₹ 40,800/- |
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Senior Clerk |
₹ 26,000/- |
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Collector Office Clerk |
₹ 26,000/- |
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Junior Clerk |
₹ 26,000/- |
Exam Pattern & Syllabus :
Phase 1: Preliminary Exam (Computer Based Response Test – CBRT)
Common for both Group A and Group B. This is a qualifying exam.
| Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 60 Marks | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 Marks | |
| English | 15 Marks | |
| Gujarati | 15 Marks | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 30 Marks | |
| Total | 150 Marks | – |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
Phase 2: Main Examination
- Group A (Descriptive Type): 3 Papers (Gujarati, English, General Studies) – 100 Marks each. Total 300 Marks.
- Group B (Objective MCQ Type): One Paper of 200 Marks.
| Main Exam Group | Paper Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Group A (Descriptive) | Paper 1: Gujarati Language Skills Paper 2: English Language Skills Paper 3: General Studies | 100 100 100 (Total: 300) |
| Group B (MCQ) | History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, Reasoning, English, Gujarati | 200 (Total: 200) |
How to apply :
- Visit the OJAS website: ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Go to “Online Application” -> “Apply” and select Advertisement No. 378/202526.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload scanned Photograph and Signature.
- Confirm the application to generate a Confirmation Number.
- Pay the application fee online via “Print Application Form / Pay Fees”.
- Take a printout of the application and fee receipt.
Important Dates :
| Details | Dates |
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Start Date To Application Form : |
05/02/2026 (14:00) |
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Last Date To Application Form : |
20/02/2026 (23:59) |
Important Links :
| Details | Links |
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Apply Online |
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Notification PDF |
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Official Website |
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WhatsApp Channel |
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Telegram Channel |
FAQs :
Ans: CCE stands for Combined Competitive Examination. It is a common recruitment process conducted by the Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal to fill various Group A and Group B clerical and administrative positions across different government departments.
Ans: For the year 2026 (Advt. 378/202526), a total of 5,370 vacancies have been announced for both Group A and Group B categories.
Ans: A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in any stream from a recognized university. Additionally, basic knowledge of computer operations is mandatory.
Ans: Generally, the age limit is between 20 to 35 years. However, age relaxations apply for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD and Women) as per Gujarat Government norms.
- Group A: Generally includes higher-level positions like Head Clerk and Office Assistant. The selection usually involves a descriptive Main Exam.
Group B: Includes positions like Junior Clerk and Senior Clerk. The selection usually involves a competitive MCQ-based Main Exam.