GPSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 107 Various Posts
GPSC Online form 2026: The Gujarat Public Service Commission, Gandhinagar has published the recruitment notification (Advt No. Advt. No. 23, 25 to 29, 32, 33, 35 to 41/2026-27) on its official website. https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in The notification is for the recruitment of 107 Research Officer, Joint Director, Senior Drugs Inspector, Legal Officer & Other posts. The last date to apply for these vacancies is 19/06/2026. Candidates who have Bachelor's degree from a recognized University/Institution. Specific qualifications vary by post. Basic knowledge of computer applications and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi required for most posts. qualifications can apply Apply Online for GPSC Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must read the official notification carefully and complete the application process as per the given instructions. The official website link and the GPSC Recruitment 2026 notification link are provided below under the heading Important Links.
GPSC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Here is the overview section of GPSC Recruitment 2026. Here you can find the quick information about the GPSC Recruitment 2026 notification. First check the following overview and if you find you are eligible and interested then read the next sections like eligibility criteria, important dates and important links. The overview section includes organisation, post name, total number of vacancies, qualification, job location and application mode.
| Organisation | Gujarat Public Service Commission, Gandhinagar |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Research Officer, Joint Director, Senior Drugs Inspector, Legal Officer & Other |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 107 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree from a recognized University/Institution. Specific qualifications vary by post. Basic knowledge of computer applications and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi required for most posts. |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Application Mode | Apply Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 19/06/2026 |
| Official Website | https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
Vacancies Detail
Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under GPSC 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 GPSC is given below.
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Research Officer, Class-II (Advt. 23/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 20
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree; specific subject knowledge required
- Age Limit: 37 Years
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- (Level-8, 7th Pay Commission)
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Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry, Class-I (Advt. 27/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 05
- Qualification: Veterinary/Animal Husbandry qualification (to be confirmed)
- Age Limit: To be confirmed
- Pay Scale: To be confirmed
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Geologist, Class-I, Industries and Mines (Advt. 25/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 04
- Qualification: Geology qualification (to be confirmed)
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Pay Scale: Not Mentioned
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Assistant Geologist, Class-II, Industry and Mine (Advt. 26/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 09
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Pay Scale: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700/- (Level-10, 7th Pay Commission)
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Joint Director of Agriculture, Class-I – Special PwD Drive (Advt. 28/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Agriculture qualification (to be confirmed)
- Age Limit: To be confirmed
- Pay Scale: To be confirmed
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Gujarati Reporter, Class-II (Advt. 29/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 04
- Qualification: Gujarati language/reporting qualification (to be confirmed)
- Age Limit: To be confirmed
- Pay Scale: To be confirmed
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Graduate Engineer Trainee, Class-II, Gujarat Maritime Board (Advt. 32/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Engineering degree (to be confirmed)
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Pay Scale: Not Mentioned
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Senior Drug Inspector, Class-II (Advt. 33/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 08
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology or Pharm D; ~5 years' experience in drug enforcement or pharmaceutical manufacturing/testing
- Age Limit: 40 Years
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- (Level-8)
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Estate Officer, Class-II – Municipal Corporations (Advt. 35/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 09
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree from recognized University/Institution; basic computer knowledge; adequate knowledge of Gujarati/Hindi
- Age Limit: 35 Years
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- (Level-8)
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ICT Officer, Class-II – Municipal Corporations (Advt. 36/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 09
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree from recognized University/Institution; basic computer knowledge; adequate knowledge of Gujarati/Hindi
- Age Limit: 35 Years
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- (Level-8)
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Legal Officer, Class-II – Municipal Corporations (Advt. 37/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 09
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree from recognized University/Institution; basic computer knowledge; adequate knowledge of Gujarati/Hindi
- Age Limit: 35 Years
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- (Level-8)
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Administrative Officer (Vahivati Adhikari), Class-II – Municipal Corporations (Advt. 38/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 09
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree from recognized University/Institution; basic computer knowledge; adequate knowledge of Gujarati/Hindi
- Age Limit: 35 Years
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- (Level-8)
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Industrial Safety and Health Officer, Class-II (Advt. 39/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 11
- Qualification: At least Second Class Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering; basic computer knowledge; adequate knowledge of Gujarati/Hindi
- Age Limit: 35 Years
- Pay Scale: ₹39,900 – ₹1,26,600/- (Level-7)
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Assistant Director, Boilers, Class-II (Advt. 40/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 07
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Power Plant/Metallurgical Engineering; Certificate of Proficiency as Boiler Operation Engineer under Boiler Operation Rules 2021; ~2 years' experience in boiler-related work; good physique (not more than 180 cm height, 105 cm girth)
- Age Limit: 37 Years
- Pay Scale: ₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800/- (Level-9)
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District Education Officer / District Primary Education Officer & Equivalent, Class-I – Special PwD Drive (Advt. 41/2026-27)
- No. of Vacancies: 01
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree (First Class) OR Bachelor's degree (Second Class) + Master's degree (Second Class) in Arts/Science/Commerce/Law/Agriculture; Teaching/Education Degree or Diploma in Education; at least 7 years' experience in teaching/inspection/administration; Only Divyang (PwD) candidates eligible
- Age Limit: 46 Years
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/- (Level-10, 7th Pay Commission)
Selection Procedure
The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of GPSC 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:
- Preliminary Test – Part-I (General Studies): 100 marks, 60 minutes. Common for all posts. Held at Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad at candidates’ own expense.
- Preliminary Test – Part-II (Concerned Subject): 200 marks, 120 minutes. Subject-specific. Total Preliminary Test: 300 marks, 180 minutes.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score at least 15% in the Preliminary Test to qualify for the Interview stage. Candidates scoring less than 15% are not eligible for Interview.
- Interview: 100 marks. Held at GPSC Bhavan, Gandhinagar. Candidates must attend at their own expense.
- Final Merit: 50% weightage to Preliminary Test (marks out of 300 converted to 50) + 50% weightage to Interview (marks out of 100 converted to 50) = Total out of 100.
- Interview Call Norms: 1 post → 10 candidates; 2 posts → 16; 3 posts → 18; 4 or more posts → 3x number of vacancies or 20, whichever is greater.
- Special PwD Provision (Advt. 39, 40, 41): If adequate representation of PwD candidates is not achieved group-wise, candidates who scored at least 10% in the Preliminary Test will be considered from the shortfall groups.
- Municipal Corporation Counselling (Advt. 38): After Interview, a provisional merit list is published. Candidates choose their preferred Municipal Corporation through a GPSC-conducted counselling process based on merit-cum-preference.
Application Fees
Here is the complete information about GPSC 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.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) Candidates | ₹100/- + Postal/Service charges |
| SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Gujarat Origin), Divyang, Ex-Servicemen | Nil (Exempted) |
| Reserved category candidates of other states | ₹100/- + applicable charges |
| Consent Deposit – Unreserved Candidates | ₹500/- (Refundable upon appearing for Preliminary Test) |
| Consent Deposit – Reserved/Women/PwD/Ex-Servicemen | ₹400/- (Refundable upon appearing for Preliminary Test) |
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.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 04/06/2026 |
| Application Start Date | 05/06/2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 19/06/2026 |
| Fee Payment (Post Office) Last Date | 20/06/2026 |
| Part-I Preliminary Test (General Studies) | 26/07/2026 |
| Part-II Preliminary Test (Concerned Subject) (September – October 2026) | |
| Interview (Tentative) (December 2026) |
How to Apply
Here is the complete procedure to apply for GPSC 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.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the GPSC-OJAS portal at https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in if not already done. Note: OTR alone does not constitute an application.
- Visit https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in → Click “Online Application” → Click “Apply” → Select the relevant advertisement from the active list.
- Log in using your OTR Registration Number and Date of Birth, then click Apply Now.
- Fill in Personal Details, Communication Details, Other Details (sports, disability, widow, ex-serviceman status), Language Details, Educational Details, and Experience Details (if required).
- Upload your Passport-size Photo (5 cm × 3.6 cm, JPG, max 10 KB, white background, with date of photograph – not older than 1 year from application closing date) and Signature (2.5 cm × 7.5 cm, JPG, max 10 KB).
- Accept the Self-Declaration (Assurance) and click Save. Your Application Number and Confirmation Number will be generated – save both.
- Pay the applicable application fee via Post Office or Online before the fee deadline.
- Download and keep the printed copy of the confirmed application form.
- After the Preliminary Test provisional result, shortlisted candidates must upload required certificates/documents online at https://gpsc-iass.gujarat.gov.in/ – physical documents sent by post/in-person will not be accepted.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications and separate fees for each post.
Important Links
You can find here all important links to apply for GPSC Recruitment 2026. We advise the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing the application form for Research Officer, Joint Director, Senior Drugs Inspector, Legal Officer & Other vacancies.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (GPSC-OJAS Portal) | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 23/2026-27 - Research Officer, Class-2, Gujarat Administrative Department Class-2 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 25/2026-27 - Geologist, Class-1, Industries and Mines Class-1 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 26/2026-27 - Assistant Geologist, Class-2, Industry and Mine Class-2 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 27/2026-27 - Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry, Class-1 Class-1 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 28/2026-27 - Joint Director, Agriculture, Class-1 (Special Recruitment Drive for Divyang) Class-1 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 29/2026-27 - Gujarati Reporter, Class-2 - The Legislative Secretariat Class-2 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 32/2026-27 - Graduate Engineer Trainee, Class-2, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) 2 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 33/2026-27 - Senior Drugs Inspector, Class-2 2 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 35/2026-27 - Estate Officer, Class-2, (VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES) Class-2 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 36/2026-27 - ICT Officer, Class-2, (VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES) 2 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 37/2026-27 - Legal Officer, Class-2, (VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES) Class-2 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 38/2026-27 - Administrative Officer, Class-2, (VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES) Class-2 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 39/2026-27 - Industrial Safety and Health Officer, Class-2 Class-2 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 40/2026-27 - Assistant Director(Boilers), Class-2 Class-2 | Click Here |
| Advt. No. 41/2026-27 - District Education Offficer/District Primary Education Officer and Equivalent | Click Here |
| Official Website (GPSC) | Click Here |
| Join Telegram (GovtJobGuru) for Latest Updates | Click Here |
Other Important Information
Other Important Information:
- Special Recruitment Drive for Divyang (PwD): Advt. No. 41/2026-27 (District Education Officer, Class-I) is exclusively for Divyang (PwD) candidates. Group D & E disability candidates (SLD, MI, MD) with 1 reserved vacancy.
- Age Relaxations:
- General (Unreserved) Women Candidates: 5 years relaxation (Max Age: 45 Years)
- SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (Gujarat Origin): 5 years relaxation (Max Age: 45 Years)
- SC/ST/SEBC/EWS Women (Gujarat Origin): 10 years relaxation (Max Age: 45 Years)
- Divyang/PwD Candidates: 10 years relaxation (Max Age: 45 Years)
- Ex-Servicemen (including ECO/SCO): Length of defence service + 3 years
- Existing Gujarat Government Employees (6+ months continuous service): Upper age limit not applicable if experience is required as qualification
- Municipal Corporation Employees (Gujarat) – Advt. 38 only: No upper age limit if serving as permanent/temporary employee for 6+ months continuously
- Age Calculation Date: Age is calculated as on the last date of online application (June 19, 2026).
- Municipal Corporation Posts Note: Candidates selected for Advt. 35, 36, 37 & 38 posts will be employees of the respective Municipal Corporation, not the Government of Gujarat.
- OTR Registration: One Time Registration (OTR) on the GPSC-OJAS portal is mandatory before applying. OTR alone does not constitute an application.
- Document Upload: After the Preliminary Test provisional result, shortlisted candidates must upload required certificates/documents online at https://gpsc-iass.gujarat.gov.in/ — physical documents sent by post or in-person will not be accepted.
- Multiple Posts: Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications and pay separate fees for each post.
- Preliminary Test Venue: Part-I General Studies test is held at Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad at candidates’ own expense.
- Consent Deposit: Unreserved candidates – ₹500/-; Reserved/Women/PwD/Ex-Servicemen – ₹400/-. This amount is refunded to candidates who appear for the Preliminary Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following questions are related to GPSC Recruitment 2026 that have been answered to help candidates clear their doubts quickly before applying.
Q1. What is GPSC Recruitment 2026 notification for?
GPSC Recruitment 2026 notification is for the recruitment of
Research Officer, Joint Director, Senior Drugs Inspector, Legal Officer & Other posts.
There are total
107
vacancies available as per the notification.
Q2. Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
Anyone is eligible who has completed
Bachelor's degree from a recognized University/Institution. Specific qualifications vary by post. Basic knowledge of computer applications and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi required for most posts.
and fulfills the other requirements stated in the official notification.
Q3. What is the application procedure?
The application process for this recruitment is
Apply Online.
Q4. Where can candidates find official updates?
Candidates are advised to check the official website and the Important Links section above for official updates and notifications.
The official website of
GPSC
is
https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
.
Q5. Is reading the official notification required?
Yes, it is necessary to read the official notification to understand the details, terms and conditions, and instructions before applying.
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