The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, has invited online applications for 100 vacancies of Bagayat Madadnish (Horticulture Assistant), Class-3, under the Directorate of Horticulture, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Government of Gujarat, vide Advertisement No. 454/202627. Eligible candidates can apply online through the OJAS website ojas.gujarat.gov.in from 3 August 2026 (2:00 PM) to 17 August 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates must hold a Diploma in Horticulture from a recognized Agriculture/Horticulture University's Polytechnic, along with basic computer knowledge and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi. The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 17 August 2026, and selection will be through a single-stage competitive OMR/CBRT examination.
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GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 454/202627 |
| Post | Bagayat Madadnish (Horticulture Assistant), Class-3 |
| Department | Directorate of Horticulture, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Recruitment Mode | Direct recruitment through competitive examination |
| Application Mode | Online only, through ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| Application Start Date | 03 August 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Application Last Date | 17 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Exam Fee Payment Last Date | 20 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age Reckoning Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Fixed Pay (First 5 Years) | ₹26,000 per month |
| Regular Pay Scale (After 5 Years) | 7th Pay Commission Level-4 |
| Official Websites | ojas.gujarat.gov.in and gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
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GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Vacancy 2026: Category-wise Details
The vacancy break-up for the 100 Bagayat Madadnish posts is as follows:
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagayat Madadnish, Class-3 (41-UR, 10-EWS, 27-SEBC, 7-SC, 15-ST) | 100 |
Within the total 100 vacancies, posts are reserved for women as follows: 13 under UR, 3 under EWS, 8 under SEBC, 2 under SC, and 4 under ST (30 women-reserved posts in total). Additionally, of the total 100 vacancies, 4 posts are reserved for PwD (Divyang) candidates - 1 each for Low Vision (40–70%), Deaf/Hard of Hearing (40–70%), Locomotor Disability, and Multiple/Other Disabilities - and 10 posts (10%) are reserved for Ex-Servicemen candidates. Category abbreviations: UR = Unreserved (General), EWS = Economically Weaker Section, SEBC = Socially and Educationally Backward Class, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe. The number of vacancies is subject to increase or decrease, as noted in the official notification.
GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Recruitment 2026 must be Indian citizens (or possess the nationality prescribed under Rule 7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967), and must meet the educational qualification and age limit detailed below.
GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Qualification
- A Diploma in Horticulture obtained from a Polytechnic of any Agriculture/Horticulture University incorporated or established under the Central or State Agriculture/Horticulture Universities Act in India.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. Candidates who do not currently hold this certificate may still apply, but must produce proof of having passed a basic computer knowledge test before receiving their appointment.
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both.
The final selection will take into account all provisions of the educational qualification specified in the recruitment rules dated 22 May 2020.
GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Age Limit
| Category | Age Relaxation | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| General (base limit) | - | 18 to 33 years |
| General category women | 5 years | 40 years |
| Reserved category men | 5 years | 40 years |
| Reserved category women | 10 years (5+5) | 45 years |
| General category PwD (men) | 10 years | 45 years |
| General category PwD (women) | 15 years (10+5) | 45 years |
| Reserved category PwD (men) | 15 years (5+10) | 45 years |
| Reserved category PwD (women) | 20 years (5+10+5) | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Duty period served + 3 years | As per rules |
Age, along with all other eligibility criteria, will be reckoned as on 17 August 2026.
GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed on a fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month for the first five years, as per the applicable Finance Department resolutions. On satisfactory completion of five years of service, candidates will be eligible for regular appointment in the Level-4 pay scale of the 7th Pay Commission, subject to the outcome of pending Supreme Court SLP No. 14124/2012 and SLP No. 14125/2012.
GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Application Fee
| Category | Preliminary Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹500 |
| Reserved (Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen) | ₹400 |
The examination fee must be paid online only - through Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallets - after submitting the application and obtaining a confirmation number, by 20 August 2026 (11:59 PM). A transaction fee applies in addition to the exam fee. The fee is refunded only to candidates who appear for the examination; it is not refundable for candidates who do not appear.
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GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Selection Process
Selection for the GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Recruitment 2026 will be made through a single-stage competitive examination, followed by document verification:
- The exam is a Computer Based Response Test (CBRT) / OMR-based objective (MCQ) test, consisting of two parts - Part-A and Part-B - in a single question paper.
- Part-A (90 marks, 90 questions): Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (30 marks), and Constitution of India, Current Affairs, and Gujarati & English Comprehension (30 marks).
- Part-B (120 marks, 120 questions): Subject-specific questions related to Horticulture and its practical applications, covering Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Post-Harvest Technology, Natural Resource Management, Plant Protection, Basic Science, Social Science, and current trends in these fields.
- A combined total of 3 hours (180 minutes) is given for both Part-A and Part-B.
- Negative marking applies: 1/4th of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
- After the exam, GSSSB will publish a provisional answer key, followed by a final answer key after considering candidate objections.
- Both Part-A and Part-B have independent minimum qualifying standards of 40% each; no category of candidate can have a qualifying standard below 40% in either part.
- Based on the combined merit score within qualifying standards, approximately twice the number of category-wise vacancies will be called for document verification, followed by preparation of the final selection list and waiting list.
Additional merit benefits apply as per government rules: widowed women candidates receive 5% marks added to their score (subject to conditions), and candidates with valid national/international/inter-university/All India School representation in specified sports also receive a 5% marks addition.
Required Documents
While filling the online application, candidates must keep ready all original certificates related to educational qualification, age, category (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS), disability (if applicable), and Ex-Servicemen status (if applicable), and must fill in accurate details as per these certificates. Reserved category candidates must produce category certificates in the Gujarat Government-prescribed format from a competent authority. SEBC candidates must produce a non-creamy layer certificate obtained between 1 April 2024 and 17 August 2026; EWS candidates must produce an Annexure-KH/Parishisht-Ga certificate or an Income and Asset Certificate obtained within the prescribed window. PwD candidates must produce a Disability Certificate (Form V/VI/VII) confirming at least 40% disability from a Civil Surgeon or competent medical authority.
How to Apply for GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply for the GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Recruitment 2026 by following these steps:
- Visit the official OJAS website: ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Click on "Online Application" and select "Apply", then choose GSSSB.
- Click on the post name for Advertisement No. 454/202627, Bagayat Madadnish, Class-3, and click "Apply".
- Review the "More Details" section for the full notification before proceeding.
- Click "Apply Now", then "Skip" to open the Application Format, and fill in Personal Details (fields marked with a red asterisk are mandatory).
- Fill in Educational Details, then accept the terms under "Assurance" and click "Save" to generate your Application Number.
- Upload your photograph (5 cm height x 3.6 cm width) and signature (2.5 cm height x 7.5 cm width) in JPG format, each under 15 KB, via the "Upload Photograph" option.
- Click "Confirm Application" under the Online Application tab, enter your Application Number and Date of Birth, review all details carefully, and click "Confirm" (no changes are possible after confirmation).
- Note your generated Confirmation Number, then use "Print Application" to download and print your submitted application for your records.
- Pay the requisite examination fee online through the "Print Application Form / Pay Fees" option before 20 August 2026.
Only one application should be submitted per candidate. If a candidate submits more than one application, only the last confirmed application with the fee paid will be considered valid.
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GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions
- Reservation benefits and upper age limit relaxation are applicable only to candidates who are original residents (domiciles) of Gujarat belonging to SC/ST/SEBC/EWS categories.
- Category details entered in the online application cannot be changed once the application is confirmed.
- SEBC candidates applying as married women must produce their non-creamy layer certificate based on their parents' income, not their husband's income; applications based on husband's income certificates will be rejected.
- PwD candidates seeking Scribe/Compensatory Time facility must submit the prescribed form with required certificates via email to [email protected] at least two days before the exam; compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is applicable for eligible candidates with a writing limitation.
- Candidates must retain 4–5 copies of the same photograph used in the application, as the same photo must be used at all stages of the recruitment process, including the exam attendance sheet and document verification.
- The Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023 applies to this examination; candidates found using unfair means will face legal action, disqualification, and debarment from future GSSSB examinations.
- Mere success in the written examination does not entitle a candidate to appointment; the Appointing Authority's satisfaction regarding overall suitability is required.
- GSSSB reserves the right to modify or cancel this advertisement and the recruitment process at any stage, without being liable to provide reasons.
- For guidance related to eligibility, online application, or fee payment, candidates may contact the GSSSB office at 079-23258916.
GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
Candidates who hold a Diploma in Horticulture or Agriculture can also explore more Agriculture Government Jobs and Diploma Holder Government Jobs available across India. Applicants interested in more opportunities within Gujarat can also check the latest Gujarat Government Jobs across various departments. Those looking for roles under state agriculture and horticulture departments can also browse more GSSSB Class-3 Recruitment and Horticulture Department Jobs matching their qualification.