Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) Municipal Accountant Notification 2026 has been released on 1 August 2026 on the official websites. A total of 82 Municipal Accountant, Class-3 vacancies have been announced through the GSSSB Municipal Accountant Recruitment 2026.
Candidates aged between 20 and 35 years who possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Application, Commerce, Science (Mathematics/Statistics), or Arts (Statistics/Economics/Mathematics), along with basic computer knowledge and knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, are eligible to apply for these Municipal Accountant vacancies. The online application process for GSSSB Municipal Accountant Recruitment 2026 started on 1 August 2026 and will remain open until 21 August 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
Gujarat GSSSB Municipal Accountant Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) has officially released Advertisement No. 450/2026-27 dated 1 August 2026 for the recruitment of 82 Municipal Accountant (Class-3) posts under the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department / Office of the Commissioner of Municipality Administration. The notification contains complete details regarding category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, salary, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, reservation policy, important dates, and online application procedure. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting their online application. The notification is available on the official GSSSB and OJAS websites.
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Gujarat GSSSB Municipal Accountant Notification 2026 PDF
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) |
| Advertisement Number | 450/2026-27 |
| Post Name | Municipal Accountant, Class-3 |
| Department | Urban Development and Urban Housing Department / Office of the Commissioner of Municipality Administration |
| Total Vacancies | 82 |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Official Websites | ojas.gujarat.gov.in and gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
GSSSB Municipal Accountant Recruitment 2026 - Overview
Candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree in commerce, business administration, computer applications, science (mathematics/statistics), or arts (statistics/economics/mathematics) can apply for this recruitment. Selection is based on a two-stage examination consisting of a Preliminary Screening Test and a Main Descriptive Examination.
GSSSB Municipal Accountant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | August 1, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | August 1, 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Online Application Last Date | August 21, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Examination Fee | August 23, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date (Age, Category Certificates, etc.) | August 21, 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be announced on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
Not available in the official notification: the exact date of the preliminary examination and admit card release has not been announced yet. Candidates should keep checking the official GSSSB website for updates.
Gujarat GSSSB Municipal Accountant Vacancy 2026 Out
The notification specifies a category-wise breakup of the 82 total vacancies as follows.
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 36 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 9 |
| Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) | 22 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 10 |
| Total | 82 |
Within these totals, seats are also reserved for women candidates in each category as per government rules, and 8 posts are earmarked for ex-servicemen. The notification states that no seats are currently reserved for persons with disabilities (PwD) under this particular recruitment, since backlog PwD vacancies for this cadre are being filled separately under a special recruitment drive. However, PwD candidates whose disability matches the nature of the post's duties can still apply against unreserved vacancies, subject to conditions specified in the notification.
The notification also clarifies that the number of vacancies shown may increase or decrease before the recruitment process is completed.
GSSSB Supervisor Instructor Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the following eligibility conditions to apply for the Municipal Accountant post.
Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India or possess a nationality as specified under Rule 7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Application, Commerce, Science (Mathematics/Statistics), or Arts (Statistics/Economics/Mathematics) from a university or institution established or incorporated by a Central or State Act, or recognised as a deemed university under the UGC Act, 1956; or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government.
- 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.
Important note: Candidates holding a B.Sc. (CA & IT) or M.Sc. (CA & IT) degree are not eligible for this post.
Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying degree examination but whose result is not yet declared, and those who intend to appear for such an examination, are also eligible to apply for the Preliminary Examination. However, proof of passing the qualifying examination must be submitted along with the Main Examination application; the date of passing the qualifying degree examination will be treated as the last date for filling the Main Examination form.
Computer Knowledge Requirement
Candidates should hold a certificate or mark sheet from a recognised training institution confirming basic computer knowledge, or a diploma/degree/certificate course in computers, or should have studied computer science as a subject in a diploma/degree course or in Standard 10 or 12. Candidates who do not currently hold such a certificate may still apply, but they must produce it before appointment; failure to do so will result in cancellation of selection.
GSSSB Supervisor Instructor 2026 Salary Structure
Selected candidates will initially be appointed on a fixed monthly pay for the first five years, and will move to the regular pay scale thereafter, subject to satisfactory service.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixed Pay (First 5 Years) | Rs. 49,600 per month |
| Regular Pay Scale (After 5 Years, ROP-2016) | Rs. 39,900 – 1,26,600 (Level-7) |
Regular appointment in the pay scale after five years is subject to satisfactory service review and remains subject to the outcome of pending Supreme Court proceedings (SLP No. 14124/2012 and SLP No. 14125/2012), as mentioned in the notification.
Age Limit for GSSSB Municipal Accountant Recruitment 2026
As on August 21, 2026, the candidate's age must not be less than 20 years and not more than 35 years. Age relaxation is available as per government rules.
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Women candidates (General category) | 5 years | 40 years |
| Male candidates (Reserved category) | 5 years | 40 years |
| Women candidates (Reserved category) | 10 years | 45 years |
| Persons with disabilities, male (General category) | 10 years | 45 years |
| Persons with disabilities, female (General category) | 15 years | 45 years |
| Persons with disabilities, male (Reserved category) | 15 years | 45 years |
| Persons with disabilities, female (Reserved category) | 20 years | 45 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Period of service rendered plus 3 years | As applicable |
Candidates already in Gujarat Government service may also get upper age relaxation as per the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
GSSSB Supervisor Instructor Apply Online 2026
Candidates can apply online for the Municipal Accountant post only through the OJAS portal. No offline or physical application will be accepted.
How to Apply Online for GSSSB Municipal Accountant Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official website ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Go to "Online Application," click on "Apply," and select GSSSB.
- Click on Advertisement No. 450/2026-27, Municipal Accountant, Class-3, and select "Apply."
- Read the "More Details" section carefully, then click "Apply Now."
- Fill in the Personal Details, followed by Educational Details.
- Accept the declaration/assurance and click "Save" to complete the application; an Application Number will be generated.
- 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.
- Click "Confirm Application," verify all details carefully, and confirm — no changes are allowed after confirmation.
- Download and print the confirmed application for future reference.
- Pay the examination fee online before the last date.
Candidates must ensure that the photograph used in the application is a recent, passport-size photo with a white background, taken no earlier than one year before the last date of application, and the same photograph copy must be used at every stage of the recruitment process, including the exam attendance sheet and document verification.
Gujarat GSSSB Municipal Accountant Application Fee 2026
| Examination | Unreserved Category | Reserved Category (Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-servicemen) |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 |
| Main Examination | Rs. 600 | Rs. 500 |
At this stage, candidates are required to pay only the Preliminary Examination fee. Fees must be paid online through Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallets, along with the applicable transaction fee, by August 23, 2026, 11:59 PM. The fee paid is refunded only to candidates who actually appear for the examination; candidates who do not appear will not receive a refund. Applications without fee payment will be automatically rejected.
GSSSB Municipal Accountant Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of two stages.
- Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Objective/MCQ): A screening test of 150 marks, conducted in CBRT/OMR mode, to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination. Marks scored in the Preliminary Examination are not counted towards the final merit list.
- Stage 2 – Main Examination (Descriptive): Consists of two papers of 100 marks each. The final merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in the Main Examination only.
Approximately seven times the number of advertised vacancies will be shortlisted for the Main Examination, based on availability. Candidates must appear in both papers of the Main Examination; absence in either paper renders the candidate ineligible for selection.
Exam Pattern: Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Type | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Objective (MCQ) | General Studies (as per syllabus) | 150 | 2 Hours |
Each question carries 1 mark, and 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer (negative marking).
Exam Pattern: Main Examination
| Paper | Type | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Descriptive | Gujarati Language and English Language | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Descriptive | Accountancy and Auditing, etc. | 100 | 3 Hours |
The Gujarati and English language papers are set at the Standard 12 (Higher Level) equivalent, while Paper 2 is set at a degree level standard.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- Preliminary Examination: 40% marks for all categories.
- Main Examination: 40% marks in each paper for all categories.
Required Documents for GSSSB Municipal Accountant Recruitment 2026
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Birth date proof
- Category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS), where applicable, in the prescribed format
- Non-creamy layer certificate for SEBC candidates (where applicable)
- Disability certificate in the prescribed Form V/VI/VII, for PwD candidates (where applicable)
- Ex-servicemen discharge book and identity card (where applicable)
- Basic computer knowledge certificate
- Passport-size photograph (white background) and signature in the prescribed format
- Widow certificate/proof, where applicable
Important Instructions
- Only one application should be submitted; if multiple applications are submitted, the last confirmed application with the fee paid will be considered valid, and all others will be rejected.
- No changes can be made to the category (caste) or any other application detail once the application is confirmed. Candidates wishing to correct details must submit a fresh application with the correct information and pay the fee again before the last date.
- Original certificates must match the details submitted online; any discrepancy found at the time of document verification will lead to rejection of the application at that stage.
- Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour per paper will be provided to eligible PwD candidates in both the Preliminary and Main Examinations, subject to prior approval from the Board.
- The recruitment process is governed by the Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023. Any candidate found violating its provisions will face legal action as prescribed under the Act.
- Revaluation or re-checking of Main Examination answer sheets is not permitted; only recounting of marks may be requested as per instructions to be published after the final result.
- The Mandal reserves full right to change or cancel this notification or the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.
Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Applications, Science (Mathematics/Statistics), or Arts (Statistics/Economics/Mathematics) can explore more Commerce Government Jobs, B.Com Government Jobs, BBA Government Jobs, BCA Government Jobs, and Graduate Government Jobs available across India. Applicants looking for more opportunities in Gujarat can also check the latest Gujarat Government Jobs across various departments. Candidates interested in finance and accounts-related careers can explore Accountant Government Jobs, Accounts Officer Jobs, and Municipal Corporation Jobs matching their qualifications.
