Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 07 Occupational Therapist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official GSSSB website. The last date to submit the application form is 13-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the GSSSB Occupational Therapist Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
GSSSB Occupational Therapist Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Company Name | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Post Name | Occupational Therapist, Class-3 |
| No of Posts | 07 |
| Advt No | 372/202526 |
| Salary | Rs. 49,600/- per month (First 5 years), After 5 years: Rs. 39,900 - Rs. 1,26,600 (Level-7) |
| Qualification | Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years |
| Start Date for Apply | 30/01/2026 (14:00 Hours) |
| Last Date for Apply | 13/02/2026 (23:59 Hours) |
| Official Website | https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in and https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
GSSSB Occupational Therapist Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist, Class-3 | 07 |
Reserved Posts for Women: 01 post reserved for women candidates (unreserved category)
Physically Disabled (Divyang) Reservation:
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Category A (Blindness/Low Vision) | 01 |
| Category B (Deaf/Hard of Hearing) | 01 |
| Category C (Locomotor Disability) | 00 |
| Category D & E (Multiple Disabilities) | 00 |
Eligible Disability Types for this post:
- B (Blind), LV (Low Vision)
- D (Deaf), HH (Hard of Hearing)
- OL (One Leg), Dw (Dwarfism), AAV (Acid Attack Victim)
- SD (Spinal Deformity without Neurological Dysfunction)
- SI (Spinal Injury without Neurological/Limb Dysfunction)
- SLD (Specific Learning Disability 40-70%)
- MI (Mental Illness 40-70%), MD (Multiple Disabilities)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Possess a Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy obtained from any University established or incorporated by or under the Central or State Act in India
- Or any other educational institution recognised as such or declared as deemed to be University under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act 1956
- Possess basic knowledge of computer application as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967
- Possess adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both
Citizenship:
- Candidate must be a citizen of India or possess nationality as per provisions of Rule-7 of Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967
Salary/Stipend
- First 5 Years: Rs. 49,600/- per month (Fixed Pay)
- After 5 Years: Upon satisfactory service completion, candidates will be eligible for regular appointment in the pay scale of 7th Pay Commission Level-7: Rs. 39,900 - Rs. 1,26,600
- Benefits as per Finance Department resolutions dated 16/02/2006, 29/04/2010, 06/10/2011, 20/10/2014, 20/10/2015, 18/01/2017, and 18/10/2023 will be applicable
Age Limit (as on 13/02/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Age Relaxation:
- General Category Women: 5 years (Maximum 40 years)
- Reserved Category Men: 5 years (Maximum 40 years)
- Reserved Category Women: 10 years (Maximum 45 years)
- General Category Disabled Men: 10 years (Maximum 45 years)
- General Category Disabled Women: 15 years (Maximum 45 years)
- Reserved Category Disabled Men: 15 years (Maximum 45 years)
- Reserved Category Disabled Women: 20 years (Maximum 45 years)
- Ex-Servicemen: Service period plus 3 years relaxation
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved Category | Rs. 500/- |
| Reserved Categories (All Women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Disabled, Ex-Servicemen) | Rs. 400/- |
Important Notes:
- Fee must be paid online only through Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or Wallets
- Transaction charges as per rules will be additional
- Fee payment last date: 16/02/2026 (23:59 Hours)
- Examination fee will be refunded to candidates who appear for the examination
- No refund for candidates who do not appear in the examination
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 22/01/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30/01/2026 (14:00 Hours) |
| Online Application Last Date | 13/02/2026 (23:59 Hours) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 16/02/2026 (23:59 Hours) |
| Qualifying Date for Age, Educational Qualification & Certificates | 13/02/2026 |
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on One Stage Competitive Written Examination
- Examination will be conducted through MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) in CBRT/OMR (Computer Based Response Test/Optical Mark Recognition) mode
- The examination will consist of one question paper divided into Part-A and Part-B
- Part-A (Total 90 Marks): Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 marks), Mathematical Aptitude (30 marks), Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension (30 marks)
- Part-B (Total 120 Marks): Questions related to the subject and its applications (120 marks). Subject syllabus will be as per the prescribed educational qualification
- Total Questions: 210 questions (Part-A: 90 questions + Part-B: 120 questions)
- Total Time: 3 hours (180 minutes) for both parts combined
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer
- Minimum Qualifying Standard: 40% marks in Part-A and 40% marks in Part-B separately
- Final merit list will be prepared based on total marks obtained (or normalized marks) in the examination
General Information/Instructions
- Only online applications will be accepted through https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in website
- Candidates must read the entire advertisement carefully before applying
- All updates regarding recruitment will be published on GSSSB website https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in
- Candidates must keep all original certificates (educational qualifications, age proof, caste certificate, disability certificate if applicable, etc.) with them while filling online application
- Once the application is confirmed, no changes will be allowed in any details
- Candidates must upload recent passport size photograph with white background taken within one year from the last date of application
- The same photograph must be used throughout the recruitment process
- Mobile number and email ID provided in application form must remain active throughout the recruitment process
- Reserved category posts are reserved only for candidates who are originally from Gujarat
- For SEBC category candidates, Non-Creamy Layer certificate for financial year 2022-23/2023-24/2024-25 is mandatory
- Widow women candidates will get 5% additional marks in the competitive examination
- Sports quota candidates who have represented in National/International or Inter-University or All India School Federation competitions will get 5% additional marks
- Computer basic knowledge certificate is mandatory for appointment
- Candidates appearing in the examination must comply with all instructions given in the admit card
- Any unfair means adopted during examination will lead to disqualification and legal action under Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023
- The Board reserves the right to cancel/modify the advertisement or recruitment process at any stage
- For any guidance regarding educational qualification, age limit, online application or fee payment, contact GSSSB office at phone number: 079-23258916
How to Apply
- Visit the official website https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Click on "Online Application" and select GSSSB
- Select Advertisement No. 372/202526, Occupational Therapist, Class-3 and click on "Apply"
- Click on "Apply now" option
- Fill all mandatory fields marked with red asterisk (*) in "Personal Details"
- Fill "Educational Details" section
- Accept the terms and conditions in "Assurance" section by selecting "Yes" and click "Save"
- Application Number will be generated - note it down carefully
- 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 (maximum 15 KB size)
- Verify all details carefully and click on "Confirm Application"
- Once confirmed, Confirmation Number will be generated
- Pay the examination fee online through Debit Card/Internet Banking/UPI/Wallets by 16/02/2026 (23:59 Hours)
- Download and print the application form and fee receipt for future reference
- Keep the printed application form safe until the recruitment process is complete
GSSSB Occupational Therapist Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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