Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 138 Physiotherapist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official GSSSB website. The last date to submit the application form is 23-12-2025. In this article, you’ll find the GSSSB Physiotherapist 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 Physiotherapist Recruitment 2025 Overview
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| Company Name | Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandagi Mandal (GSSSB) |
| Post Name | Physiotherapist, Class-3 |
| No of Posts | 138 |
| Salary | Rs. 49,600/- to Rs. 1,26,600/- |
| Qualification | Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years |
| Start Date for Apply | 09/12/2025 (14:00 hours) |
| Last Date for Apply | 23/12/2025 (23:59 hours) |
| Official Website | https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
GSSSB Physiotherapist Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Physiotherapist, Class-3 | 138 |
Note:
- Reserved posts for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) will be announced through a special recruitment campaign separately
- Ex-Servicemen reservation: 13 posts (10% of total vacancies)
- The number of vacancies may increase or decrease
- Reserved vacancies are meant only for candidates originally from Gujarat
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- Essential: Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy obtained from any University established or incorporated by or under the Central or State Act in India; or any other educational institution recognized as such or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956
- Computer Knowledge: Basic knowledge of Computer Application as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967
- Language: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or Both
- Registration: Candidate shall require to get himself/herself registered with the Indian Association of Physiotherapist, if not already registered at the time of making application
- Future Registration: Candidate shall require to get registered with the Gujarat State Council for Physiotherapist as soon as the said Council is constituted under section 3 of the Gujarat State Council for Physiotherapist Act, 2011
Experience
- No prior experience required for this post
Salary/Stipend
- Initial 5 Years: Fixed pay of Rs. 49,600/- per month 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
- After 5 Years: Upon satisfactory service completion, regular appointment in 7th Pay Commission pay scale of Rs. 39,900/- to Rs. 1,26,600/- (Level-7)
- Additional Benefits: Other benefits as per government resolutions will be applicable
- Note: This is subject to the judgment in SLP No.14124/2012 and SLP No.14125/2012 pending before the Hon'ble Supreme Court
Age Limit (as on 23/12/2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Age Relaxation for General Category Women: 5 years (up to 40 years)
- Age Relaxation for Reserved Category Men: 5 years (up to 40 years)
- Age Relaxation for Reserved Category Women: 10 years (5+5) (up to 45 years)
- Age Relaxation for General Category PwD Men: 10 years (up to 45 years)
- Age Relaxation for General Category PwD Women: 15 years (10+5) (up to 45 years)
- Age Relaxation for Reserved Category PwD Men: 15 years (5+10) (up to 45 years)
- Age Relaxation for Reserved Category PwD Women: 20 years (5+10+5) (up to 45 years)
- Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen: Period of service rendered plus 3 years
- Note: Upper age limit may be relaxed for candidates already in Gujarat Government service as per Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967
Application Fee
| Category | Preliminary Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved Category | Rs. 500/- |
| Reserved Categories (All Women candidates, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen) | Rs. 400/- |
Important Notes:
- Application fee must be paid online only through Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallets
- Transaction charges as per rules will be applicable in addition to examination fee
- Fee payment last date: 26/12/2025 (23:59 hours)
- Fee Refund: Candidates who appear for the examination will be refunded the examination fee through the same medium used for payment
- Candidates who do not appear for the examination will NOT be refunded the fee
- Fee once paid will NOT be refunded if application is rejected by the Board
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 06/12/2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 09/12/2025 (14:00 hours) |
| Online Application Last Date | 23/12/2025 (23:59 hours) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 26/12/2025 (23:59 hours) |
| Qualifying Date for Age/Educational Qualification | 23/12/2025 |
| Examination Date | To be announced on official website |
Selection Process
- Written Examination: One-stage competitive examination through MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) based Computer Based Response Test (CBRT) / Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) method
- Examination Parts: The examination will be conducted in two parts - Part-A and Part-B
- Part-A (60 Marks, 60 Questions):
- Logical Tests and Data Interpretation: 30 marks
- Mathematical Tests: 30 marks
- Part-B (150 Marks, 150 Questions):
- Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati and English Comprehension: 30 marks
- Subject-related questions and their application: 120 marks
- Total Questions: 210 questions (Part-A: 60 + Part-B: 150)
- Total Marks: 210 marks
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes) for both parts combined
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer
- Qualifying Standard: Minimum 40% marks required separately in both Part-A and Part-B for all categories
- Merit List: Based on total marks obtained in both parts (after meeting qualifying standards)
- Certificate Verification: Approximately twice the number of vacancies will be called for document verification based on merit
- Final Selection: Based on merit, subject to certificate verification and medical fitness
General Information/Instructions
Citizenship
- Candidate must be a citizen of India or hold nationality as per provisions of Rule-7 of Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967
For SC/ST/SEBC Candidates
- Caste certificate must be in the prescribed format and obtained from competent authority as determined by Gujarat Government
- SEBC Candidates: Must submit Non-Creamy Layer certificate as per Annexure-4 (Gujarati format) or Annexure-A (Central Government format for reservation under Central Government jobs)
- Certificate should be based on income of Financial Year 2022-23/2023-24/2024-25
- Certificate must be obtained between 01/04/2023 to 23/12/2025
- Married SEBC women candidates must submit certificate based on parents' income, NOT husband's income
For EWS Candidates
- Must submit Income and Asset Certificate as per Annexure-KH (English) or Annexure-G (Gujarati) format
- Certificate should be obtained between 24/12/2022 to 23/12/2025
- Alternatively, Income and Asset Certificate for EWS reservation under Central Government obtained between 01/04/2025 to 23/12/2025 based on Financial Year 2024-25 income is also acceptable
For PwD (Persons with Disabilities) Candidates
- Disability certificate must be as per notifications/provisions issued by Government of India, Health and Family Welfare Department, Gujarat Government, or Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat Government
- Eligible disabilities: Blindness (B), Low Vision (LV), Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HH), One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL), One Arm and One Leg (OAL), Dwarfism (Dw), Acid Attack Victim (AAV), Spinal Deformity (SD), Spinal Injury (SI) without neurological/limb dysfunction, Specific Learning Disability (SLD) 40-70%, Mental Illness (MI) 40-70%, Multiple Disabilities (MD)
- 10 years age relaxation for PwD candidates (maximum up to 45 years)
For Ex-Servicemen Candidates
- Must have rendered at least 6 months service in Navy/Air Force/Army
- Must possess competent authority's identity card and discharge book
- Age relaxation: Period of service rendered plus 3 years
- Candidates retiring within one year from the last date of application can also apply
For Widow Candidates
- 5% additional marks will be added to total marks/normalized marks obtained in the examination
- Must not have remarried at the time of appointment
- If widow status is acquired after application submission or during any stage of recruitment, benefit will be applicable from that stage onwards
For Sports Persons
- 5% additional marks for candidates who represented at National/International level or Inter-University or All India School level competitions
- Eligible sports: Athletics (Track and Field), Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Judo, Rifle Shooting, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Archery, Horse Riding, Shot Put, Rowing, Chess, Handball
- Certificate must be obtained from prescribed authority in prescribed format
Computer Knowledge
- Candidates must possess certificate/marksheet of Basic Computer Knowledge from any training institution as per Government resolution dated 13/08/2008 and 18/03/2016
- Alternatively, any Computer Diploma/Degree/Certificate course from government recognized university/institution is acceptable
- Certificate of passing Class 10 or Class 12 examination with Computer as a subject is also acceptable
- Candidates without such certificate can apply but must submit it before appointment, otherwise appointment will be cancelled
Important Guidelines
- Only online applications will be accepted through https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Candidates must carefully read the entire advertisement before applying
- Keep all original certificates ready while filling online application
- Information filled in online application will be final and cannot be changed after confirmation
- Upload recent passport size photograph with white background (taken within 1 year from last date of application)
- Photograph size: 5 cm height x 3.6 cm width
- Signature size: 2.5 cm height x 7.5 cm width
- Photo and signature must be in JPG format (maximum 15 kb)
- Same photograph must be used throughout the recruitment process
- Keep mobile number and email ID active throughout recruitment process
- Download and save application form and fee receipt for future reference
- If multiple applications are submitted, only the last confirmed application will be considered valid
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official website https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Step 2: Click on "Online Application" and select GSSSB
- Step 3: Select Advertisement No. 328/202526, Physiotherapist, Class-3 and click on "Apply"
- Step 4: Read "More Details" section carefully before applying
- Step 5: Click on "Apply Now" and skip the initial screen to open Application Format
- Step 6: Fill "Personal Details" carefully (fields marked with red asterisk * are mandatory)
- Step 7: Fill "Educational Details" section
- Step 8: Accept terms and conditions in "Assurance" section by selecting "Yes" and click "Save"
- Step 9: Application Number will be generated - save it for future reference
- Step 10: Upload photograph and signature as per specifications
- Step 11: Click on "Confirm Application" and verify all details thoroughly
- Step 12: Once satisfied, click "Confirm Application" - NO changes possible after confirmation
- Step 13: Confirmation Number will be generated - save it carefully
- Step 14: Pay application fee online through Debit Card/Internet Banking/UPI/Wallets before 26/12/2025 (23:59 hours)
- Step 15: Download and print payment receipt
- Step 16: Download and print application form for future reference
- Step 17: Keep checking official website https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in for updates on examination date and admit card
For Technical Support: Contact GSSSB office at Phone: 079-23258916 for any assistance regarding educational qualification, age limit, online application, or fee payment
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GSSSB Physiotherapist Recruitment 2025 - FAQs
1. What is the starting date to apply for GSSSB Physiotherapist 2025?
Ans: Starting date to apply is 09/12/2025 at 14:00 hours.
2. What is the last apply date for GSSSB Physiotherapist 2025?
Ans: Last apply date is 23/12/2025 at 23:59 hours.
3. What is the eligibility to apply for GSSSB Physiotherapist 2025?
Ans: Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy with basic computer knowledge and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or Both.
4. What is the maximum age limit to apply for GSSSB Physiotherapist 2025?
Ans: 35 years (age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules).
5. How many vacancies are being recruited by GSSSB Physiotherapist 2025?
Ans: Total 138 vacancies.
6. What is the application fee for GSSSB Physiotherapist 2025?
Ans: Rs. 500/- for General category and Rs. 400/- for Reserved categories (Women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen).
7. What is the salary for GSSSB Physiotherapist 2025?
Ans: Fixed pay of Rs. 49,600/- per month for first 5 years, after which regular pay scale of Rs. 39,900/- to Rs. 1,26,600/- (Level-7) will be applicable.
8. What is the selection process for GSSSB Physiotherapist 2025?
Ans: Selection will be through one-stage MCQ-based CBRT/OMR written examination consisting of Part-A (60 marks) and Part-B (150 marks) with 40% qualifying standard in each part.
9. Is there negative marking in GSSSB Physiotherapist 2025 examination?
Ans: Yes, 1/4 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
10. Will the examination fee be refunded in GSSSB Physiotherapist 2025?
Ans: Yes, candidates who appear for the examination will be refunded the examination fee. Those who do not appear will not receive any refund.
