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The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 457/202627, inviting online applications for 41 Class-3 posts of Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant under the Directorate of Statistics and Economics, Gandhinagar. This GSSSB Recruitment 2026 drive is meant to prepare a direct-recruitment selection list, and eligible candidates can apply online at ojas.gujarat.gov.in from 9 September 2026 to 23 September 2026.
Quick answers: GSSSB is recruiting for 41 posts - 18 Research Assistant and 23 Statistical Assistant, Class-3 - under the Directorate of Statistics and Economics, Gandhinagar. Candidates with a postgraduate degree, or a bachelor's degree with Statistics/Economics/Mathematics (or related subjects) as a principal subject, can apply. Online applications open on 9 September 2026 (2:00 PM) and close on 23 September 2026 (11:59 PM). The application mode is fully online via the OJAS portal, and the posts are based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
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GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 457/202627 |
| Posts | Research Assistant, Statistical Assistant (Class-3) |
| Total Vacancies | 41 |
| Department | Directorate of Statistics and Economics, Gandhinagar |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 09/09/2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Application Last Date | 23/09/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Job Location | Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Official Website | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in / ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 08/09/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 09/09/2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 23/09/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 26/09/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | Not specified in the notification (to be announced on the GSSSB website) |
GSSSB Vacancy 2026 – Post Details
There are 41 total vacancies across two Class-3 posts under this GSSSB Recruitment 2026 notification. The category-wise breakup is given below (category codes: UR – Unreserved, EWS – Economically Weaker Section, SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, SEBC – Socially and Educationally Backward Class). Note that the vacancy count is provisional and may be revised by GSSSB.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Assistant, Class-3 | 18 (UR-6, EWS-4, SC-1, ST-5, SEBC-2) |
| 2 | Statistical Assistant, Class-3 | 23 (UR-13, EWS-3, SC-2, ST-0, SEBC-5) |
| Total | - | 41 (UR-19, EWS-7, SC-3, ST-5, SEBC-7) |
A sub-quota for women candidates is reserved within each category's vacancies (e.g. 2 of the 6 UR posts under Research Assistant are reserved for women). No vacancies have been reserved for PwD candidates in this advertisement; a separate PwD recruitment drive will be notified. 10% of posts are reserved for ex-servicemen, adjusted against their respective category.
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
GSSSB Qualification
The same educational qualification applies to both Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant, Class-3, as assessed on 23/09/2026 (the last date to apply).
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | A postgraduate degree, or a bachelor's degree with Statistics, Applied Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Business Statistics, Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Advanced Statistics as a principal subject, from a university established/incorporated under a State Act in India or a UGC-recognised institution |
| Computer Knowledge | Basic computer application knowledge as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 - candidates without this certificate may still apply but must produce it before appointment, or their selection will be cancelled |
| Language | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both |
| Nationality | Must be a citizen of India, or possess the nationality specified under Rule 7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 |
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
As on 23/09/2026, candidates must be not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years of age. Age relaxation is available as per the table below (all relaxations subject to a maximum age of 45 years, except where noted).
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General category women | 5 years | - |
| Reserved category men | 5 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 | Period of service rendered + 3 years | - |
Candidates already in Gujarat Government service may also get age relaxation as per the 1967 recruitment rules.
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary for the first five years, after which they become eligible for the regular pay scale (as per the 7th Pay Commission) subject to satisfactory service - and subject to the outcome of pending Supreme Court SLP Nos. 14124/2012 and 14125/2012.
| Post | Fixed Pay (First 5 Years) |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant, Class-3 | ₹49,600/- per month |
| Statistical Assistant, Class-3 | ₹40,800/- per month |
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Application fee must be paid online (debit card, internet banking, UPI, or wallet) after submitting the form, by 26 September 2026 (11:59 PM). A transaction fee applies in addition to the exam fee.
| Category | Fee (Preliminary Exam) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹500/- |
| Reserved (Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-servicemen) | ₹400/- |
The fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear for the examination; it is not refunded to those who do not appear.
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection for both Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant is through a single-stage Computer Based Response Test (CBRT)/OMR-based objective (MCQ) competitive examination, held in one paper divided into Part-A and Part-B.
- Part-A (90 marks, 90 questions): Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30), Quantitative Aptitude (30), Constitution of India, Current Affairs & Gujarati-English Comprehension (30)
- Part-B (120 marks, 120 questions): Subject-related questions based on educational qualification - Statistics (30), Official Statistics (30), Mathematics (30), Economics (30)
- Total: 210 questions, 210 marks, combined duration of 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Negative marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Minimum qualifying standard: 40% in Part-A and 40% in Part-B, independently, for all categories
- Candidates (roughly twice the category-wise vacancies) are called for document verification based on provisional merit
- Final selection list is prepared based on marks obtained, subject to category-wise vacancies
Part-A questions are in Gujarati and English. In Part-B, the Constitution/Current Affairs and subject-related questions are bilingual; the Gujarati comprehension section is Gujarati-only and the English comprehension section is English-only.
How to Apply for GSSSB Recruitment 2026
GSSSB Apply Online is available only through the OJAS portal - no offline applications are accepted.
- Visit ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Go to "Online Application," click Apply, and select GSSSB
- Select Advertisement No. 457/202627, Class-3, click Apply Now
- Fill in Personal Details and Educational Details
- Accept the declaration under "Assurance" and click Save to generate your Application Number
- Upload photograph and signature in the specified size and format
- Click "Confirm Application" to generate your Confirmation Number (no edits possible after this step)
- Print the confirmed application form and keep it safely
- Pay the application fee online by 26 September 2026 and keep the fee receipt
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Submit only one application; if multiple applications are submitted, the last confirmed application with fee paid will be considered valid, and others will be rejected
- No changes are allowed to the application after it is confirmed, including category (caste) details
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph with a white background, taken within one year of the last application date; keep 4-5 extra copies for later stages
- Keep your registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process for SMS/email updates
- Widow candidates get 5% marks added to their merit score in the competitive exam, subject to not having remarried and providing proof when required
- Candidates who represented India/Gujarat at recognised national/international, inter-university, or All India School level in specified sports get 5% marks added to their merit score
- Scribe/compensatory time facility is available for benchmark-disability candidates and those temporarily unable to write, subject to conditions; requests must be emailed to [email protected] at least 2 days before the exam
- The recruitment process is governed by the Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023
- GSSSB reserves the right to change or cancel any part of this notification or recruitment process without giving reasons
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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Candidates who have completed their postgraduate degree in Statistics or Economics can also explore more Postgraduate Government Jobs and M.A/M.Sc Statistics & Economics Jobs available across India. Candidates looking for more opportunities in their home state can also explore the latest Gujarat Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for openings closer to the state capital can check Gandhinagar Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those holding a graduate or postgraduate degree in Mathematics or a related field can also browse more GSSSB Recruitment Jobs and Class-3 Government Jobs matching their qualification.
