Official source: GSSSB Advt. No. 455/2026-27 dated 12.08.2026 for Sanitary Inspector, Class-3, under the Additional Director, Medical Education & Research, Gandhinagar (Health & Family Welfare Department). Applicants must apply online on OJAS; no offline/physical applications are accepted.
GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Controlling Department | Health and Family Welfare Department |
| Recruiting Office | Office of the Additional Director, Medical Education & Research, Gandhinagar |
| Advertisement No. | 455/2026-27 |
| Notification Date | 12 August 2026 |
| Post Name | Sanitary Inspector, Class-3 |
| Total Posts | 22 |
| Recruitment Mode | Direct recruitment through competitive CBRT/OMR examination |
| Application Mode | Online only, via OJAS portal |
GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 17 August 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Online Application Last Date | 31 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 03 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Written Examination (Tentative) | December 2026 |
Note: Educational qualification, age limit, and category-certificate validity are all reckoned as of the last date of application, 31 August 2026.
GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Vacancy 2026 (Category-wise)
10 Unreserved (General)
12 Reserved Category Total
22 Total Posts
Category-wise Breakup
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women (within category) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 10 | 3 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 2 | 0 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 1 | 0 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 3 | 0 |
| SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Class) | 6 | 1 |
| Total | 22 | 4 |
| Special Category (within total 22) | Posts Earmarked |
|---|---|
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 0 (separate drive to be notified) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 2 |
Note: The notification states the number of posts may increase or decrease. Reserved-category vacancies are applicable only to candidates who are original residents of Gujarat and belong to the respective reserved category.
GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Qualification | Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent recognized by the Government |
| Diploma Requirement | Minimum one-year Health Sanitary Inspector's Diploma course from a Government-recognized institute |
| Alternate Requirement | OR minimum one-year Health Sanitary Inspector's certificate course from an ITI or Government-recognized educational institute |
| Computer Knowledge | Basic computer application knowledge as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 |
| Language | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both |
Citizenship
The candidate must be a citizen of India, or possess nationality as provided under Rule-7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
Important: Candidates lacking a valid computer-knowledge certificate may still apply, but must submit proof of passing a basic computer knowledge test before appointment; failure to do so will lead to cancellation of selection.
GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | 18 to 33 years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 31 August 2026 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General category women | 5 years | 38 years |
| Reserved category men | 5 years | 38 years |
| Reserved category women | 10 years | 43 years |
| General category disabled men | 10 years | 43 years |
| General category disabled women | 15 years | 45 years |
| Reserved category disabled men | 15 years | 45 years |
| Reserved category disabled women | 20 years | 45 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Service period + 3 years | Not specified (case-wise) |
GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Pay Scale 2026
| Period | Pay |
|---|---|
| First 5 Years | Fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month |
| After 5 Years (on satisfactory service) | Regular 7th Pay Commission scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-4) |
Regularization after 5 years remains subject to the outcome of SLP No. 14124/2012 and SLP No. 14125/2012 pending before the Supreme Court, as stated in the official notification.
GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Selection Process
Selection is through a single-stage competitive written examination (CBRT/OMR based), conducted in two parts:
Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Mathematical/Numerical Ability | 30 | |
| Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension | 30 | |
| Part B | Subject-related questions (Sanitary Inspector domain) | 120 |
| Total | 210 | |
- Total 210 questions (multiple-choice), 210 marks, combined duration of 3 hours (180 minutes) for Part A and Part B.
- Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Qualifying standard: Minimum 40% separately in both Part A and Part B, for all categories.
- Document verification is called for candidates up to approximately twice the number of vacancies per category, based on provisional merit.
- Final selection list and waiting list are prepared based on marks obtained, category-wise vacancies, and document verification outcome.
How to Apply for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Go to "Online Application" → click Apply → select GSSSB.
- Select Advertisement No. 455/2026-27, Sanitary Inspector, Class-3 and click Apply.
- Read the "More Details" notification carefully before proceeding.
- Click "Apply Now" → "Skip" to open the application format and fill in Personal Details.
- Fill in Educational Details in the next step.
- Accept the declaration/assurance ("Yes") and click Save to generate the Application Number.
- Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed JPG format and size.
- Click "Confirm Application" after a final review.
- Download and keep a printout of the confirmed application.
- Pay the requisite examination fee online by 03 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
Important: Only the last confirmed application (with fee paid) will be considered valid if a candidate submits more than one application.
Documents Required
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) / equivalent qualification certificate
- Health Sanitary Inspector's Diploma / ITI certificate
- Computer knowledge certificate/diploma, if available
- Birth date proof
- Category certificate, as applicable
- Disability certificate, where applicable
- Ex-servicemen documents, where applicable
- Widow status supporting documents, where applicable
- Recognised sports certificate, where applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature
Important Conditions
- Reserved-category candidates applying against unreserved posts will not get reserved-category relaxations.
- Category details cannot be changed after confirmation.
- Eligible widow women candidates may receive additional merit marks subject to conditions.
- Eligible sports candidates may receive additional merit marks.
- Scribe/compensatory time facility is available to eligible candidates as per rules.
- Applicable Gujarat recruitment and examination rules govern the recruitment.
- Malpractice may result in disqualification and legal action.
- Passing the written examination does not itself confer a right to appointment.
- The Board reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process.
