GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on 24 July 2026 on the official website gsssb.gujarat.gov.in. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced through the GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Recruitment 2026 under the Special Recruitment Drive for Divyang (Low Vision) candidates.
Candidates 18 to 35 years of age who possess a Second Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology (excluding Civil Engineering) or a Diploma in Engineering (excluding Civil Engineering), along with the prescribed experience, computer knowledge, and eligibility requirements, are eligible to apply for this Senior Industries Inspector, Class-3 vacancy. The online application process for GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Recruitment 2026 will begin on 27 July 2026 (2:00 PM) and will remain open until 10 August 2026 (11:59 PM).
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
- Official Notification PDF For GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Posts Here
- Apply Online - OJAS Gujarat Portal
- GSSSB Official Website
GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandagi Mandal (GSSSB), Gandhinagar |
| Advertisement Number | 451/2026-27 |
| Post Name | Senior Industries Inspector, Class-3 |
| Department | Commissionerate of Industries, Industries and Mines Department, Govt. of Gujarat |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive (Divyang/PwD candidates only - Low Vision category) |
| Total Vacancy | 1 (One) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 27/07/2026, 2:00 PM |
| Application Last Date | 10/08/2026, 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 13/08/2026, 11:59 PM |
| Official Websites | ojas.gujarat.gov.in and gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 24/07/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 27/07/2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 10/08/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 13/08/2026 (11:59 PM) |
The exact examination date and admit card download schedule will be published later on the official GSSSB website (gsssb.gujarat.gov.in). Candidates are advised to check the website regularly.
Gujarat GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Vacancy 2026 Out
As per the official notification, GSSSB is inviting applications for a total of 1 post of Senior Industries Inspector, Class-3, reserved for candidates with Low Vision (LV) disability, with disability in the range of 40% to 70%.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Industries Inspector, Class-3 (Low Vision - LV 40%-70%) | 1 |
The notification clarifies that the number of vacancies is subject to change, and this drive does not reserve separate category-wise seats within the Divyang quota - selected candidates are adjusted against their respective social category (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/General) as declared in the application.
GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Citizenship
The candidate must be a citizen of India, or possess the nationality prescribed under Rule 7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
Who Can Apply
Only candidates possessing a valid disability certificate under the Low Vision (LV) category, with a disability percentage between 40% and 70%, are eligible to apply for this specific vacancy, as this Special Recruitment Drive targets a specific disability-group backlog.
GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Educational Qualification 2026
As per the recruitment rules notified by the Industries and Mines Department, candidates must possess:
- A Second Class Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (excluding Civil Engineering) from a recognized Central/State university or an institution deemed to be a university under the UGC Act, 1956; or
- A Diploma in Engineering (excluding Civil Engineering) from the Technical Examination Board or a recognized university/institution, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government; and
In addition, candidates must have:
- About 2 years of experience in a post not below the rank of Junior Industries Inspector, Class-3, in the subordinate services of the Commissionerate of Industries, Gujarat State; or
- About 2 years of practical experience in production or manufacturing of goods in Government, Local Body, Government undertaking, Board, Corporation, or a Limited Company established under the Companies Act, 2013, in a post equivalent to Junior Industries Inspector, Class-3.
Candidates must also possess basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967, and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both.
Note: The application form captures only the key qualification points. The final selection will strictly follow all provisions of the detailed recruitment rules, so candidates must review the full rules before filling the online form.
GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Age Limit 2026
As on 10/08/2026, the candidate's age must not be less than 18 years and not more than 35 years. Candidates already in Gujarat Government service may get upper age relaxation as per the 1967 Rules. Divyang candidates get the following additional relaxation (subject to a maximum age cap of 45 years in all cases):
| Category | Age Relaxation | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| General category Divyang (Male) | 10 years | 45 years |
| General category Divyang (Female) | 15 years (10+5) | 45 years |
| Reserved category Divyang (Male) | 15 years (5+10) | 45 years |
| Reserved category Divyang (Female) | 20 years (5+10+5) | 45 years |
GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector 2026 Salary Structure
Selected candidates will initially be appointed on a fixed monthly pay of ₹49,600 for the first five years, as per Finance Department resolutions. On satisfactory completion of five years of service, the candidate becomes eligible for regular appointment in the 7th Pay Commission pay scale of ₹39,900 - ₹1,26,600 (Level-7), subject to the outcome of pending Supreme Court matters (SLP No. 14124/2012 and SLP No. 14125/2012) referenced in the notification.
Gujarat GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Application Fee 2026
| Category | Preliminary Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) Category | ₹500/- |
| Reserved Category (Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang, Ex-servicemen) | ₹400/- |
- Fee must be paid online only - via Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet - through the OJAS portal.
- Applicable transaction charges apply in addition to the exam fee.
- The fee is refunded to candidates who actually appear for the examination; it is not refunded to candidates who do not appear.
- Fee must be paid by 13/08/2026, 11:59 PM. Applications without fee payment are not considered valid.
GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online for GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official website: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Click on "Online Application" > "Apply" and select GSSSB.
- Select Advertisement No. 451/2026-27, Senior Industries Inspector, Class-3, and click "Apply". Review "More Details" before proceeding.
- Click "Apply Now", then "Skip" to open the Application Format.
- Fill in "Personal Details" - all fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
- Fill in "Educational Details".
- Read and accept the "Assurance" (declaration) by selecting "Yes", then click "Save" to generate your Application Number.
- Upload photograph (5 cm height x 3.6 cm width) and signature (2.5 cm height x 7.5 cm width) - both in JPG format, under 15 KB.
- Go to "Confirm Application", enter your Application Number and Date of Birth, review all details carefully, and click Confirm. No changes are allowed after confirmation.
- Note the generated Confirmation Number - required for all further steps including fee payment.
- Pay the application fee online before 13/08/2026 and download the payment receipt.
- Download and print the confirmed application form for your records.
Each candidate should submit only one application. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last confirmed application (with fee paid) will be considered valid; earlier applications and their fees will be treated as cancelled and non-refundable.
GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be made through a single-stage Computer Based Response Test (CBRT) / OMR-based Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) examination, divided into two parts:
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A (90 Marks) | Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | |
| Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension | 30 | |
| Part B (120 Marks) | Technical subject-related questions (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Industries Policy) | 120 |
- Total questions: 210 (90 in Part A + 120 in Part B).
- Total duration: 3 hours (180 minutes) for both parts combined.
- Negative marking: 1/4th of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for every wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying standard: 40% in Part A and 40% in Part B, separately, for all categories.
- After the exam, GSSSB will publish a Provisional Answer Key, followed by a Final Answer Key after considering objections.
- Based on the merit list, candidates (approximately twice the number of vacancies) will be called for document verification, after which the final selection list and waiting list will be published.
GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector 2026 Detailed Syllabus
Part A - Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 Marks): Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Age and Height problems, Direction Sense, Clock and Calendar, Venn Diagrams, Ranking, Series, Analogy, Data Interpretation, Symmetry, Probability, and related analytical topics.
Part A - Quantitative Aptitude (30 Marks): Number System, LCM-HCF, Percentage, Profit-Loss, Simple/Compound Interest, Ratio-Proportion, Time-Work-Distance, Averages, Algebra, Mensuration, Coordinate Geometry, and Trigonometry.
Part A - Constitution of India (10 Marks), Current Affairs (10 Marks) and Comprehension (10 Marks - Gujarati 5 + English 5): Covers the Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles, Union and State legislature/executive/judiciary, local self-government, elections, current regional/national/international events, and reading comprehension passages.
Part B - Technical (120 Marks): Basic Mechanical Engineering (20 marks), Basic Electrical Engineering (20 marks), Basic Electronics Engineering (20 marks), Basic Computer Engineering (20 marks), and Industries Policy (40 marks) covering the Atmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme 2022, Gujarat Textile Policy 2024, MSMED Act 2006, Purchase Policy 2024, Startup Policy of Gujarat, and Ease of Doing Business (EODB).
GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Required Documents 2026
- Educational qualification certificates (degree/diploma mark sheets and certificates)
- Birth date proof / School Leaving Certificate
- Disability (Divyangta) Certificate in Form V/VI/VII as per The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017
- Category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS), where applicable
- Non-Creamy Layer certificate (for SEBC candidates), where applicable
- Income and Asset (EWS) Certificate, where applicable
- Basic Computer Knowledge certificate/diploma/degree/mark sheet showing Computer as a subject
- Experience certificate as specified in the eligibility criteria
- Valid sports certificate, if claiming sports-quota grace marks
- Widow certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background) and signature, as uploaded in the application
All original certificates must be produced at the time of document verification. Any mismatch between the details filled in the online form and the original certificates can lead to rejection of the application at any stage.
GSSSB Senior Industries Inspector Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Category (caste) details cannot be changed once the application is confirmed - candidates must reapply with a fresh, corrected application (and pay the fee again) before the last date if a correction is needed.
- Keep the mobile number and email ID entered in the application active throughout the recruitment process, as exam-related SMS alerts will be sent to the registered number.
- Use the same photograph across all stages of the recruitment process (attendance sheet, document verification) to avoid identity-verification issues.
- Candidates found using unfair means, submitting forged documents, or violating exam instructions are liable for disqualification, debarment from future GSSSB/State Government exams, and legal action under the Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023.
- Passing the written exam does not by itself confer a right to appointment; the appointing authority's decision is final.
- GSSSB reserves the right to change or cancel this notification or the recruitment process at any time, without assigning any reason.
Candidates holding an engineering degree or diploma can also explore more Engineering Government Jobs and Diploma Engineer Jobs across India.Candidates looking for more opportunities in Gujarat can check the latest Gujarat Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants specifically interested in Divyang/PwD reserved vacancies can browse more Divyang Special Recruitment Jobs and GSSSB Class-3 Jobs matching their qualification.
