Civil diploma holders in Gujarat have one day left to act. The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) will close online applications for 1,663 Work Assistant, Class 3 posts tomorrow, October 29, 2026, at 11:59 pm. The window opened on October 15, so anyone still planning to apply should finish the form on the OJAS portal today rather than waiting for the final hours, when government portals often slow down.
The recruitment, Advt No. 461/2026-27, is for the Central Designs Organisation in Gandhinagar, under the Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department. It carries one rule every applicant needs to read twice: this post is for diploma holders. Candidates with a bachelor degree in civil engineering are not eligible, even if they also hold a diploma.
1,663 vacancies: how the posts break up
The 1,663 posts are spread across categories: 703 Unreserved, 443 SEBC, 242 ST, 160 EWS and 115 SC. Within that total, 549 posts are reserved for women, 113 for persons with disabilities and 166 for ex-servicemen. These are horizontal reservations, so they sit inside the category totals rather than adding extra posts. The board has said the vacancy count may go up or down, so check the detailed notification before submitting the form.
Who can apply: diploma, age and language
Applicants must hold a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Technical Examination Board or a university or institution set up under a Central or State Act, or a recognised or deemed institution under the UGC Act, 1956. Only the equivalent diplomas listed in the notification, such as Civil Construction, Civil Environmental Engineering and Construction Technology, are accepted. If your diploma has a slightly different name, check it against that list before paying the fee.
Candidates also need basic computer knowledge, as laid down in the Gujarat Civil Services rules, and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both. The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on October 29, 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories, women, persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen.
- Post: Work Assistant, Class 3, direct recruitment
- Total posts: 1,663
- Qualification: Diploma in Civil Engineering or a listed equivalent; B.E. or B.Tech in Civil Engineering not eligible
- Age: 18 to 33 years as on October 29, 2026, with relaxation as per rules
- Apply at: OJAS portal, ojas.gujarat.gov.in
Pay: Rs 26,000 fixed for five years
Selected candidates will get a fixed pay of Rs 26,000 per month for the first five years. After satisfactory service of five years, they move to regular Pay Level 4, Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100, with allowances. Applicants should note that the first five years will not carry the usual pay-scale increments of regular-scale posts.
The application fee is Rs 500 for unreserved candidates and Rs 400 for women and candidates from SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and ex-servicemen categories, payable online by 11:59 pm on November 1, 2026. Keep the payment receipt and confirmation page saved.
Selection: one MCQ exam, then verification
Selection will be through a single competitive MCQ examination, held as a computer-based response test or on an OMR sheet, followed by document verification. The exam has 210 questions for 210 marks over 180 minutes. Part A, worth 90 marks, covers reasoning, quantitative aptitude, constitution, current affairs, Gujarati and English. Part B, worth 120 marks, tests technical subjects linked to the civil diploma.
There is negative marking of one-fourth mark for each wrong answer, and candidates must score at least 40 percent in each part separately. The exam date has not been announced yet, so watch the GSSSB website after the window closes.
How to apply on OJAS before tomorrow night
- Visit ojas.gujarat.gov.in and open Current Advertisement.
- Select the GSSSB Work Assistant, Class 3 link under Advt No. 461/2026-27.
- Log in with OTR details, fill in personal and educational details carefully, and upload the photograph and signature.
- Check every field, especially name, date of birth, category and diploma details, before confirming.
- Submit the form by 11:59 pm on October 29, pay the fee online by November 1, and save the confirmation page.
Check the category and diploma name carefully, as a wrong entry is hard to fix later. If the portal is slow on the last day, try again after a short gap instead of submitting the same form twice.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026?
October 29, 2026, at 11:59 pm. The fee can be paid online till November 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
Can B.E. or B.Tech civil engineering graduates apply?
No. The notification states that candidates holding a bachelor degree in civil engineering are not eligible. Only a Diploma in Civil Engineering or a listed equivalent diploma qualifies.
What is the salary for a GSSSB Work Assistant?
Fixed pay of Rs 26,000 per month for the first five years, then regular Pay Level 4, Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100, with allowances.
What is the age limit?
18 to 33 years as on October 29, 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories, women, persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen as per the rules.
How will candidates be selected?
Through a 210-mark MCQ examination, with 40 percent qualifying marks in each part, followed by document verification.
For diploma holders seeking a state government technical post in Gujarat, this is one of the biggest openings of the season. The clock is short: apply today, pay the fee by November 1, and keep checking the GSSSB and OJAS portals for the exam date.
