GPSC Gujarat Administrative Service, Civil Services & Municipal Chief Officer Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 71 Posts

The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially announced its much-awaited recruitment drive for 2026, inviting applications for 71 posts spanning Class-1 and Class-2 categories. This is a golden opportunity for graduate-level candidates across Gujarat who aspire to serve in prominent administrative and civil service roles under the Gujarat state government. The GPSC 2026 notification covers a diverse range of positions including Gujarat Administrative Service (Junior Scale), Deputy Police Superintendent (Unarmed), Government Labour Officer, Assistant District Registrar (Co-operative Societies), Superintendent of Prohibition & Excise, Social Welfare Officer (Development), Assistant Director of Food & Civil Supplies, Assistant Information Officer (Administration), and Municipal Chief Officer. These roles span multiple state government departments, making this recruitment one of the broadest civil services notifications released in Gujarat this year. Eligibility is straightforward — any graduate from a university established by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature is eligible to apply. There is no requirement for prior work experience, making this an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates and young professionals alike. However, candidates must have working knowledge of both Gujarati and Hindi, which is a mandatory requirement for all posts under this notification. The age requirement is set between 20 and 35 years, with relaxations available for reserved category candidates as per Gujarat Government norms. The application fee is minimal — just ₹100 for General category candidates, while candidates from SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen categories from Gujarat are fully exempt from paying any fee. Online applications must be submitted through the official GPSC OJAS portal (gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in) between April 2, 2026 (1:00 PM) and April 16, 2026 (11:59 PM). The selection procedure follows a three-stage process: a Preliminary Examination (objective type, 200 marks) used purely for screening, a Main Written Examination (descriptive, 1250 marks across 7 papers), and a Personal Interview (150 marks). The final merit list is prepared based only on the marks secured in the Main Written Exam and Interview combined. GPSC Class 1 & 2 jobs are among the most sought-after government positions in Gujarat. They offer not just a stable career but also an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to public administration. Whether you aim to work in law enforcement as a Deputy SP, manage local urban governance as a Municipal Chief Officer, or handle civil supply as an Assistant Director, this recruitment has something for candidates with varied interests and strengths. Aspirants are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying, ensure all documents are ready for upload, and keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference. No hard copies need to be sent during the preliminary stage.