GPSSB AAE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 200 Posts
The Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB), Gandhinagar, has officially released its recruitment notification for the post of Additional Assistant Engineer (Electrical), Class-3, under advertisement number 01/2026-27. A total of 200 vacancies are being filled through direct recruitment across 34 district panchayats of Gujarat. This is a great opportunity for diploma holders in Electrical Engineering who wish to build a career in public service at the grassroots level. The recruitment is being conducted under the Panchayat, Rural Housing and Rural Development Department of the Government of Gujarat. Selected candidates will be placed in various district panchayats across the state, contributing directly to rural infrastructure development. The selection will be conducted through a Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or OMR-based competitive examination consisting of 200 marks, spread across five subject areas including General Awareness, Gujarati Grammar, English Language, Mathematics and Reasoning, and technical knowledge specific to electrical engineering. The exam is designed to assess both general aptitude and domain expertise. Candidates who qualify for the written examination will be included in a provisional merit list, after which document verification will be conducted. Final selection and district allocation will be done through an on-screen process based on category-wise merit rankings. Interested candidates must apply online through the official OJAS portal at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in. The application window is open from April 11, 2026 to May 2, 2026. General category candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹100 plus service charges via SBI e-Pay. Candidates from reserved categories (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS), physically disabled persons, and ex-servicemen are exempt from paying the application fee. The post is initially offered on a fixed pay basis of ₹49,600 per month for a probationary period of five years. Upon satisfactory completion of this period, candidates become eligible for regular appointment in the pay scale applicable at that time. Vacancy distribution covers all 34 district panchayats of Gujarat, with reservations for women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities (PwD). A total of 28 posts are reserved for differently-abled candidates. This Additional Assistant Engineer (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 is one of the most sought-after government engineering jobs in Gujarat, offering stability, career progression, and the opportunity to serve in rural development. Candidates are strongly advised to regularly check the GPSSB official website at https://gpssb.gujarat.gov.in for updates on exam dates, admit cards, and result announcements.
Authority - State Government
Application Mode - Online
Job Type - Contractual
Advertisement - 01/2026-27
Posted On
13 Apr 2026, 08:50 pm
Total Posts
200
Organization
Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB)
🗓️ Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 11-04-2026 (1:00 PM onwards)
- Application Last Date: 02-05-2026 (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date (Online): 02-05-2026 (11:59 PM)
- Process Fee (Offline at GPSSB office): 04-05-2026 to 06-05-2026
- Age Cut-off Date: 02-05-2026
💰 Application Fee
- General (OC) Category: ₹100 + SBI e-Pay Service Charges
- SC / ST / SEBC / EWS candidates: No fee
- Ex-Servicemen (all categories): No fee
- Persons with Disabilities (all categories): No fee
- Late Offline Process Fee (at GPSSB office): ₹500 (only for candidates whose online application is confirmed but fee was not paid within deadline)
- Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances
🎯 Age Limit
- General (Male): Not more than 33 years — born between 02-05-1993 and 02-05-2008
- Reserved Category (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) Male: 5-year relaxation — born between 02-05-1988 and 02-05-2008
- General Category Female: 5-year relaxation — born between 02-05-1988 and 02-05-2008
- Reserved Category Female: 10-year relaxation — born between 02-05-1983 and 02-05-2008
- General Male PwD (40%+ disability): 10-year relaxation — born between 02-05-1983 and 02-05-2008
- General Female PwD: 15-year relaxation — born between 02-05-1981 and 02-05-2008
- Reserved Male PwD: 15-year relaxation — born between 02-05-1981 and 02-05-2008
- Reserved Female PwD: 20-year relaxation — born between 02-05-1981 and 02-05-2008
- Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation equal to actual service period + 3 additional years (maximum age: 45 years)
- Maximum age limit for all categories with relaxation: 45 years
🎓 Qualification
- Mandatory: Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Technical Examination Board, University, or Institution under Central or State Act, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government
- Important Note: Candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering are NOT eligible to apply
- 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 is required
- Cut-off Date for Qualification: 02-05-2026
📋 Vacancy Details
| Sl. No | Post Name | No. of Posts | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Additional Assistant Engineer (Electrical) – Class 3 | 200 | Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's degree holders NOT eligible) | ₹49,600/month (Fixed Pay for 5 years) |
Category-wise Breakup:
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General (OC) | 141 |
| SEBC | 39 |
| ST | 20 |
| SC | 00 |
| EWS | 00 |
| PwD (Total) | 28 |
🖊 How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official OJAS portal at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Step 2: Click on "Current Advertisement" → "View All" → Select "GUJARAT PANCHAYAT SERVICE SELECTION BOARD (GPSSB)"
- Step 3: Click on Advertisement No. 01/2026-27 for Additional Assistant Engineer (Electrical) — read the full notification carefully before proceeding
- Step 4: Click "Apply" — you can apply either via OTR (One Time Registration) using your existing OJAS registration number and date of birth, or fill in all details manually by choosing "Skip"
- Step 5: Fill in all required personal details including name, date of birth, communication details, educational qualifications, category, disability details, sports details (if applicable), and ex-serviceman details (if applicable)
- Step 6: Upload a recent passport-size photograph (max 15 KB, JPG format) and your signature (max 15 KB, JPG format)
- Step 7: Read the Declaration carefully and click "Yes" if you agree, then save the application — note down your Application Number carefully
- Step 8: Click "Confirm Application" → enter Application Number and Date of Birth → preview your application thoroughly and edit if needed before confirming
- Step 9: Click "Confirm Application" — once confirmed, no changes can be made under any circumstances
- Step 10: Note your Confirmation Number — this is mandatory for all future correspondence
- Step 11: Print a copy of the confirmed application and keep it safe for future reference
- Step 12 (General Category only): After confirmation, pay the application fee of ₹100 + service charges via SBI e-Pay using Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Internet Banking, or NEFT through the "Online Payment of Fees" section on the OJAS portal
- Step 13: Download the E-Receipt after successful payment and keep a printed copy
- Important: General category candidates whose fee is not paid within the deadline will have their application automatically cancelled
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!
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