| Advt No | 457/202627 |
| Recruitment Board | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Post Name | Research Assistant, Statistical Assistant |
| Vacancies | 41 |
| Last Date | 23-09-2026 |
| Official Website | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in / ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 457/202627, inviting online applications for 41 Class-3 posts of Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant under the Directorate of Statistics and Economics, Gandhinagar. This GSSSB Recruitment 2026 drive is meant to prepare a direct-recruitment selection list, and eligible candidates can apply online at ojas.gujarat.gov.in from 9 September 2026 to 23 September 2026.
Quick answers: GSSSB is recruiting for 41 posts – 18 Research Assistant and 23 Statistical Assistant, Class-3 – under the Directorate of Statistics and Economics, Gandhinagar. Candidates with a postgraduate degree, or a bachelor’s degree with Statistics/Economics/Mathematics (or related subjects) as a principal subject, can apply. Online applications open on 9 September 2026 (2:00 PM) and close on 23 September 2026 (11:59 PM). The application mode is fully online via the OJAS portal, and the posts are based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 457/202627 |
| Posts | Research Assistant, Statistical Assistant (Class-3) |
| Total Vacancies | 41 |
| Department | Directorate of Statistics and Economics, Gandhinagar |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 09/09/2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Application Last Date | 23/09/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Job Location | Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Official Website | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in / ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 08/09/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 09/09/2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 23/09/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 26/09/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | Not specified in the notification (to be announced on the GSSSB website) |
GSSSB Vacancy 2026 – Post Details
There are 41 total vacancies across two Class-3 posts under this GSSSB Recruitment 2026 notification. The category-wise breakup is given below (category codes: UR – Unreserved, EWS – Economically Weaker Section, SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, SEBC – Socially and Educationally Backward Class). Note that the vacancy count is provisional and may be revised by GSSSB.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Assistant, Class-3 | 18 (UR-6, EWS-4, SC-1, ST-5, SEBC-2) |
| 2 | Statistical Assistant, Class-3 | 23 (UR-13, EWS-3, SC-2, ST-0, SEBC-5) |
| Total | – | 41 (UR-19, EWS-7, SC-3, ST-5, SEBC-7) |
A sub-quota for women candidates is reserved within each category’s vacancies (e.g. 2 of the 6 UR posts under Research Assistant are reserved for women). No vacancies have been reserved for PwD candidates in this advertisement; a separate PwD recruitment drive will be notified. 10% of posts are reserved for ex-servicemen, adjusted against their respective category.
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
GSSSB Qualification
The same educational qualification applies to both Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant, Class-3, as assessed on 23/09/2026 (the last date to apply).
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | A postgraduate degree, or a bachelor’s degree with Statistics, Applied Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Business Statistics, Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Advanced Statistics as a principal subject, from a university established/incorporated under a State Act in India or a UGC-recognised institution |
| Computer Knowledge | Basic computer application knowledge as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 – candidates without this certificate may still apply but must produce it before appointment, or their selection will be cancelled |
| Language | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both |
| Nationality | Must be a citizen of India, or possess the nationality specified under Rule 7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 |
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
As on 23/09/2026, candidates must be not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years of age. Age relaxation is available as per the table below (all relaxations subject to a maximum age of 45 years, except where noted).
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General category women | 5 years | – |
| Reserved category men | 5 years | – |
| Reserved category women | 10 years (5+5) | 45 years |
| General category PwD men | 10 years | 45 years |
| General category PwD women | 15 years (10+5) | 45 years |
| Reserved category PwD men | 15 years (5+10) | 45 years |
| Reserved category PwD women | 20 years (5+10+5) | 45 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Period of service rendered + 3 years | – |
Candidates already in Gujarat Government service may also get age relaxation as per the 1967 recruitment rules.
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary for the first five years, after which they become eligible for the regular pay scale (as per the 7th Pay Commission) subject to satisfactory service – and subject to the outcome of pending Supreme Court SLP Nos. 14124/2012 and 14125/2012.
| Post | Fixed Pay (First 5 Years) |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant, Class-3 | ₹49,600/- per month |
| Statistical Assistant, Class-3 | ₹40,800/- per month |
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Application fee must be paid online (debit card, internet banking, UPI, or wallet) after submitting the form, by 26 September 2026 (11:59 PM). A transaction fee applies in addition to the exam fee.
| Category | Fee (Preliminary Exam) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹500/- |
| Reserved (Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-servicemen) | ₹400/- |
The fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear for the examination; it is not refunded to those who do not appear.
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection for both Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant is through a single-stage Computer Based Response Test (CBRT)/OMR-based objective (MCQ) competitive examination, held in one paper divided into Part-A and Part-B.
- Part-A (90 marks, 90 questions): Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30), Quantitative Aptitude (30), Constitution of India, Current Affairs & Gujarati-English Comprehension (30)
- Part-B (120 marks, 120 questions): Subject-related questions based on educational qualification – Statistics (30), Official Statistics (30), Mathematics (30), Economics (30)
- Total: 210 questions, 210 marks, combined duration of 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Negative marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Minimum qualifying standard: 40% in Part-A and 40% in Part-B, independently, for all categories
- Candidates (roughly twice the category-wise vacancies) are called for document verification based on provisional merit
- Final selection list is prepared based on marks obtained, subject to category-wise vacancies
Part-A questions are in Gujarati and English. In Part-B, the Constitution/Current Affairs and subject-related questions are bilingual; the Gujarati comprehension section is Gujarati-only and the English comprehension section is English-only.
How to Apply for GSSSB Recruitment 2026
GSSSB Apply Online is available only through the OJAS portal – no offline applications are accepted.
- Visit ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Go to “Online Application,” click Apply, and select GSSSB
- Select Advertisement No. 457/202627, Class-3, click Apply Now
- Fill in Personal Details and Educational Details
- Accept the declaration under “Assurance” and click Save to generate your Application Number
- Upload photograph and signature in the specified size and format
- Click “Confirm Application” to generate your Confirmation Number (no edits possible after this step)
- Print the confirmed application form and keep it safely
- Pay the application fee online by 26 September 2026 and keep the fee receipt
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Submit only one application; if multiple applications are submitted, the last confirmed application with fee paid will be considered valid, and others will be rejected
- No changes are allowed to the application after it is confirmed, including category (caste) details
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph with a white background, taken within one year of the last application date; keep 4-5 extra copies for later stages
- Keep your registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process for SMS/email updates
- Widow candidates get 5% marks added to their merit score in the competitive exam, subject to not having remarried and providing proof when required
- Candidates who represented India/Gujarat at recognised national/international, inter-university, or All India School level in specified sports get 5% marks added to their merit score
- Scribe/compensatory time facility is available for benchmark-disability candidates and those temporarily unable to write, subject to conditions; requests must be emailed to [email protected] at least 2 days before the exam
- The recruitment process is governed by the Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023
- GSSSB reserves the right to change or cancel any part of this notification or recruitment process without giving reasons
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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