GSSSB Recruitment 2026

GSSSB Agriculture Overseer (Class-3) Recruitment 2026

Official Notification Released for 14 Vacancies under Roads and Buildings Department

Recruitment Context	Key Details
Organization	Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB)
Post Name	Agriculture Overseer (Class-3)
Basis of Job	Direct Recruitment (5 Years Fixed Pay Probationary Period)
Job Location	Gujarat
Qualification Summary	Diploma in Horticulture + Basic Computer Knowledge
Salary	Rs. 40,800/- Fixed per month for the first 5 years (Regular scale: Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300 Level-5)
Experience	Not Mentioned in Official Notification (Freshers Eligible)
Last Date to Apply	21/07/2026 (Till 23:59 Hours)
Total Vacancies	14 Positions

📊 Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup

The total 14 vacancies allocated under the Roads and Buildings Department are categorized as follows:

• General (Unreserved): 07 Posts (Out of which 02 are reserved for Female candidates)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 01 Post
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 01 Post
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 02 Posts
• Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC): 03 Posts (Out of which 01 is reserved for Female candidates)
• Ex-Servicemen (Horizontal Reservation): 01 Post

📌 Agriculture Overseer (Class-3)

Details	Information
🎓 Qualification	1. Diploma in Horticulture obtained from a Polytechnic of any recognized Agriculture or Horticulture Universities in India. 2. Basic knowledge of computer application as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Rules. 3. Adequate knowledge of Gujarati, Hindi, or both languages.
🧑‍💼 Experience	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
🔞 Age Limit	18 to 33 years as of 21/07/2026. (Upper age relaxations apply up to a maximum ceiling of 45 years: General Female/Reserved Male – 5 years, Reserved Female – 10 years, PwD up to 10-20 years depending on category).
👥 Vacancies	14 posts

💰 Remuneration & Pay Scale

• Initial Contract Period: Candidates will be appointed on a fixed monthly salary of Rs. 40,800/- for the initial 5 years.
• Regularization Pay Scale: Upon satisfactory completion of the 5-year probationary service, candidates will become eligible for the regular 7th Pay Commission matrix scale of Rs. 29,200/- to Rs. 92,300/- (Pay Level-5).

Event Milestone	Timeline Scheduled
Online Application Start Date	07/07/2026 (From 14:00 Hours onwards)
Online Application Closing Date	21/07/2026 (Until 23:59 Hours)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	24/07/2026 (Until 23:59 Hours)
Competitive Examination Date	To be announced later on the official portal

📝 Scheme of Examination & Selection Process

Selection will be purely based on a single-stage competitive Computer Based Response Test (CBRT) / OMR-based Objective MCQ Exam consisting of a unified paper divided into two structural parts:

• Total Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) combined. Total evaluation marks: 210.
• Negative Marking: There will be a negative weight of 1/4 (0.25 marks) deducted for every incorrect attempt.
• Qualifying Cutoff: Candidates must score a minimum of 40% marks independently in both Part-A and Part-B to qualify for structural verification selection.

🚀 Step-by-Step Application Procedure

1. Access the official submission web address at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the “Online Application” menu option and click on “Apply”, then select department prefix GSSSB.
3. Locate Advertisement Number 435/202627 (Agriculture Overseer, Class-3) and click on “Apply Now”.
4. Fill out your explicit Personal, Academic, and Communication details precisely. Always ensure data matches your original credentials.
5. Upload a scanned copy of your recent passport-sized photograph (white background with the photo date printed) and a clean signature in standard JPG format (size limit up to 15 KB).
6. Thoroughly preview all details entered, then execute “Confirm Application” to generate your unique Confirmation Number. Note: No alterations can be made after submission confirmation.
7. Proceed to the payment module and complete the specified examination fees through Credit/Debit card, Net Banking, or UPI before the payment deadline.

⚠️ Crucial Instructions & Fee Criteria

• Application Fees: General (Unreserved) category candidates must deposit Rs. 500/-. Reserved category applicants (including EWS, SEBC, SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen) must remit Rs. 400/-.
• Fee Refund Policy: As per policies, examination fees will be refunded to all candidates who successfully appear in the primary examination phase.
• Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate: SEBC applicants must submit a valid NCL certificate generated between 01/04/2024 and 21/07/2026 based on the relevant financial periods.
• Single Application Rule: Candidates must submit only one application. In instances of multiple submissions, only the absolute last confirmed application will be parsed as final by the board.

🚀 Apply Online Now 📄 Download Official Notification

🏢 About the Recruiting Authority (GSSSB)

The Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) is an esteemed apex recruitment board working under the Government of Gujarat. It is primarily tasked with advising, regulating, and managing the direct intake processes for versatile Class-3 technical and non-technical operational mandates distributed across administrative departments, boards, and ministries within the state jurisdiction of Gujarat.

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