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Vacancy Details
- Additional Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-3 – Advt. 463/2026-27 (Regular Recruitment): 6 vacancies
Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or accepted equivalent qualification (Diploma in Automobile Engineering accepted)- Unreserved (General): 2
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 1
- Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC): 2
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 0
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 1
- Additional Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-3 – Advt. 464/2026-27 (PwD Special Recruitment): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or accepted equivalent qualification; disability certification as applicable (hearing impairment categories Deaf (D) and Hard of Hearing (HH))- Hearing Impairment (D and HH): 1
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- Unreserved Category (Advt. 463/2026-27): ₹500
- Women, Reserved Categories, PwD and Ex-Servicemen (Advt. 463/2026-27): ₹400
- PwD Special Recruitment (Advt. 464/2026-27): ₹400
Selection Process
- Written Examination (CBRT or OMR): Candidates will be selected primarily through a competitive examination conducted as a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or in OMR mode. The exam contains objective multiple-choice questions divided into Part A and Part B.
- Exam Pattern and Marks: The exam has Part A (Reasoning & Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, Indian Constitution/Current Affairs/Gujarati/English comprehension) totaling 90 marks and Part B (Mechanical engineering subjects) totaling 120 marks, making 210 marks and 180 minutes duration.
- Negative Marking: One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Standard: Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% separately in Part A and Part B as prescribed in the notifications.
- Further Selection Formalities: After the written examination, further selection formalities will be conducted according to the Board’s recruitment rules.
How to Apply
- Visit the official OJAS website at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Open the online application section and locate the GSSSB Additional Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) recruitment.
- Select Advertisement 463/2026-27 or 464/2026-27, as applicable.
- Read the recruitment instructions and complete the application form with personal, educational and category details.
- Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Confirm the application and save the confirmation number.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online before 12 November 2026 and download/print the payment receipt.
- Download or print the confirmed application for future reference.
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Important Dates
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- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Last Date for Fee Payment:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Candidates must have a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an accepted equivalent qualification. The Ports and Transport Department has also accepted a Diploma in Automobile Engineering as equivalent.
How do I apply for the GSSSB Additional Assistant Engineer posts?
Apply online through the OJAS portal at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in, select the correct advertisement (463/2026-27 or 464/2026-27), complete the application form, upload required documents, confirm the application and pay the fee online before 12 November 2026.
What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to apply online is 09-11-2026. The deadline for online payment of the examination fee is 12-11-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is through a competitive examination conducted as a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or in OMR mode. The exam has Part A and Part B and further selection formalities will follow as per Board rules.
What is the salary or pay scale for the posts?
Selected candidates receive an initial fixed monthly salary of Rs. 49,600 for the first five years. Regular pay scales are shown as Rs. 39,900 – 1,16,600 (Advt. 463) and Rs. 39,900 – 1,26,600 (Advt. 464) under Pay Level 7.
