GSSSB Recruitment 2026 Notice Out for 41 Research and Statistical Assistant Vacancies, Apply Online by September 23

• GSSSB is recruiting 41 candidates for Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant Class-3 posts, including 18 Research Assistant and 23 Statistical Assistant vacancies.
• Candidates with prescribed qualifications in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics and related subjects can apply, with the general age limit set at 18 to 37 years.
• Online applications through OJAS close on September 23, 2026, while the application fee can be paid until September 26.

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has opened recruitment for 41 Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant Class-3 vacancies in Gujarat. The recruitment comprises 18 Research Assistant and 23 Statistical Assistant posts, with category-wise reservations specified in the advertisement.

Online applications for GSSSB Recruitment 2026 are being accepted through the OJAS Gujarat portal until 11:59 PM on September 23. Candidates need the prescribed graduate or postgraduate qualification with Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or another specified subject, along with knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi and the required computer proficiency. Selection will be based on a 210-mark objective examination followed by document verification.

GSSSB Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant Recruitment 2026

The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 457/202627 for two Class-3 positions. The vacancy distribution includes General, EWS, SC, ST and SEBC categories, with applicable horizontal reservations.

GSSSB Vacancy Details 2026

The Statistical Assistant post accounts for 23 vacancies, while 18 positions are available for Research Assistants.

The vacancy distribution is provisional and may be revised. Women’s sub-quota and ex-servicemen reservation apply within the relevant categories as prescribed.

Qualification Requirements

Candidates need the prescribed postgraduate or bachelor’s degree with one of the specified subjects as a principal subject from a recognized university.

The listed subjects include Statistics, Applied Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Business Statistics, Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Advanced Statistics.

Applicants must also possess basic computer knowledge as prescribed under the applicable Gujarat Civil Services requirements. The required computer certificate can be submitted before appointment as provided under the recruitment conditions.

Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both, is also required.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and ordinarily should not be older than 37 years as on September 23, 2026.

Relaxation applies to eligible categories under Gujarat government rules.

Candidates should check the detailed advertisement for the exact conditions governing each relaxation.

Salary and Fixed Pay

Both posts carry a fixed monthly salary for the first five years of appointment.

Eligibility for the applicable regular pay structure after the initial fixed-pay period will be governed by the prescribed service conditions and relevant legal/government provisions.

Application Fee

The examination fee differs between General candidates and the specified concession categories.

Applicable transaction charges are additional.

The fee can be paid online through the supported payment facilities until 11:59 PM on September 26, 2026. The examination fee is stated to be refundable to candidates who actually appear in the examination, subject to the prescribed conditions.

GSSSB Selection Process

Selection will primarily be based on a single-stage objective examination conducted through the prescribed CBRT/OMR method, followed by document verification.

The examination carries 210 marks and has a duration of three hours. A penalty of one-fourth mark applies for each incorrect answer.

Candidates must secure the prescribed minimum qualifying standard separately in Part A and Part B. Approximately twice the number of advertised vacancies will be called for document verification, subject to the recruitment rules.

GSSSB Exam Pattern 2026

The examination is divided into two parts. Part A assesses general aptitude and comprehension, while Part B focuses primarily on subject-related knowledge.

The total duration is three hours.

Candidates must obtain at least 40% marks separately in Part A and Part B. Negative marking of one-fourth mark applies to incorrect responses.

Important Dates

Candidates should complete the application itself by September 23; the later September 26 deadline relates to fee payment.

How to Apply for GSSSB Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the OJAS Gujarat recruitment portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Open “Online Application,” select “Apply” and choose GSSSB from the recruiting organizations.
3. Locate Advertisement No. 457/202627 for the Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant Class-3 recruitment.
4. Select the relevant post and click the option to apply.
5. Enter the required personal, educational, category and other information.
6. Save the application to generate the application number.
7. Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
8. Review all information carefully before using the “Confirm Application” option, as changes may not be permitted after confirmation.
9. Print or save the confirmed application for future reference.
10. Pay the applicable examination fee online by September 26, 2026.

Important Links

The GSSSB Recruitment 2026 detailed notification and subsequent recruitment notices are available through the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board website. Applications must be submitted online through the OJAS Gujarat portal; offline applications are not accepted.