GPSC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 27 Posts (Advt 42-56)
- Last Date
- 08 Oct 2026 (Expired)
- Total Posts
- 27
- Apply Mode
- Online
- Job Type
- Regular
Looking for a technical or administrative government job in Gujarat this year? The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released a fresh recruitment notice covering 15 different Class-1 and Class-2 posts under Advertisement No. 42/2026-27 to 56/2026-27. This recruitment offers 27 vacancies, spanning Marine Engineer, Port Officer, Pilot Officer, Naval Architect, and other maritime and administrative roles. Candidates who meet the qualification and experience conditions for their chosen post can apply online. Check the post-wise eligibility, vacancy split, and application process explained below before you apply.
This is a combined advertisement covering 15 separate recruitment notices issued together by GPSC. A significant number of these posts – 10 out of 15 – are reserved exclusively under the PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) Special Recruitment Drive, so read the eligibility category carefully for the post you intend to apply for.
GPSC Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Advt No. | Post | Vacancy | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Marine Engineer, Class-1 (PwBD Special Recruitment) | 1 | B.E./Tech (Mech./Marine) | 5 Yrs |
| 43 | Engineer Surveyor, Class-1 (PwBD Special Recruitment) | 1 | B.E./Tech (Mech./Marine) | 8 Yrs |
| 44 | Port Officer (FGM)/Nautical Officer, Class-1 (PwBD Special Recruitment) | 1 | As per Advertisement | 8 Yrs |
| 45 | Assistant Port Officer, Class-2 (PwBD Special Recruitment) | 1 | As per Advertisement | 2 Yrs |
| 46 | Traffic Officer, Class-2 (PwBD Special Recruitment) | 1 | As per Advertisement | 2 Yrs |
| 47 | Security Officer, Class-2 (PwBD Special Recruitment) | 1 | As per Advertisement | 3 Yrs |
| 48 | Junior Marine Engineer, Class-1 | 1 | B.E./Tech (Mech./Marine) | 5 Yrs |
| 49 | Port Officer (FGM)/Nautical Officer, Class-1 | 3 | As per Advertisement | 8 Yrs |
| 50 | Pilot Officer (F.G.M), Class-1 | 4 | As per Advertisement | 6 Yrs |
| 51 | Naval Architect, Class-1 | 1 | As per Advertisement | 7 Yrs |
| 52 | Assistant Port Officer, Class-2 | 7 | As per Advertisement | 2 Yrs |
| 53 | Manager Grade-1, Class-2 (PwBD Special Recruitment) | 1 | Diploma/Degree in Hotel Mgmt. | 2 Yrs |
| 54 | Assistant Director (FS), Class-2 (PwBD Special Recruitment) | 1 | Bachelor’s/Post-Graduate | 5 Yrs |
| 55 | Junior Architect, Class-2 (PwBD Special Recruitment) | 1 | Diploma/B.E. Architecture | 3 Yrs |
| 56 | Joint Director, Horticulture, Class-1 (PwBD Special Recruitment) | 1 | P.G./Ph.D. | 8/5 Yrs |
Who Can Apply
Eligibility varies significantly by post – qualification, experience, and category norms are all specific to each advertisement number. Read the detailed advertisement on the GPSC website for the exact requirement of the post you are targeting before you apply.
Educational Qualification
Qualification requirements range from a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Marine Engineering (Marine Engineer, Engineer Surveyor, Junior Marine Engineer posts) to Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management (Manager Grade-1), a Bachelor’s or Post-Graduate degree (Assistant Director FS), a Diploma or B.E. in Architecture (Junior Architect), and a Post-Graduate or Ph.D. qualification (Joint Director, Horticulture). Full subject-wise and post-wise qualification detail is published in the complete advertisement on the GPSC and OJAS websites.
Age Limit
Age limit and relaxation norms are specified separately for each of the 15 posts in the detailed advertisement. Candidates must verify the exact age criteria for their chosen post/advertisement number on the GPSC website before applying, since a single uniform age limit does not apply across this combined notice.
Application Fee
The application fee amount and payment structure are detailed in the online application form on the OJAS portal. General category candidates can pay via Post Office challan until 9 October 2026, or online until the final application deadline of 8 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
Salary
Pay is fixed according to the Class-1 or Class-2 grade of each post, as per GPSC’s standard pay matrix. The specific pay level and scale for each of the 15 posts is published in the detailed advertisement on the GPSC website.
Selection Process
Selection is conducted as per GPSC’s standard recruitment process for each post, which may include a preliminary/competitive examination and/or interview, based on that post’s specific recruitment rules. Refer to the detailed advertisement for the exact process applicable to your chosen post.
Documents Required
- SSCE Certificate showing date of birth (the only accepted proof of age – no other document is valid)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (NCLC) for SEBC category candidates, in the format at Annexure-KH (English) or Parishisht-Ga (Gujarati)
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS category candidates, as per the format prescribed in Gujarat Government’s Social Justice and Empowerment Department resolution dated 25 January 2019 (Annexure-KH/Parishisht-Ga in Gujarati)
- Recently uploaded photo and signature at the time of online application
- Category/caste certificate, where applicable
- Post-specific educational and experience certificates, as required by the detailed advertisement
Important Dates
How to Apply
- Visit gpsc.gujarat.gov.in or gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in and read the full advertisement for your target post carefully before applying.
- Note the exact Advertisement Number and post name, and apply online once for that specific advertisement.
- Fill in all application details, then verify them before confirming – once confirmed, the application details cannot be changed.
- Upload your own photo and signature; using someone else’s photo/signature will disqualify you from the exam.
- Pay the application fee online, or via Post Office challan until 9 October 2026 for eligible candidates.
- Download and save a copy of your confirmed application form after submission.
Why You Should Apply
Spanning 15 distinct Class-1 and Class-2 posts – from Marine Engineers and Pilot Officers to a Joint Director of Horticulture – this GPSC drive offers a wide range of technical and administrative career opportunities in Gujarat’s maritime and government sectors, with 10 of the 15 posts reserved specifically for PwBD candidates under a dedicated special recruitment drive.
Preparation Tips
- Identify the exact Advertisement Number that matches your qualification before you begin the online form – each post has its own separate application.
- Keep your SSCE certificate ready, since it is the only document GPSC accepts as age proof.
- If you qualify under EWS or SEBC/NCL categories, prepare the specific Annexure-KH/Parishisht-Ga format certificate in advance.
- Apply and confirm your application well before 8 October 2026 – the online window does not extend beyond the stated deadline.
- Review your filled application carefully before final confirmation, since edits are not allowed once you confirm.
Important Links
FAQs – GPSC Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many total posts are open?
27 posts across 15 different posts (Advt No. 42/2026-27 to 56/2026-27), including Marine Engineer, Port Officer, Pilot Officer, Naval Architect, and more.
Q2. What is the online application window?
24 September 2026 (1:00 PM) to 8 October 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q3. Are all posts open to general candidates?
No, 10 of the 15 posts are reserved specifically for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) candidates under special recruitment.
Q4. Which posts have the most vacancies?
Assistant Port Officer, Class-2 (7 posts, general) and Pilot Officer, Class-1 (4 posts).
Q5. Where can I find detailed eligibility for each post?
On the GPSC official website and OJAS portal, where the complete advertisement with qualification and experience details is published.
Q6. Can I edit my application after submitting?
No, once the online application is confirmed, the details cannot be changed. Edits are only possible before final confirmation.
Q7. How is the application fee paid?
Online through the OJAS portal, or offline via Post Office challan until 9 October 2026 for eligible candidates.
Q8. What documents are needed for age proof?
Only the SSCE Certificate showing date of birth is accepted as valid proof of age; no other document is accepted.
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