GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 22 Class-3 Posts

GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, has released Advertisement No. 455/202627 inviting online applications for the post of Sanitary Inspector, Class-3, under the Health and Family Welfare Department (Office of the Additional Director, Medical Education and Research, Gandhinagar). A total of 22 posts are on offer, to be filled through a competitive examination via Direct Recruitment. This article covers the complete category-wise vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, pay scale, exam pattern, application fee and how to apply for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026.

GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 22 Sanitary Inspector, Class-3 posts are advertised, distributed across reservation categories as per applicable Gujarat Government rules.

Within these category-wise totals, horizontal reservation applies for Women (3 posts) and Persons with Benchmark Disability (2 posts, for specified disability categories including Low Vision, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Locomotor Disability and related conditions), as per applicable Government Resolutions. No horizontal reservation is available for Ex-servicemen in this recruitment. Reservation for PwBD candidates under a special recruitment drive will be notified separately, and is therefore not reflected as a distinct reserved category in this advertisement. The number of vacancies notified is provisional and subject to change; reserved category posts are available only to candidates who are original residents of Gujarat.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

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• Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC/12th) Examination pass from a recognized Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government; AND
• A minimum one-year Health Sanitary Inspector’s Diploma course from an institute recognized by the Government; OR a minimum one-year certificate course of Health Sanitary Inspector from an Industrial Training Institute or an educational institute recognized by the Government;
• Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967; and
• Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both.

Candidates who completed a 2-year (or longer) NCVT/GCVT-recognized ITI course after passing 10th standard, and subsequently passed the 12th standard examination (or the English subject examination of Gujarat Open School) of their choice, will be considered to hold the equivalent of a 12th-standard qualification for the purpose of Government service. Similarly, candidates who completed a 3-year Diploma in Polytechnic after 10th standard will also be considered to hold the equivalent of 12th-standard qualification for this purpose.

Citizenship: The candidate must be a citizen of India, or possess the nationality prescribed under Rule 7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.

Age Limit

As on 31 August 2026, the candidate’s age should not be less than 18 years and not more than 33 years. The upper age limit may be relaxed in favour of candidates already in Gujarat Government service, as per the provisions of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be appointed on a fixed monthly pay of Rs. 26,000/- for the first 5 years, as per applicable Finance Department resolutions, along with other admissible benefits under those resolutions. Subject to satisfactory service during this period and the outcome of pending Supreme Court proceedings (SLP No. 14124/2012 and SLP No. 14125/2012), the appointee becomes eligible for regular appointment in the 7th Pay Commission scale of Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/- (Level-4) at the end of the 5-year period.

Examination Fee

The examination fee will be refunded to candidates who appear for the examination. Fee must be paid online only, via Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallets, through the OJAS website, on or before 3 September 2026, 11:59 PM. A transaction fee, as applicable, is payable in addition to the examination fee. Candidates who do not pay the fee will have their applications treated as invalid and rejected without further notice; the fee is non-refundable for candidates who do not appear for the exam or whose application is rejected by the Board.

Selection Process – Examination Pattern

The selection process consists of a single-stage objective-type Computer Based Response Test (CBRT)/OMR-based competitive examination, conducted in two parts – Part-A and Part-B – with the question paper level corresponding to the prescribed educational qualification.

Part-A contains 90 questions and Part-B contains 120 questions, totalling 210 questions. Candidates get a combined duration of 3 hours (180 minutes) for both parts together. Negative marking of 1/4th mark is applicable for every wrong answer under the MCQ pattern. After the exam, the Board will publish a Provisional Answer Key; objections received will be considered before publishing the Final Answer Key. If any question is cancelled in the Final Answer Key, marks for that question will be redistributed pro-rata among the remaining questions.

The examination is tentatively planned for around December 2026, with the exact date, time and admit card download instructions to be published on the GSSSB website in due course. Candidates must appear at their own expense at the examination centre allotted to them.

How to Apply

1. Visit the OJAS website at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Locate and select Advertisement No. 455/202627 for Sanitary Inspector, Class-3.
3. Register/login and fill in the online application form carefully with details matching your original certificates (educational qualification, age, category, and other eligibility details).
4. Upload the required documents as specified on the portal.
5. Submit the application on or before 31 August 2026, 11:59 PM.
6. Pay the examination fee online through the OJAS portal on or before 3 September 2026, 11:59 PM, and retain the payment receipt.
7. Regularly check the GSSSB website (gsssb.gujarat.gov.in) for further instructions, admit card release, and any corrigendum related to this recruitment.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must read the entire advertisement and detailed instructions carefully before applying, to avoid errors that could lead to rejection of candidature.
• All original certificates related to educational qualification, age, category and other eligibility criteria must be kept with the candidate and used to fill in accurate details in the online application; incorrect details in the application render it liable to rejection.
• Category (caste) details entered in the online application cannot be changed after the application is confirmed; requests for later modification will not be entertained.
• Reserved category candidates applying against an unreserved post will not be eligible for any age or other relaxation applicable to their reserved category.
• SC/ST/SEBC/EWS caste and income certificates must be obtained specifically for employment purposes (not for education or scheme benefits) and must be valid as on the last date of application.
• If a candidate submits multiple applications, only the last confirmed application with the requisite fee paid will be considered valid; fees paid against more than one application will not be refunded.
• For any guidance related to educational qualification, age limit, or the online application/fee payment process, candidates may contact the Board’s office at phone number 079-23258916.

About the Sanitary Inspector Role

A Sanitary Inspector, Class-3, under Gujarat’s Health and Family Welfare Department plays a critical role in public health administration – monitoring sanitation standards, food safety compliance, water quality, waste management and disease-prevention measures within their assigned jurisdiction. This cadre forms an important link between the state’s public health policy and its on-ground implementation, particularly in the context of the Medical Education and Research directorate’s broader mandate. For candidates holding a Health Sanitary Inspector’s Diploma or certificate, this recruitment offers a stable Class-3 Gujarat Government career path, beginning with a fixed 5-year pay period followed by regularization into the 7th Pay Commission Level-4 scale, subject to satisfactory service and the resolution of pending Supreme Court matters referenced in the notification.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many total posts are advertised in GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026?

22 posts of Sanitary Inspector, Class-3, under the Health and Family Welfare Department.

2. What is the last date to apply online?

31 August 2026, 11:59 PM. Online applications commenced from 17 August 2026, 2:00 PM.

3. What is the minimum educational qualification required?

HSC (12th) pass plus a minimum 1-year Health Sanitary Inspector’s Diploma/Certificate course from a recognized institute, along with basic computer knowledge and knowledge of Gujarati/Hindi.

4. What is the age limit?

18 to 33 years as on 31 August 2026, with category-wise relaxation available as per Gujarat Government rules.

5. What is the examination fee?

Rs.500/- for Unreserved candidates; Rs.400/- for Women (all categories), SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates. The fee is refunded to those who appear for the exam.

6. What is the pay scale for Sanitary Inspector?

A fixed pay of Rs.26,000/- per month for the first 5 years, followed by regular Level-4 pay scale of Rs.25,500 – Rs.81,100/- upon satisfactory completion of the fixed period.

7. What is the exam pattern?

A single-stage CBRT/OMR objective exam with 210 questions across Part-A (90 marks: Reasoning, Mathematics, Constitution/Current Affairs/Comprehension) and Part-B (120 marks: Subject-specific), in a combined 3-hour duration, with 1/4th negative marking.

8. When is the examination expected to be held?

Tentatively around December 2026; the exact date will be announced on the GSSSB website.

9. Is reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) included in this notification?

2 posts are reserved for PwBD candidates within the horizontal reservation structure of this advertisement; further PwBD-specific vacancies, if any, will be notified separately under a special recruitment drive.

10. Can reserved category candidates apply against unreserved posts?

Yes, but if they do so, they will not be entitled to any age or other relaxation applicable to their reserved category for that unreserved post.