Gujarat Government Jobs Calendar 2026: GPSC, GSSSB, Police Bharti & Talati Exam Dates and Preparation Guide
Gujarat Government Jobs Calendar 2026: GPSC, GSSSB, Police Bharti & Talati Exam Dates and Preparation Guide
For hundreds of thousands of aspirants across Gujarat, government employment (Sarkari Naukri) represents the pinnacle of job security, dignified compensation, and societal contribution. As we progress through late 2026, the Government of Gujarat, through the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), and the Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB), has scheduled a historic series of competitive recruitment drives.
This master guide provides a comprehensive roadmap of upcoming recruitment notifications, exam structures, syllabus breakdowns, and authentic application procedures to ensure you never miss an official announcement.
1. Master Recruitment Schedule for Gujarat (2026-2027)
| Recruitment Board | Key Posts Announced | Estimated Vacancies | Minimum Eligibility | Official Online Portal |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| GPSC | Class 1 & Class 2 (Dy. Collector, DSP, Mamlatdar) | 450+ | Any Bachelor's Degree | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
| GSSSB | Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Group A & B | 5,500+ | Graduate (Any Discipline) | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
| GPRB (Police) | Lokrakshak (Constable) & Sub-Inspector (PSI) | 12,000+ | 12th Pass (Constable) / Graduate (PSI) | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| AMC (Ahmedabad) | Sahayak Junior Clerk, MPHW & Staff Nurse | 850+ | 12th Pass / Graduate / GNM | ahmedabadcity.gov.in |
| GSEB / Education | TAT & TET Shikshan Sahayak (Secondary/Higher) | 7,000+ | B.A./B.Sc. with B.Ed. | sebexam.org |
2. GSSSB Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Explained
The GSSSB CCE format remains the most sought-after examination for administrative cadres across Gujarat. Candidates are divided into:
- Group A (Officer / Executive Cadre): Junior Clerk, Senior Clerk, Head Clerk, and Office Assistant positions with descriptive written mains.
- Group B (General Administrative Cadre): Assistant and Clerk positions evaluated through computer-based preliminary examinations and secondary evaluations.
Preliminary Examination Structure:
- Reasoning & Data Interpretation: 40 Marks (Focus on analytical puzzles, seating arrangements, coding-decoding).
- Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Marks (Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Profit & Loss).
- English Language Proficiency: 20 Marks (Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension passages).
- Gujarati Language Proficiency: 10 Marks (Grammar, spelling rules, proverbs, idioms).
Total: 100 Questions | 100 Marks | Duration: 60 Minutes (Negative marking: 0.25 marks per incorrect answer).
3. Gujarat Police Bharti (Lokrakshak & PSI) Preparation
Physical fitness and endurance benchmarks are the first filtering hurdle for Gujarat Police aspirants:
- Running Endurance Test:
- Male Candidates: 5,000 meters within 25 minutes maximum.
- Female Candidates: 1,600 meters within 9 minutes 30 seconds.
- Ex-Servicemen: 2,400 meters within 12 minutes 30 seconds.
- Written Examination Focus:
- Gujarat History, Geography & Cultural Heritage.
- Indian Constitution (Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Panchayati Raj).
- General Science & Technology updates.
- Current Affairs covering Gujarat government schemes, sports awards, and regional initiatives.
4. How to Apply Safely on OJAS Gujarat (ojas.gujarat.gov.in)
To avoid rejection during online scrutiny, candidates must follow this disciplined checklist:
- One-Time Registration (OTR): Keep your 14-digit OTR number active. Update your mobile number and email ID before applying.
- Photograph & Signature Dimensions: Ensure scanned photographs are below 15 KB (JPG format) with clear white background.
- Caste & Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificates: EWS, SEBC, SC, and ST certificates must be valid for the current financial year. SEBC candidates must ensure their NCL certificate has not expired.
- Payment Confirmation: Always download the post-office or online e-challan receipt. Keep two printed copies of the confirmed application form.
5. Fraud Alert: Never Pay Money for Government Jobs
Official government appointments in Gujarat are governed strictly by competitive merit, computerized examination centers, and centralized biometric verification.
- No private individual, consultancy, or coaching center can guarantee a government appointment.
- Anyone claiming to provide "backdoor quota entry" or asking for "interview advance money" is committing a criminal fraud.
- Report extortion or fraudulent job rackets immediately to the Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau (Toll-Free 1064) or write to
admin@theahmedabadjobs.com.
Conclusion
Success in Gujarat competitive recruitment demands disciplined consistency over short bursts of cramming. Allocate 4 to 6 hours daily, practice previous year GSSSB and GPSC papers, read Gujarati daily newspapers (Gujarat Samachar, Sandesh), and verify all notifications exclusively on official state portals.
Founder and Lead Editor at The Ahmedabad Jobs. Chirag covers employment trends, Gujarat public sector notifications, and recruitment standards across Ahmedabad's commercial and industrial corridors.