GPSC Class 1 and Class 2 Recruitment 2026: 26 Posts, Apply Online OPEN

GPSC Class 1 and Class 2 Recruitment 2026 — Full and Simple Guide

What Is This Recruitment About? (In Simple Words)

What does “Class 1 and Class 2” mean? In simple words, these are among the higher, more senior ranks in Gujarat’s government service — similar in spirit to “Group A” and “Group B (Gazetted)” posts you may have heard of at the central government level. These are not entry-level clerical jobs; most of them need specific technical degrees and several years of real work experience.

This particular batch of posts is unusual because it is heavy on port, marine, and maritime jobs — Marine Engineer, Engineer Surveyor, Port Officer, Pilot Officer, and Naval Architect — which shows how important Gujarat’s ports and coastline are to the state’s administration. A smaller number of posts (Manager, Assistant Director, Junior Architect, Joint Director of Horticulture) cover other departments.

Special point about disability: A good number of these posts — 9 out of 15 advertisements — are specifically part of “Special Recruitment Drives for Persons with Disabilities.” This means these particular seats are set aside only for eligible candidates with a recognised, benchmark disability.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 23 September 2026
• Online Application Opens: 24 September 2026, 1:00 PM
• Last Date to Apply Online: 8 October 2026, 11:59 PM
• Last Date to Pay Fee via Post-Office Challan: 9 October 2026, during post-office working hours
• Tentative Preliminary Exam (General Studies): 13 December 2026
• Tentative Subject-Paper Exams: January to February 2027 (dates vary by advertisement — see table below)

Vacancy Details — Post Wise (All 15 Advertisements)

Category-Wise Vacancy Details (Non-PwD Posts)

• Advt. 48: 1 Unreserved (UR)
• Advt. 49: 2 SEBC + 1 ST
• Advt. 50: 3 Unreserved + 1 SEBC
• Advt. 51: 1 Unreserved
• Advt. 52: 4 Unreserved + 1 EWS + 1 SEBC + 1 ST

Please note: GPSC has said the number and category of vacancies can change later, based on requests received from the concerned Gujarat Government department.

Educational Qualification and Experience — Simple Summary

Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates get the pay and allowances that apply to their specific Gujarat Government Class 1 or Class 2 post. The combined short notice does not give exact pay-level figures. For the exact pay scale, probation rules, and allowances for your chosen post, please check the detailed, post-specific advertisement.

Application Fee

The exact fee amount and any exemption depends on your category and post, as stated in the detailed advertisement. Unreserved candidates can pay:

• Online, through the GPSC OJAS portal, up to 8 October 2026, 11:59 PM, or
• Offline, through a post-office challan, up to 9 October 2026, during post-office working hours

Please confirm the exact fee and exemption rules for your category before paying.

Selection Process — What to Expect

Each post follows its own recruitment rules, but the process generally includes:

• Preliminary Examination (General Studies) — a common first stage
• Subject-Related Examination or Assessment, where the post requires it
• Interview
• Document Verification

The General Studies preliminary exam is tentatively set for 13 December 2026.

Tentative Subject-Paper Exam Dates

How to Apply Online

• Visit the GPSC OJAS portal: gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
• Open the advertisement that matches the post you want
• Read the post name, advertisement number, and eligibility conditions carefully
• Click the online application option and enter your personal, education, and experience details
• Upload your own recent photo and signature, in the correct format
• Check every entry, then confirm your application before the deadline
• Pay the fee, if applicable
• Save your confirmation number safely
• Download and keep a copy of your confirmed application

Simple tip: Apply to only one advertisement per form. If you submit more than one application for the same advertisement, GPSC will use only your last confirmed one — so double-check before your final submission rather than assuming you can fix it with a later attempt.

Documents You Will Need

• Confirmed online application form
• SSCE certificate, for date of birth proof
• Educational certificates and mark sheets
• Experience certificates
• Category certificate, where applicable
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (Gujarat format), for SEBC candidates
• EWS certificate (Gujarat Government format)
• Disability certificate, for PwBD-reserved posts
• Any professional registration, licence, or competency certificate your post requires (very relevant for the marine/port posts)
• Recent photograph, signature, and a valid ID proof

Important Instructions

• Check the advertisement number and post name carefully before you start applying
• The online form can be edited only until the closing date and time — no correction is allowed after that
• You must upload your own photo and signature — using someone else’s can get you barred from the exam
• Keep all your original certificates ready for verification or interview
• Only your SSCE certificate will be accepted as age proof
• Do not wait for the last day to submit and confirm your form
• Saving your confirmation number is compulsory — keep it safe
• If anything in this short notice conflicts with the detailed, post-specific advertisement, the detailed advertisement wins

Simple Tips Before You Apply

• Read your specific detailed advertisement first, not just this summary: since 15 different posts are combined into one notice, each one has its own separate detailed advertisement with the real, full eligibility rules — always confirm from there
• If you’re eligible under the PwD drive, check the exact disability category listed for your post: not every kind of disability is suitable for every post (for example, some marine posts may need specific physical abilities) — this is normally listed clearly in the detailed advertisement
• Marine and port-related posts often need a professional licence or certificate (like a marine engineering certificate of competency) on top of your degree — start gathering these early, since they can take time to arrange if you don’t already have them
• Mark your calendar for two closing dates, not one: the online form closes 8 October, but fee payment through post-office challan has a separate deadline of 9 October — don’t confuse the two
• Since the subject-paper exam dates differ by advertisement, check the table above (or your own admit card, later) to know exactly when your subject paper is, rather than assuming one date fits all posts
• Start basic General Studies preparation now: since the preliminary exam is common to (most) candidates and tentatively set for 13 December 2026, that gives you real time to prepare if you start today

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