GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026, 1,237 Class-3 Posts APPLY FROM 05 Nov 2026

GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1,237 Class-3 Group A and Group B Posts (Junior Clerk, Sub Registrar and More)

GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026 – News in Simple Words

Important Dates

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit and Relaxation

Salary (Fixed Pay for the First 5 Years)

Application Fee

How to Apply for GSSSB CCE 2.0 Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step

• Step 1: Open ojas.gujarat.gov.in. If you are new, complete One Time Registration (OTR) first.
• Step 2: Click Online Application and select GSSSB.
• Step 3: Choose Advertisement No. 468/202627.
• Step 4: Fill in your personal, education and category details, and the declaration. Save the form to get an application number.
• Step 5: Upload your photograph and signature.
• Step 6: Review everything and confirm the application. Note the confirmation number.
• Step 7: Pay the fee online before 2 December 2026.
• Step 8: Download and keep the receipt and the printed form.

Photo and Signature Size

Selection Process

• Stage 1 – Online application through OJAS.
• Stage 2 – Common preliminary exam for both groups. It is only for screening. Marks of this exam are not added to the final merit.
• Stage 3 – Shortlisting for mains: Generally up to 7 times the category-wise vacancies.
• Stage 4 – Main exam: Descriptive for Group-A and objective for Group-B.
• Stage 5 – Merit list: Based on main exam marks, reservation rules and qualifying standards.
• Stage 6 – Document verification.

Preliminary Exam Pattern (Common for Group-A and Group-B)

Main Exam Pattern (as Reported)

Preliminary Exam Time Plan – How to Use 120 Minutes

Four Week Starting Plan for Preparation

Application Day Checklist

• Keep a laptop or a good phone and a stable internet connection.
• Keep a scanned photo and signature in JPG under 15 KB.
• Keep your degree details, date of birth and category details in front of you.
• Do OTR on OJAS first if you have not done it before.
• Check the advertisement number before you click apply.
• Save the application number as soon as you get it.
• Pay the fee and download the receipt.
• Take a printout of the final form and keep it with your documents.

Points to Remember About Junior Clerk Posts

• Junior Clerk is the biggest post in this recruitment with 994 vacancies, so it is a big opportunity for graduates.
• The posts are in about 18 departments, so your posting can be in a different department. This depends on merit and the rules of allotment.
• The Junior Clerk main exam is objective, so practise MCQs on polity, economy, Gujarat, current affairs, language and basic IT.
• The fixed pay for the first 5 years is reported as Rs. 26,000 per month. Confirm in the official notice.

Group-A or Group-B? How to Choose

• Group-A posts are Sub Registrar, Assistant Tribal Development Officer, Social Welfare Inspector, Office Superintendent, Office Assistant, Head Clerk and Senior Clerk. The mains is descriptive, so you must write long answers in Gujarati and English.
• Group-B post is Junior Clerk. The mains is objective (MCQ), which is easier for many candidates who prefer multiple choice exams.
• The preliminary exam is common. You can read the advertisement carefully to see how to apply for a group or post.
• If you are good at writing, Group-A may suit you. If you are better at objective tests, Group-B may suit you.

Preparation Tips for GSSSB CCE 2.0

• Reasoning (60 marks): This is the biggest part of the preliminary exam. Practise series, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, puzzles and syllogisms daily.
• Maths (30 marks): Revise percentage, ratio, average, profit and loss, time and work, and simple interest.
• General Awareness (30 marks): Read current affairs and Gujarat GK: history, geography, culture, government schemes and economy.
• Languages (15 + 15 marks): Practise Gujarati and English grammar, vocabulary and comprehension.
• Negative marking: Since 0.25 marks are cut for a wrong answer, do not guess blindly.
• Mock tests: Take full 120 minute tests every week to improve speed and accuracy.
• For Group-A: Start writing practice in Gujarati and English early.
• Time plan: You have time before the exam date, so make a daily routine and follow it.

Documents to Keep Ready Before Applying

• Photograph and signature in JPG format as per size rules
• Graduation degree or marksheet (final year or degree certificate)
• Date of birth proof (school leaving certificate or 10th marksheet)
• Caste certificate and non-creamy layer certificate, if applicable
• EWS certificate, if applicable
• Disability certificate, if applicable
• Ex-serviceman proof, if applicable
• Computer knowledge certificate, if you have one
• Aadhaar and mobile number and email ID that you actively use

What Happens After You Apply?

• GSSSB will announce the preliminary exam date and release admit cards on the OJAS portal.
• After the preliminary exam, a list of candidates for the main exam will be published, generally up to 7 times the category-wise vacancies.
• After the main exam, a merit list is made as per marks, reservation rules and qualifying standards.
• Candidates on the merit list are called for document verification. Keep all original certificates ready.
• All updates come on the official GSSSB and OJAS websites, so check them often.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying on the last day when the OJAS portal may be slow.
• Not paying the fee before 2 December 2026.
• Uploading photo or signature with the wrong size or format.
• Selecting a wrong advertisement number or a wrong post.
• Entering wrong date of birth or category.
• Not saving the confirmation number, receipt and printed form.
• Mixing up this CCE 2.0 notice with the earlier GSSSB CCE notice.
• Trusting agents or fake groups that promise selection for money.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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