GSSSB Librarian Recruitment 2026

GSSSB is hiring 1 Librarian, Class-3 post under the Directorate of Technical Education, Gujarat. This is a Special Recruitment Drive for Divyang (PwD) candidates, and the vacancy is reserved for Deaf or Hard of Hearing candidates with 40-70% disability. If you have a post-graduate degree in Library and Information Science, basic computer knowledge, and knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, you can apply online. The last date is 20 June 2026, and fixed pay is Rs. 40,800 per month for the first five years.

GSSSB Librarian Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has released Advertisement No. 418/202627 for a Librarian, Class-3 post in offices under the Director of Technical Education. The full vacancy is for PwD special recruitment, so you should apply only if your disability category matches the notice. Selection will be through a CBRT/OMR objective exam followed by document verification.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Librarian, Class-3: 1 post
• Allowed disability group: D/HH - Deaf or Hard of Hearing (40-70%)
• Recruitment type: Special Recruitment Drive for backlog PwD reservation

Important: GSSSB says the vacancy count may change, so check the official PDF before submitting the form.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Degree: Post-graduate degree in Library and Information Science from a recognised university or equivalent qualification accepted by the Government.
• Computer Knowledge: Basic computer application knowledge as required under Gujarat Civil Services rules.
• Language: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both.

PwD Requirement

• Disability: Only D/HH candidates with benchmark disability of 40% or more in the notified range can apply.
• Certificate: You must produce the disability certificate in the prescribed Form V, VI, or VII when required.
• Gujarat benefits: Original Gujarat reserved category candidates can claim category benefits only with valid Gujarat certificates.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years as on 20 June 2026
• Maximum age: 37 years as on 20 June 2026 before applicable relaxation
• PwD relaxation: General PwD male candidates get 10 years relaxation, general PwD women get 15 years, reserved PwD men get 15 years, and reserved PwD women get 20 years, subject to the maximum age limits mentioned in the notice.
• Government service: Gujarat Government employees may get relaxation as per rules.

Salary

• First five years: Fixed pay of Rs. 40,800 per month.
• After five years: Pay Level-5 of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month after satisfactory service and subject to rules.
• Allowances: Regular pay stage can include DA, HRA, and other Gujarat Government allowances as applicable.

Application Fee

• Divyang candidates: Rs. 400 examination fee
• Payment mode: Online only through Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet
• Fee payment deadline: 22 June 2026 (23:59 hours)
• The fee is refundable only to candidates who appear for the examination.
• No offline fee mode will be accepted by GSSSB.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on a competitive written exam and later document checking.

1. Written Exam (CBRT/OMR): Objective MCQ paper with Part-A and Part-B. The paper has 210 questions for 210 marks and a total time of 180 minutes.
2. Part-B Technical Paper: Questions will come from Library and Information Science as per the notified syllabus.
3. Negative Marking: For each wrong answer, 1/4 mark will be deducted.
4. Document Verification: GSSSB will call candidates from the provisional merit list, normally about two times the notified vacancies as per disability group and merit.
5. Final Merit List: Final selection will depend on exam marks, document verification, eligibility, and the notified PwD reservation conditions.

Sports and widow bonus marks may apply as per Gujarat Government rules where valid certificates are produced.

Exam date and call letter details will be announced later on the GSSSB website. Keep your application number, confirmation number, fee receipt, mobile number, and email active until the recruitment process is over. PwD candidates who need scribe or compensatory time should follow the instructions given in the official notice. Also match your disability group with the advertisement before final submission.

How to Apply

1. Go to the OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Open Online Application, choose GSSSB, and select Advertisement No. 418/202627 for Librarian, Class-3.
3. Click Apply Now and fill your personal, educational, category, and disability details carefully.
4. Accept the assurance, save the form, and note your Application Number.
5. Upload your photograph and signature in JPG format under 15 KB as per OJAS size rules.
6. Confirm the application to generate your Confirmation Number.
7. Pay the examination fee online before 22 June 2026.
8. Keep the application printout and fee receipt safely for exam and document verification.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 06 June 2026 (14:00 hours)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 June 2026 (23:59 hours)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 22 June 2026 (23:59 hours)
• Age and Qualification Reference Date: 20 June 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced on the GSSSB website
• Admit Card: To be announced

• Manage library collections, accession registers, and issue-return records.
• Classify and catalogue books, journals, and digital resources using accepted library standards.
• Guide students, faculty, and staff in finding reference material and technical education resources.
• Maintain stock verification records, periodical subscriptions, and library reports.
• Support library automation, e-resources, and computer-based library services.
• Follow Gujarat Government and Technical Education Department rules for records, purchases, and public service.