GPSC Junior Staff Officer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

GPSC is hiring for 1 Junior Staff Officer (Administration), Class-2 post under the Home Department, Government of Gujarat. If you are a graduate with 3 years of administrative experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 19 May 2026 (11:59 PM). Salary ranges from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month (Pay Matrix Level-08).

GPSC Junior Staff Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released Advertisement No. 14/2026-27 for the post of Junior Staff Officer (Administration), Class-2 in the Home Department. The vacancy is reserved for the SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Class) category. Selection involves a Preliminary Test followed by an Interview, with no Main Exam.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must possess a Bachelor's degree from any recognised university (Central, State, or UGC-recognised institution).
• Experience: You need about 3 years' experience on a post not below the rank of Senior Clerk, Class III, in the subordinate services of the Home Guards Organisation; OR 3 years' experience in administrative work in Government/Local Bodies/Government undertaking/Board/Corporation/Limited Company/University/Registered NGO on an equivalent post.
• Computer Knowledge: You must have basic knowledge of computer application as per Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
• Language: You must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years (on the last date of application)
• Maximum age: 38 years (on the last date of application)
• Age Relaxation:
• SC/ST/SEBC of Gujarat Origin: 5 years
• Women candidates (SC/ST/SEBC of Gujarat Origin): 10 years (max up to 45 years)
• Ex-Servicemen (including E.C.O./S.C.O.): Length of military service + 3 years
• Physically Disabled candidates: 10 years (max up to 45 years)

Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month (Pay Matrix Level-08, 7th CPC)
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Gujarat Government rules.

Application Fee

• General / Unreserved candidates: Rs. 100/- + applicable postal charges (post office) or Rs. 100/- + service charges (online)
• SC, ST, SEBC, EWS of Gujarat State, Ex-Servicemen, and Physically Disabled candidates: No fee
• Candidates of reserved categories from other states: must pay the full fee
• Payment mode: Online or via Post Office challan

Selection Process

Selection will be done in two stages:

1. Preliminary Test (Objective, OMR-based): Total 300 marks (300 questions) — Part-A: General Studies (100 questions, 100 marks) + Part-B: Concerned Subject (200 questions, 200 marks). Time duration 180 minutes (3 hours). Minimum 15% marks required to be considered for interview. Exam venue: Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad.
2. Interview: 100 marks. Candidates called at the ratio of 10 per 1 vacancy.

Final Merit: 50% weightage of Preliminary Test marks + 50% weightage of Interview marks.

How to Apply

1. Go to the GPSC OJAS portal at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
3. Fill in the online application form for Advt. No. 14/2026-27.
4. Upload required documents and photograph.
5. Pay the application fee online (or via Post Office challan).
6. Submit the application before the deadline and keep a printout for your records.
7. Do not send any physical copy to the Commission.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 05 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 05 May 2026 (1:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Tentative Date of Preliminary Test (Part-I General Studies): 26 July 2026
• Tentative Date of Preliminary Test (Part-II Concerned Subject): 06 September 2026
• Tentative Month of Result: 10 days after the last date of interview

• Handle administrative work in the Home Guards Organisation and supervise junior staff
• Maintain office records, files, and correspondence as per government norms
• Process applications, reports, and routine administrative documentation
• Assist senior officers in policy implementation and departmental coordination
• Manage day-to-day office operations and ensure timely workflow
• Prepare reports, minutes, and notes for departmental meetings
• Follow Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment Rules in all administrative actions