GPSC Women and Child Officer Class-1 Recruitment 2026

About This Job

GPSC is hiring 1 Women and Child Officer / Deputy Director (Women Welfare), Class-1 under the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Gujarat. This is a Special Recruitment Drive only for Divyang (Persons with Disability) candidates. If you have a Post Graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology with about 5 years of experience, you can apply online. The last date is 19 May 2026. Salary is Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month (Pay Level 10).

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) Women and Child Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released Advertisement No. 10/2026-27 for direct recruitment of 1 Women and Child Officer / Deputy Director (Women Welfare), Class-1 post under the Commissionerate of Women and Child Development, Gujarat State. This is a Special Recruitment Drive (First Recruitment Event) for Divyang (PwD) candidates only — specifically for the disability group of Blind / Low Vision (LV 40-70%). The vacancy is reserved under Group A. Other candidates are not eligible to apply.

Who Can Apply?

Disability Requirement (Mandatory):

• Only candidates with Blindness or Low Vision (LV — 40% to 70%) under Group A can apply for this Special Recruitment Drive.
• Candidates having any other type of disability are NOT eligible.
• Must produce a Disability Certificate in the format prescribed by Health & Family Welfare Department vide circular dated 15/12/2025 (No. HFWD/MSM/e-file/7/2024/1833/A).

Educational Qualification & Experience:

• Post Graduate degree in Social Work or Sociology or Psychology from a recognised University (Central or State Act / UGC recognised institution).
• About 5 years experience in any one of the following:
  • On the post not below the rank of Inspector / Field Officer, Class III, in the subordinate service of the Commissionerate of Women and Child Development, Gujarat State; OR
  • Social Work or Social Administration in Government / Local Bodies / Government Undertaking Board / Corporation, equivalent to Inspector/Field Officer Class III; OR
  • Social Work or Social Administration in a registered Non-Government Organisation; OR
  • On a post connected with Social Service in a Public Sector Organisation equivalent to Inspector/Field Officer, Class III.

Other Requirements:

• Basic computer knowledge as per Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
• Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 42 years as on last date of online application (19 May 2026).
• Minimum age: 21 years.
• Age Relaxation:
• Persons with Disabilities: 10 years (maximum up to 45 years)
• Gujarat Government employees: Upper age limit may not apply if experience is required as qualification, or 5 years relaxation as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules 1967

Salary

• Pay Matrix: Level-10 of the 7th Pay Commission (Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500 per month)
• Grade Pay: Rs. 5,400
• Plus DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Gujarat Government rules.

Application Fee

• Persons with Disability candidates: No fee (since only Divyang candidates can apply, no application fee is charged).
• Deposit Fee (for Preliminary Exam Consent):
• Unreserved category: Rs. 500/- (refundable deposit)
• Reserved category (women / SEBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwD / Ex-Servicemen): Rs. 400/- (refundable deposit)
• This is a deposit only and is refunded after appearing in the exam.

Selection Process

Selection is in 2 stages through direct recruitment:

1. Preliminary Test (300 Marks): Total 300 questions for 300 marks in 180 minutes. Part-A: General Studies — 100 questions, 100 marks (60 minutes). Part-B: Concerned Subject — 200 questions, 200 marks (120 minutes). Held at Gandhinagar / Ahmedabad. Where Divyang candidates do not get adequate representation, those who score at least 10% of total marks in Preliminary will be considered for selection.
2. Interview (100 Marks): 10 candidates called for interview for this 1 post.
3. Final Merit: 50% weightage of Preliminary marks + 50% weightage of Interview marks.

How to Apply

1. Go to the GPSC OJAS portal at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Select Advt. No. 10/2026-27 for Women and Child Officer / Deputy Director (Women Welfare), Class-1.
3. Register / login and fill the online application form carefully.
4. Upload your photograph, signature, disability certificate, and other required documents.
5. Confirm the application after verifying — no edits allowed after confirmation.
6. Take a printout of the confirmed application for your records.
7. Keep certificates ready for application scrutiny — do not send physical copy now.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 5 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 5 May 2026 (13:00 hrs)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 May 2026 (23:59 hrs)
• Tentative Preliminary Exam Date: 26 July 2026
• Tentative Month of Interview: To be announced
• Tentative Result: 10 working days after last date of interview

• Plan and supervise women welfare schemes under the Commissionerate of Women and Child Development, Gujarat
• Monitor implementation of state and central schemes for women empowerment, protection, and rehabilitation
• Coordinate with district-level officers, NGOs, and community-based organisations on women welfare projects
• Investigate complaints related to women's safety, domestic violence, and welfare schemes
• Prepare progress reports, budget proposals, and policy briefs for the Department
• Conduct field visits, awareness camps, and training programmes for women beneficiaries
• Maintain liaison with police, judiciary, and social organisations for women in distress cases
• Represent the Department in inter-departmental meetings and state-level reviews