GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 — 108 Vacancies

About This Job

GPSSB is hiring 108 Laboratory Technicians (Class-3) across 34 district panchayats in Gujarat. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Bio-chemistry, or Bio-technology and a Diploma in Lab Technology, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 8 May 2026. Age limit is up to 36 years. Salary is a fixed Rs. 40,800 per month for the first 5 years of service.

GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 - 108 Posts

Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB), Gandhinagar has released Advertisement No. 04/2026-27 for the direct recruitment of 108 Laboratory Technician (Class-3) posts across district panchayat health laboratories in Gujarat. This recruitment is based on a demand letter from the Panchayat Department dated 03-03-2026. Selection will be through a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or OMR-based written examination for 200 marks. This is a great opportunity for science graduates and lab technology diploma holders to get a stable government job in Gujarat's rural healthcare system.

Vacancy Breakdown by Category

The 108 posts are spread across 34 district panchayats in Gujarat. Category-wise breakdown:

• General (OC / Unreserved): 40 posts
• SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Class): 40 posts
• ST (Scheduled Tribe): 15 posts
• SC (Scheduled Caste): 8 posts
• EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 5 posts
• Ex-Serviceman (reserved): 3 posts

Note: Out of 108 posts, 11 are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) — Category B: 7, Category C: 1, Category D&E: 3. Women reservation: 7 posts for General category women, 6 posts for SEBC women. Reserved category vacancies are for domicile of Gujarat only.

District-wise highlights (major allocations):

• Kutch: 20 posts
• Dahod: 12 posts
• Chhotaudepur: 8 posts
• Anand: 8 posts
• Surendranagar: 6 posts
• Mahisagar, Narmada, Devbhoomi Dwarka: 5 posts each
• Panchmahal, Patan, Jamnagar: 4 posts each

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Bio-chemistry, or Bio-technology from a recognized University established under Central or State Act in India (including UGC-recognized deemed universities); AND
• Passed a Diploma in Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician Course of Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Technology or Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or a one-year Medical Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Technician Training Course from any Government-recognized institution or University.

Additional Requirements

• Computer Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 is required.
• Language: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both is required.
• Citizenship: You must be an Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with intent to permanently settle in India (with state government eligibility certificate).
• Domicile for reserved categories: SC/ST/SEBC/EWS reservation benefits are applicable only to original domiciles of Gujarat.

Age Limit

• You must be 18 years or above and not more than 36 years of age as on 08/05/2026 (i.e., born on or after 09/05/1990).
• Maximum age with relaxation in all cases: 45 years.

Age Relaxation:

• General category women: +5 years (max 45 years)
• Reserved category (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) men: +5 years (max 45 years)
• Reserved category women: +10 years (max 45 years)
• PwBD — General men (40%+ disability): +10 years (max 45 years)
• PwBD — General women (40%+ disability): +15 years (max 45 years)
• PwBD — Reserved men (40%+ disability): +15 years (max 45 years)
• PwBD — Reserved women (40%+ disability): +20 years (max 45 years)
• Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years (max 45 years)
• PwBD candidates also get an additional 10 years relaxation in upper age limit.

Salary

• Selected candidates will be appointed on a contract basis at a fixed pay of Rs. 40,800 per month for the first 5 years of service, as per the Gujarat government's fixed-pay scheme.
• After satisfactory completion of 5 years and passing prescribed tests, you will be regularized and get regular pay scale and allowances as per the Gujarat Panchayat Service pay rules in force at that time.
• Note: During the fixed-pay period, no separate DA, HRA, or TA are paid — the fixed Rs. 40,800 is the total monthly pay.

Application Fee

• General (Unreserved) category: Rs. 100 + SBI e-Pay service charges
• SC / ST / SEBC / EWS: No fee
• Ex-Servicemen (all categories): No fee
• PwBD (Persons with Disabilities, all categories): No fee
• Payment mode: Online via SBI e-Pay (Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Internet Banking, NEFT)
• Note: If a General category candidate is unable to pay online, they can pay a process fee of Rs. 500 in cash at the GPSSB office between 11/05/2026 and 13/05/2026 on working days.

Selection Process

Selection is through a single written examination consisting of one question paper:

1. Written Examination (CBRT / OMR-based): 200 marks, 3 hours, objective MCQ format. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer (pro-rata basis). Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
2. Provisional Merit List: Published based on marks scored in the written exam and category-wise vacancies.
3. Document Verification: Candidates in the provisional merit list will be called for document verification (online or in-person).
4. Final Selection List: Published after document verification; a Waiting List will also be prepared.

Note: Candidates will be provisionally admitted to the exam without document verification. Minimum Qualifying Standard (MQS) may be set by GPSSB — but no category will have a cutoff below 40%. Sports bonus (5% of total marks) and Widow bonus (5%) are applicable as per Gujarat government rules.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Click on "Current Advertisement" → "View All" → Select "Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB)".
3. Click on Advertisement No. 04/2026-27 — "Laboratory Technician (Class-3)".
4. Click "Apply" to start the application. Use Apply With OTR (One Time Registration) if you have an OTR number, or fill all details fresh.
5. Fill in all personal, educational, and other details in the online form.
6. Upload your recent photograph (max 15 kb, JPG) and signature (max 15 kb, JPG).
7. Read the Declaration and click "Confirm Application" to get your Application Number.
8. General category candidates must pay the application fee of Rs. 100 via SBI e-Pay within the stipulated time.
9. Take a printout of the confirmed application form and keep it safely.

Important: Do not upload any documents/certificates at the time of online application. Fill in all details accurately — no changes are allowed after confirmation.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 17 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 17 April 2026 (1:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 8 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 8 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Offline Fee Payment at GPSSB Office (if online fails): 11 May 2026 to 13 May 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card: To be announced (download from ojas.gujarat.gov.in)

• Collect, process, and analyse blood, urine, tissue, and other biological samples in the district panchayat laboratory
• Perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests using laboratory equipment and techniques
• Maintain accurate records of all tests conducted and their results
• Handle laboratory instruments with care and ensure regular cleaning and calibration
• Follow biosafety protocols and proper waste disposal procedures at all times
• Assist medical officers and doctors in diagnosing diseases through timely test reporting
• Manage stock of laboratory chemicals, reagents, and consumables and report shortages
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports to supervisory authorities