GSSSB Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2026

About This Job

GSSSB is hiring 14 Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil) posts exclusively for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD/Divyang) under a Special Recruitment Drive. If you have a Diploma in Civil Engineering (note: B.E./B.Tech holders are NOT eligible), you can apply online. The last date to apply is 10 May 2026. You will get a fixed salary of Rs. 49,600 per month during the 5-year probation period. After regularisation, pay moves to Level 7 (Rs. 39,900 – Rs. 1,26,600).

GSSSB Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 — 14 PwD Posts

Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has released Advertisement No. 402/202526 for 14 posts of Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class III, under the Narmada Water Resources and Water Supply Department (Gujarat Pani Puratha and Gutter Vyavastha Board). This is a Special Recruitment Drive exclusively for Divyang (Persons with Benchmark Disability) candidates — general category candidates cannot apply. Diploma-holder Civil engineers with a recognised disability can apply online through the OJAS Gujarat portal.

Vacancy Breakdown by Disability Category

• Category A – Blind / Low Vision: 00 posts
• Category B – Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D, HH): 06 posts
• Category C – Locomotor Disability (OA, OL, LC, AAV, Dw, SD, SI, BA, BL): 03 posts
• Category D & E – SLD, Mental Illness, Multiple Disabilities (A to D): 05 posts

Note: Only candidates with disabilities matching the categories listed above for this post are eligible to apply. BA* and BL* category eligibility is subject to the medical board opinion as per departmental orders.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised Technical Examination Board, University, or Institution under Central or State Act. Equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government are also accepted.
• Equivalent diplomas recognised include: Diploma in Civil (Construction), Public Health and Environment Engineering, Civil and Environment Engineering, Civil and Rural Engineering, Construction Technology, Environment and Pollution Control, Environmental Engineering, Public Health Engineering, Rural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and other specified streams.
• Important: Candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil Engineering are NOT eligible to apply.

Other Requirements

• Computer Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 is required.
• Language: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati and Hindi is mandatory.
• Domicile / Citizenship: You must be an Indian citizen or a person of Indian nationality as per Gujarat Mulki Seva Vargikaran and Bharti (Samanya) Rules, 1967.
• Disability: Only candidates with Benchmark Disability (as per The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016) in the eligible categories are allowed to apply.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 33 years old as on 20 March 2026.
• Age Relaxation for PwD Candidates (over and above the base limit of 33 years):
• General Category male with physical disability: +10 years (max up to 43 years)
• General Category female with physical disability: +15 years (max up to 48 years)
• Reserved Category male with physical disability: +15 years (max up to 48 years)
• Reserved Category female with physical disability: +20 years (max up to 48 years)
• Candidates already in Gujarat Government service may get additional upper age relaxation as per Rules.

Salary

• During the 5-year probation period: Fixed pay of Rs. 49,600 per month as per Finance Department orders.
• After probation and regularisation: Pay in Level 7 — Rs. 39,900 to Rs. 1,26,600 per month (7th Pay Commission equivalent).
• Plus DA, HRA and other allowances as per Gujarat Government rules.
• Note: Candidates selected for these posts are employees of Gujarat Pani Puratha and Gutter Vyavastha Board, not Gujarat state government employees directly.

Application Fee

• Divyang (PwD) candidates (all categories): Rs. 400
• Fee refund: The examination fee is refunded to candidates who actually appear for the examination.
• Payment mode: Online only (Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, Wallets).

Selection Process

The selection is done in the following stages:

1. Written Exam (CBRT / OMR — MCQ format): A competitive exam with 210 questions for 210 marks in 3 hours (180 minutes). The exam has two parts — Part A (general aptitude, 90 marks) and Part B (civil engineering technical, 120 marks). You need a minimum of 40% marks in each part separately to qualify. Negative marking of 1/4 mark per wrong answer applies.
2. Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted at 2x the vacancy count (per disability category) are called for document verification.
3. Merit List: Final selection is based on combined merit in the written exam. Sports bonus marks (up to 5 normalised marks) and widow preference bonus may apply as per rules.

PwD candidates with writing difficulty can request a scribe or 20 minutes compensatory time per hour — email so-kh1-gsssb@gujarat.gov.in at least 2 days before the exam.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official OJAS Gujarat portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Click on "Online Application" and select GSSSB.
3. Find Advertisement No. 402/202526 — Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class III and click Apply.
4. Register (One Time Registration / OTR) if you have not done so already.
5. Fill in the online application form with your personal and educational details.
6. Upload your passport-size photograph (white background, taken within the past 1 year) and signature in JPG format (max 15 KB each).
7. Confirm your application — once confirmed, no changes can be made.
8. Pay the exam fee of Rs. 400 online through the OJAS portal.
9. Save your Confirmation Number — you will need it for all further steps including admit card download.
10. Print a copy of the application form for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 5 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 1 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 May 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card: To be announced (check gsssb.gujarat.gov.in)

• Assist in planning, design, and execution of civil engineering works under the Narmada Water Resources and Water Supply Department
• Supervise construction activities including water supply schemes, pipelines, and drainage works
• Prepare estimates, drawings, and technical reports for assigned projects
• Inspect work sites and ensure quality of construction as per specifications and standards
• Maintain records of project progress, material usage, and labour deployment
• Coordinate with contractors, field staff, and senior engineers for smooth project execution
• Prepare and submit periodic progress reports to senior officers