GSSSB Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) is hiring 8 Laboratory Assistant posts (Class-3) under a Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for Divyang (PwD) candidates. The posts include Senior Laboratory Assistant and Laboratory Assistant in Civil, Computer, Electronics & Communication, and Electrical streams. You get a fixed salary of Rs. 26,000 per month for the first 5 years. Apply online at ojas.gujarat.gov.in before 6 July 2026.

GSSSB Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 8 Posts (Special Drive for Divyang)

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released notifications (Advt. No. 427 to 431/202627) for 8 Class-3 Laboratory Assistant posts under the control of the Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. This is a backlog Special Recruitment Drive open only to differently-abled (Divyang/PwD) candidates. If you are a Divyang candidate with the required degree and a valid disability certificate, this is a focused chance for a permanent Gujarat government job.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total: 8 posts. All posts are reserved for Divyang (PwD) candidates under the Special Recruitment Drive.

Who Can Apply?

• You must be a Divyang (PwD) candidate with a valid disability certificate in the category notified for the post you apply for.
• You must hold the relevant Degree/Diploma in the subject stream of the post — for example, a degree in Civil, Computer, Electronics & Communication, or Electrical Engineering for the matching Laboratory Assistant post.
• For the Senior Laboratory Assistant post, the relevant science/laboratory qualification as per the detailed advertisement is required.

Check the detailed advertisement and syllabus on the GSSSB website for the exact subject-wise qualification and disability category for your post before applying.

Age Limit

• For the four Laboratory Assistant posts: you must be between 18 and 33 years as on 6 July 2026.
• For the Senior Laboratory Assistant post: you must be between 18 and 35 years as on 6 July 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Gujarat government rules for reserved categories and PwD candidates.

Salary

• You will get a fixed salary of Rs. 26,000 per month for the first 5 years.
• After the fixed-pay period, you will be placed in the regular Class-3 pay scale with DA, HRA and other allowances as per Gujarat government rules.

Application Fee

• Divyang (PwD) candidates: As this is a Special Recruitment Drive only for Divyang candidates, the fee is as per GSSSB norms and is generally refunded if you appear in the exam.
• Payment is made online through the OJAS portal.
• Check the detailed advertisement for the exact fee amount and refund rule.

Selection Process

Selection is done in these steps:

1. Written Exam: An OMR-based objective (MCQ) competitive written exam as per the GSSSB syllabus for the post.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates verify their educational, disability, and other certificates.

The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are given in each post's advertisement on the GSSSB website.

How to Apply

1. Go to the OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Open the GSSSB section and select the Laboratory Assistant / Senior Laboratory Assistant advertisement you want.
3. Fill in the online application form with your details.
4. Upload your photo, signature, and required documents (including disability certificate).
5. Pay the fee online.
6. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 19 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 22 June 2026 (2:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 6 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Handle laboratory equipment, samples, and instruments in the assigned department lab
• Assist senior officers and scientists in conducting tests and experiments
• Prepare, label, and store specimens and chemical samples safely
• Keep accurate records of test results and lab registers
• Maintain cleanliness, calibration, and safety standards in the laboratory
• Support routine sampling, analysis, and reporting work for geology and mining tests
• Follow all safety guidelines and government laboratory protocols