GSSSB Horticulture Asst. Recruitment 2026 — 100 Vacancies

GSSSB is hiring 100 Horticulture Assistants, Class-3 for the Directorate of Horticulture under Gujarat's Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department. If you have a Diploma in Horticulture from a recognized Agriculture/Horticulture University, you can apply online through the OJAS portal. The last date to apply is 17 August 2026. You should be between 18 and 33 years old, and the starting fixed pay is Rs. 26,000 per month.

Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board (GSSSB) Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 100 Posts

The Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has released Advertisement No. 454/2026-27 to fill 100 Horticulture Assistant, Class-3 posts in the Directorate of Horticulture through direct recruitment. Selection happens through a competitive written exam (CBRT/OMR) conducted by GSSSB — there is no interview round. Reserved category and women candidates get age relaxation and dedicated vacancy reservation, and 4 posts are set aside for persons with disabilities. Diploma holders in Horticulture looking for a stable Gujarat government job should apply before the deadline. Horticulture Assistants typically work under the district horticulture officer, supporting farmers with nursery development, fruit and vegetable cultivation, and government subsidy schemes — making this a good entry point into Gujarat’s agriculture administration.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a Diploma in Horticulture from a Polytechnic affiliated with a Central or State Agriculture/Horticulture University in India.
• Computer Knowledge: You need basic computer application knowledge as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment Rules, 1967.
• Language: You should have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi (or both).
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of India, or meet the nationality requirement under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment Rules, 1967.

Category-wise Vacancy Reservation (out of 100 posts):

• Unreserved (General): 41 posts
• Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC): 27 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 15 posts
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10 posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 7 posts

Within these 100 posts, 30 are reserved for women (13 General, 8 SEBC, 4 ST, 3 EWS, 2 SC), 4 posts are reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities, and 10 posts carry horizontal reservation for ex-servicemen.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 33 years old as on 17 August 2026.
• Age Relaxation: General category women get 5 years (up to 40 years); reserved category men get 5 years (up to 40 years); reserved category women get 10 years (up to 45 years).
• PwBD Candidates: General category PwBD men get 10 years relaxation and PwBD women get 15 years (both up to 45 years); reserved category PwBD men get 15 years and PwBD women get 20 years (up to 45 years).
• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation equal to the length of service rendered, plus 3 years.
• Candidates already in Gujarat Government service can get upper age relaxation as per the Gujarat Civil Services Rules, 1967.

Salary

• You will get a fixed pay of Rs. 26,000 per month for the first 5 years of service.
• After 5 years of satisfactory service, you will be placed on the regular 7th Pay Commission Level-4 pay scale, starting at Rs. 52,200 per month, plus other allowances.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Gujarat Government rules once you are regularized.

Application Fee

• Unreserved (General) Category: Rs. 500
• Women (all categories), SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 400
• Payment mode: Online only, through Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or Wallets on the OJAS portal.
• The fee is refunded to candidates who appear for the exam.

Selection Process

GSSSB will select candidates through a single written exam:

1. Written Exam (CBRT/OMR): A total of 210 questions for 210 marks, in two parts, over 3 hours.
2. Document Verification: Category-wise, candidates who clear the minimum qualifying marks in both parts are called for verification of certificates.
3. Final Merit List: Prepared using your exam marks after document verification.

You need to score at least 40% in Part-A and 40% in Part-B to qualify. There is a negative marking of 1/4 mark for every wrong answer.

How to Apply

1. Go to the OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Click on "Online Application" and select GSSSB.
3. Find Advertisement No. 454/2026-27 (Horticulture Assistant, Class-3) and click Apply.
4. Fill in your Personal Details and Educational Details.
5. Accept the declaration, save your application, and note your Application Number.
6. Upload your photo and signature in JPG format.
7. Confirm your application and pay the exam fee online.
8. Take a printout of your confirmed application for future reference.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 3 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 3 August 2026 (2:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 17 August 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 20 August 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Assist in planning and implementing horticulture development schemes in the assigned area
• Guide farmers on nursery management, plant protection and modern horticulture techniques
• Inspect fruit, vegetable and flower crops for pest and disease management
• Maintain records of horticulture schemes, subsidies and farmer beneficiaries
• Prepare field reports and submit them to the Horticulture Officer
• Organize training programs and demonstrations for farmers on horticulture practices
• Support soil testing, irrigation planning and post-harvest management activities
• Coordinate with district-level agriculture and cooperation offices for scheme implementation