GSSSB Surveyor Recruitment 2026-27: Apply Online for 78 Posts (Advertisement No. 467/202627)
1. Short Description
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has released Advertisement No. 467/202627 for the post of Surveyor, Class-3. A total of 78 posts will be filled through direct recruitment under the Forest and Environment Department, Gujarat State.
Candidates can apply online on the OJAS website from 30/10/2026 (2:00 PM) to 20/11/2026 (11:59 PM).
Candidates with a Diploma in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification, or an ITI Surveyor certificate, can apply.
2. Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar |
| Department | Forest and Environment Department (Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar) |
| Advertisement No. | 467/202627 |
| Post Name | Surveyor, Class-3 |
| Total Vacancies | 78 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment through Competitive Exam |
| Application Mode | Online (OJAS website) |
| Application Start Date | 30/10/2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 20/11/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 23/11/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 Years (as on 20/11/2026) |
| Salary | Rs. 26,000 per month, fixed for the first five years |
| Official Websites | https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in and https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
3. Company Name and Job Location
The recruitment is conducted by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar for the Forest and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat.
The job location is Gujarat State. The exact posting place or office: Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf.
The category-wise vacancy details are given below.
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 35 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 09 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 04 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 10 |
| Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) | 20 |
| Total | 78 |
Out of the total posts, the notification also shows reservation for women candidates and ex-servicemen. Ex-servicemen posts are 07.
Reserved posts for Divyang candidates are not included in this advertisement. The number of posts may increase or decrease.
4. Qualification Eligibility
- A Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Technical Examination Board or a recognised university or institution, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government, or
- A certificate of minimum one or two years Surveyor course from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) recognised by the Government.
- Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering are not eligible to apply.
- Basic knowledge of computer application as per Gujarat Civil Services rules.
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
- Candidates must meet the minimum physical standards given in the notification.
As per the Forest and Environment Department resolution dated 27/05/2026, the following equivalent qualifications are also accepted:
- Diploma in Civil and Rural Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Draftsman
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering and Planning
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Building Service Engineering)
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Construction Technology)
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Construction)
- Diploma in Civil Technology
- Diploma in Construction Engineering
- Diploma in Construction Technology
- Diploma in Construction Technology and Management
- Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
- Diploma in Survey Engineering
- Diploma in Transportation Engineering
Minimum Physical Standards (Male Candidates)
| Category | Height | Chest (Before Inflation) | Chest (After Inflation) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe candidate of Gujarat origin | 155 cm | 79 cm | 84 cm | 50 kg |
| Other candidates of Gujarat origin (except ST) | 163 cm | 79 cm | 84 cm | 50 kg |
The minimum chest expansion should not be less than 5 cm.
Minimum Physical Standards (Female Candidates)
| Category | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe candidate of Gujarat origin | 145 cm | 45 kg |
| Other candidates of Gujarat origin (except ST) | 150 cm | 45 kg |
5. Age Limit
The age of the candidate should be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 33 years as on 20/11/2026. Age relaxation is given as per rules:
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Women candidates of General category | 5 years | 38 years |
| Male candidates of reserved category | 5 years | 38 years |
| Women candidates of reserved category | 10 years | 43 years |
| Male Divyang candidates of General category | 10 years | 43 years |
| Women Divyang candidates of General category | 15 years | 45 years |
| Male Divyang candidates of reserved category | 15 years | 45 years |
| Women Divyang candidates of reserved category | 20 years | 45 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Service period plus up to 3 years | As per rules |
Age relaxation for reserved categories is applicable only to candidates of Gujarat origin.
6. Salary and Facilities
Selected candidates will be appointed on a fixed monthly salary of Rs. 26,000 for the first five years. After five years, if the service is found satisfactory, the candidate will be eligible for regular appointment in the pay scale of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 (Level-4) as per the Seventh Pay Commission.
This is subject to the judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the related SLP cases mentioned in the notification.
Other Facilities: Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf.
7. Selection Process
- Candidates have to appear in a single-stage objective MCQ type competitive exam, conducted by CBRT / OMR method.
- The question paper has two parts. Part-A has 90 questions (90 marks) and Part-B has 120 questions (120 marks). Total questions are 210.
- Part-A covers Logical Tests and Data Interpretation (30 marks), Mathematical Tests (30 marks), and Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati and English Comprehension (30 marks).
- Part-B has 120 marks and covers questions related to the subject and its utility.
- The total time for the exam is 3 hours (180 minutes).
- There is negative marking. One-fourth (1/4) of the marks of a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- The minimum qualifying standard is 40% in Part-A and 40% in Part-B.
- After the provisional result, about two times the number of candidates as per category-wise posts will be called for certificate verification, based on merit.
- The final selection list and waiting list will be prepared as per merit.
- Additional 5% marks will be added for widow candidates and for candidates who represented in recognised sports at the national / international, inter-university or All India School Federation level, with valid certificates.
- Selected male candidates have to complete a walking test of 25 km in 4 hours, and female candidates have to complete a walking test of 14 km in 4 hours. This will be conducted by the appointing authority at the time of appointment.
- Selected candidates have to complete training and pass the training exam as per Government rules.
- Exam date and admit card details: Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf. These will be uploaded on the GSSSB website.
8. Important Documents
A separate document list is not clearly given in the notification. Candidates should keep the original certificates ready for filling the application and for verification, such as:
- Resume
- School Leaving Certificate / SSC marksheet (for date of birth and SSC details)
- Educational qualification marksheets and certificates (Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent / ITI Surveyor certificate)
- Caste certificate (SC / ST / SEBC), if applicable
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for SEBC candidates) as mentioned in the notification
- EWS Certificate (Annexure-KH / Parishisht-Ga) or Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates)
- Disability certificate in Form V, VI or VII (for Divyang candidates), if applicable
- Ex-serviceman identity card and discharge book, if applicable
- Sports certificate, if applicable
- Computer knowledge certificate
- Bank passbook first page (JPEG, JPG or PNG) for fee refund
- Passport size photo (white background, with date, not older than one year from the last date of application) and signature (JPG format, up to 15 KB)
9. Interview Date and Location
There is no interview mentioned for this recruitment. Selection is through a written competitive exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Online Apply | Click Here |
| Exam Centre | Will be decided by the Board as per the number of candidates, as mentioned in the admit card |
| Online Application Start | 30/10/2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20/11/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Apply Online At | https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
How to Apply:
- Candidates should first complete OTR (One Time Registration) on the OJAS website.
- Then go to Online Application, select GSSSB, click on Advertisement No. 467/202627 Surveyor Class-3, and click Apply Now.
- Fill in the personal details, SSC details, bank details and educational details, accept the declaration, and save the application. Upload the photo and signature, then confirm the application.
- After confirmation, take a print of the application and keep the confirmation number safe. Only the last confirmed application will be accepted if a candidate applies more than once.
10. Application fee
| Category | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved Category | Rs. 500 |
| Reserved Category (all women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang and Ex-servicemen candidates) | Rs. 400 |
- The fee must be paid online only, by Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or Wallet, after getting the confirmation number.
- The last date to pay the fee is 23/11/2026 (11:59 PM).
- Candidates have to pay the transaction fee as per rules, in addition to the exam fee.
- The exam fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in the exam. It will not be refunded to candidates who do not appear in the exam, or whose application is cancelled.
- An application without fee payment will not be valid.
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| GSSSB Surveyor Class-3 Recruitment 2026 |
