Overview
The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has announced a recruitment notification for 213 posts across various administrative and municipal positions for the year 2026. The application window opens on 2 April 2026 and closes on 16 April 2026. Candidates with a graduate degree and knowledge of Gujarati and Hindi can apply. The selection process includes a preliminary objective exam, a main descriptive exam, and a personal interview. Reserved categories are fully exempted from the application fee.
Key Details
- Organization
- Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
- Qualification
- Graduate degree from any university established by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the Government; knowledge of Gujarati and Hindi up to the standard required for the posts.
- Vacancies
- 213
Important Dates
| apply_online_start | 02 April 2026 (13:00 hrs) |
| apply_online_end | 16 April 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| preliminary_examination | 05 to 10 October 2026 |
| main_written_examination | 05 to 10 October 2026 |
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Vacancy Details
Gujarat Administrative Service (Junior Scale): 6; Superintendent, Prohibition and Excise, Class-1: 1; Deputy Police Superintendent (Unarmed): 8; Deputy Commissioner (Cottage Industry): 5; Government Labour Officer: 13; Assistant District Registrar (Co-operative Societies): 7; Superintendent, Prohibition & Excise: 11; Social Welfare Officer (Development): 11; Assistant Director (Food & Civil Supplies): 6; Assistant Information Officer (Administration): 4; Municipal Chief Officer: 6; Assistant Commissioner (Tribal Development): 2; Assistant Commissioner (Cottage Industry Service): 20; Taluka Development Officer: 30; District Inspector Land Records: 20; Tribal Development Officer: 7; Mamlatdar: 25; Section Officer (Secretariat): 25; Section Officer (Gujarat Public Service Commission): 1
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) – 200 marks (screening only, not counted in final merit); Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type) – 1250 marks (7 papers); Personal Interview – 150 marks; Final selection based on marks obtained in Main Written Examination + Interview.
How to Apply
Visit https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in, Register and fill the online application form between 02/04/2026 (13:00 hrs) and 16/04/2026 (23:59 hrs), Pay the required fee online or through the Post Office, Upload scanned documents and submit the application, Take a printout of the filled application for future reference, No hard copy is required at the time of preliminary application
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for GPSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 213 Gujarat Administrative, Civil & Municipal Chief Officer Posts?
apply online start: 02 April 2026 (13:00 hrs); apply online end: 16 April 2026 (23:59 hrs); preliminary examination: 05 to 10 October 2026; main written examination: 05 to 10 October 2026
What is the application fee?
General Category: ₹100 + Postal Charges (if paid by Post) or ₹100 + Service Charges (if paid online); Reserved Categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS), PwD & Ex-Servicemen of Gujarat: Fully Exempted
What is the age limit?
Minimum 20 years, maximum 35 years (age relaxation applicable as per rules).
What is the selection process?
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) – 200 marks (screening only, not counted in final merit); Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type) – 1250 marks (7 papers); Personal Interview – 150 marks; Final selection based on marks obtained in Main Written Examination + Interview.