Overview
Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB), Gandhinagar has released a recruitment notification for the post of Laboratory Technician (Class-3) (108 posts (District Panchayat-wise) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs).
Key Details
- Organization
- Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB), Gandhinagar
- Qualification
- Educational Qualification (Mandatory): Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Bio-technology from a recognized University + Diploma in Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technician Course / Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution. Candidates must also possess basic knowledge of computer application and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both. Note: All qualifications must be possessed on or before the last date of online application i.e. 08.05.2026.
- Vacancies
- 108 posts (District Panchayat-wise)
- Posted
- 17 April 2026 (13:00 hrs)
- Last date to apply
- 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 17 April 2026 (13:00 hrs) |
| Application Last Date | 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Online Application Start Date | 17 April 2026 (13:00 hrs) |
| Online Application Last Date | 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Computer Based Test (CBRT) / OMR Exam Date | To be notified later |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 108 vacancies will be filled under GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026. Check district-wise and category-wise vacancy details in the table below (as per the official notification). District Panchayat: Total Vacancies Ahmedabad: 2 Amreli: 2 Anand: 8 Aravalli: 1 Banaskantha: 2 Bharuch: 0 Bhavnagar: 3 Botad: 2 Chhota Udepur: 8 Dahod: 12 Devbhumi Dwarka: 5 Dang: 5 Gandhinagar: 0 Gir Somnath: 0 Jamnagar: 4 Junagadh: 0 Kutch: 20 Kheda: 3 Mahisagar: 5 Mehsana: 0 Morbi: 0 Narmada: 5 Navsari: 0 Panchmahal: 4 Patan: 4 Porbandar: 1 Rajkot: 0 Sabarkantha: 1 Surat: 1 Surendranagar: 6 Tapi: 2 Vadodara: 2 Valsad: 0 Other Districts: As per notification Total: 108 Note: Number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease. Reservation for Women, Ex-Servicemen, Physically Disabled and other categories is applicable as per Government rules. Horizontal reservation for Women is 35% and for Locomotor Disabled is 4%.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification (Mandatory): Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Bio-technology from a recognized University + Diploma in Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technician Course / Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution. Candidates must also possess basic knowledge of computer application and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both. Note: All qualifications must be possessed on or before the last date of online application i.e. 08.05.2026.
Age Limit
Category: Maximum Age All Categories (General / Reserved / Women): 36 years Physically Disabled Candidates: Additional relaxation of 10 years Ex-Servicemen: As per Government rules Note: Age is calculated as on the last date of online application (08.05.2026). Upper age relaxation is applicable only to candidates belonging to reserved categories of Gujarat as per rules.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee General Category: ₹100/- + Service Charges (SBI e-Pay) SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Disabled: Exempted (No fee) Fee is payable online through SBI e-Pay (Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking). Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Selection Process
The selection for GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 will be based on: Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) / OMR Written Test: Objective type MCQ questions. Syllabus includes subject knowledge + General Knowledge, English, Gujarati, etc. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents and certificates. Final Merit: Prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Written Test. Waiting list will also be prepared as per rules.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates for GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 must submit their application online through the OJAS portal within the specified last date. The online application process is as follows: Step 1 - Registration: Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in and click on the relevant advertisement link for Laboratory Technician (Class-3). Register with valid details. Step 2 - Fill Application: Login with credentials and fill all required personal, educational, category and other details. Upload scanned photograph and signature in prescribed size and format. Step 3 - Fee Payment & Submission: Pay the prescribed application fee online (if applicable). Review all entries and submit the application form. Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference. Note: Last date for submission of online application and fee payment is 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs). Applications submitted by any other mode will not be considered. Candidates must ensure that all particulars furnished are correct. No changes are allowed after final submission except during the correction window (if opened).
Important Instructions
• Candidates must possess all required qualifications and certificates on or before the last date of online application (08.05.2026). • The date for determining eligibility is the last date of online application. Candidates claiming reservation must possess valid category certificates issued by the competent authority of Gujarat. • Furnishing false information or suppression of facts will lead to cancellation of candidature and criminal prosecution. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. • The decision of GPSSB shall be final and binding on the candidates. All updates regarding the recruitment will be published only on the official OJAS / GPSSB website. • Candidates must regularly check the website for exam dates, admit cards and other information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 Out for 108 Vacancies, Apply Online Now?
Application Start Date: 17 April 2026 (13:00 hrs); Application Last Date: 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs); Online Application Start Date: 17 April 2026 (13:00 hrs); Online Application Last Date: 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs); Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs); Computer Based Test (CBRT) / OMR Exam Date: To be notified later
What is the application fee?
Category: Application Fee General Category: ₹100/- + Service Charges (SBI e-Pay) SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / Physically Disabled: Exempted (No fee) Fee is payable online through SBI e-Pay (Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking). Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
What is the age limit?
Not more than 36 years
What is the selection process?
The selection for GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 will be based on: Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) / OMR Written Test: Objective type MCQ questions. Syllabus includes subject knowledge + General Knowledge, English, Gujarati, etc. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents and certificates. Final Merit: Prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Written Test. Waiting list will also be prepared as per rules.