GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 2,510 Posts

Overview

GSRTC has released a recruitment notification for the post of Helper (2510 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only, through ojas gujarat portal before 6th October 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs).

Key Details

Organization: GSRTC
Qualification: The candidate must be either (a) a citizen of India, or (b) a subject of Nepal, or (c) a subject of Bhutan, or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or (e) a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, East Pakistan (Bangladesh), Burma (Myanmar), Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, and other East African countries, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates in categories (b) to (e) must hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government. Candidates must have chokkhu (clear/normal) vision. Reserved category candidates may apply for unreserved posts, but selection standards for unreserved posts will apply to them.
Vacancies: 2510
Posted: 7th September 2026
Last date to apply: 6th October 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs)

Important Dates

Application Start Date	7th September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	6th October 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment	8th October 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs)
Online Application Start Date	7th September 2026
Last Date for Online Application	6th October 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date to Pay Joint Examination Process Fee	8th October 2026 (23:59 hrs)

Important Links

Official NotificationOpen Link
Official WebsiteOpen Link

Vacancy Details

GSRTC has announced 2510 vacancies for the Helper post, distributed across category as shown below. The Corporation reserves the unrestricted right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies shown in this notification. Category: General | Female Unreserved (UR): 673 | 330 Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 175 | 86 Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC): 442 | 217 Scheduled Caste (SC): 114 | 56 Scheduled Tribe (ST): 280 | 137 Total Allotted: 2510 Additionally, out of the total vacancies, 502 are earmarked for Ex-Servicemen and 52 for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), to be adjusted against their respective category (General, EWS, SC, ST, SEBC).

Eligibility

The candidate must be either (a) a citizen of India, or (b) a subject of Nepal, or (c) a subject of Bhutan, or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or (e) a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, East Pakistan (Bangladesh), Burma (Myanmar), Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, and other East African countries, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates in categories (b) to (e) must hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government. Candidates must have chokkhu (clear/normal) vision. Reserved category candidates may apply for unreserved posts, but selection standards for unreserved posts will apply to them.

Age Limit

The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age limit (with all applicable relaxations) is as follows, calculated as on the last date of application. Category: Male (Max. Age) | Female (Max. Age) Unreserved: 35 Years | 40 Years Reserved: 40 Years | 45 Years Ex-Serviceman: 45 Years | 45 Years Divyang (PwD): 45 Years | 45 Years The base age range is 18 to 35 years (i.e., date of birth between 06/10/1991 and 06/10/2008). General category female candidates get 5 years relaxation; all reserved category male candidates get 5 years; all reserved category female candidates get 10 years; general category disabled male candidates get 10 years; general category disabled female candidates get 15 years; reserved category disabled male candidates get 15 years; and reserved category disabled female candidates get 20 years relaxation in the upper age limit. In no case, for any category, shall the age (with all applicable relaxations) exceed 45 years as on the specified date. Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

Salary

Selected candidates will be given a contract-based appointment in the Helper category on a fixed pay of ₹21,100/- per month for a period of five years. They will not be entitled to any allowances or benefits other than those admissible as per the rules. After satisfactorily completing five years of service, Helper category employees will become eligible for regular appointment on the basic pay currently applicable to the Helper category in the Corporation.

Application Fee

All candidates must compulsorily pay the joint examination online process fee via the OJAS Gujarat website. The fee once paid is non-refundable. Category: Fee Unreserved Category: ₹300/- + GST Reserved Category (all categories of female candidates, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang, and Ex-Serviceman candidates): ₹200/- + GST

Exam Pattern

The 100-mark MCQ-based examination carries the following weightage of subjects, to be completed within 2 hours. S. No.: Subject | Marks 1: General Knowledge / History of Gujarat / Geography / Current Affairs of Gujarat (Standard 10 level) | 30 2: Gujarati Grammar (Standard 10 level) | 05 3: English Grammar (Standard 10 level) | 05 4: Questions related to the subject matter of the qualification (trade-related) | 50 5: Basic knowledge questions on computer usage | 10 Total: 100 Detailed instructions for the examination will be published on the Corporation’s website. Candidates must carry a valid photo ID proof (Election Photo ID Card/EPIC, Driving License, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, or other Government-authorised ID card) to the examination centre.

Selection Process

Candidates fulfilling the conditions of the notification will be called for a 100-mark MCQ-based examination (OMR or CBRT, as decided by the Corporation). The weightage for direct recruitment is calculated as follows. S. No.: Particulars | Weightage 1: Marks obtained in the 100-mark MCQ-based examination | 90 Marks 2: Apprenticeship certificate | 10 Marks Total Weightage: 100 Marks The 10 marks for the apprenticeship certificate will be granted only if the candidate holds a valid apprenticeship certificate in the ITI trade shown in the online application, verified at the time of document verification. A merit list will be prepared based on the total weightage obtained, considering the reserved/unreserved vacancies shown in the notification. Candidates will then be called for document verification (typically at a ratio of 1.5 candidates per vacancy, or as required), after which a provisional selection list/waiting list will be prepared.

How to Apply

• Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in. • Click on "Apply Online". • Click on the Helper category to view its details. • Click "Apply Now" below the details to open the application format, and fill in Personal Details first (fields marked with a red asterisk * are mandatory). • Click on "Educational Qualification" to fill in Minimum Educational Details. • Click on "Additional Educational Qualification" to fill in any additional qualification, if applicable. • Click on "Computer Knowledge" to fill in computer qualification details. • Click on "Self Declaration", then click "Yes" to accept the terms and conditions. • Click "Save" to submit the application online; an Application Number will be generated and must be saved. • Click "Upload Photograph", enter your Application Number and date of birth, then upload your photo and signature in JPG format (photo: 5 cm height × 3.6 cm width; signature: 2.5 cm height × 7.5 cm width; each file not exceeding 10 KB). • Click "Confirm Application", enter your Application Number and date of birth, and use "Show Application Preview" to review your application before confirming (confirming the application is mandatory). • All candidates (unreserved and reserved, including Divyang and Ex-Servicemen) must click "Online Payment of Fees" and pay the joint examination process fee through the Online Payment Gateway. • Click "Print Application", enter your Application Number and date of birth, and print and save a copy of the completed application.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must upload only their own photograph and signature; otherwise, the application will be rejected. • All original certificates relating to educational qualification, age, caste, experience, and other eligibility must be kept with the candidate and produced when required; false particulars will render the application liable to rejection. • If a candidate submits multiple applications for this post with the process fee paid, only the last submitted application will be considered valid, and the rest will be automatically cancelled. • Date of birth will be accepted only as per the SSC certificate or school leaving certificate; an age proof affidavit ("dakhlo") will not be accepted. • Reserved category candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer certificate/caste certificate/EWS Income and Asset Certificate, as applicable, within the validity period specified in the notification; otherwise, the application will be rejected. • Widowed women candidates seeking preference must submit a competent authority's certificate of widowhood, husband's death certificate, and an affidavit of not having remarried, at the time of document verification, to receive an additional 5% weightage on MCQ exam marks. • Sportspersons who have represented at (i) National/International, (ii) Inter-University, or (iii) All India School Federation level competitions in specified sports are eligible for an additional 5% weightage on MCQ exam marks, subject to producing a valid certificate at document …

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important dates for GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 2,510 Posts?

Application Start Date: 7th September 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 6th October 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs); Last Date for Fee Payment: 8th October 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs); Online Application Start Date: 7th September 2026; Last Date for Online Application: 6th October 2026 (23:59 hrs); Last Date to Pay Joint Examination Process Fee: 8th October 2026 (23:59 hrs)

What is the application fee?

What is the age limit?

18 to 35 years (with category-wise relaxation)

What is the selection process?