Overview
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released a recruitment notification for the post of English Stenographer, Grade-2, Class-3 (1 (Unreserved) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 29 July 2026, 11:59 PM.
Key Details
- Organization
- Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
- Qualification
- • A bachelor's degree from any university established or incorporated by or under a Central or State Act in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government. • Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. • Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both. Candidates who do not currently hold a certificate for basic computer knowledge can still apply, but they must produce such a certificate before appointment; otherwise they will not be eligible for appointment.
- Vacancies
- 1 (Unreserved)
- Advertisement No
- 436/2026-27
- Posted
- 15 July 2026, 2:00 PM
- Last date to apply
- 29 July 2026, 11:59 PM
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 15 July 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Application Last Date | 29 July 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 1 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
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Vacancy Details
There is a total of 1 vacancy for the post of English Stenographer, Grade-2, Class-3 under the Gujarat Maritime Board. As per the notification, this single vacancy falls in the unreserved (general) category, with no reserved vacancies for women, EWS, SC, ST, SEBC, persons with disabilities, or ex-servicemen at present under this specific advertisement. The notification also states that the number of vacancies is subject to change.
Eligibility
• A bachelor's degree from any university established or incorporated by or under a Central or State Act in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government. • Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. • Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both. Candidates who do not currently hold a certificate for basic computer knowledge can still apply, but they must produce such a certificate before appointment; otherwise they will not be eligible for appointment.
Age Limit
As on 29 July 2026, the candidate's age must not be less than 20 years and not more than 40 years. The upper age limit may be relaxed for candidates already in Gujarat Government service, as per the applicable rules. Age relaxation for other categories is as follows: Category: Relaxation | Maximum Age Limit General category women candidates: 5 years | 45 years Reserved category male candidates: 5 years | 45 years Reserved category women candidates: 10 years (5+5) | 45 years General category disabled male candidates: 10 years | 45 years General category disabled women candidates: 15 years (10+5) | 45 years Reserved category disabled male candidates: 15 years (5+10) | 45 years Reserved category disabled women candidates: 20 years (5+10+5) | 45 years Ex-servicemen: Duration of service plus 3 years | As applicable
Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed on a fixed monthly pay of Rs. 40,800/- for the first five years, along with other benefits admissible under the relevant Finance Department resolutions. On satisfactory completion of five years of service, the candidate becomes eligible for regular appointment in the 7th Pay Commission pay scale of Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/- (Level-6), subject to the outcome of SLP No. 14124/2012 and SLP No. 14125/2012 pending before the Supreme Court.
Application Fee
Category: Examination Fee Unreserved (General) Category: Rs. 500/- Reserved Category (Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, and Ex-servicemen): Rs. 400/- The fee must be paid only online through Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or Wallet, on or before 1 August 2026 (11:59 PM). A transaction fee will apply in addition to the examination fee. The fee paid is refundable only to those candidates who actually appear for the examination; it will not be refunded to candidates who do not appear.
Selection Process
The selection process for the English Stenographer, Grade-2 post consists of the following stages:
How to Apply
• Visit the official website: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in • Click on "Online Application" and select GSSSB. • Select Advertisement No. 436/2026-27 (English Stenographer, Grade-2, Class-3) and click Apply. • Click "Apply Now," then "Skip" to open the application form, and fill in the Personal Details (fields marked with a red asterisk are mandatory). • Fill in the Educational Details. • Accept the Assurance/declaration by selecting "Yes," then click "Save" to complete the application and generate the Application Number. • Upload your photograph and signature in JPG format (photo: 5 cm height x 3.6 cm width; signature: 2.5 cm height x 7.5 cm width; each file up to 15 KB). • Click "Confirm Application," enter the Application Number and Birth Date, review all details carefully, and confirm. Note that no changes are possible after confirmation. • Click "Print Application" to download and save a copy of the confirmed application form. • Pay the examination fee online through the "Print Application Form / Pay Fees" option before the fee payment deadline, and save the payment receipt.
Required Documents
• Educational qualification certificates • Birth date/age proof certificate • School Leaving Certificate • Category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS), where applicable • Non-creamy layer certificate (for SEBC candidates), where applicable • Disability certificate (for PwD candidates), where applicable • Ex-servicemen certificate/discharge book, where applicable • Basic computer knowledge certificate • Passport-size photograph (white background, recent) and signature, in the prescribed format for upload
Important Instructions
• Only one application should be submitted per candidate; if multiple applications are submitted, only the last confirmed application will be considered valid. • No changes can be made to the category (caste) details or any other information after the application is confirmed. • Candidates must keep their original certificates ready, as details in the application must match these certificates exactly; discrepancies can lead to rejection at any stage. • The same photograph uploaded during application must be used throughout the recruitment process, including at the exam center and during document verification. • Keep the mobile number and email ID provided in the application active until the recruitment process is complete, as important updates will be sent through SMS/email. • Candidates found using unfair means, submitting false information, or violating the Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023 will face disqualification and legal action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for GSSSB Stenographer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online?
Application Start Date: 15 July 2026, 2:00 PM; Application Last Date: 29 July 2026, 11:59 PM; Fee Payment Last Date: 1 August 2026, 11:59 PM
What is the application fee?
Category: Examination Fee Unreserved (General) Category: Rs. 500/- Reserved Category (Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, and Ex-servicemen): Rs. 400/- The fee must be paid only online through Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or Wallet, on or before 1 August 2026 (11:59 PM). A transaction fee will apply in addition to the examination fee. The fee paid is refundable only to those candidates who actually appear for the examination; it will not be refunded to candidates who do not appear.
What is the age limit?
As on 29 July 2026, the candidate's age must not be less than 20 years and not more than 40 years. The upper age limit may be relaxed for candidates already in Gujarat Government service, as per the applicable rules. Age relaxation for other categories is as follows: Category: Relaxation | Maximum Age Limit General category women candidates: 5 years | 45 years Reserved category male candidates: 5 years | 45 years Reserved category women candidates: 10 years (5+5) | 45 years General category disabled male candidates: 10 years | 45 years General category disabled women candidates: 15 years (10+5) | 45 years Reserved category disabled male candidates: 15 years (5+10) | 45 years Reserved category disabled women candidates: 20 years (5+10+5) | 45 years Ex-servicemen: Duration of service plus 3 years | As applicable
What is the selection process?
The selection process for the English Stenographer, Grade-2 post consists of the following stages: