The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has released a major recruitment notification for the post of Work Assistant, Class-3 under the control of the Roads and Buildings Department. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 336 vacancies across various circle offices of the department through a competitive examination. Eligible candidates possessing a diploma-level qualification in Civil Engineering and its recognized equivalent fields are invited to submit their applications online. This recruitment offers a stable government career opportunity in the technical field with long-term service benefits, reservation advantages, and growth prospects within Gujarat Government services.
Important Dates
- Online application start date: 16 January 2026 (from afternoon)
- Last date to submit online application: 30 January 2026 (till late night)
- Last date to pay examination fee: 02 February 2026
- Cut-off date for age, qualification, and eligibility: 30 January 2026
- Examination date: To be notified separately
Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the closing date to avoid technical issues.
Application Fees
The examination fee structure for this recruitment is as follows:
- Unreserved category candidates: ₹500
- Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS), women candidates, persons with disabilities, and ex-servicemen: ₹400
The examination fee must be paid online only. Candidates who appear for the examination will be eligible for a refund of the examination fee. Applicants who fail to pay the prescribed fee within the stipulated time will have their applications rejected automatically.
Vacancy Details
A total of 336 posts of Work Assistant (Class-3) are to be filled under this recruitment. These vacancies are distributed across multiple circle offices of the Roads and Buildings Department, including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, and other regional offices.
The vacancies include posts reserved for:
- Unreserved (General)
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)
- Women candidates
- Ex-servicemen
The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on administrative requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following diploma qualifications recognized by the Government:
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Civil and Rural Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Draftsman
- Diploma in Construction Engineering
- Diploma in Construction Technology
- Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
- Diploma in Survey Engineering
- Diploma in Transportation Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering with specialization such as Planning, Rural Engineering, Building Services, or Construction
Important Note:
Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BE/BTech) are not eligible for this recruitment.
Computer Knowledge
Applicants must have basic computer knowledge as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services Rules. This can be proven through:
- Computer certificate from a recognized institute, or
- Computer subject studied in Class 10 or 12, or
- Diploma or degree containing computer studies
Candidates without proof at the time of application must submit the certificate before final appointment.
Language Knowledge
Applicants must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Nationality
The applicant must be an Indian citizen or must satisfy the nationality conditions laid down under Gujarat Civil Services Recruitment Rules.
Age Limit
As on 30 January 2026, the age criteria are:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 33 years
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules:
- Women candidates (General): 5 years
- Reserved category male candidates: 5 years
- Reserved category female candidates: 10 years
- Persons with disabilities (PwD): Up to 15 years
- Ex-servicemen: Service period + additional relaxation as prescribed
The maximum permissible age after relaxation shall not exceed the limits specified for each category.
Salary Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed on a fixed monthly salary of ₹26,000 for the initial five years.
After successful completion of five years and subject to satisfactory performance, candidates will be placed in the regular salary scale ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month, along with admissible allowances as per government norms.
This position offers long-term job security, pension benefits, and career progression opportunities.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Work Assistant Class-3 post will consist of the following stages:
- Competitive Written Examination
- Objective type (MCQ)
- Conducted either through OMR or computer-based mode
- Marks may be normalized if required
- Merit List Preparation
- Based on marks obtained in the written examination
- Additional weightage applicable for eligible sports persons and widows as per rules
- Document Verification
- Verification of original certificates related to age, qualification, category, and eligibility
Final selection will be strictly based on merit and compliance with eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only through the prescribed application system. No offline applications will be accepted.
Application Steps (Summary):
- Complete online registration
- Fill personal and educational details carefully
- Upload photograph and signature in prescribed format
- Confirm the application after verifying all details
- Pay the examination fee online
- Download and print the final application form for future reference
Applicants are advised to ensure that all information entered matches their original certificates. Any incorrect or false information may lead to rejection at any stage of the recruitment process.
