GSSSB CCE Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT - Apply Online Form for 6550 Group A & Group B Posts
Important Dates
Strictly adhering to the officially released timeline is absolutely crucial for any serious aspirant targeting the GSSSB CCE 2026 vacancies. The comprehensive and highly detailed official advertisement (Advt. No. 378/202526) was formally issued by the board in early February 2026. The dedicated online application link on the official Online Job Application System (OJAS) portal went fully live and operational on the 5th of February 2026. Initially, the deadline was set earlier; however, closely following the massive increase in total vacancies to 6550, the GSSSB officially extended the final application deadline to the 2nd of March 2026. Candidates are strongly warned not to delay their form submissions until the last 48 hours, as the OJAS servers historically experience massive slow-downs and severe technical crashes due to sudden, extremely heavy traffic from lakhs of applicants. The board will subsequently notify the precise dates for the downloading of official preliminary exam hall tickets (admit cards) and the highly anticipated date for the Stage-1 Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) via official press releases and SMS alerts.
Application Fee
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has carefully structured the application fee for the CCE 2026 recruitment to strictly cover the vast logistical expenses of conducting a massive, state-wide Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) for lakhs of applicants. Unreserved (General) category candidates are mandated to pay an official application fee of Rs. 500/- to successfully register for the examination. On the other hand, actively promoting social inclusion, candidates officially belonging to the reserved categories—including Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and all Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)—along with Ex-Servicemen, are granted a legally discounted application fee of Rs. 400/-. An extremely crucial and highly beneficial point heavily emphasized in the official notification is the Fee Refund Policy. If a candidate actually appears and sits for the Preliminary Examination (CBRT), the application fee will be officially refunded directly to their registered bank account by the board. The fee payment must be processed securely online using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI strictly through the OJAS portal payment gateway before the closing deadline.
Age Limit
The age limit criteria formally set for the GSSSB CCE Class-III Recruitment 2026 is designed to be highly inclusive while ensuring long-term administrative service. According to the detailed official notification, the absolute minimum age required to apply for any Group A or Group B post is strictly 20 years. Candidates must have attained this age of maturity to handle sensitive government files and public responsibilities. The maximum age limit for Unreserved (General) category candidates is strictly capped at 35 years as of the crucial cutoff date (which is the final date of online application submission, i.e., 02-03-2026). The Government of Gujarat generously offers standard and extensive age relaxations for various reserved categories. Candidates officially belonging to the SC, ST, SEBC, and EWS categories of Gujarat origin are granted a standard 5-year relaxation in their upper age limit. General category female candidates are also eligible for a 5-year relaxation. Female candidates belonging to reserved categories can legally avail a cumulative age relaxation of up to 10 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) are granted a massive age relaxation extending up to 10 years, ensuring completely equal and fair employment opportunities for all.
Qualification
To be considered officially eligible for the monumental GSSSB CCE Group A and Group B Recruitment 2026, candidates must strictly satisfy the educational and linguistic criteria permanently established by the Gujarat State Government. The primary and absolute educational requirement across all 6550 administrative clerical and superintendent posts is a complete, regular Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any stream or discipline (Arts, Commerce, Science, B.Tech, BBA, BCA, etc.). This degree must be officially obtained from a fully recognized university, deemed university, or central/state educational institution legally established by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India. Furthermore, as per the standard Gujarat Civil Services Classification Rules, possessing basic, practical, and certified knowledge of computer applications and daily software operations is entirely mandatory. Most importantly, candidates must possess a highly fluent and adequate understanding of the Gujarati language, the Hindi language, or preferably both languages, to effectively carry out official state government communications, file drafting, and daily public interactions.
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has officially released the most highly anticipated and massive recruitment notification of the year, bringing incredible news for thousands of government job aspirants across the state. Under the prestigious Advertisement No. 378/202526, GSSSB has announced the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 to successfully fill an unexpectedly large number of vacancies. Initially announced for 5370 posts, the board has generously increased the total vacancy count to a staggering 6550 posts for various vital Group A and Group B administrative positions. This recruitment drive covers highly sought-after roles including Junior Clerk, Senior Clerk, Head Clerk, Office Superintendent, Social Welfare Inspector, and Collector Office Revenue Clerk across multiple state government departments and HOD offices in Gujarat. Securing a Class-III Group A or Group B position under the Gujarat State Government offers unparalleled job security, immense societal respect, a highly attractive starting salary structure, and continuous career progression opportunities. Given the massive scale of this recruitment, the competition is expected to be incredibly fierce. Eligible and enthusiastic graduates from any recognized university discipline are strictly advised to submit their detailed applications strictly through the official OJAS Gujarat portal. The online application link has been actively operational, and due to heavy demand and increased vacancies, the final submission deadline has been officially extended to the 2nd of March 2026. This comprehensive and exhaustive guide will provide you with every single vital detail, including exact eligibility criteria, revised vacancy breakdowns, the updated CBRT exam pattern, age limits, and direct application links.
Vacancy Details
GSSSB CCE (Group A & B) Vacancy Details 2026
| Group Type | Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Group A Posts (2690 Vacancies) | Collector Office Clerk (Revenue Clerk) | 1600 |
| Senior Clerk | 635 | |
| Head Clerk | 258 | |
| Social Welfare Inspector | 125 | |
| Depot Manager | 42 | |
| Assistant Superintendent | 18 | |
| Junior / Senior Assistant | 08 | |
| Office Superintendent | 03 | |
| Assistant Manager | 01 | |
| Group B Posts (3860 Vacancies) | Junior Clerk (Various Departments) | 3860 |
| Grand Total Vacancies | 6550 | |
