GPSC Recruitment 2026: 26 Class 1 and Class 2 Posts, Eligibility, Salary and Last Date

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GPSC Recruitment 2026: 26 Class 1 and Class 2 Posts, Eligibility, Salary and Last Date

GPSC Recruitment 2026 has opened a combined set of 15 advertisements, numbered 42/2026-27 to 56/2026-27, for 26 Class 1 and Class 2 vacancies across Gujarat Government departments. A large portion of the recruitment is connected with the Gujarat Maritime Board, covering specialised posts such as Marine Engineer, Port Officer, Pilot Officer, Naval Architect and Assistant Port Officer.

Online applications are being accepted through the GPSC-OJAS system from 24 September 2026 until 8 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The preliminary test is tentatively scheduled for 13 December 2026. Because the 26 vacancies are distributed across 15 separate advertisements, candidates must read the individual advertisement for the selected post before applying.

GPSC Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particular	Details
Commission	Gujarat Public Service Commission
Advertisements	42/2026-27 to 56/2026-27
Total Vacancies	26
Classes	Class 1 and Class 2
Application Start	24 September 2026
Last Date	8 October 2026, 11:59 PM
Tentative Preliminary Test	13 December 2026
Application Mode	Online through GPSC-OJAS

Advertisement-wise Vacancy Details

Advt.	Post	Vacancies
42	Marine Engineer, Class 1 – special recruitment drive for PwD	1
43	Engineer Surveyor, Class 1 – special recruitment drive for PwD	1
44	Port Officer/Nautical Officer/Additional Port Officer, Class 1 – special recruitment drive for PwD	1
45	Assistant Port Officer – special recruitment drive for PwD	1
46	Traffic Officer – special recruitment drive for PwD	1
47	Safety Officer, Class 2 – special recruitment drive for PwD	1
48	Dredging cum Marine Engineer, Class 1	1
49	Port Officer/Nautical Officer/Additional Port Officer, Class 1	3
50	Pilot Officer (FGM), Class 1	4
51	Naval Architect, Class 1	1
52	Assistant Port Officer, Class 2	7
53	Manager Grade 1, Class 2, Road & Building – PwD drive	1
54	Assistant Director, Class 1 (F.S.), Industries & Mines – PwD drive	1
55	Junior Architect, Class 2, Road & Building – PwD drive	1
56	Joint Director, Horticulture, Class 1 – PwD drive	1
Total		26

Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities

Several advertisements in this batch are specifically identified as special recruitment drives for persons with disabilities. Candidates should not assume that every post is open under the same eligibility route. The detailed advertisement for each number sets out the relevant disability category, qualification, experience and other conditions.

Gujarat Maritime Board Posts

The Gujarat Maritime Board accounts for many of the specialised posts. These include Marine Engineer, Engineer Surveyor, Port Officer/Nautical Officer/Additional Port Officer, Traffic Officer, Safety Officer, Dredging cum Marine Engineer, Pilot Officer, Naval Architect and Assistant Port Officer. These positions are intended for candidates with specialised maritime, nautical, engineering or related professional backgrounds.

Assistant Port Officer – 7 Posts

Advertisement No. 52 carries the largest single vacancy count in this recruitment batch, with seven Class 2 Assistant Port Officer posts. Candidates interested in this post should read the individual advertisement for the exact maritime qualification, age, experience and professional requirements rather than relying on the generic 26-post summary.

Pilot Officer and Port Officer Posts

Advertisement No. 50 has four Pilot Officer (FGM) Class 1 posts, while Advertisement No. 49 has three Port Officer/Nautical Officer/Additional Port Officer Class 1 posts. These are specialist positions where professional maritime qualifications and experience are central to eligibility.

Application Dates

Event	Date
Applications Begin	24 September 2026
Last Date	8 October 2026, 11:59 PM
Fee payment where applicable	As specified in the individual advertisement
Tentative Preliminary Test	13 December 2026

Eligibility

There is no single qualification for all 26 vacancies. The detailed advertisements specify the educational qualification, professional experience, age limit, language conditions and disability-related eligibility for each post. Candidates should therefore first identify the advertisement number that matches their qualification and then read that notification completely.

Selection Process

Selection depends on the individual post and applicable GPSC recruitment rules. The current schedule identifies a tentative preliminary test date of 13 December 2026. Candidates should check the specific advertisement for whether a preliminary examination, main examination, interview or other stage applies to their post.

How to Apply

Visit the official GPSC website and GPSC-OJAS application portal.
Open advertisements 42/2026-27 to 56/2026-27.
Choose only the post for which you satisfy the detailed eligibility conditions.
Read the complete individual advertisement.
Register/login on the application system.
Enter personal, educational and professional details.
Upload documents in the required format.
Pay the applicable fee according to the selected advertisement.
Submit before 8 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Save the application confirmation and payment record.

Documents to Keep Ready

Educational certificates and mark sheets
Professional registration/certificates where applicable
Experience certificates
Age proof
Category certificate where applicable
PwD certificate where applicable
Photograph and signature
Identity proof
Other post-specific certificates mentioned in the individual advertisement

Why Reading the Individual Advertisement Matters

This is not a single-post recruitment with one universal eligibility rule. It is a group of 15 advertisements released together. Qualification, age, experience, fees and selection requirements can differ significantly between a Marine Engineer and a Horticulture or Architecture post. Candidates should therefore avoid copying eligibility details from one advertisement into another.

Application Strategy

Candidates should first shortlist the advertisement numbers for which they are eligible. Next, they should prepare the documents required for that particular post. Finally, they should check the application summary before payment. Special recruitment-drive candidates should also verify that their disability category matches the post-specific requirement in the official advertisement.

Understanding the 15 Advertisements

The combined 26-post recruitment is best understood as a collection of separate specialist vacancies rather than one general examination for all candidates. Advertisements 42 to 47 are special recruitment drives for persons with disabilities, while advertisements 48 to 52 include several Gujarat Maritime Board positions. Advertisements 53 to 56 cover posts in Road & Building, Industries & Mines and Horticulture. This structure makes it essential to identify the exact advertisement number before preparing an application.

Who Can Apply?

The recruitment is aimed at candidates whose academic and professional backgrounds match the individual posts. Engineering and maritime qualifications are relevant to several Gujarat Maritime Board positions; architecture is relevant to the Junior Architect post; horticulture qualifications are relevant to the Joint Director post; and the remaining departmental posts have their own prescribed requirements. Candidates should never treat the 26-post total as having a single graduate-level eligibility rule.

Before Submitting the GPSC Form

Check the advertisement number, qualification, experience, age calculation date, reservation or PwD condition, fee and supporting documents. Keep scanned copies of certificates ready and verify that the information entered in GPSC-OJAS matches the original documents. After final submission, save the application number and payment receipt. Candidates should also monitor the GPSC website for corrigenda because the individual advertisements control the recruitment.

Post-wise Preparation

Marine and port-service applicants should concentrate on the professional subjects and experience specified in their advertisement. Architecture candidates should verify professional registration and experience. Horticulture applicants should focus on the qualification and service requirements of Advertisement 56. Candidates applying under the special recruitment drives should additionally verify the prescribed disability category and supporting certificate.

Important Caution on the 26 Posts

The combined number of 26 vacancies should not be used as a substitute for the individual advertisement. Some posts are specifically part of special recruitment drives, and several have highly specialised professional requirements. The safest approach is to identify one or more eligible advertisement numbers first, then use only the corresponding detailed notification for application decisions.

Last-Day Submission Advice

The 8 October deadline is strict. Candidates should not wait until the final hour to upload documents or complete fee payment. After submitting the application, check the confirmation status and retain the application number, payment details and a copy of the submitted form.

Fee and Payment Reminder

Because these advertisements are grouped together, fee requirements can differ. Candidates should read the fee section of the exact advertisement selected and complete payment within the prescribed window. A successful application should be confirmed before the deadline.