The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the recruitment notification for Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant, Class-3 posts under Advertisement No. 457/2026-27. A total of 41 vacancies are available in the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Gandhinagar.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the OJAS Gujarat portal from 9 September 2026 at 2:00 PM. The last date to submit the online application is 23 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
GSSSB Research Assistant & Statistical Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Department | Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Gandhinagar |
| Advertisement No. | 457/2026-27 |
| Posts | Research Assistant & Statistical Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 41 |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | OJAS Gujarat |
GSSSB Vacancy 2026
| Post | Total Vacancies | General | EWS | SEBC | SC | ST |
|---|
| Research Assistant, Class-3 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Statistical Assistant, Class-3 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 41 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
GSSSB Educational Qualification 2026
Candidates must possess a Post Graduate Degree or a Bachelor's Degree with one of the prescribed subjects as the principal subject.
| Eligible Qualification / Principal Subject |
|---|
| Statistics |
| Applied Statistics |
| Mathematical Statistics |
| Business Statistics |
| Economics |
| Applied Economics |
| Business Economics |
| Econometrics |
| Mathematics |
| Applied Mathematics |
| Advanced Statistics |
The qualification must be obtained from a recognized university or institution as specified in the recruitment rules. Candidates must also have basic knowledge of computer applications and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both languages.
GSSSB Age Limit 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 37 Years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 23 September 2026 |
Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved-category, female, PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates according to the applicable Gujarat Government rules.
GSSSB Salary 2026
| Post | Pay / Fixed Remuneration |
|---|
| Research Assistant, Class-3 | Fixed pay as prescribed by GSSSB |
| Statistical Assistant, Class-3 | Fixed pay as prescribed by GSSSB |
GSSSB Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General Category | ₹500 |
| Reserved Categories / Female / SEBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹400 |
The examination fee is refundable to eligible candidates after appearing in the examination, subject to the applicable conditions.
GSSSB Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Date | 8 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 9 September 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 26 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Examination Date | To be announced |
GSSSB Exam Pattern 2026
| Part | Subject / Area | Marks |
|---|
| Part A | Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Part A | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| Part A | Constitution of India | 10 |
| Part A | Current Affairs | 10 |
| Part A | Comprehension – Gujarati & English | 10 |
| Part A Total | | 90 |
| Part B | Technical Subject related to educational qualification | 120 |
| Total | | 210 |
The examination duration is 180 minutes. There is a negative marking of one-fourth mark for each incorrect answer. Candidates are required to obtain the prescribed minimum qualifying standard separately in Part A and Part B.
GSSSB Technical Syllabus 2026
| Post | Technical Subject Area |
|---|
| Research Assistant | Statistics, Official Statistics, Mathematics and Economics-related technical syllabus as applicable to the prescribed qualification |
| Statistical Assistant | Statistics, Official Statistics, Mathematics and Economics-related technical syllabus as applicable to the prescribed qualification |
GSSSB Selection Process 2026
| Stage | Details |
|---|
| Written Examination | Part A + Part B |
| Provisional Merit | Based on examination marks |
| Document Verification | Candidates approximately two times the number of vacancies may be called |
How to Apply for GSSSB Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official OJAS Gujarat website.
- Open Online Application and select Apply.
- Select GSSSB from the list of boards.
- Find Advertisement No. 457/2026-27.
- Enter the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Review the application and confirm the form.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Save and print the confirmed application form.
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