GPSC Class 1 & Class 2 Recruitment 2026 — 26 Posts, Apply by 08 Oct

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released a combined notice covering Advertisement Numbers 42/2026-27 to 56/2026-27, inviting online applications for 26 Class 1 and Class 2 posts — Marine Engineer, Engineer Surveyor, Port Officer, Assistant Port Officer, Traffic Officer, Safety Officer, Pilot Officer, Naval Architect, Manager Grade 1, Assistant Director, Junior Architect, and Joint Director of Horticulture. Candidates holding BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Marine Engineering or other post-specific qualifications, with 2 to 8 years of relevant experience, can apply online at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in from 24 September 2026, 1:00 PM, to 8 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Selected candidates will join Gujarat's Ports & Fisheries, Industries, Health, and Horticulture departments across various Class 1 and Class 2 cadres. The selection process follows the recruitment rules applicable to each post — typically a Preliminary Examination (General Studies, tentatively 13 December 2026), a Subject Examination, an Interview, and Document Verification. Salary follows the applicable Gujarat Government Class 1 or Class 2 pay scale for each post, with the application fee payable online via GPSC OJAS by 8 October 2026 or through post-office challan by 9 October 2026. Candidates for GPSC Class 1/2 Recruitment 2026 must visit gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in, open the advertisement matching their target post, fill in personal, educational and experience details, upload photograph and signature, review, confirm, and pay the fee before the deadline. Candidates must read the complete detailed advertisement for their specific post before applying, since 9 of the 26 posts are reserved under special recruitment drives for persons with disabilities, and the detailed post-specific advertisement prevails over this combined short notice for qualifications, age limits and pay scales.

Varies by post: BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Marine Engineering (Marine Engineer, Engineer Surveyor), Diploma/BE Architecture (Junior Architect), postgraduate/PhD (Joint Director of Horticulture); others per detailed advertisement.

Reckoned as on 8 October 2026; post-wise limits in the detailed advertisement

Assistant Port Officer, Advt 52 (7 posts, Class 2) — Qualification per detailed advertisement; 2 years' experience Pilot Officer (FGM), Advt 50 (4 posts, Class 1) — Qualification per detailed advertisement; 6 years' experience Port Officer (FGM)/Nautical Officer, Advt 49 (3 posts, Class 1) — Qualification per detailed advertisement; 8 years' experience Junior Grade Marine Engineer, Advt 48 (1 post, Class 1) — BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Marine Engineering; 5 years' experience Naval Architect, Advt 51 (1 post, Class 1) — Qualification per detailed advertisement; 7 years' experience Marine Engineer (PwBD), Advt 42 (1 post, Class 1) — BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Marine Engineering; 5 years' experience Engineer Surveyor (PwBD), Advt 43 (1 post, Class 1) — BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Marine Engineering; 8 years' experience Port Officer (FGM) (PwBD), Advt 44 (1 post, Class 1) — Qualification per detailed advertisement; 8 years' experience Assistant Port Officer (PwBD), Advt 45 (1 post, Class 2) — Qualification per detailed advertisement; 2 years' experience Traffic Officer/Communication Officer (PwBD), Advt 46 (1 post, Class 2) — Qualification per detailed advertisement; 2 years' experience Safety Officer (PwBD), Advt 47 (1 post, Class 2) — Qualification per detailed advertisement; 3 years' experience Manager Grade 1 (PwBD), Advt 53 (1 post, Class 2) — Diploma/degree in Hotel Management (subject to detailed advertisement); 2 years' experience Assistant Director/FS (PwBD), Advt 54 (1 post, Class 2) — Bachelor's/postgraduate qualification per detailed advertisement; 5 years' experience Junior Architect (PwBD), Advt 55 (1 post, Class 2) — Diploma or BE in Architecture (subject to detailed advertisement); 3 years' experience Joint Director of Horticulture (PwBD), Advt 56 (1 post, Class 1) — Relevant postgraduate degree or PhD; 8 years' (PG) or 5 years' (PhD) experience Age Reckoning Date — 8 October 2026; post-wise age limits are in the relevant detailed advertisement Application Fee — Payable online via GPSC OJAS by 8 October 2026, 11:59 PM, or through post-office challan by 9 October 2026 during working hours; exact fee and exemptions per category are in the detailed advertisement Selection Process — Preliminary Examination (General Studies, tentatively 13 December 2026) → Subject Examination (tentative dates January–February 2027) → Interview → Document Verification

Applicable Gujarat Government Class 1 or Class 2 pay scale per post, as per the detailed advertisement

1. Visit the GPSC OJAS application portal at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Open the advertisement corresponding to the specific post you want to apply for (Advt No. 42 to 56/2026-27).
3. Read the post name, advertisement number and detailed eligibility conditions carefully before proceeding.
4. Click the online application option and enter your personal, educational and experience details.
5. Upload your own recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
6. Review every entry carefully and confirm the application before the deadline.
7. Pay the applicable application fee online, or through a post-office challan by 9 October 2026.
8. Save the confirmation number and download a copy of the confirmed application form.