GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 — 2510 Posts, Apply Online by 06 Oct (Gujarat)

Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC), Central Office, Ranip, Ahmedabad, has released the GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 notification for 2,510 government job vacancies of Helper on a contract-based, fixed-pay appointment across Gujarat. This is one of the largest ITI-linked recruitment drives of the year in the state, offering candidates with a Government-recognised ITI qualification in trades like Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Electrician, Fitter, Welder, and Carpenter a stable five-year contractual entry into GSRTC's technical workforce. Selected Helpers will be posted at any division or depot of GSRTC across Gujarat, as per Corporation requirement, supporting vehicle maintenance and technical operations. Candidates aged 18 to 35 years (with relaxation up to a maximum of 45 years depending on category and gender) holding a one-year ITI course in the specified trades are eligible to apply. The selection process for GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 consists of a 100-mark MCQ-based examination carrying 90% weightage, combined with 10% weightage for a valid apprenticeship certificate in the same trade, followed by Document Verification. The GSRTC Helper 2026 salary is a fixed pay of ₹21,100 per month for the first five years, after which employees become eligible for regular appointment on the Corporation's applicable Helper-category basic pay. The GSRTC Helper 2026 online application is available at ojas.gujarat.gov.in. The last date to apply online for GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 is 06 October 2026 (23:59 hrs), with the last date for fee payment being 08 October 2026 (23:59 hrs). Application fee is ₹300 plus GST for Unreserved category candidates, and ₹200 plus GST for Reserved category candidates including all women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang, and Ex-Serviceman applicants. Candidates must read the complete official GSRTC Helper notification carefully before applying, since apprenticeship weightage is granted only when the apprenticeship trade exactly matches the ITI qualification trade shown in the application, and only the last submitted application is considered valid if multiple applications are made.

• Passed at least a one-year course from a Government-recognised ITI in any one of the following trades: Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel, General Mechanic, Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Sheet Metal Worker, Automobile Body Repairer, Welder, Welder cum Fabricator, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter General, or Automobile Paint Repairer
• Additional weightage for candidates who completed and passed an apprenticeship in the SAME trade as their ITI qualification, at a Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Limited/Private Limited company, holding an NCVT certificate and marksheet for the same trade (e.g. ITI Electrician candidates must have apprenticed specifically in Electrician, not Lineman/Wireman, to qualify for the weightage)
• Candidates must have chokkhu (clear/normal) vision

• Base range: 18 to 35 years (date of birth between 06.10.1991 and 06.10.2008)
• Unreserved Male: Max 35 years; Unreserved Female: Max 40 years
• Reserved Male: Max 40 years; Reserved Female: Max 45 years
• Ex-Serviceman: Max 45 years (both genders)
• Divyang (PwD): Max 45 years (both genders)
• In no case shall the age, with all relaxations applied, exceed 45 years as on the last date of application

• One-year Government-recognised ITI course in Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel, General Mechanic, Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Sheet Metal Worker, Automobile Body Repairer, Welder, Welder cum Fabricator, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter General, or Automobile Paint Repairer
• Age 18 to 35 years base range, with relaxation up to a maximum of 45 years depending on category and gender — see Age Limit field for the full breakdown
• Nature of engagement: Contract-based fixed pay appointment for 5 years, with eligibility for regular appointment thereafter
• Citizenship: Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee (pre-1962), or person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with a Government eligibility certificate
• Candidate must have chokkhu (clear/normal) vision
• Reserved category candidates may apply for unreserved posts, but unreserved-post selection standards apply to them
• Widowed women candidates seeking preference must submit a widowhood certificate, husband's death certificate, and a non-remarriage affidavit at document verification, for an additional 5% weightage on MCQ marks
• Sportspersons with National/International, Inter-University, or All India School Federation-level representation in specified sports are eligible for an additional 5% weightage on MCQ marks with valid certification
• Candidates in Government/Semi-Government service must obtain a No Objection Certificate within 7 days of applying and submit it at document verification

• Unreserved Category: ₹300/- + GST
• Reserved Category (all female candidates, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang, Ex-Serviceman): ₹200/- + GST

• ₹21,100/- per month, fixed pay, for a 5-year contract period
• No allowances or benefits other than those admissible as per rules during the contract period
• Eligible for regular appointment on the applicable Helper-category basic pay after satisfactorily completing 5 years of service

1. Visit the official OJAS Gujarat portal, ojas.gujarat.gov.in
2. Click on "Apply Online" and select the Helper category to view details
3. Click "Apply Now" and fill in Personal Details (fields marked with a red asterisk are mandatory)
4. Fill in Educational Qualification, Additional Educational Qualification (if applicable), and Computer Knowledge sections
5. Click "Self Declaration" and accept the terms and conditions
6. Click "Save" to submit the application and note the generated Application Number
7. Upload your photograph (5cm x 3.6cm) and signature (2.5cm x 7.5cm) in JPG format, each under 10 KB, via "Upload Photograph"
8. Review your application using "Show Application Preview" and click "Confirm Application" — confirmation is mandatory
9. Pay the joint examination process fee via the Online Payment Gateway under "Online Payment of Fees" — this applies to all candidates including Divyang and Ex-Servicemen
10. Click "Print Application" and save/print a copy of your completed application, ensuring submission before 06 October 2026 (23:59 hrs) and fee payment before 08 October 2026 (23:59 hrs)