GSSSB Research Assistant & Statistical Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 41 Posts, Apply Online by 23 Sep (Gujarat)

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 457/202627 for 41 Class-3 posts of Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant under the Directorate of Statistics and Economics, Gandhinagar. Is GSSSB Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, the notification is officially live, with 18 Research Assistant and 23 Statistical Assistant posts, and online applications open from 9 September 2026 (2:00 PM) to 23 September 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates with a postgraduate degree, or a bachelor's degree with Statistics, Economics or Mathematics as a principal subject, can apply for this Gujarat govt job 2026. Selected candidates will work under the Directorate of Statistics and Economics, Gandhinagar, supporting state data collection, analysis and official statistics functions. The selection process is a single-stage Computer Based Response Test with Part-A (90 marks: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Constitution/Current Affairs/Comprehension) and Part-B (120 marks: subject-based questions in Statistics, Official Statistics, Mathematics, Economics), totalling 210 marks over 3 hours. The salary for Research Assistant 2026 is a fixed Rs. 49,600 per month, and for Statistical Assistant 2026 is Rs. 40,800 per month, for the first five years before moving to the regular pay scale. The application is available at ojas.gujarat.gov.in. The last date to apply is 23 September 2026 (11:59 PM), with the application fee payable by 26 September 2026. The exam is conducted under the Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023. Widow candidates and candidates who represented India or Gujarat at recognised sporting levels receive a 5% addition to their merit score, and a scribe or compensatory time facility is available for benchmark-disability candidates on request at least 2 days before the exam.

Postgraduate degree, or a Bachelor's degree with Statistics, Applied Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Business Statistics, Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Advanced Statistics as a principal subject, from a recognised university or UGC-recognised institution. Basic computer application knowledge and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi also required.

Not less than 18 years and not more than 37 years as on 23 September 2026. Relaxation up to a maximum of 45 years for General category women (5 yrs), reserved category men (5 yrs), reserved category women (10 yrs), and PwD categories (10-20 yrs).

• Postgraduate degree, or Bachelor's degree with Statistics, Applied Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Business Statistics, Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Advanced Statistics as a principal subject, from a recognised university or UGC-recognised institution
• Basic computer application knowledge as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment Rules 1967; candidates without this certificate may still apply but must produce it before appointment
• Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both, is required
• Age must be not less than 18 and not more than 37 years as on 23 September 2026, with relaxation up to a maximum of 45 years for various reserved, women and PwD categories
• The vacancy split is 18 Research Assistant (UR-6, EWS-4, SC-1, ST-5, SEBC-2) and 23 Statistical Assistant (UR-13, EWS-3, SC-2, ST-0, SEBC-5)
• No vacancies are reserved for PwD candidates in this advertisement; a separate PwD drive will be notified. 10% of posts are reserved for ex-servicemen
• Only one application per candidate is valid; no changes are allowed after confirmation, including category details

• Unreserved (General): Rs. 500/-
• Reserved (Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-servicemen): Rs. 400/-

Fee payable online by 26 September 2026; refunded only to candidates who appear for the exam.

Research Assistant: Rs. 49,600/- per month (fixed, first 5 years). Statistical Assistant: Rs. 40,800/- per month (fixed, first 5 years). Regular 7th CPC pay scale thereafter, subject to satisfactory service.

1. Visit ojas.gujarat.gov.in and go to "Online Application," click Apply, and select GSSSB
2. Select Advertisement No. 457/202627, Class-3, and click Apply Now
3. Fill in Personal Details and Educational Details accurately
4. Accept the declaration under "Assurance" and click Save to generate your Application Number
5. Upload photograph and signature in the specified size and format
6. Click "Confirm Application" to generate your Confirmation Number; no edits are possible after this step
7. Print the confirmed application form and keep it safely
8. Pay the application fee online by 26 September 2026 and keep the fee receipt