GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 212 Posts

🔥 At a Glance: GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer 2026

• Total Vacancies: 212 Posts (Civil & Mechanical)
• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical)
• Pay Scale: ₹ 44,900 - ₹ 1,42,400/- (Level-8)
• Last Date to Apply: 19 May 2026 (23:59 Hours)
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GPSC GWSSB Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has published a detailed notification for the recruitment of Assistant Engineer (Civil) and Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Class-2 under the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB). Candidates selected for these posts will be considered employees of the GWSSB and not the Government of Gujarat.

Organization	Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
Board/Department	Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB)
Post Name	Assistant Engineer (Civil & Mechanical), Class-2
Advertisement Numbers	18/2026-27 (Civil) & 21/2026-27 (Mechanical)
Total Vacancies	212 Posts
Job Location	Gujarat
Apply Mode	Online via OTR
Official Website	gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in

⚠️ Important Application Notice: Completing the One Time Registration (OTR) module does not mean you have applied for the post. You must specifically apply for this advertisement after completing your OTR. Do NOT send physical copies of your application to the Commission right now; qualified candidates will be asked to upload documents online later.

📅 Important Dates & Exam Schedule

Crucial Events	Important Dates
Online Application Starts	05 May 2026 (13:00 Hours)
Last Date to Apply Online	19 May 2026 (23:59 Hours)
Tentative Preliminary Test (Civil - Advt 18)	26 July 2026
Tentative Preliminary Test (Mech - Advt 21)	30 August 2026
Final Result Declaration	Within 10 working days after interviews

💳 Application Fee & Penalty Details

• Unreserved (General) Category Candidates: ₹ 100/- + Applicable Postal/Service Charges.
• Reserved Categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) of Gujarat Origin, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD Candidates: Exempted (₹ 0/-).
• Reserved category candidates from other states must pay the standard application fee.
• Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking/Card) or via Post Office Challan by 20 May 2026.
• Call Letter Penalty: Unreserved candidates who fail to pay the fee will not be able to download their call letters. To unblock the call letter, they must pay a Processing Fee of ₹ 500/- in cash at the GPSC office or online via the "PROCESSING FEE TO UNBLOCK CALL LETTER" module before the previous working day of the exam.

⏳ Age Limit & Relaxations (As on 19.05.2026)

The candidate must not be more than 35 years of age as on the last date of the online application.

Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Gujarat Origin - Male)	5 Years (Maximum up to 45 Years)
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Gujarat Origin - Female)	10 Years (Includes 5 years women's relaxation, Max 45 Years)
Unreserved (General) Female	5 Years (Maximum up to 45 Years)
Ex-Servicemen (including E.C.O. / S.C.O.)	Length of Military Service + 3 Years
Persons with Disability (PwD)	10 Years (Maximum up to 45 Years)
Gujarat Government Employees	Applicable rules depending on experience requirements.

Note: Reserved category candidates applying for unreserved posts will be subject to unreserved standards and will not receive age relaxation.

🎓 Vacancy Details & Category Breakdown

Advt. No. & Post Name	Total Vacancy	Category-wise Vacancies					Reserved for Women					Ex-SM
		UR	EWS	SEBC	SC	ST	UR	EWS	SEBC	SC	ST
18/2026-27: Asst. Engineer (Civil)	175	75	13	49	11	27	24	04	16	03	08	01
21/2026-27: Asst. Engineer (Mech)	30 + 07*	11	00	09	03	07	03	00	02	00	02	00

♿ Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disability (PwD)

• Assistant Engineer (Mechanical): 07 posts are reserved under a Special Recruitment Drive.
  • Group B (Deaf, Hard of Hearing - D, HH): 03 Posts.
  • Group D&E (Autism, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness 40-70%, Multiple Disabilities 40-70%): 04 Posts.
• Assistant Engineer (Civil): 00 posts are reserved for PwD.
• Note: For BL (Both Legs) and BA (Both Arms) disabilities, specific Social Justice and Welfare Department resolutions (dated 09/06/2023 and 11/10/2023) apply. PwD candidates must submit FORM-V, VI, or VII as applicable.

🎓 Educational Qualification & Pay Scale

• Assistant Engineer (Civil): Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil) or Technology (Civil) from a recognized university.
• Assistant Engineer (Mechanical): Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or Technology (Mechanical) from a recognized university.
• Common Requirements: Must possess basic knowledge of computer applications and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both. Foreign degrees require equivalency proof.
• Pay Scale: Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400/- [Level-8] in the GWSSB service.

📝 Exam Pattern & Selection Process

The recruitment process involves a Preliminary Test and an Interview.

• Preliminary Test Pattern: The exam comprises 100 questions of General Studies (100 Marks) and 200 questions of the Concerned Subject (200 Marks). Total marks: 300.
• Exam Duration: 180 Minutes.
• Medium of Exam: Gujarati (unless decided otherwise by the commission).
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score at least 15% marks in the Preliminary test to be eligible for the interview.
• Interview Call Ratio: Candidates will be called for the interview based on vacancies: For 1 post (10 candidates), 2 posts (16 candidates), 3 posts (18 candidates), 4 or more posts (3 times the vacancies or 20, whichever is higher).
• Final Merit Weightage: The final selection gives 50% weightage to the marks obtained in the Preliminary Test (out of 300) and 50% weightage to the Interview marks (out of 100).

⚖️ Crucial Rules & Regulations

• Widow Candidates: Widow candidates must declare their status and submit an affidavit stating they have not remarried. They will receive a bonus of 5% marks added to their obtained score. If a woman becomes a widow during the recruitment process, she can claim benefits from that stage onwards.
• NOC for Govt. Employees: Employees of Gujarat Govt/Semi-Govt/Corporations must inform their department within 7 days of applying. Employees of Central Govt, other State Governments, Local Bodies, or APMC must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their appointing authority during the interview.
• Certificate Validity: The Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (NCLC) is valid for 3 financial years and must be issued before the final date of document upload. The EWS Certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. Income and Asset certificates are NOT valid alternatives to the Gujarat EWS certificate.
• Experience: Part-time, daily wage, apprenticeship, trainee, honorary, or research experience during studies (like Ph.D. SRF/JRF) will NOT be considered valid. If verification is needed, candidates must upload Bank Statements of their Salary Accounts and Form-16 (Part A & B) or ITR.
• Photo & Signature Rules: The uploaded photograph must be of good quality, have a white background, include the date the photo was taken, and not be older than 1 year from the application deadline. Size must be 5 cm x 3.6 cm. Signature must be in black/blue ink on white paper (2.5 cm x 7.5 cm).
• Multiple Applications: The online application is editable until the deadline. If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest confirmed application (with fee payment for unreserved candidates) will be considered valid.

💻 Step-by-Step Guide to Apply on GPSC-OJAS

1. Step 1: Visit the official portal gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Step 2: Click on "Online Application" -> "Apply", read the detailed advertisement, and click "Apply Now". Enter your One Time Registration (OTR) number and Date of Birth.
3. Step 3: Personal Details: Fill in your name, gender, DOB, and category. Do not use special characters in fields other than the address.
4. Step 4: Communication Details: Enter your present and permanent address, mobile number, and email ID twice manually (Do not copy-paste).
5. Step 5: Other Details & Language: Provide details for sports, PwD, widow, Ex-SM, and language proficiency.
6. Step 6: Upload Photograph & Signature: Upload your recent white-background photo and scanned signature in JPG format (Max 10 KB each).
7. Step 7: Education & Experience: Enter qualification details. Enter "0" if percentage is not applicable, and "NA" for missing grades. Add experience details separately if applicable.
8. Step 8: Save & Confirm: Accept the self-declaration, click 'Save' to generate an Application Number, and strictly Confirm the application to generate a Confirmation Number. Keep a printout of the confirmed application.

🔗 Important Web Links

Apply Online (GPSC OJAS)	Apply Here
Download Notification	Click Here
Official Website	GPSC Portal
How to Apply & Pay Fees Guide	View Guide

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is the OTR mandatory to apply for the GPSC Assistant Engineer post?

Ans: Yes, One Time Registration (OTR) is a mandatory module. However, just having OTR doesn't mean you've applied; you must specifically apply for this advertisement online using your OTR number.

Q2. What should I do if I fail to pay the application fee online?

Ans: Unreserved candidates who don't pay the fee cannot download their call letters. You must pay a processing fee of ₹ 500 in cash at the GPSC office or online via the "PROCESSING FEE TO UNBLOCK CALL LETTER" module before the exam.

Q3. Can part-time or academic research experience be counted?

Ans: No, part-time, daily wage, apprenticeship, honorary, or academic research experience (like Ph.D. JRF/SRF) is strictly not counted as valid experience.

Q4. Will reserved category candidates get age relaxation if applying for Unreserved (UR) seats?

Ans: No, if reserved category candidates apply against unreserved vacancies, they will be subject to the unreserved category criteria and will not get age relaxation.