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Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 43 Junior Geologist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official GSSSB website. The last date to submit the application form is 20-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the GSSSB Junior Geologist Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form. Advertisement Details Information Organization Name Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) Post Name Laghu Bhustarshashtri (Junior Geologist), Class-3 Department Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB) under Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply & Kalpsar Department Total Vacancies 43 Posts Advt No 380/202526, 379/202526 Salary/Pay Scale ₹49,600/- per month (Fixed pay for first 5 years); After regularisation: ₹39,900 – ₹1,26,600/- (7th Pay Commission, Level-7) Educational Qualification Master's Degree in Geology/Applied Geology OR Bachelor's in Geotechnical Engineering with 55% or more marks + Basic Computer Knowledge + Gujarati/Hindi knowledge Age Limit 18 to 37 years (as on 20/03/2026) | Age relaxation as per rules Application Start Date 06/03/2026 (14:00 hrs) Application End Date 20/03/2026 (23:59 hrs) Last Date for Fee Payment 23/03/2026 (23:59 hrs) Application Mode Online (via OJAS portal) Official Website gsssb.gujarat.gov.in / ojas.gujarat.gov.in The total number of vacancies for GSSSB Laghu Bhustarshashtri (Junior Geologist) Class-3 Recruitment 2026 is 43 posts under the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board. The category-wise and gender-wise vacancy breakup is as follows: Post Name Total Junior Geologist, Class-3 41 Junior Geologist, Class-3 SRD 02 Candidates must have completed 18 years and must not have exceeded 37 years of age as on 20/03/2026. Age relaxation is available as under: Category Age Relaxation Maximum Age Limit General Category Women 5 years 38 years Reserved Category Men (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) 5 years 38 years Reserved Category Women (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) 10 years (5+5) 43 years General Category PwD Men 10 years 43 years General Category PwD Women 15 years (10+5) 45 years Reserved Category PwD Men 15 years (5+10) 45 years Reserved Category PwD Women 20 years (5+10+5) 45 years Ex-Servicemen Duration of service + 3 years As per rules Candidates must possess any of the following qualifications: Master's Degree in Geology / Applied Geology with 55% or more marks from any university established under a Central or State Act in India, or any institution declared a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government. OR Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering with 55% or more marks from any recognised university/institution. Basic Computer Knowledge as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Classification, Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both. 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Subject Questions Marks Reasoning & Data Interpretation (Ages, Venn Diagram, Visual Reasoning, Blood Relations, Arithmetic Reasoning, Data Interpretation – Charts/Graphs/Tables, Data Sufficiency) 30 30 Quantitative Aptitude (Number Systems, Simplification & Algebra, AP & GP, Average, Percentage, Profit-Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, Time & Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Work & Wages) 30 30 Constitution of India (Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Fundamental Duties, Presidential/Governor powers, Parliamentary System, Amendments, Emergency Provisions, Centre-State Relations, Judicial System, Constitutional Bodies) 10 10 Current Affairs (State, National & International Current Events) 10 10 Gujarati & English Comprehension (Assessment of comprehension, interpretation and inference skills) 10 10 (5+5) Total – Part A 90 90 Topic Marks Engineering Geology 20 Physical Geology and Remote Sensing 10 Hydrogeology 10 Structural Geology 10 Sedimentology 10 Igneous Petrology 10 Metamorphic Petrology 10 Earthquake and Engineering Seismology 10 Stratigraphy 10 Mineralogy and Crystallography 05 Geodynamics 03 Economic Geology 03 Environmental Geology and Natural Hazards 03 Palaeontology 03 Current Trends and Recent Advancements in above fields 03 Total – Part B 120 Category Examination Fee Unreserved / General Category ₹500/- Reserved Categories (All Category Women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen) ₹400/- Note: Examination fee is refundable to candidates who appear in the examination. Fee must be paid online only through Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallets on the OJAS portal by 23/03/2026 (23:59 hrs). Fee paid by other means will not be accepted. Fee once paid will not be refunded if the application is cancelled. Eligible candidates must apply online through the OJAS portal. Follow these steps to apply for GSSSB Laghu Bhustarshashtri (Junior Geologist) Class-3 2026: Note: One Time Registration (OTR) on the OJAS portal is a helper module only. Completing OTR does not mean an application has been submitted. Candidates must separately apply for the specific advertisement. Applications submitted by post will not be accepted. Event Date Notification Release Date 05/03/2026 Online Application Start Date 06/03/2026 (14:00 hrs) Online Application End Date 20/03/2026 (23:59 hrs) Last Date for Online Fee Payment 23/03/2026 (23:59 hrs) Exam Date To be notified on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in Admit Card / Call Letter To be announced on official website Link Type Action Official Notification PDF 380/202526 | 379/202526 Apply Online Click Here to Apply Official Website Visit Website Join Arattai Channel Join Now Join Telegram Channel Join Telegram Join WhatsApp Channel Join WhatsApp Sarkari Result Check Results Download Mobile App Get App

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1. Age Limit

• Master's Degree in Geology / Applied Geology with 55% or more marks from any university established under a Central or State Act in India, or any institution declared a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering with 55% or more marks from any recognised university/institution.
• Basic Computer Knowledge as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Classification, Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
• Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

• Part-A: 90 Questions – 90 Marks (Reasoning & Data Interpretation: 30 marks, Quantitative Aptitude: 30 marks, Constitution of India: 10 marks, Current Affairs: 10 marks, Comprehension – Gujarati & English: 10 marks)
• Part-B: 120 Questions – 120 Marks (Technical Subject related to Geology)
• Total: 210 Questions – 210 Marks | Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
• Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer
• Minimum Qualifying Standard: 40% in both Part-A and Part-B separately (applicable to all categories)
• Widows and sports candidates get an additional 5% marks added to their competitive exam score.

2. Educational Qualification

• Master's Degree in Geology / Applied Geology with 55% or more marks from any university established under a Central or State Act in India, or any institution declared a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering with 55% or more marks from any recognised university/institution.
• Basic Computer Knowledge as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Classification, Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
• Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

1. Visit the official OJAS website:
2. Click on "Online Application" → Select "Apply" → Choose GSSSB.
3. Find and click on "Advertisement No. 380/202526 – Laghu Bhustarshashtri, Class-3".
4. Click "Apply Now" and fill in your Personal Details (fields marked with * are mandatory).
5. Fill in Educational Details accurately as per your original certificates.
6. Accept the Assurance/Declaration terms and click Save to generate your Application Number.
7. Upload your Passport-size Photo (5cm x 3.6cm, JPG, max 15KB) and Signature (2.5cm x 7.5cm, JPG, max 15KB). Photo must not be older than 1 year from the last date of application.
8. Confirm your application by clicking "Confirm Application". Note: No changes can be made after confirmation.
9. A Confirmation Number will be generated – save it for future reference.
10. Pay the examination fee online by 23/03/2026 (23:59 hrs) and download the fee receipt.
11. Print and save a copy of the online application form from "Print Application" section.