GSSSB Surveyor Class-3 Recruitment 2026

The Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board (GSSSB) has invited online applications to fill 78 posts of Surveyor, Class-3 through direct recruitment. The recruitment is under the Forest and Environment Department. Applications are accepted only through the OJAS website from 30 October 2026 at 2:00 PM to 20 November 2026 till 11:59 PM. This article covers the key dates, posts, eligibility, pay and how to apply. For full details, see the official website.

Important Dates

• Online application start: 30 October 2026, from 14:00 hours
• Last date to apply online: 20 November 2026, till 23:59 hours
• Last date to pay the exam fee: 23 November 2026, 11:59 PM
• Date for age and other eligibility: 20 November 2026

Vacancy Details

• Category-wise posts: Unreserved 35, EWS 9, SC 4, ST 10 and SEBC 20. Of these, 24 posts are reserved for women, and 7 posts are for ex-servicemen.
• The number of posts can go up or down. No post is reserved for persons with disabilities in this advertisement.
• Reserved posts are for the reserved category candidates of Gujarat origin only.

Eligibility

• Educational qualification: Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a certificate of minimum one or two years course of Surveyor from a government recognised ITI. Candidates holding a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering cannot apply.
• Computer: Basic knowledge of computer applications is required.
• Language: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
• Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen.
• Age limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 33 years as on 20 November 2026. Relaxation is available for reserved categories and others as per rules.
• Physical standards: Separate minimum standards are given for men and women, to be checked by a medical officer.

Application Fee

• The fee is paid online on OJAS by 23 November 2026, 11:59 PM, after the application is submitted. Transaction charges are extra.
• The fee is refunded to the candidates who appear in the exam.

Selection Process

• One written exam in CBRT or OMR mode with MCQs: Part-A has 90 questions (reasoning and data interpretation 30, mathematics 30, Constitution, current affairs, Gujarati and English comprehension 30) and Part-B has 120 questions on the subject. The total is 210 questions in 3 hours.
• There is negative marking of one-fourth of the marks of a question for each wrong answer.
• Candidates appointed through direct recruitment must pass a walking test: men 25 km in 4 hours and women 14 km in 4 hours.
• Minimum physical standards (checked by a medical officer): men 163 cm height (155 cm for ST of Gujarat), chest 79 cm (84 cm expanded) and weight 50 kg; women 150 cm height (145 cm for ST of Gujarat) and weight 45 kg.
• Pay: Rs 26,000 per month fixed pay for the first five years. After that, on satisfactory service, regular appointment in Level-4 of Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100.

How to Apply

• First, do One Time Registration (OTR) on the OJAS website (ojas.gujarat.gov.in).
• In the online application, select GSSSB and click Apply for the Surveyor Class-3 notice (Advt. No. 467/2026-27).
• Fill personal, educational and bank account details correctly.
• Upload photo and signature in the prescribed size.
• After confirming the form, keep the confirmation number safe. Changes are not possible after confirmation.
• Keep all original certificates with you.