GPSC Class 1 and Class 2 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 26 Marine Engineer, Manager and More Posts

GPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruiting OrganisationGujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
Advertisement Numbers42/2026-27 to 56/2026-27
Post NamesVarious Class 1 and Class 2 posts
Total Vacancies26
Job LocationGujarat
Application ModeOnline
Application PortalGPSC OJAS
Application Dates24 September to 8 October 2026
Official Websitegpsc.gujarat.gov.in

Important Dates

EventDate and Time
Notification date23 September 2026
Online application opening date24 September 2026 at 1:00 PM
Last date to apply online8 October 2026 at 11:59 PM
Last date to pay the fee through post-office challan9 October 2026, during post-office working hours
Tentative preliminary test – General Studies13 December 2026

GPSC Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Details

Advt. No.Name of PostClassVacancies
42/2026-27Marine Engineer – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with DisabilitiesClass 11
43/2026-27Engineer Surveyor – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with DisabilitiesClass 11
44/2026-27Port Officer (FGM)/Nautical Officer/Additional Port Officer (FGM) – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with DisabilitiesClass 11
45/2026-27Assistant Port Officer – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with DisabilitiesClass 21
46/2026-27Traffic Officer (Communication Officer) – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with DisabilitiesClass 21
47/2026-27Safety Officer – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with DisabilitiesClass 21
48/2026-27Junior Grade Marine EngineerClass 11
49/2026-27Port Officer (FGM)/Nautical Officer/Additional Port Officer (FGM)Class 13
50/2026-27Pilot Officer (FGM)Class 14
51/2026-27Naval ArchitectClass 11
52/2026-27Assistant Port OfficerClass 27
53/2026-27Manager Grade 1 – Fourth Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with DisabilitiesClass 21
54/2026-27Assistant Director (FS) – Third Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with DisabilitiesClass 21
55/2026-27Junior Architect – Third Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with DisabilitiesClass 21
56/2026-27Joint Director of Horticulture – Second Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with DisabilitiesClass 11
Total26

Note: Vacancies marked as special recruitment-drive posts are reserved for eligible candidates with benchmark disabilities. Candidates must check the post-specific disability suitability conditions before applying.

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Category-Wise Vacancy Details

  • Advt. 48: 1 Unreserved vacancy.
  • Advt. 49: 2 SEBC and 1 ST vacancy.
  • Advt. 50: 3 Unreserved and 1 SEBC vacancy.
  • Advt. 51: 1 Unreserved vacancy.
  • Advt. 52: 4 Unreserved, 1 EWS, 1 SEBC and 1 ST vacancy.
  • The remaining nine vacancies are notified under special recruitment drives for persons with disabilities.

The number and category of vacancies may be changed by GPSC according to the requisition received from the concerned department.

Educational Qualification and Experience

Advt. No.Qualification SummaryRequired Experience
42/2026-27BE/BTech in Mechanical or Marine Engineering5 years
43/2026-27BE/BTech in Mechanical or Marine Engineering8 years
44/2026-27As prescribed in the detailed advertisement8 years
45/2026-27As prescribed in the detailed advertisement2 years
46/2026-27As prescribed in the detailed advertisement2 years
47/2026-27As prescribed in the detailed advertisement3 years
48/2026-27BE/BTech in Mechanical or Marine Engineering5 years
49/2026-27As prescribed in the detailed advertisement8 years
50/2026-27As prescribed in the detailed advertisement6 years
51/2026-27As prescribed in the detailed advertisement7 years
52/2026-27As prescribed in the detailed advertisement2 years
53/2026-27Diploma or degree in Hotel Management, subject to the detailed advertisement2 years
54/2026-27Bachelor’s or postgraduate qualification specified in the detailed advertisement5 years
55/2026-27Diploma or BE in Architecture, subject to the detailed advertisement3 years
56/2026-27Relevant postgraduate degree or PhD specified in the detailed advertisement8 years with the prescribed postgraduate qualification or 5 years with a PhD, as applicable

The above qualifications are only summaries provided in the combined notice. Applicants must verify the subject, recognised institution, registration, certificate, licence and experience requirements from the relevant detailed advertisement.

Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive the applicable salary and allowances for the relevant Gujarat Government Class 1 or Class 2 post. The exact pay level, pay scale, probation conditions and allowances must be checked in the detailed post-specific advertisement.

Application Fee

The application fee is payable according to the category and conditions stated in the detailed advertisement. Unreserved candidates can pay the prescribed fee:

  • Online through the GPSC OJAS portal up to 8 October 2026 at 11:59 PM; or
  • Through a post-office challan up to 9 October 2026, during post-office working hours.

Candidates should verify the applicable fee and exemption rules before payment.

Selection Process

The selection procedure will be conducted according to the recruitment rules applicable to each post. It may include the following stages, as specified in the detailed advertisement:

  • Preliminary examination;
  • Subject-related examination or assessment, where applicable;
  • Interview; and
  • Document verification.

The General Studies preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for 13 December 2026. The tentative subject-paper dates are given below.

Tentative Post-Wise Examination Dates

Advertisement NumbersTentative Subject Examination Date
42, 43 and 48/2026-2728 January 2027
45, 46 and 52/2026-2723 January 2027
47 and 51/2026-273 February 2027
44, 49 and 50/2026-276 February 2027
53, 54, 55 and 56/2026-277 January 2027

These examination dates are tentative and may be changed by GPSC.

How to Apply for GPSC Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit the GPSC OJAS application portal at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
  2. Open the advertisement corresponding to the post for which you want to apply.
  3. Read the post name, advertisement number and detailed eligibility conditions carefully.
  4. Click the online application option and enter the required personal, educational and experience details.
  5. Upload your own recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
  6. Review every entry and confirm the application before the deadline.
  7. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
  8. Save the confirmation number.
  9. Download and retain a copy of the confirmed application form.

Only one application should be submitted for one advertisement. If a candidate submits more than one application, GPSC will consider the last confirmed application. For an unreserved candidate, the last confirmed application accompanied by the required fee will be considered valid.

Documents Required

  • Confirmed online application form;
  • SSCE certificate showing the candidate’s date of birth;
  • Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets;
  • Experience certificates;
  • Category certificate, where applicable;
  • Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in the prescribed Gujarat format for SEBC candidates;
  • EWS certificate in the prescribed Gujarat Government format;
  • Disability certificate for applicants seeking PwBD reservation;
  • Professional registration, licence or competency certificate required for the post;
  • Recent photograph, signature and valid identity proof.

Important Instructions

  • Check the advertisement number and post name carefully before applying.
  • The online application will remain editable only up to the closing date and time.
  • No correction will be accepted after the online application period ends.
  • Candidates must upload their own photograph and signature.
  • An applicant may be prevented from appearing in the examination if another person’s photograph or signature is found in the application or admit card.
  • Keep all original certificates ready for verification or interview.
  • Only the SSCE certificate showing the date of birth will be accepted as age proof.
  • Candidates should not wait until the final day to submit and confirm their applications.
  • Obtaining and safely retaining the confirmation number is mandatory.
  • The detailed advertisement and applicable recruitment rules will prevail over the combined short notice.

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