GPSSB Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 612 Gram Sevak & Pashudhan Nirikshak Posts

GPSSB Recruitment 2026 Overview

Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) has released notifications for Gram Sevak (Class-3) and Pashudhan Nirikshak (Livestock Inspector) posts. This recruitment offers a large number of vacancies across districts in Gujarat, making it a significant opportunity in the state government sector.

As seen in the official notification (Page 1), applications are processed through the OJAS portal with district-wise allocation of posts.

GPSSB Recruitment 2026 Highlights

GPSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

GPSSB Gram Sevak Vacancy 2026 (District-Wise)

The Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board has released 500 vacancies for Gram Sevak posts across multiple districts. As observed in the official notification (Page 2), vacancies are distributed district-wise, which directly impacts posting preferences and competition level.

Expert Insight:
Districts like Surat (70), Dahod (50), and Chhotaudepur (43) have the highest vacancies, increasing selection chances but also attracting higher competition due to volume.

GPSSB Pashudhan Nirikshak Vacancy 2026 (District-Wise)

A total of 112 vacancies have been announced for Pashudhan Nirikshak posts. The distribution reflects demand in livestock and rural veterinary services across Gujarat.

Expert Insight:
Districts such as Tapi (13) and Kutch (10) show higher demand for livestock inspectors, indicating stronger opportunities in tribal and rural regions.

GPSSB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Gram Sevak:

• Bachelor of Rural Studies / B.Sc Agriculture / B.Tech Agriculture / Horticulture
• OR Diploma in Agriculture / related fields
• Computer knowledge required
• Knowledge of Gujarati/Hindi

Pashudhan Nirikshak:

• 3-year Diploma in Animal Husbandry
• Computer knowledge required
• Language proficiency required

(Page 6 highlights detailed qualification requirements for Gram Sevak posts.)

Age Limit

Age relaxation applies for reserved categories, women, PwD, and ex-servicemen (up to 45 years in some cases).

GPSSB Recruitment 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

Date of Birth Range (General Category):

• Born between 08 May 1991 and 07 May 2008 (approximate based on closing date)

Explanation:
Candidates must fall within the above DOB range. Relaxations apply based on category as per Gujarat government rules.

GPSSB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

GPSSB Salary and Pay Scale

After 5 years, candidates will be placed under regular pay scale as per Gujarat government rules.

GPSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process includes:

• Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) / OMR Test
• Merit List Preparation
• Document Verification
• District Allocation

(Page 3 confirms MCQ-based exam structure.)

GPSSB Exam Pattern and Preparation Focus

Exam Pattern

From the official exam structure (Page 19):

Preparation Strategy

• Focus heavily on technical subjects (50% weightage)
• Prepare Gujarati language section thoroughly
• Practice MCQs and previous papers
• Strengthen general awareness with Gujarat-specific topics

Expert Insight:
This recruitment follows a merit-based selection purely on written scores. With high vacancies (612), competition is moderate, but technical subject marks will be the deciding factor for final selection.

GPSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Links