GSSSB Recruitment 2025:-The Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) has released a detailed advertisement for Junior Scientific Assistant (Class-3) recruitment under Advertisement No. 317/2025-26. A total of 54 posts will be filled through a competitive examination based on OMR/Computer-Based Response Test 🖥️.
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📌 Overview – GSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant 2025
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 📢 Board | Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| 📋 Post Name | Junior Scientific Assistant (Class-3) |
| 📄 Advertisement No. | 317/2025-26 |
| 🧪 Department | Gujarat Engineering Research Institute |
| 📍 Location | Vadodara, Gujarat |
| 📅 Apply Start Date | 01 July 2025 (2:00 PM) |
| 🛑 Apply End Date | 15 July 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| 🌐 Website | OJAS / GSSSB |
| 📊 Total Vacancies | 54 Posts |
📥 Educational Qualification – Junior Scientific Assistant
Candidates must possess either:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Technology (Civil) from a recognized university OR
- Diploma in Civil Engineering with at least 2 years of experience in:
- Lab testing / Quality Control / Field QA / Field Investigation / Construction or Design
- OR worked as Laboratory Assistant, Class-3 in Gujarat Engineering Research Institute
Additional Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of computer applications 💻
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi (or both) 🗣️
🎯 Age Limit & Relaxation (As of 15/07/2025)
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 35 years |
| General Female | 40 years |
| Reserved Male | 40 years |
| Reserved Female | 45 years |
| PwD (Gen – Male) | 45 years |
| PwD (Gen – Female) | 50 years |
| PwD (Reserved Male) | 50 years |
| PwD (Reserved Female) | 55 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years + service years relaxation |
💰 Salary Structure
- Initial Salary (First 5 Years): ₹40,800/- per month (Fixed Pay)
- Regular Pay after 5 Years: ₹29,200/- to ₹92,300/- under Pay Matrix Level 5 (as per 7th Pay Commission)
💵 Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹500/- |
| Reserved Categories / Women / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹400/- |
📢 Fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in the exam.
🧾 Payment Mode: Only online via OJAS using Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI or Wallet.
🧾 Exam Pattern – Junior Scientific Assistant 2025
The exam will be conducted in OMR / Computer-Based Format. The level of the questions will be based on the candidate’s qualification.
📚 Part-A: Aptitude Section
| Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| Total | 60 |
📘 Part-B: Subject-Specific + General Knowledge
| Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension | 30 |
| Subject-related MCQs | 120 |
| Total | 150 |
🕒 Exam Duration & Format
- Total Questions: 210
- Total Marks: 210
- Exam Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer (¼ mark deducted)
🧪 Final Answer Key & Pro-Rata Marking
- Provisional Answer Key will be released first.
- Final Answer Key will be published after objections are reviewed.
- If any question is cancelled, its marks will be distributed pro-rata across remaining questions.
- Marks will be calculated based on correct & incorrect attempts using pro-rata formula.
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| 📝 Apply Online | OJAS Application Link |
| Notification | Click Here |
| 📢 Official GSSSB Site | GSSSB Website |
| 🧾 Fee Payment Instructions | Fee Guide on OJAS |
📝 Key Takeaways
- 📅 Apply from: 01 July to 15 July 2025
- 🧑🔬 Post: Junior Scientific Assistant, Class-3
- 📍 Location: Vadodara
- 💵 Salary: ₹40,800/- initially, later regular Level-5 Pay Scale
- 🧾 Exam in OMR / CBT Mode, 210 Questions
- ✅ Negative Marking applies
- 🗂️ Answer Key objections allowed, pro-rata marking system in place
❓ FAQs – Junior Scientific Assistant GSSSB
Q1. How many vacancies are released under Advt No. 317/2025-26?
🔹 Total 54 vacancies.
Q2. What is the mode of the exam?
🔹 OMR or Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Q3. What is the salary for Junior Scientific Assistant?
💰 ₹40,800/- fixed for 5 years, then ₹29,200 – ₹92,300/- regular scale.
Q4. Is there any negative marking?
❌ Yes, ¼ mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Q5. Where can I apply?
🌐 Only through OJAS Gujarat