GSSSB Recruitment 2025:-The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has announced Advertisement No. 339/202526 for the post of Planning Assistant (Class-3) under the Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities (PWD). A total of 12 posts have been earmarked under Group A–D disabilities, including Deaf, Hard of Hearing, ASD, Cerebral Palsy, Orthopedic, Acid Attack Victims, Low Vision, etc. The recruitment is specifically across all Gujarat urban-development and housing department projects.
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Eligible candidates belonging to Group A–D PWD categories can apply online through the OJAS portal from 21 July 2025 (14:00 hrs) to 4 August 2025 (23:59 hrs). The recruitment involves a single-stage CBRT/OMR-based competitive exam (Part-A & Part-B), with negative marking and scribes/compensatory time provided as per norms.
📌 Key Highlights
| 🔍 Detail | 📝 Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Gujarat GSSSB (Urban Development & Housing Dept) |
| Advt. No. | 339/202526 |
| Post Name | Planning Assistant, Class-3 |
| Total Vacancies | 12 (Reserved for PWD categories) |
| PWD Categories Included | Deaf, Hard of Hearing, OA, OL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD, ST, BA*, BL*, SLD, MI, Multiple Disabilities |
| Application Mode | Online via OJAS |
| Apply Start Date | 21 July 2025, 14:00 hrs |
| Last Date | 4 August 2025, 23:59 hrs |
| Exam Mode | CBRT / OMR (MCQ) |
| Exam Date & Venue | To be announced on GSSSB website |
| Exam Medium | Gujarati & English |
| Exam Duration | Part-A + Part-B in total 180 minutes |
| Selection Criteria | Written Competitive Exam only |
| Scribe/Time Concession | Available for benchmark PWDs, as per Govt. norms |
| Negative Marking | Yes, -¼ marks for wrong/blanks/multi-responses |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Must be Indian citizen or nationality defined under Schedule–VII, Rule 7 of the Gujarat Subordinate Service Classification & Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) from a recognized Indian university.
- Basic knowledge of Computer Applications as per General Rules.
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
(Candidates should keep the original certificates ready for uploading/verification.)
GSSSB Recruitment 2025
🎂 Age Limit (as on 4 August 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Age Relaxation for PWD Candidates:
- General-PWD Men: +10 years → Up to 45 years
- General-PWD Women: +15 years → Up to 50 years
- Reserved-PWD Men: +15 years → Up to 50 years
- Reserved-PWD Women: +20 years → Up to 55 years
(Upper age limit may be relaxed for govt. employees under R&PG or State govt. norms.)
GSSSB Recruitment 2025
💸 Pay Scale
- Initial Pay Level: 49600/- for 5 years
- Pay Scale: As per GSSSB/Class-3 posts, depending on gazetted Government decisions, Rs. 44900/- to 142400/- (Level-8)
📝 Exam Pattern (As per Official Notification)
The written exam will consist of Part-A and Part-B, covering technical and general awareness subjects. Here’s the detailed structure:
Part-A
| Sr. No. | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation | 30 |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
| Total | 50 |
Part-B
| Sr. No. | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarat-related Governance | 30 |
| 2 | Domain-related Technical Questions (Planning, Civil Engg., etc.) | 120 |
| Total | 150 |
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 180 Minutes (3 hours)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
🖊️ How to Apply
- Visit OJAS Gujarat
- Find “GSSSB Planning Assistant Special Drive – Advt. 339/202526”
- Register/login → Fill online form carefully
- Upload:
- Photograph (≤15 KB, JPG)
- Signature (≤15 KB, JPG)
- Disability certificate (original for verification)
- Education/DOB/Category certificates
- Pay Exam Fee (if applicable: ₹400 for PWD)
- Submit form, print acknowledgement & fee receipt
- Keep documents ready for later stages
💰 Exam Fee & Refunds
- Fee: ₹400 (for PWD candidates under direct recruitment)
- Paid via Debit/Credit/Net banking/UPI
- Fee refunded to those who appear for exam
✍️ What if Multiple Applications?
- Only the last confirmed fee-paid application is considered valid
- Others are automatically discarded—no refunds on duplicates
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
📌 Key Takeaways
- 12 reserved posts of Planning Assistant under PWD special drive
- Apply online only via OJAS between 21 July and 4 August 2025
- Single-stage written exam (210 MCQs) with negative marking
- Scribe and compensatory time available for eligible PWDs
- Age relaxation up to 55 years, depending on gender/category
- Fee: ₹400 only for PWD candidates, refundable after appearing
❓ FAQs
Q. Who is eligible to apply?
Only candidates with benchmark disabilities (Groups A–D) listed under Advt. 339/202526.
Q. How many posts are available?
Total 12 posts, specifically for PWD candidates.
Q. What is the exam date?
To be announced on GSSSB website; keep a check.
Q. Can visually impaired candidates bring a scribe?
Yes, as per RPwD Act and GSSSB instructions.
Q. Will exam be in Gujarati or English?
Medium of exam includes both Gujarati and English.
GSSSB Recruitment 2025