Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, has released an official notification (Advt. No. 309/2025-26) inviting online applications for the post of Research Assistant, Class-3. A total of 14 vacancies are to be filled through direct recruitment. Interested candidates can apply online through the official OJAS portal from 10 June 2025 (2:00 PM) to 24 June 2025 (11:59 PM).
Key Details of GSSSB Research Assistant Recruitment 2025:
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Post Name: Research Assistant, Class-3
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Total Vacancies: 14
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Job Location: Gujarat
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Application Mode: Online
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Official Websites:
Important Dates:
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Start Date to Apply Online: 10 June 2025 (from 2:00 PM)
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Last Date to Apply Online: 24 June 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
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Last Date to Pay Fees Online: 27 June 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess either:
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A second class post-graduate degree in History / Political Science / Public Administration, OR
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A first class bachelor’s degree in the above-mentioned disciplines.
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Must have basic computer knowledge and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi.
Age Limit:
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Minimum: 18 years
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Maximum: 37 years
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Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories, women, PwD, and ex-servicemen.
Pay Scale:
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Fixed pay of ₹40,800/- per month for the first five years.
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After completion, eligible for Pay Matrix Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- based on performance and subject to rules.
Reservation:
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Categories include General, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen.
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Reservation applicable only for original residents of Gujarat.
Application Fee:
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General Category (Male): ₹500/-
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Reserved Categories & Women Candidates: ₹400/-
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Fees will be refunded to candidates who appear in the examination.
Selection Process:
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Written Competitive Examination consisting of two parts:
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Part A (60 Marks): Logical reasoning and data interpretation
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Part B (150 Marks): Indian Constitution, current affairs, comprehension (Gujarati & English), and subject-relevant questions
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Total Questions: 210
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Duration: 3 hours
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Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
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Merit List will be prepared based on final marks. Certificate verification will follow for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply:
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Click on “Apply Online” and select “GSSSB”.
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Choose Advt. No. 309/2025-26 – Research Assistant, Class-3.
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Fill in the required details, upload photo and signature, and pay the exam fee.
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Take a printout of the application for future reference.
Important Link
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
For detailed instructions and eligibility conditions, candidates must refer to the official advertisement available on the GSSSB website.
