The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, has officially released a recruitment notification for the post of Library Clerk (Granthalay Karkun), Class-3. This recruitment drive aims to fill 86 vacancies under the Sports, Youth, and Cultural Activities Department through a competitive written examination.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the OJAS Gujarat portal within the prescribed dates. Interested applicants are advised to carefully read the full details regarding eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, and application procedure before applying.
Organization Details
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Recruitment Authority: Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
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Department: Sports, Youth & Cultural Activities Department
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Post Name: Library Clerk (Granthalay Karkun)
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Class: Class-3
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Advertisement No.: 342/2025-26
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Job Location: Gujarat
GSSSB Library Clerk Vacancy 2025 Post Details
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Total Vacancies: 86 Posts
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Vacancies are distributed across various categories including General, EWS, SC, ST, SEBC, Women, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Disabilities as per Gujarat Government reservation rules.
Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per administrative requirements.
Important Dates
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Online Application Start Date: 16 December 2025 (from 14:00 hours)
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Last Date to Apply Online: 30 December 2025 (till 23:59 hours)
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Last Date for Fee Payment: 02 January 2026
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Exam Date: To be announced
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
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Bachelors Degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science from a recognized university
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Basic knowledge of computer applications as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules
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Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both
Age Limit (as on 30 December 2025)
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
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Maximum Age: 35 Years
Age Relaxation:
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General category women: up to 40 years
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Reserved category candidates: up to 45 years (as per rules)
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PwD and Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation applicable as per Gujarat Government norms
Salary / Pay Scale
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Fixed Pay: �26,000 per month for the first 5 years
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After successful completion of 5 years, candidates will be placed in Pay Level-2 (�19,900 �63,200) as per the 7th Pay Commission, subject to government rules and court decisions.
Application Fee
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General Category: �500
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Reserved Categories / Women / PwD / Ex-Servicemen: �400
Note: The examination fee will be refunded to candidates who appear for the examination.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on a single-stage competitive written examination conducted through CBRT/OMR mode.
Exam Pattern:
Part-A (60 Marks)
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Reasoning & Data Interpretation
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Quantitative Aptitude
Part-B (150 Marks)
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Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension
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Subject-related questions (Library Science)
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Total Marks: 210
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Duration: 3 Hours
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Negative Marking: � mark deducted for each wrong answer
How to Apply Online
Candidates must apply online only through the official OJAS portal:
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Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
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Click on Online Application
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Select GSSSB
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Choose Advertisement No. 342/2025-26
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Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully
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Upload photograph and signature
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Confirm the application
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Pay the application fee online
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Download and print the application form for future reference
Important Instructions
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Only online applications will be accepted
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Incorrect or incomplete information may lead to rejection
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Candidates must keep original documents ready for verification
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Regularly check the official GSSSB website for updates
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Conclusion
The GSSSB Library Clerk Recruitment 2025 is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in Library Science seeking a stable government job in Gujarat. Interested applicants should apply within the deadline and start preparing for the competitive examination to secure their position.