The Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has released an official notification (Advt. No. 360/2025-26) for direct recruitment to the post of Scientific Assistant (Fingerprint Bureau), Class-III under the Home Department. Eligible candidates are invited to apply online through the OJAS website.
Key Highlights:
- Name of Post: Scientific Assistant (Fingerprint Bureau), Class-III
- Total Vacancies: 04 (including reserved categories)
- Advertisement No.: 360/2025-26
- Mode of Application: Online via OJAS Portal
- Application Period: 22nd September 2025 (14:00 hrs) to 6th October 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelors Degree in Science from a recognized university (under Central/State Act or UGC-recognized institute).
- Basic knowledge of computer applications.
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both.
- Physical fitness as prescribed in Appendix-I (should not be color blind, squint; vision standards: Distant vision 6/5, Near vision 0/5 in both eyes).
Age Limit (as on 06-10-2025):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 35 years
- Age relaxations are applicable as per government rules for reserved categories, women, PwD, and ex-servicemen.
- General Women: +5 years (up to 40 years)
- Reserved Category (Men): +5 years (up to 40 years)
- Reserved Category (Women): +10 years (up to 45 years)
- PwD (General): +10 years (up to 45 years)
- PwD (Reserved): +1520 years (up to 45 years max)
- Ex-servicemen: Service years + 3 years
Pay Scale:
- First 5 Years: Fixed pay of Rs. 26,000/- per month.
- After 5 Years: Regular pay scale Rs. 25,500 81,100/- (Level-4, 7th Pay Commission), subject to satisfactory performance and rules in force.
Application Process:
- Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Go to Online Application � Select GSSSB � Click on Apply.
- Select the advertisement number 360/2025-26 and click Apply Now.
- Fill in Personal, Educational, and Other Details carefully.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph (5 cm � 3.6 cm) and signature (2.5 cm � 7.5 cm) in JPG format (max 15 KB).
- Save and confirm the application.
- Note the Application Number and Confirmation Number for future use.
Application Fees:
- General Category: Rs. 500/-
- Reserved Categories (Women, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen): Rs. 400/-
- Fees must be paid online through Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Wallet.
- Note: Candidates who appear for the exam will get their fees refunded.
Selection Process:
- Written Examination (MCQ type, CBRT/OMR-based):
- Part A (60 Marks):
- Reasoning & Data Interpretation 30 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude 30 marks
- Part B (150 Marks):
- Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension 30 marks
- Subject-related questions 120 marks
- Total: 210 Questions, 180 Minutes, Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
- Part A (60 Marks):
- Merit List & Document Verification: Based on normalized marks, merit will be prepared category-wise.
Important Dates:
- Online Application Start Date: 22nd September 2025 (2:00 PM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 6th October 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 9th October 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Exam Date & Admit Card Download: To be announced on GSSSB Website
Important Links
| Action | Link |
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| =� Official Notification | Click Here |
| =� Apply Online | Click Here |
Note: Candidates are advised to read the detailed advertisement carefully before applying and ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions. Applications with incorrect or incomplete details are liable to be rejected.