GSSSB Surveyor Recruitment 2026 – 78 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

The GSSSB Surveyor Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board for 78 Surveyor, Class-3 posts in the Forest and Environment Department. According to the published information, the recruitment is advertised as Advertisement No. 467/2026-27, and online applications are accepted through the Gujarat OJAS portal.

The application window opened on 30 October 2026 at 2:00 PM and closes on 20 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, while the examination fee can be paid until 23 November 2026. Diploma and ITI candidates looking for other Gujarat board openings can also read our GSSSB Work Assistant Recruitment 2026 guide.

Overview

Important Dates

Only applications submitted online through OJAS will be accepted. Candidates must complete application confirmation by 20 November 2026 and pay the applicable fee by 23 November 2026.

Vacancy Details

The 78 vacancies include 24 posts reserved for women within their respective categories and 7 posts for Ex-Servicemen, all included in the total and not added separately. No separate vacancy is earmarked for Persons with Disabilities, although candidates with permitted disability categories may apply subject to the prescribed conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold the prescribed qualification by the application closing date, along with basic computer knowledge and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi. Physical measurement standards also apply.

• Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised Technical Examination Board, University or Institution.
• A Government-recognised equivalent diploma listed in the notification, such as Diploma in Survey Engineering, Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management, or Diploma in Civil and Rural Engineering.
• A certificate of a minimum one-year or two-year Surveyor course from a Government-recognised ITI.
• Basic computer application knowledge under the Gujarat Recruitment Rules, and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
• Important: Candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering are specifically NOT eligible under the advertised qualification provisions. A higher Civil Engineering qualification does not override this restriction.

Age Limit

The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 20 November 2026, with relaxation for eligible categories under Gujarat Government rules.

Application Fee

The examination fee is refundable to candidates who appear in the competitive examination, subject to the conditions stated in the advertisement. Absent candidates and rejected applications do not receive a refund. Payment is accepted through the OJAS payment facility by debit card, internet banking, UPI and supported wallets, by 23 November 2026.

Selection Process

1. Competitive Examination – a single-stage MCQ examination conducted through CBRT or OMR mode.
2. Provisional Result and merit preparation.
3. Document Verification of eligible shortlisted candidates (approximately twice the number of category-wise vacancies may be called).
4. Preparation of the Selection List and Waiting List.
5. Physical eligibility and walking test at the appointment stage.

Exam Pattern

The competitive examination consists of 210 multiple-choice questions for 210 marks, with a total duration of three hours. Candidates must secure at least 40 percent separately in Part A and Part B; the minimum qualifying standard cannot be reduced below 40 percent for any category.

The examination carries negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer, and the examination mode is CBRT or OMR as decided by the Board.

Physical Standards and Walking Test

Surveyor candidates must meet minimum physical measurements, and appointed candidates must also complete a walking test at the appointment stage. The walking test is conducted by the appointing authority after GSSSB recommendation and should not be confused with the competitive written examination.

Male candidates must have a minimum chest expansion of 5 cm. The walking test requires 25 km in 4 hours for male candidates and 14 km in 4 hours for female candidates. Candidates who fail or miss the walking test may receive one additional opportunity; failure on the additional opportunity leads to cancellation of appointment.

Salary

After satisfactory completion of five years of service, candidates may become eligible for regular appointment in Pay Level 4, subject to the applicable Government resolutions, service conditions and pending judicial decisions specified in the notification.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online through the OJAS portal only. Candidates tracking other Gujarat government openings can also check our Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 update.

1. Visit the official OJAS website at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
3. Open Online Application, select Apply, and choose GSSSB from the organisation list.
4. Select Advertisement No. 467/2026-27 for Surveyor, Class-3, open More Details to read the notification, then select Apply Now.
5. Enter the required personal details, educational qualifications, SSC examination details and category information.
6. Enter the bank account details requested for examination fee refund and upload the first page of the passbook.
7. Complete the declaration, save the application and note the generated Application Number.
8. Upload the prescribed photograph and signature, review all entries and select Confirm Application.
9. Save the Confirmation Number, download the confirmed application, and pay the examination fee through the OJAS payment facility by 23 November 2026.

One Time Registration alone does not constitute submission of an application. Candidates must separately apply for the advertised post, confirm the application and complete payment; after final confirmation, application details cannot be modified, and where more than one application is submitted, the latest confirmed application will be considered.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Photograph in JPG format, maximum 15 KB, size 5 cm x 3.6 cm, with a white background and the date of photograph, not older than one year before the application closing date.
• Signature in JPG format, maximum 15 KB, size 2.5 cm x 7.5 cm.
• First page of the bank passbook in JPEG, JPG or PNG format, as prescribed for fee refund.
• Educational qualification certificates, including the ITI Surveyor or Diploma certificate as applicable.
• Age and identity documents as prescribed.
• Reservation, EWS, SEBC, disability or Ex-Servicemen certificates, if applicable.

Important Links

Candidates can find the official notification listing for Advertisement No. 467/2026-27 on the GSSSB website. Verify every detail in the official notification before applying.

FAQs

This article is based on the GSSSB Surveyor Recruitment 2026 notification summary published for Advertisement No. 467/2026-27. Candidates should verify every detail, including eligibility, vacancy distribution, physical standards and dates, in the official notification on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in before applying.