Everything you need to track and apply for Gujarat government jobs (Sarkari Naukri) in 2026, in one place: how OJAS works, which boards recruit for what posts, eligibility and age limits by category, documents required, exam pattern and a step-by-step application walkthrough.
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OJAS (Online Job Application System, ojas.gujarat.gov.in) is the Government of Gujarat's central platform for advertising vacancies, accepting online applications, issuing admit cards and publishing results for state recruitment. It works alongside the Digital Gujarat Portal that citizens already use for scholarships, certificates and ration card services, though OJAS is a separate login system built specifically for recruitment.
Recruitment for Gujarat government jobs is carried out by several boards and departments, each covering a different category of posts:
Gujarat Public Service Commission handles Class 1 and Class 2 gazetted posts such as Deputy Section Officer, Assistant Section Officer and civil services roles.
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board conducts Junior Clerk, Talati cum Mantri, Bin Sachivalay Clerk and similar non-gazetted posts.
Recruits Talati, Gram Sevak and other village and taluka level panchayat posts across districts.
Police, education, health and forest departments run their own recruitment cycles for constable, teacher, staff nurse and forest guard posts.
Vacancies open and close throughout the year rather than on one fixed date, so it helps to know which category a post falls under before you search OJAS. The table below groups the recurring categories most candidates search for.
| Category | Typical posts | Usual qualification | Recruiting body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerical and administrative | Junior Clerk, Bin Sachivalay Clerk, Office Assistant | Graduate + typing/computer test | GSSSB |
| Panchayat and revenue | Talati cum Mantri, Gram Sevak | Graduate, Gujarati/Hindi knowledge | Panchayat Seva Pasandgi Mandal |
| Police and home department | Constable, Sub Inspector, Jail Sipahi | 10th/12th pass to graduate + physical test | Police Recruitment Board |
| Education | Vidyasahayak (teacher), TAT, HTAT | B.Ed / TET or TAT qualified | Education department, GSSSB |
| Health | Staff Nurse, ANM, Medical Officer | Nursing/medical qualification | Health & Family Welfare dept. |
| Gazetted / civil services | Deputy Collector, DySP, ASO/DySO | Graduate, GPSC exam qualified | GPSC |
Vacancy counts, cut-off marks and post-wise breakup differ every year and by advertisement number, so treat this table as a map of where to look rather than a list of currently open posts. The Gujarat Employment Services guide and Gujarat Rozgaar Portal guide go deeper into non-OJAS employment schemes, including private sector job fairs and the state's self-employment support.
Every OJAS advertisement sets its own eligibility, but most Gujarat government posts follow a common structure for age and category-based relaxation:
| Category | Typical age relaxation | Certificate usually required |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | None / up to 5 years for EWS in some posts | EWS Certificate |
| SC / ST | Up to 5 years | Caste Certificate |
| OBC / SEBC | Up to 5 years | Non-Creamy Layer Certificate |
| Persons with disability | Up to 10 years | Disability certificate |
| Ex-servicemen | Service period + 3 years | Discharge certificate |
These relaxations vary by post and by year, so the numbers above are indicative only. Confirm the exact figure inside the specific OJAS advertisement you are applying under before assuming eligibility.
Our general Documents Required guide covers the same certificates in more detail, including where and how each one is issued.
Most Gujarat government recruitment follows one of these selection structures, though the exact stages depend on the post:
Common for clerical posts: objective-type paper on general knowledge, Gujarati/English language and reasoning.
Clerk and typist posts often add a computer proficiency or typing speed test after the written stage.
Police, forest and similar posts include a physical efficiency or measurement test alongside the exam.
GPSC Class 1/2 gazetted posts generally run a three-stage process similar to other state civil services exams.
Candidates preparing for exam-based recruitment sometimes also benefit from Gujarat's coaching support schemes; see the Civil Services Coaching Stipend guide for eligibility and how to apply.
| Board / Department | Handles | Official site |
|---|---|---|
| OJAS (state portal) | All advertisements, applications, results | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| GPSC | Gazetted Class 1 and 2 posts | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
| GSSSB | Clerk, Talati, subordinate posts | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
| Gujarat Rozgaar Portal | Job fairs, private sector listings, self-employment | See our Rozgaar Portal guide |
Official notifications are published on ojas.gujarat.gov.in, along with the recruiting board's own site such as GPSC or GSSSB. Treat any other source, including this guide, as a summary, not the final word.
OJAS (Online Job Application System) is the Government of Gujarat's official recruitment portal used to advertise vacancies, accept online applications and publish admit cards and results.
Common requirements are Aadhaar, mark sheets, a category certificate where relevant (caste, non-creamy layer, or EWS), a domicile certificate and a recent photograph. Exact requirements vary by post; check the specific advertisement.
Yes, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities usually get age relaxation, though the exact number of years is set separately in each recruitment notification.
No. This is an independent, free educational guide and is not affiliated with the Government of Gujarat. Apply only through ojas.gujarat.gov.in or the concerned board's official site. See our full Disclaimer.