GSSSB Municipal Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online Starts July 27 2 hours ago

GSSSB Municipal Engineer Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 22 July 2026

• Online Application Start Date: 27 July 2026 (2:00 PM)

• Online Application Last Date: 10 August 2026 (11:59 PM)

• Last Date to Pay Application Fee: 13 August 2026 (11:59 PM)

• Tentative Exam Date: January 2027 (not yet confirmed by GSSSB)

GSSSB Municipal Engineer Vacancy Details 2026

GSSSB has announced 50 vacancies for Municipal Engineer, Class-3 across Gujarat municipalities. The category-wise breakup is as follows:

Of the total vacancies, seats are also reserved for women within each category (UR-09, EWS-01, SC-01, ST-01, SEBC-03) and 05 vacancies are reserved for Ex-servicemen. A separate advertisement will be issued for PWD (Divyang) reserved vacancies under the special recruitment drive for persons with disabilities; PWD reservation is therefore not shown in this notification.

GSSSB Municipal Engineer Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India or possess nationality as per Rule-7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.

GSSSB Municipal Engineer Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Technology from a recognized university/institution, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.

• Basic knowledge of Computer Applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.

• Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both.

Candidates holding a degree in any of the following equivalent disciplines are also eligible: Civil Engineering, Construction Technology and Management, Construction Engineering and Management, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Town and Country Planning, and related specializations listed in the official notification (38 disciplines in total).

GSSSB Municipal Engineer Age Limit (as on 10-08-2026)

Minimum age: 18 years; Maximum age: 35 years.

GSSSB Municipal Engineer Salary Structure 2026

Selected candidates will initially be appointed on a fixed monthly pay of ₹49,600 for the first five years. After five years of satisfactory service, candidates will be placed in the regular 7th Pay Commission pay scale of ₹39,900 to ₹1,26,600 (Level-7), subject to conditions laid down in the relevant government resolutions.

GSSSB Municipal Engineer Application Fee 2026

Fees must be paid online only, via debit card, internet banking, UPI, or wallet, by 13 August 2026 (11:59 PM). Fees are refunded only to candidates who actually appear for the examination.

GSSSB Municipal Engineer Selection Process 2026

Selection will be based on a single-stage objective MCQ competitive examination (CBRT/OMR), divided into two parts:

• Total questions: 210 (90 in Part-A, 120 in Part-B)

• Total duration: 3 hours (180 minutes), combined for both parts

• Negative marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer

• Minimum qualifying standard: 40% separately in both Part-A and Part-B

Candidates who qualify will be called for document verification (roughly twice the number of vacancies per category), after which the final merit-based selection list and waiting list will be published.

Documents Required for GSSSB Municipal Engineer Recruitment

• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets

• Birth date proof / school leaving certificate

• Category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS), where applicable

• Non-Creamy Layer certificate (for SEBC candidates)

• Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates)

• Disability certificate (for PWD candidates, where applicable)

• Ex-servicemen discharge/identity documents (where applicable)

• Computer knowledge certificate, diploma/degree, or relevant mark sheet

• Recent passport-size photograph (white background) and signature in JPG format

How to Apply Online for GSSSB Municipal Engineer Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official website: ojas.gujarat.gov.in

2. Go to "Online Application", click "Apply", and select GSSSB.

3. Click on Advertisement No. 440/2026-27, Municipal Engineer, Class-3, then click "Apply Now".

4. Fill in Personal Details and Educational Details as required.

5. Accept the declaration/assurance and save the application to generate the Application Number.

6. Upload photograph (5 cm height x 3.6 cm width) and signature (2.5 cm height x 7.5 cm width) in JPG format (up to 15 KB each).

7. Click "Confirm Application" after verifying all details carefully - no changes are allowed after confirmation.

8. Pay the application fee online and download/print the fee receipt.

9. Download and save the final application form printout for future reference.

GSSSB Municipal Engineer Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions

• Only one application should be submitted; if multiple applications are submitted, the last confirmed application (with fee paid) will be considered valid.

• Category (caste) details cannot be changed once the application is confirmed.

• Reserved category candidates applying against unreserved posts will not get age or other relaxation benefits.

• Widowed women candidates get 5% additional marks added to their merit score, subject to conditions specified in the notification.

• Candidates with recognized sporting achievements (national/international, inter-university, or All India School Games Federation level) in specified sports are eligible for 5% additional marks, subject to producing valid certificates.

• Candidates with benchmark disabilities and difficulty in writing may apply for scribe/compensatory time facility by emailing so-kh1-gsssb@gujarat.gov.in at least two days before the exam, along with required documents.

• The exam is covered under the Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023; any violation will invite legal action.

Candidates with a degree in Civil Engineering can also explore more Civil Engineering Government Jobs and Gujarat Government Jobs. Those interested in similar technical recruitment can check GSSSB Class-3 Recruitment notifications and other Municipal and Urban Development Department Jobs across India.