GPSSB Gram Sevak and Pashudhan Nirikshak Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 612 Vacancies

The GPSSB Gram Sevak and Pashudhan Nirikshak Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released, offering a total of 612 vacancies under the Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board. Candidates looking for a stable government job in Gujarat must not miss this opportunity. The online application process has already started and will remain active till 7 May 2026, so interested candidates are advised to apply at the earliest.

Read the complete article below to check detailed information regarding eligibility, vacancies, selection process, salary, and more.

GPSSB Gram Sevak and Pashudhan Nirikshak Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) has announced recruitment for two Class-3 posts — Gram Sevak and Pashudhan Nirikshak (Livestock Inspector). A total of 612 vacancies have been released through Advertisement No. 02/2026-27 and 03/2026-27.

Candidates must go through the official notification to understand the complete recruitment process, including eligibility, category-wise vacancies, and exam pattern.

GPSSB Gram Sevak Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

GPSSB Pashudhan Nirikshak Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

GPSSB Gram Sevak & Livestock Inspector Recruitment 2026 Highlights

Here are the key highlights of the GPSSB Pashudhan Nirikshak Recruitment 2026:

GPSSB Gram Sevak and Pashudhan Nirikshak Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of the important dates to avoid missing any deadlines:

GPSSB Gram Sevak and Pashudhan Nirikshak Vacancy 2026

A total of 612 vacancies have been announced by the Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) for the posts of Gram Sevak and Livestock Inspector. Candidates can check the detailed category-wise distribution of vacancies for both posts below.

GPSSB Pashudhan Nirikshak Vacancy 2026 (112 Posts)

The GPSSB has released 112 vacancies for the post of Livestock Inspector (Pashudhan Nirikshak). The category-wise and women reservation details are provided in the table below.

GPSSB Gram Sevak Vacancy 2026 (500 Posts)

For the Gram Sevak post, a total of 500 vacancies have been announced. The distribution across different categories along with reserved seats for women is given below.

GPSSB Special Category Vacancy 2026

Apart from the general category distribution, GPSSB has also reserved vacancies for special categories such as Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Ex-Servicemen. The detailed breakup is mentioned below.

GPSSB Livestock Inspector Application Form 2026

Candidates must submit their applications through the official OJAS portal between 16 April and 7 May 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances.

GPSSB Gram Sevak & Livestock Inspector Recruitment 2026: Direct Link To Apply

How To Apply For GPSSB Recruitment 2026?

Candidates interested in applying for the GPSSB Gram Sevak and Livestock Inspector Recruitment 2026 must complete the online application process through the official OJAS portal. The application process includes registration, form filling, document upload, and fee payment. Follow the step-by-step guide below carefully to avoid any mistakes:

• Visit the official OJAS (Online Job Application System) website.
• On the homepage, find and click on the link for GPSSB Gram Sevak / Livestock Inspector Recruitment 2026.
• New users must complete the registration process by entering basic details such as name, mobile number, email ID, and other required information.
• After successful registration, log in using your User ID and Password.
• Carefully fill out the online application form with personal details, educational qualifications, and category information as per official documents.
• Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, and relevant certificates, in the prescribed format and size.
• Proceed to pay the application fee (if applicable) through the available online payment modes such as SBI e-Pay.
• Before final submission, thoroughly review all the entered details to ensure accuracy.
  Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

GPSSB Application Fees 2026

All candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee as per their category while submitting the online application form. The fee details are provided in the table below:

Important Points:

• The application fee must be paid online through SBI e-Pay or other available modes during the application process.
• Candidates belonging to reserved categories are fully exempted from paying the fee.
• If a General category candidate fails to pay the fee within the online deadline, they can still validate their application by paying a late fee of Rs. 500 in cash at the GPSSB office between 8 May and 12 May 2026.
• Applications without successful fee payment (where applicable) will be considered incomplete and rejected.

GPSSB Gram Sevak & Pashudhan Nirikshak Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must ensure that they fulfill all the prescribed eligibility conditions before applying for the GPSSB Recruitment 2026. The eligibility criteria include age limit, educational qualification, and other essential requirements as defined by the board.

Age Limit

The age criteria vary for both posts as mentioned below:

• Gram Sevak: 18 to 35 years
• Livestock Inspector: 18 to 33 years

The age will be calculated as per the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.

Age Relaxation

• Women (General Category): 5 years relaxation
• Reserved Category (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS): 5 years relaxation
• Reserved Category Women: 10 years relaxation
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Up to 20 years relaxation depending on category
• The maximum age limit under any condition shall not exceed 45 years

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications from a recognized institution or university.

For Livestock Inspector

• Must have completed a 3-year Diploma in Animal Husbandry from a recognized university
• Candidates who have obtained the qualification through distance learning mode are not eligible
  Basic knowledge of computer applications is mandatory
• Adequate knowledge of Gujarati and/or Hindi language is required

For Gram Sevak

• Candidates must have any one of the following qualifications:
• Degree in Rural Studies / Agriculture / Horticulture / Agricultural Engineering

OR

• Diploma in Agriculture / Horticulture / Agro-processing / Polytechnic (Agriculture-related fields)

Additionally:

• Basic knowledge of computer applications is required
• Candidates must have working knowledge of Gujarati and/or Hindi language

GPSSB Gram Sevak & Pashudhan Nirikshak Selection Process 2026

The selection process for both posts will be conducted through a single-stage written examination, designed to evaluate candidates’ knowledge and suitability for the role.

Written Examination

• The selection will be based on an objective-type MCQ-based test conducted through CBRT (Computer-Based Recruitment Test) or OMR mode.

Additional Provisions

• Widow Candidates: Eligible female candidates who are widows will be awarded 5% additional marks in the final score, subject to submission of valid documents.
• Sports Candidates: Candidates with valid sports certificates from recognized authorities will also receive 5% additional marks.

These benefits will be applied as per the rules mentioned in the official notification.

GPSSB Gram Sevak & Pashudhan Nirikshak Exam Pattern 2026

• Exam Duration: 3 hours
• 1 mark for each correct answer
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks

GPSSB Gram Sevak & Pashudhan Nirikshak Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive a fixed salary of ₹26,000 per month for the first five years. After successful completion, candidates will be eligible for regular appointment with standard government pay scales and benefits.