The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has opened applications for 54 Junior Scientific Assistant (Civil) positions under the Gujarat Engineering Research Institute, Vadodara. These are Class‑III vacancies through competitive examination.
The application
window closes on July 15, 2025
Vacancy Breakdown
Post: Junior Scientific Assistant (Civil)
Total Posts: 54
Department:
Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply & Kalpsar
Qualifications & Experience
Candidates must have one of the following:
Bachelor’s:
degree in Civil Engineering or Technology, or
Diploma in Civil Engineering with at least 2 years’ experience in lab testing, quality control, construction supervision, design, or field investigation
Proficiency in basic computer applications and working knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi is also necessary
Age Limit & Relaxation (as of 15 July 2025)
General (male): up to 35 years
General (female): up to 40 years
Reserved category (male): up to 40 years
Reserved category (female): up to 45 years
Persons with disabilities and reserved female PwD: up to 50–55 years depending on category
Ex‑servicemen: upper age relaxation accordingly
Salary
Initial fixed pay: ₹40,800 per month for first 5 years
After probation: Payscale between ₹29,200–₹92,300 (Pay Level 5 under 7th CPC)
Important Dates
Online Application Start: 1 July 2025 (2:00 PM)
Last Date: 15 July 2025 (11:59 PM)
Submission closes promptly; candidates should apply early
Selection Process
Stage 1: Objective multiple-choice exam (OMR or Computer-Based)
Total 210 questions, 3 hours
Part A: Aptitude (Logical Reasoning, Quantitative) – 60 marks
Part B: General Knowledge, Gujarati/English comprehension, and subject-specific MCQs – 150 marks
Negative marking: –0.25 per wrong answer
Stage 2: Personal interview based on exam performance
How to Apply
Mode: Online via GSSSB/OJAS portal within the application window.
Steps:
Register:
account and fill in personal, academic, and category details.
Upload scanned photograph and signature.
Pay application fee: ₹500 for general candidates; ₹400 for reserved, women, PwD, and ex-servicemen. Fee refunded after exam.
Submit the form and download/save the acknowledgment.
Applications submitted after deadline or with incomplete credentials will be rejected.