Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Company Name | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Post Name | Municipal Engineer, Class-3 |
| No of Posts | 50 |
| Salary | ₹49,600 (fixed for 5 years), then ₹39,900 to ₹1,26,600 (Level-7) |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years (as on 10 August 2026) |
| Last Date | 10 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Type | State Government Job (Gujarat) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| 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 |
Vacancy Details
GSSSB has announced a total of 50 vacancies for Municipal Engineer, Class-3. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Municipal Engineer, Class-3 | 50 |
The category-wise breakup for Unreserved (UR/General), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) is as per official notification.
| Category | Women Reservation |
| Unreserved (UR/General) | 09 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 01 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 01 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 |
| Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) | 03 |
Additionally, 05 vacancies are reserved for Ex-servicemen. A separate advertisement will be issued for PWD (Divyang) reserved vacancies.
Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Nationality | Must be a citizen of India or possess nationality as per Rule-7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. |
| Educational Qualification | A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Technology from a recognized university/institution, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government. This includes 38 disciplines such as Construction Technology and Management, Highway Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, and related specializations listed in the official notification. |
| Computer Knowledge | Basic knowledge of Computer Applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. |
| Language Proficiency | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both. |
| Final Year Candidates | As per official notification. |
Age Limit
Candidates must meet the age criteria as on 10 August 2026. | Criteria | Age Limit |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation | Maximum Age Limit |
| General category women | 5 years | 40 years |
| Reserved category men | 5 years | 40 years |
| Reserved category women | 10 years | 45 years |
| General category PWD men | 10 years | 45 years |
| General category PWD women | 15 years | 45 years |
| Reserved category PWD men | 15 years | 45 years |
| Reserved category PWD women | 20 years | 45 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Service period + 3 years | As applicable |
Application Fee
Fees must be paid online only via debit card, internet banking, UPI, or wallet by 13 August 2026 (11:59 PM). | Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved (UR/General) | As per official notification |
| Reserved categories (Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PWD, Ex-servicemen) | As per official notification |
Fees are refunded only to candidates who actually appear for the examination.
Selection Process
Selection for the Municipal Engineer post will be based on a single-stage objective competitive examination. | Stage | Process |
| Written Examination | Single-stage Objective MCQ Test (CBRT/OMR) with two parts: - Part-A: Reasoning and Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension (90 questions)
- Part-B: Subject-related questions (Civil Engineering) (120 questions)
Total questions: 210. 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. |
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly pay for the initial period, followed by a regular pay scale. | Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Municipal Engineer, Class-3 (First 5 years) | ₹49,600 (fixed monthly pay) |
| Municipal Engineer, Class-3 (After 5 years of satisfactory service) | ₹39,900 to ₹1,26,600 (Level-7, 7th Pay Commission pay scale) |
Documents Required
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, etc.)
- Educational Qualification Certificates (Degree, Marksheets)
- Computer Knowledge Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste/Category Certificate (for reserved categories)
- Domicile Certificate (if required)
- Ex-servicemen Discharge Book (if applicable)
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of GSSSB or OJAS Gujarat at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Click on the "Apply Online" link for Advertisement No. 440/2026-27, Municipal Engineer, Class-3.
- Register yourself by providing the necessary details if you are a new user, or log in with your existing credentials.
- Fill out the online application form with all personal, educational, and other required information accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other specified documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online using a debit card, internet banking, UPI, or wallet.
- Review the filled application form carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for GSSSB Municipal Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply online for the GSSSB Municipal Engineer Recruitment 2026 is 10 August 2026, by 11:59 PM.
Q2. How many vacancies are available for Municipal Engineer posts?
Ans: There are a total of 50 vacancies announced for the Municipal Engineer, Class-3 post under this recruitment drive.
Q3. What is the application fee for GSSSB Municipal Engineer Recruitment?
Ans: The application fee for Unreserved (UR/General) and Reserved categories is as per the official notification. Fees must be paid online by 13 August 2026.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for this post?
Ans: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Technology from a recognized university/institution, or an equivalent qualification, along with basic computer knowledge and proficiency in Gujarati or Hindi.
Q5. What is the age limit for GSSSB Municipal Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates must be between 18 to 35 years of age as on 10 August 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Q6. What is the salary for a Municipal Engineer in GSSSB?
Ans: Initially, selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly pay of ₹49,600 for the first five years. After satisfactory service, they will be placed in the 7th Pay Commission pay scale of ₹39,900 to ₹1,26,600 (Level-7).
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | As per official notification |
| Apply Online | As per official notification |