GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for 47 posts exclusively for Divyang (Persons with Disabilities) candidates under Special Recruitment Drive. Eligible candidates can apply online from 15 May 2026 to 29 May 2026 through the official OJAS website ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
Latest Update: The online application process for GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 PwD Special Recruitment 2026 is now active. This is a special recruitment drive under Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) exclusively for Divyang candidates. Interested candidates must apply online before 29 May 2026 (11:59 PM) and pay the exam fee by 01 June 2026 to confirm their candidature.
GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 Recruitment 2026 Overview – Special Drive for Divyang Candidates Gujarat
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 411/202627 |
| Post Name | Surveyor, Class-3 (સરવેયર, વર્ગ-૩) |
| Department | Settlement Commissioner & Director of Land Records, Revenue Department, Gujarat |
| Total Vacancies | 47 |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive – Exclusively for Divyang (PwD) Candidates |
| Application Mode | Online via OJAS Portal |
| Salary (First 5 Years) | ₹26,000/- Fixed per month |
| Pay Scale (After 5 Years) | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-4, 7th Pay Commission) |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Application Start Date | 15 May 2026 (02:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 01 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official Websites | ojas.gujarat.gov.in | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
This is a rare and valuable opportunity for Divyang candidates in Gujarat seeking a stable government job. The GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 recruitment 2026 is being conducted specifically under the Special Recruitment Drive to fill the backlog vacancies reserved for Persons with Disabilities in the Revenue Department of Gujarat. Candidates with the required educational qualification and disability certificate should not miss this chance.
GSSSB Surveyor Vacancy Details 2026 – Disability Group-Wise Seat Distribution
| Post Name | Total Posts | Group B – Deaf / Hard of Hearing (D, HH) | Group C – Locomotor Disability incl. Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, AAV, SD, SI | Group D & E – SLD, Mental Illness (40-70%), Multiple Disabilities |
| Surveyor, Class-3 | 47 | 17 | 12 | 18 |
Disability Abbreviations: D = Deaf, HH = Hard of Hearing, OA = One Arm, BA = Both Arms, OL = One Leg, BL = Both Legs, LC = Leprosy Cured, Dw = Dwarfism, AAV = Acid Attack Victim, SD = Spinal Deformity, SI = Spinal Injury, SLD = Specific Learning Disability, MI = Mental Illness, MD = Multiple Disabilities.
Important Note: Only candidates belonging to the disability group for which vacancies are advertised can apply. No separate category-wise (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) reservations are available in this special drive. However, selected candidates will be adjusted against their respective category (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) seats. No separate reservation for women or ex-servicemen in this drive.
Educational Qualification – GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 Recruitment 2026
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:
- Option 1: Diploma in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution. Note: Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering are NOT eligible to apply.
- Option 2: Passed 1-year or 2-year Surveyor Course from a Government recognized Industrial Training Institute (ITI).
- Computer Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
- Language: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Equivalent Diplomas Accepted (as notified by Revenue Department dated 29/07/2025):
- Diploma in Civil (Construction)
- Diploma in Civil (Public Health and Environment) Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Environment and Pollution Control)
- Diploma in Construction Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Rural Engineering)
- Diploma in Civil Environmental Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (Construction Technology)
- Diploma in Construction Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Technology
- Diploma in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Diploma in Civil and Rural Engineering
- Diploma in Transportation Engineering (and other equivalent qualifications as listed in notification)
Age Limit – GSSSB Surveyor PwD Special Recruitment 2026
Age is calculated as on 29 May 2026. The general age limit is 18 to 33 years. Divyang candidates get significant age relaxation as per rules:
| Category | Age Relaxation | Maximum Age Limit |
| General (UR) – Male PwD Candidates | 10 Years | 43 Years |
| General (UR) – Female PwD Candidates | 15 Years (10+5) | 45 Years |
| Reserved Category – Male PwD Candidates (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) | 15 Years (5+10) | 45 Years |
| Reserved Category – Female PwD Candidates | 20 Years (5+10+5) | 45 Years |
Age relaxation of 10 years is also available to Divyang candidates based on medical certificate issued by Superintendent/Civil Surgeon as notified by Gujarat Government (maximum up to 45 years).
Salary – GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 Pay Scale 2026
- First 5 Years: Fixed pay of ₹26,000/- per month along with other applicable government benefits.
- After 5 Years: On satisfactory service, regular appointment on Pay Scale ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-4) as per 7th Pay Commission.
- Regularization is subject to Supreme Court SLP No. 14124/2012 and SLP No. 14125/2012.
Exam Fee – GSSSB Surveyor Recruitment 2026
| Category | Exam Fee |
| Unreserved (General / UR) Candidates | ₹500/- |
| Reserved Categories (All Women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang, Ex-Servicemen) | ₹400/- |
Important: The exam fee must be paid online only via the OJAS portal using Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallets. The last date to pay the fee is 01 June 2026 (11:59 PM). Fee once paid will NOT be refunded if the candidate does not appear in the exam. Candidates who appear in the exam will receive a fee refund through the same payment mode. Applications without fee payment will be automatically cancelled.
Selection Process – GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 PwD Exam Pattern 2026
Selection will be done through a single-stage Competitive Written Examination (MCQ/CBRT/OMR-based). The exam is divided into two parts:
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Part-A | Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Arithmetic) | 30 | 30 | |
| Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension | 30 | 30 | |
| Part-B | Technical Subject (Civil Engineering / Surveying related) | 120 | 120 |
| Total | 210 | 210 | |
Key Exam Rules:
- Total exam duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) for both parts combined.
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in both Part-A and Part-B separately. This applies to all categories without exception.
- Sports bonus marks (5%) and Widow candidate bonus marks (5%) are applicable as per government rules.
- Scribe/Compensatory Time facility available for eligible Divyang candidates with writing limitations — must apply at least 2 days before the exam date via email: so-kh1-gsssb@gujarat.gov.in.
- Compensatory Time: 20 minutes extra per hour for eligible Benchmark Disability candidates with writing limitations.
Important Dates – GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 Recruitment 2026 Schedule
| Event | Date & Time |
| Application Start Date | 15 May 2026 (02:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 01 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | To be announced on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
| Admit Card Download | To be announced on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
How to Apply Online – GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 PwD Recruitment 2026 Step-by-Step
- Visit the official OJAS portal: ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Click on “Online Application” → Select “Apply” → Choose “GSSSB”
- Find Advertisement No. 411/202627, Surveyor, Class-3 and click on “Apply Now”
- Fill in Personal Details carefully — all fields marked with red asterisk (*) are mandatory
- Fill in Educational Details accurately as per your certificates
- Accept the “Assurance / Baanhedhri” terms and click “Save”
- Note down your Application Number generated after saving
- Upload your Passport-size Photograph (5 cm × 3.6 cm, JPG, max 15 KB) and Signature (2.5 cm × 7.5 cm, JPG, max 15 KB)
- Click “Confirm Application” — after confirmation, NO changes can be made
- Note down your Confirmation Number — this is required for all future processes
- Pay exam fee online before 01 June 2026 via Debit Card / Internet Banking / UPI / Wallet
- Download and print the fee receipt and application form for records
- Keep checking gsssb.gujarat.gov.in for exam date and admit card updates
Note: If multiple applications are submitted, only the last confirmed application with fee payment will be considered. Earlier applications will be cancelled. Fee paid on earlier applications will not be refunded or transferred.
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Important Links – GSSSB Surveyor Recruitment 2026 Notification & Apply Online
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online (OJAS Portal) | Apply Here |
| Notification (OJAS Portal) | ClickHere |
| Official GSSSB Website | Visit Here |
FAQs – GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 PwD Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 29 May 2026 by 11:59 PM on the OJAS portal. Additionally, the exam fee must be paid separately by 01 June 2026 by 11:59 PM. If the fee is not paid within this deadline, the application will be automatically cancelled without any notice. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last day to avoid technical issues.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 PwD Recruitment 2026?
A total of 47 posts are available exclusively for Divyang (Persons with Disabilities) candidates. These are distributed as 17 posts for Group B (Deaf/Hard of Hearing), 12 posts for Group C (Locomotor Disability and related categories), and 18 posts for Group D & E (Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, and Multiple Disabilities). Candidates must apply only under the disability group they belong to.
Q3. Can a Civil Engineering degree holder apply for GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 Recruitment 2026?
No. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil Engineering are NOT eligible to apply for this post. Only candidates with a Diploma in Civil Engineering or its notified equivalent qualifications, or those who have completed a 1-year or 2-year Surveyor Course from a recognized ITI, are eligible. This is an important eligibility condition clearly stated in the official notification.
Q4. What is the salary for GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 post in 2026?
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly pay of ₹26,000/- for the first five years along with other applicable benefits. After successful completion of five years with satisfactory service, the candidate becomes eligible for regular appointment on Pay Scale ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-4) as per the 7th Pay Commission. The regularization is subject to the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s judgment in SLP No. 14124/2012 and 14125/2012.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 exam 2026?
Yes, there is negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer in this MCQ-based competitive exam. The exam has 210 total questions (90 in Part-A + 120 in Part-B) for a total of 210 marks, conducted in 3 hours. Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in both Part-A and Part-B separately to qualify. Leaving a question unanswered does not attract negative marking.
Q6. Is the Scribe facility available for Divyang candidates in this exam?
Yes, eligible Divyang candidates with writing limitations can avail the Scribe (Lahiya) and Compensatory Time facility. Eligible candidates get 20 minutes extra per hour as compensatory time. To avail this facility, candidates must send a request with required medical certificates and the prescribed form to so-kh1-gsssb@gujarat.gov.in at least 2 days before the exam date. Requests received after this deadline will not be considered under any circumstances.
Q7. What disability certificate is required for GSSSB Surveyor Class 3 PwD Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must submit the Disability Certificate in Form V, VI, or VII as per The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 (whichever is applicable), issued by the competent authority. The certificate must show a minimum disability of 40% or more. The old format certificate as per GAD circular dated 01/12/2008 is no longer valid. The health and family welfare department circular dated 15/12/2025 is applicable for this recruitment.
Q8. Can general category (non-disabled) candidates apply for this GSSSB Surveyor recruitment?
No. This recruitment is exclusively for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Divyang candidates only) under the Special Recruitment Drive to fill backlog vacancies reserved for PwD candidates. General category, unreserved (non-disabled) candidates are not eligible to apply for any post under this advertisement. Only candidates with the specified benchmark disability as per the group-wise vacancy distribution can submit their applications.
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