GSSSB Junior Geologist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 43 Posts

The GSSSB Junior Geologist Recruitment 2026 offers 43 vacancies for Junior Geologist posts with the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board. Interested candidates can apply online from March 06, 2026, to March 20, 2026, at the GSSSB website (gsssb.gujarat.gov.in).

Details for GSSSB Junior Geologist Recruitment 2026:

Vacancy Details:

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualification & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Geology / Applied Geology with 55% or more marks from any university established under a Central or State Act in India, or any institution declared a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or equivalent qualification recognised by the Government.
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering with 55% or more marks from any recognised university/institution.
• Basic Computer Knowledge as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Classification, Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
• Adequate knowledge of Gujarati, Hindi or both.

Age Limit:

Candidates must have completed 18 years and must not have exceeded 37 years of age as on 20/03/2026. Age relaxation is available as under:

Application Fee:

Selection Process:

The selection for GSSSB Laghu Bhustarshashtri (Junior Geologist) 2026 will be conducted through a single-stage competitive examination in MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) format using CBRT/OMR (Computer-Based Response Test / Optical Mark Recognition) method, followed by document verification:

• Part-A: 90 Questions – 90 Marks (Reasoning & Data Interpretation: 30 marks, Quantitative Aptitude: 30 marks, Constitution of India: 10 marks, Current Affairs: 10 marks, Comprehension – Gujarati & English: 10 marks)
• Part-B: 120 Questions – 120 Marks (Technical Subject related to Geology)
• Total: 210 Questions – 210 Marks | Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
• Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer
• Minimum Qualifying Standard: 40% in both Part-A and Part-B separately (applicable to all categories)
• Widows and sports candidates get an additional 5% marks added to their competitive exam score.

Exam Syllabus:

Part-A (90 Marks):

Part-B (120 Marks) – Technical Subject (Geology):

Important Dates:

• Application Start Date: 06 March 2026
• Application End Date: 20 March 2026

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