Occupational Therapist Class-3 Recruitment 2026
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has released a detailed recruitment advertisement for the post of Occupational Therapist (Class-III) under the Medical Education and Research Wing of the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat.
📌 Recruitment Overview
- Advertisement No.: 372/2025-26
- Post Name: Occupational Therapist
- Class: Class-III
- Department: Health & Family Welfare Department
- Wing: Medical Education and Research
- Total Vacancies: 07
- Mode of Recruitment: Direct Recruitment through Competitive Examination
📊 Category-wise Vacancy Details
- Unreserved (General): 05
- Socially & Educationally Backward Class (SEBC): 01
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 01
- Reserved for PwBD (Divyang): As per Government norms
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from a University established under Central or State Act in India or a recognized institution.
- Basic knowledge of Computer Applications as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Rules.
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
🎂 Age Limit (as on 13 February 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Age relaxation applicable for SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women as per Government rules.
💰 Pay Scale
Initially appointed on a fixed pay of ₹49,600/- per month for the first five years. After satisfactory completion, candidates will be placed in the Pay Matrix Level-7 (₹39,900 – ₹1,26,600) as per 7th Pay Commission rules.
📝 Selection Process
Selection will be based on a Competitive Written Examination conducted through CBRT / OMR (MCQ pattern).
- Part-A: General Ability – 90 Marks
- Part-B: Professional / Subject Knowledge – 120 Marks
- Total Marks: 210
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark for each wrong answer
🗓️ Online Application Schedule
- Start Date: 30 January 2026 (14:00 hrs)
- Last Date: 13 February 2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Application Mode: Online only
👉 Click Here to Apply Online via OJAS
Official Notification
🔔 Important Instructions
- Candidates must carefully read the detailed advertisement before applying.
- All recruitment-related updates will be published only on the official website.
- Eligibility will be verified at the document verification stage.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications are liable to be rejected.
📢 Candidate Advisory
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website and maruojas.net for the latest updates related to exam dates, call letters, syllabus, answer keys and results.
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Date of Advertisement: 22 January 2026
Issued By: Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board, Gandhinagar