GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 for 100 Posts – Bagayat Madadnish, Apply Online
GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026: 100 Bagayat Madadnish Posts Under Gujarat Government
GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Bharti 2026 — Diploma in Horticulture Required — Apply Online at ojas.gujarat.gov.in
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released Advt No. 454/2026-27 for 100 Bagayat Madadnish (Horticulture Assistant) posts, Class-3, under the Directorate of Horticulture, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Government of Gujarat. Online applications are accepted through ojas.gujarat.gov.in from (2:00 PM) to (11:59 PM). Fee payment deadline is (11:59 PM).
Candidates aged 18 to 33 years as on holding a Diploma in Horticulture from a recognised Agriculture or Horticulture University Polytechnic along with computer knowledge and Gujarati/Hindi language proficiency are eligible. The post carries a Fixed Pay of Rs. 26,000/month for 5 years, followed by 7th CPC Level-4 pay scale. Selection is through a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or OMR exam comprising Part-A (90 marks) and Part-B (120 marks) for a total of 210 marks.
Key Details
- Conducting Authority: Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
- Advt No.: 454/2026-27
- Post Name: Bagayat Madadnish (Horticulture Assistant), Class-3
- Department: Directorate of Horticulture, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat
- Total Vacancies: 100
- Application Start: (2:00 PM)
- Last Date to Apply: (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Deadline: (11:59 PM)
Eligibility & Selection
- Qualification: Diploma in Horticulture from recognised Agriculture/Horticulture University Polytechnic + computer knowledge + Gujarati/Hindi
- Age Limit: 18–33 years as on
- Salary: Fixed Pay Rs. 26,000/month (5 years), then 7th CPC Level-4
- Selection: CBRT/OMR — Part-A (90 marks) + Part-B (120 marks) = 210 marks total
- Exam Duration: 3 hours
- Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Application Mode: Online — ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Official Website: gsssb.gujarat.gov.in
GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates & Application Fee
Apply Online: 3 August to 17 August 2026 — Fee Rs.500 (General) / Rs.400 (Reserved)
The online application process for GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Recruitment 2026 begins on at 2:00 PM and closes on at 11:59 PM through the OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Fee payment can be made until (11:59 PM). The CBRT/OMR examination date will be announced later on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.
Important Dates
Application Start: (2:00 PM) — Last Date to Apply Online: (11:59 PM) — Fee Payment Deadline: (11:59 PM) — Exam Date: To be announced on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in
Tip: Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the deadline. Keep a scanned passport-size photograph, signature, educational certificates (Diploma in Horticulture), computer knowledge certificate, and caste certificate (if applicable) ready before starting the application. The OJAS application number is required for downloading the admit card.
Application Fee
- General (Unreserved) Category: Rs. 500
- Reserved Categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, including all-category women): Rs. 400
Payment can be made through the OJAS online payment gateway (credit card, debit card, net banking, or at authorized e-Seva/CSC centre). Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Candidates must ensure the fee is successfully credited before the deadline of (11:59 PM).
GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details and Eligibility
100 Bagayat Madadnish Posts — Diploma in Horticulture + Computer Knowledge Required
GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 covers 100 Bagayat Madadnish (Horticulture Assistant) vacancies across all categories under the Directorate of Horticulture, Gujarat. The category-wise distribution includes 41-UR, 10-EWS, 27-SEBC, 7-SC, and 15-ST posts. Women reservation applies horizontally across all categories: 13-UR, 3-EWS, 8-SEBC, 2-SC, 4-ST = 30 posts for women. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Horticulture from a recognised Agriculture or Horticulture University Polytechnic along with computer knowledge and Gujarati or Hindi language proficiency.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Unreserved (UR): 41
- EWS: 10
- SEBC: 27
- SC: 7
- ST: 15
- Total: 100
Women Reservation (Horizontal)
- UR Women: 13 posts
- EWS Women: 3 posts
- SEBC Women: 8 posts
- SC Women: 2 posts
- ST Women: 4 posts
- Total Women Reserved: 30 posts
Educational Qualification
- Diploma: Diploma in Horticulture from a recognised Agriculture or Horticulture University Polytechnic
- Computer Knowledge: Basic computer knowledge (certificate or equivalent qualification)
- Language: Knowledge of Gujarati and/or Hindi as per Gujarat Government norms
- Completion: All qualifications must be acquired as on the last date of application
Age Limit & Relaxation
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years as on
- Women: 5 years relaxation (up to 38 years)
- Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/EWS): 5 years relaxation
- Reserved Women: 10 years relaxation (combined women + reserved relaxation)
- PwD: 10–20 years relaxation as per Gujarat Government rules
GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 — Pay Scale and Salary
Fixed Pay Rs.26,000/month for 5 Years — Then 7th CPC Level-4 Pay Scale
Selected candidates for GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish (Horticulture Assistant) will receive a Fixed Pay of Rs. 26,000 per month for a period of 5 years. After successful completion of the 5-year period, the regular pay scale will be applicable as per the 7th Central Pay Commission Level-4 pay matrix along with admissible allowances (DA, HRA, TA) as per Gujarat Government rules. The post is classified as Class-3 under the Gujarat State Government.
Salary Structure
- Fixed Pay (First 5 Years): Rs. 26,000 per month
- Regular Pay (After 5 Years): 7th CPC Level-4 pay matrix
- Allowances: DA, HRA, TA as per Gujarat Government rules applicable after regularization
- Classification: Class-3 post under Gujarat State Government
Probation & Confirmation
- Probation Period: 5 years on Fixed Pay
- Confirmation: Subject to satisfactory performance and completion of probation
- After Confirmation: Regular pay in 7th CPC Level-4 with full benefits and allowances
- Pension/NPS: As applicable under Gujarat Government rules
GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 — Exam Pattern
CBRT/OMR Exam — Part-A (90 Marks) + Part-B (120 Marks) = 210 Marks — 3 Hours — Negative Marking 1/4th
The selection for GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Recruitment 2026 is through a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or OMR-based examination. The exam is divided into two parts: Part-A covering general subjects (90 marks) and Part-B covering horticulture subject knowledge (120 marks), totalling 210 marks. The duration of the exam is 3 hours. Negative marking of 1/4th mark is applicable for each wrong answer. The exam will be conducted in Gujarati and English mediums.
Exam Pattern
Part-A — General Studies (90 Marks)
- Reasoning Ability: Analogies, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, puzzles, data interpretation
- Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, percentages, profit & loss, time & work, simple/compound interest
- Constitution of India & Current Affairs: Indian Constitution, Gujarat-specific GK, national & international current affairs
- Marks: 90 marks
- Questions: 90 MCQs (1 mark each)
Part-B — Horticulture Subject (120 Marks)
- Horticulture Science: Fruiticulture, vegetable science, floriculture, landscape gardening
- Plant Propagation: Nursery management, grafting, budding, layering techniques
- Post Harvest Technology: Storage, processing, and marketing of horticultural crops
- Plant Protection: Pest and disease management in horticultural crops
- Soil Science & Nutrition: Soil management, fertilizers, micronutrients for horticultural crops
- Marks: 120 marks
- Questions: 120 MCQs (1 mark each)
Exam Details
- Total Marks: 210 (Part-A 90 + Part-B 120)
- Total Questions: 210 MCQs
- Duration: 3 hours
- Medium: Gujarati and English
- Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Exam Mode: CBRT (Computer Based) or OMR-based
- Qualifying Marks: As per GSSSB norms (generally 40% for reserved, 50% for general)
GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply
Apply Online at ojas.gujarat.gov.in — 3 August to 17 August 2026
The application process for GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish Recruitment 2026 is entirely online through the Ojas portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Applications must be submitted between (2:00 PM) and (11:59 PM). Fee payment can be completed until (11:59 PM). No offline or postal applications will be accepted.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the OJAS portal ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Step 2: Click on "Apply" against Advt No. 454/2026-27 for Bagayat Madadnish (Horticulture Assistant)
- Step 3: If new user, register with a valid email ID and mobile number to create OJAS login credentials
- Step 4: Log in with OJAS credentials and fill in personal details, educational qualifications, category, and other required details
- Step 5: Upload scanned passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size
- Step 6: Verify all details and submit the application form
- Step 7: Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway (credit card, debit card, net banking) or at an authorized e-Seva/CSC centre
- Step 8: Download and print the application confirmation page for future reference
Important Instructions
- Ensure all details filled in the online application are accurate — discrepancies may lead to cancellation of candidature
- Candidates must upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format
- The OJAS application number is required for downloading the admit card and future correspondence
- Keep a printout of the application confirmation page safely for future reference
- For application-related help, contact the OJAS helpdesk as mentioned on ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- GSSSB reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason
GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 — Important Links and Follow Us
Official Recruitment Links
- Apply Online — ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Official Website — gsssb.gujarat.gov.in
- Advertisement No. — 454/2026-27
- Directorate: Horticulture, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat
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GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026?
There are 100 Bagayat Madadnish (Horticulture Assistant) vacancies — 41-UR, 10-EWS, 27-SEBC, 7-SC, 15-ST — under the Directorate of Horticulture, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. Women reservation: 30 posts (13-UR, 3-EWS, 8-SEBC, 2-SC, 4-ST).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for GSSSB Horticulture Assistant 2026?
The last date to apply online is (11:59 PM). Applications open on (2:00 PM). Fee payment deadline is (11:59 PM). Apply through ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
Q3. What is the qualification for GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish post?
Diploma in Horticulture from a recognised Agriculture or Horticulture University Polytechnic. Candidates must also have basic computer knowledge and knowledge of Gujarati and/or Hindi language.
Q4. What is the salary for GSSSB Horticulture Assistant?
Fixed Pay of Rs. 26,000 per month for the first 5 years. After successful completion of probation, regular pay as per 7th CPC Level-4 pay matrix with admissible allowances (DA, HRA, TA) as per Gujarat Government rules.
Q5. What is the age limit for GSSSB Horticulture Assistant 2026?
18 to 33 years as on . Women: 5 years relaxation. Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/EWS): 5 years. Reserved Women: 10 years. PwD: 10–20 years as per Gujarat Government rules.
Q6. What is the selection process for GSSSB Horticulture Assistant 2026?
Selection is through a CBRT/OMR examination — Part-A (90 marks: Reasoning, Quant, Constitution/Current Affairs) + Part-B (120 marks: Horticulture subject) = 210 marks total. Duration: 3 hours. Negative marking: 1/4th mark for each wrong answer.
Q7. What is the application fee for GSSSB Horticulture Assistant 2026?
Rs. 500 for General (Unreserved) category and Rs. 400 for Reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, including all-category women). Payment through OJAS online payment gateway or at authorized e-Seva/CSC centres. Fee is non-refundable.
Q8. How to apply for GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Apply online at ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Click on Apply against Advt No. 454/2026-27. Register as new user, fill in details, upload photograph and signature, pay the fee, and submit. Download and print the confirmation page.
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