Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the detailed notification for recruitment to Bagayat Madadnish (Horticulture Assistant), Class-3 posts under the Directorate of Horticulture, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. A total of 100 vacancies are to be filled through direct recruitment, offering a good opportunity for candidates with a Diploma in Horticulture.
The online application process began on 03 August 2026, and the last date to apply is 17 August 2026 (11:59 PM). On this page, job aspirants can find all important details of GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026, including the official notification and application link.
GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026
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Recruiting Body |
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. |
454/202627 |
| Post Name |
Bagayat Madadnish (Horticulture Assistant), Class-3 |
| Total Vacancies |
100 |
| Age Limit |
18 to 33 Years (as on 17.08.2026) |
| Salary |
₹26,000 Fixed (First 5 Years) → Level-4 (7th CPC) |
| Educational Qualification |
Diploma in Horticulture + Basic Computer Knowledge + Gujarati/Hindi |
| Application Fee |
₹500 (General) | ₹400 (Reserved / Women / PwD / ESM) |
| Selection Process |
Computer Based / OMR Exam (Part-A + Part-B) + Document Verification |
| Job Location |
Gujarat |
| Last Date |
17 August 2026 |
✅ GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Vacancy 2026:
A total of 100 posts of Bagayat Madadnish (Horticulture Assistant), Class-3 have been announced under Advertisement No. 454/202627 for the Directorate of Horticulture, Gujarat.
✅ GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification: A Diploma in Horticulture obtained from a Polytechnic of any Agriculture/Horticulture University incorporated or established under the Central or State Agriculture/Horticulture Universities Act in India.
- Computer Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. Candidates who do not currently hold the certificate may still apply but must produce proof of having passed a basic computer knowledge test before appointment.
- Language: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both.
- Age Limit (as on 17.08.2026): 18 to 33 years (General). Age relaxation as per rules:
- General category women – 5 years (up to 40 years)
- Reserved category men – 5 years (up to 40 years)
- Reserved category women – 10 years (up to 45 years)
- PwD candidates – additional 10 years (maximum up to 45 years as applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen – Duty period served + 3 years
✅ GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Salary 2026:
Selected candidates will be appointed on a fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month for the first five years. On satisfactory completion of five years of service, they will be eligible for regular appointment in the Level-4 pay scale of the 7th Pay Commission (subject to the outcome of pending Supreme Court SLPs).
✅ GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
- Single-stage Competitive Examination (Computer Based Response Test / OMR-based MCQ)
- Document Verification
Approximately twice the number of category-wise vacancies will be called for document verification based on merit. Final selection list and waiting list will be prepared thereafter. Additional 5% marks benefit for eligible widowed women and sports quota candidates as per rules.
✅ GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Exam Pattern 2026:
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Single Paper (Part-A + Part-B) – 3 Hours |
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| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Part-A (90 Marks) |
Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | |
| Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension | 30 | 30 | |
| Part-B (120 Marks) |
Subject-specific (Horticulture – Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture, Post-Harvest Technology, Plant Protection, NRM, Basic & Social Science etc.) | 120 | 120 |
| Total | 210 | 210 | |
Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in Part-A and 40% in Part-B separately (for all categories).
✅ GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Application Fee:
- Unreserved (General): ₹500
- Reserved (Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen): ₹400
- Payment Mode: Online only (last date for fee payment – 20 August 2026)
✅ Important Dates:
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Event |
Date |
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Online Application Start |
03.08.2026 (from 2:00 PM) |
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Online Application Last Date |
17.08.2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Exam Fee Payment Last Date |
20.08.2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Age & Eligibility Reckoning Date |
17.08.2026 |
✅ Important Links:
| GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Detailed Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online for GSSSB Bagayat Madadnish 2026 | Apply Online |
| Official GSSSB Website | Click Here |
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✅ How to Apply for GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026:
Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the OJAS portal. No other mode of application will be accepted.
➢ Step 1: Visit the official OJAS website ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
➢ Step 2: Click on “Online Application” → “Apply” → Select GSSSB.
➢ Step 3: Choose Advertisement No. 454/202627 – Bagayat Madadnish (Class-3) and click “Apply”.
➢ Step 4: Fill Personal Details and Educational Details carefully (fields marked with * are mandatory).
➢ Step 5: Accept the Assurance terms and click “Save” to generate Application Number.
➢ Step 6: Upload Photograph (5 cm × 3.6 cm, JPG, <15 KB) and Signature (2.5 cm × 7.5 cm, JPG, <15 KB).
➢ Step 7: Confirm the application by entering Application Number and Date of Birth. Note the Confirmation Number.
➢ Step 8: Pay the examination fee online before 20 August 2026 and take a printout of the application for future reference.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A total of 100 Bagayat Madadnish (Horticulture Assistant) Class-3 posts have been announced.
What is the last date to apply for GSSSB Horticulture Assistant 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 17 August 2026 (11:59 PM). Fee payment can be done till 20 August 2026.
What is the age limit for GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 to 33 years of age as on 17.08.2026. Age relaxation is applicable for women, reserved categories, PwD and Ex-Servicemen as per Gujarat Government rules.
What is the educational qualification required for GSSSB Horticulture Assistant 2026?
Diploma in Horticulture from a recognized Agriculture/Horticulture University Polytechnic + Basic Computer Knowledge + Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi.
What is the selection process for GSSSB Horticulture Assistant 2026?
Single-stage competitive examination (Part-A 90 marks + Part-B 120 marks) followed by Document Verification. Minimum 40% qualifying marks required in each part.
What is the application fee for GSSSB Horticulture Assistant 2026?
₹500 for Unreserved (General) candidates and ₹400 for Reserved category candidates (including all women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and Ex-Servicemen).
How to apply for GSSSB Horticulture Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online only through the OJAS website (ojas.gujarat.gov.in) between 03 August 2026 and 17 August 2026.
