GPSC GMB Deputy General Manager Recruitment 2026 (PwD): 1 Post

📅 Posted: 05/05/2026 📝 Updated: 07/05/2026

Total Vacancy1

SalaryPay Matrix Level-11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700) [Approx. ₹1,05,000–₹1,20,000/Month Gross incl. DA & Allowances]

LocationGujarat

Last Date19/05/2026

Short Information: Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released a Special Recruitment Drive exclusively for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) for the post of Deputy General Manager (DGM), Class-1 in Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) under Advertisement No. 16/2026-27. The pay scale is Level-11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700) — a senior gazetted Class-1 position with excellent career growth within GMB.

Only candidates with Blindness (B) or Low Vision (LV) disability are eligible to apply. The application window is open from 05 May 2026 to 19 May 2026.

Eligibility requires a Bachelor's degree + MBA or PG Diploma in Business Administration from a recognized university, plus a minimum of 5 years of combined or separate experience in Government, local bodies, Board/Corporation, or Limited Company under Companies Act 2013 — on a post equivalent to Manager Class-I rank in GMB. Basic computer knowledge (CCC level) and working knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi is also mandatory.

The selection involves a Preliminary Test (300 marks, 180 minutes) followed by a Personal Interview (100 marks) on a 50:50 weighted merit basis. Prelim is tentatively on 26 July 2026 (General Studies) and 06 September 2026 (Concerned Subject). No application fee for PwD candidates.

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GPSC GMB Deputy General Manager PwD Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released / Application Begin	05/05/2026
Last Date to Apply Online	19/05/2026
Last Date for Fee Payment (Post Office)	20/05/2026
Prelim Test — Part 1 (General Studies)	26/07/2026
Prelim Test — Part 2 (Concerned Subject)	06/09/2026
Interview Date	To be notified

GPSC GMB Deputy General Manager PwD Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

General / Unreserved (Male/Female)	₹100
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Gujarat Origin)	₹0
PwD / Ex-Servicemen	₹0

Payment: Online (Net Banking / Card / Other) or Post Office Challan — via https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in

GPSC GMB Deputy General Manager Recruitment 2026 (PwD): 1 PostVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: Maximum 42 Years (as on last date of application: 19/05/2026)

(SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Gujarat Origin): 5 years (maximum up to 45 years), Women candidates (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS, Gujarat Origin): 10 years (maximum up to 45 years), General Women candidates: 5 years (maximum up to 45 years), Ex-Servicemen: Length of military service + 3 additional years, Persons with Disability (PwD): 10 years (maximum up to 45 years), GMB Employees (permanent/temporary, 6+ consecutive months): Upper age limit not applicable if experience is required as qualification, Note: Reserved category candidates applying for unreserved posts will NOT get age relaxation)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Deputy General Manager, Class-1 (Gujarat Maritime Board)	1	Bachelor's Degree + MBA/PG Diploma in MBA + 5 Years Experience as Manager Class-I equivalent in Govt/Board/Company
Total Vacancy	1
Note: This post is exclusively under Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities. Only Blind (B) or Low Vision (LV) candidates are eligible to apply.

Recruitment Table: PwD Reservation (Special Recruitment Drive)

Disability Group	Type of Disability	Reserved Posts
Group A — Blindness and Low Vision	B = Blind, LV = Low Vision	1
Note:Only the specific disability type mentioned below is eligible. Candidates with any other disability cannot apply.

GPSC GMB Deputy General Manager PwD Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

IMPORTANT: This post is exclusively for PwD candidates with Blindness (B) or Low Vision (LV). Candidates with any other disability are NOT eligible.
Candidate must be an Indian Citizen (or eligible foreign national as per GPSC norms).
(a)(i) Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized University established under Central or State Act in India, or declared as Deemed University under UGC Act, 1956.
(a)(ii) Post-Graduation: Post Graduate Diploma or Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution. (Note: Unlike the General Manager post, 'full-time' mode is NOT specified here.)
(b) Experience: Minimum 5 years of combined or separate experience in Government, local bodies, Government undertaking Board/Corporation established by an Act/Rules, or Limited Company under Companies Act 2013 — on a post equivalent to Manager Class-I rank in Gujarat Maritime Board — acquired after the educational qualifications.
(c) Computer Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer application as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 (CCC or equivalent).
(d) Language: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Age: Maximum 42 years as on the last date of application (19/05/2026).
Experience rendered as apprentice, trainee, daily-wage, honorary, in-charge (additional duties), or during academic studies (e.g., Ph.D. research, JRF, SRF) will NOT be counted.
Part-time experience will NOT be counted. Experience must be in a regular capacity.
If experience is from private sector: Salary Account Bank Statement and Form-16 (Part A & B) or ITR must be submitted for verification when called.
The selected candidate will be an employee of Gujarat Maritime Board — NOT a Gujarat Government employee.
PwD disability must be 40% or more. Disability Certificate in FORM-V, VI, or VII as applicable under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 must be produced.

GPSC GMB Deputy General Manager PwD Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Deputy General Manager, Class-1 (GMB)	7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix Level-11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700)

GPSC GMB Deputy General Manager PwD Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Stage 1: Online Application through GPSC-OJAS portal (https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in). Mandatory OTR before applying. Last date: 19/05/2026.
Stage 2: Preliminary Test — Part 1: General Studies (100 questions, 100 marks) on 26/07/2026. Part 2: Concerned Subject (200 questions, 200 marks) on 06/09/2026. Total: 300 marks, 180 minutes.
Minimum qualifying marks in Preliminary Test: 15%. Candidates below 15% will NOT be called for interview.
Stage 3: Application Scrutiny — candidates shortlisted for interview must upload documents online at https://gpsc-iass.gujarat.gov.in.
Stage 4: Personal Interview — 100 marks. For 1 vacancy: top 10 candidates from Prelim merit will be called.
Stage 5: Final Merit — 50% weightage to Prelim (marks × 50/300) + 50% weightage to Interview (marks × 50/100) = Total out of 100.
Stage 6: GPSC recommends selected candidate to Gujarat Maritime Board for appointment.

GPSC GMB Deputy General Manager PwD Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Preliminary Test Overview

Mode: Offline (OMR-based / Written).
Total Questions: 300 (Part 1: 100 + Part 2: 200).
Total Marks: 300 (Part 1: 100 marks + Part 2: 200 marks).
Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours).
Medium: Gujarati (unless GPSC decides otherwise).
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 15%.
Negative Marking: No negative marking mentioned in official notification.
Venue: Generally Gandhinagar / Ahmedabad.
Interview: 100 marks. Final merit = 50% Prelim + 50% Interview weightage.

Recruitment Table: Preliminary Test — Paper Structure

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Date
Part 1	General Studies	100	100	26/07/2026
Part 2	Concerned Subject (Business Administration / Management)	200	200	06/09/2026
Total		300	300

GPSC GMB Deputy General Manager PwD Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The detailed syllabus for the Preliminary Test is available on the GPSC website: https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in. Based on the post level (Deputy General Manager, Class-1) and previous GPSC exam patterns, the expected topics are as follows:

📚 Part 1 — General Studies (100 Marks)

History of India and Gujarat — ancient, medieval, modern, freedom struggle
Geography — India and Gujarat, physical, economic, human geography
Indian Polity — Constitution, Parliament, State Legislature, local governance
Indian Economy — planning, budget, fiscal policy, banking, GST
Science & Technology — current developments, space, defence, IT
Current Affairs — national and international events (last 12 months)
Gujarat-specific — history, culture, industry, government schemes
Environment & Ecology — climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development

📚 Part 2 — Business Administration / Management (200 Marks, Expected)

Management principles — planning, organizing, directing, controlling
Human Resource Management — recruitment, training, performance appraisal, labour laws
Financial Management — budgeting, financial statements, working capital, capital budgeting
Marketing Management — market research, product, price, promotion, distribution
Operations Management — production planning, quality control, supply chain
Strategic Management — SWOT analysis, business strategy, corporate governance
Port and Maritime Administration — port operations, shipping regulations, EXIM policy
Business Law — Companies Act 2013, Contract Act, arbitration
Project Management — project planning, execution, monitoring
Information Technology in Management — ERP, MIS, digital transformation

GPSC GMB Deputy General Manager PwD Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Visit the GPSC-OJAS portal: https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done — mandatory but NOT an application.
Log in and click Online Application → Apply → find Advertisement No. 16/2026-27 (Deputy General Manager, Class-1) → click Apply.
Fill all personal, educational, experience and other details carefully.
Upload Photograph (passport-size, white background, with date, JPG, max 10KB, 5cm × 3.6cm). Must not be older than 1 year from last date.
Upload Signature (white paper, black/blue ink, JPG, max 10KB, 2.5cm × 7.5cm).
Fill educational details for all years/semesters. Fill experience details in separate rows.
Click 'Save' — note your Application Number and Confirmation Number.
Fee: PwD candidates pay ₹0. General category: ₹100 via Post Office (by 20/05/2026) or online.
For corrections: use 'Edit' option before 19/05/2026 23:59. Do NOT submit multiple applications.
After Prelim results: upload documents at https://gpsc-iass.gujarat.gov.in. Physical/email submissions not accepted.
For queries: 079-23258980 or https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in

Recruitment Note: About Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) is a constitutional body under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution, responsible for conducting recruitment and selection for Class-1 and Class-2 posts under the Government of Gujarat. Based at Sector 10-A, Gandhinagar, GPSC manages recruitment for Gujarat Administrative Service (GAS), Gujarat Police Service (GPS), and over 200 other gazetted service categories. The Commission conducts transparent, merit-based selections through competitive examinations and direct recruitment processes. The ongoing Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities reflects GPSC's implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Recruitment Note: About Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB)

Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), established under the Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981, develops and regulates non-major ports along Gujarat's coastline — the longest in India at over 1,600 km. GMB oversees 48 ports including Mundra, Pipavav, Dahej, and Hazira, which collectively handle a major portion of India's maritime cargo. Operating under the Ports and Transport Department, GMB is central to Gujarat's industrial growth and trade. The Deputy General Manager at GMB is a Class-1 gazetted officer responsible for operational management, policy implementation, and coordination within the Board's departmental structure.

Recruitment Note: Job Profile — Deputy General Manager, Class-1 (GMB)

As Deputy General Manager, Class-1 at Gujarat Maritime Board, the selected officer will assist the General Manager in overseeing port operations, departmental administration, and strategic initiatives within the assigned division. Key responsibilities include supervising Managers and junior officers, coordinating project execution at port sites, ensuring compliance with maritime safety and environmental regulations, managing departmental budgets, and liaising with shipping companies and port users. The DGM may also represent GMB in technical meetings, inter-departmental committees, and government reviews. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making ability, and knowledge of maritime and port administration. Career progression within GMB offers scope for promotion to General Manager level based on performance and seniority.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

As a Class-1 gazetted officer at Gujarat Maritime Board under Pay Matrix Level-11, the Deputy General Manager receives Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), and Medical Allowance as per applicable Gujarat Government/GMB rules. New appointees are covered under the New Pension Scheme (NPS). Additional benefits include Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Children's Education Allowance, Earned/Medical/Casual leave, and group insurance coverage. Official quarters may be available subject to GMB's housing policy. Note: As a GMB employee rather than a direct Gujarat Government employee, service conditions are governed by GMB's own regulations.

Recruitment Note: Important Conditions — PwD Special Recruitment Drive

This recruitment is conducted under the Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities as per GAD Resolution dated 20/11/2024. Only candidates with Blindness (B) or Low Vision (LV) of 40% or more are eligible — all other disability types are excluded from this specific post. The Disability Certificate must be in FORM-V, VI, or VII under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017. The selected candidate becomes an employee of Gujarat Maritime Board and not a direct state government employee. All candidates must attend every stage of the recruitment process; absence from any stage results in automatic disqualification.

GPSC GMB Deputy General Manager PwD Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 05/05/2026 to 19/05/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 16/2026-27 \| GPSC R-8 Branch	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	GPSC
Post Name	Deputy General Manager, Class-1 (GMB)
Total Vacancy	1
Salary	Pay Matrix Level-11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700) [Approx. ₹1,05,000–₹1,20,000/Month Gross incl. DA & Allowances]
Job Location	Gujarat
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	19/05/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Unlike the General Manager post which requires full-time MBA, the DGM post (Advt. 16/2026-27) accepts MBA obtained through any mode — the 'full-time' restriction is NOT mentioned for DGM. However, 5 years of post-qualification experience on a post equivalent to Manager Class-I in GMB is mandatory. Make sure your experience certificate clearly shows the designation, pay scale, and period of service in GPSC's prescribed format — without these specific details, your experience will be rejected. Also remember: OTR registration alone is not an application — you must separately apply for Advt. No. 16/2026-27 on the GPSC-OJAS portal before 19 May 2026 at 23:59.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Deputy General Manager at Gujarat Maritime Board? ▼

Ans: The DGM post is at Pay Matrix Level-11, with basic pay starting at ₹67,700. After adding DA (approximately 50% of basic), HRA, and other allowances applicable to GMB employees under Gujarat Government rules, the estimated gross in-hand salary is approximately ₹1,05,000 to ₹1,20,000 per month for a new entrant. Additional benefits include NPS, Gratuity, LTC, and Children's Education Allowance as per service rules.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply for GPSC GMB DGM Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date for online application submission through https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in is 19 May 2026 at 23:59. The portal opened on 05 May 2026 at 13:00. For General category candidates paying fee at Post Office, the last date is 20 May 2026. PwD candidates are fully exempt from application fee and need not pay anything.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the GPSC GMB DGM Preliminary Test? ▼

Ans: No negative marking has been mentioned in the official notification (Advt No. 16/2026-27). The Preliminary Test has 300 questions for 300 marks — Part 1 (General Studies: 100 questions on 26 July 2026) and Part 2 (Concerned Subject: 200 questions on 06 September 2026). Total duration is 180 minutes. A minimum of 15% marks is required in the Prelim to qualify for the interview stage.

Q.4 What is the age limit for GPSC DGM (GMB) PwD Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The maximum age limit for DGM is 42 years as on 19 May 2026. PwD candidates get 10 years relaxation (maximum up to 45 years). SC/ST/SEBC/EWS candidates of Gujarat origin get 5 years relaxation. General Women candidates get 5 years. Women from reserved categories get 10 years relaxation. GMB employees with 6+ months of regular service get relaxation as per applicable rules depending on experience criteria.

Q.5 How to download the GPSC GMB Deputy General Manager Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Visit the official GPSC website at https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in and go to the Advertisements or Notifications section. Search for Advertisement No. 16/2026-27 (R-8 Branch) for Deputy General Manager, Class-1 under the Special Recruitment Drive for PwD. The notification is also accessible through https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in. For further information, call 079-23258980 during office hours.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for DGM at GMB? ▼

Ans: Two educational qualifications plus experience are required: (1) Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in India. (2) Post Graduate Diploma or Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) in any discipline from a recognized university. (3) Minimum 5 years of combined or separate experience on a post equivalent to Manager Class-I rank in Government, local bodies, Board/Corporation, or Limited Company (Companies Act 2013). Basic computer knowledge (CCC level) and Gujarati/Hindi knowledge are also mandatory.

Q.7 What is the selection process for GPSC GMB DGM Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: Selection involves: (1) Preliminary Test — Part 1 (General Studies, 100 marks, 26 July 2026) + Part 2 (Concerned Subject, 200 marks, 06 September 2026). Minimum 15% required to qualify. Top 10 candidates will be called for interview. (2) Personal Interview — 100 marks at GPSC office. (3) Final Merit = (Prelim marks × 50/300) + (Interview marks × 50/100), giving equal weightage to both stages. GPSC then recommends the selected candidate to Gujarat Maritime Board.

Q.8 What is the difference between General Manager (Advt 15) and DGM (Advt 16) posts? ▼

Ans: Key differences: General Manager requires 10 years of experience and a full-time MBA, carries Pay Level-12 (₹78,800–₹2,09,200), and has a maximum age of 47 years. Deputy General Manager requires only 5 years of experience, MBA mode is not restricted to full-time, carries Pay Level-11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700), and has a maximum age of 42 years. Both posts are exclusively for PwD candidates with Blindness or Low Vision and have 1 vacancy each under the Special Recruitment Drive.