GPSSB Gram Sevak Recruitment 2026: Apply for 500 Posts

📅 Posted: 16/04/2026 📝 Updated: 04/05/2026

Total Vacancy500

SalaryFixed Pay ₹26,000/Month (Contract, first 5 years) [Regular Pay Scale after regularization as per Gujarat Panchayat Class-3 rules]

LocationGujarat

Last Date07/05/2026

Short Information: Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) has released the recruitment notification (Advt No: 03/2026-27) for 500 Gram Sevak (Class-3) posts across District Panchayats of Gujarat. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Rural Studies (BRS), B.Sc. Agriculture, B.E./B.Tech. Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture, or a Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture/Agriculture Engineering/Agro-processing from any recognized university or Agriculture University. The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 07 May 2026, with standard relaxation for reserved categories, women, PwD, and ex-servicemen candidates. Selected candidates are appointed on a fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month for the first 5 years on a contract basis. The exam is a single paper of 200 marks, MCQ-based (OMR/CBRT), with a 3-hour duration and negative marking of -0.25 marks per wrong answer. Applications open on 16 April 2026 and close on 07 May 2026 at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in. General category candidates must pay ₹100 + service charge via SBI e-Pay. SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, ESM, and PwD candidates are exempted from the fee.

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GPSSB Gram Sevak Class 3 Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	16/04/2026
Application Begin	16/04/2026
Last Date to Apply	07/05/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	07/05/2026
Offline Process Fee (General only)	08/05/2026 to 12/05/2026
Exam Date	To be notified

GPSSB Gram Sevak Class 3 Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

General (OC)	₹100 + Service Charge (SBI e-Pay)
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS	₹0
Ex-Serviceman (All Categories)	₹0
PwD (All Categories)	₹0

Payment: Online — SBI e-Pay (Debit Card / UPI / Internet Banking / NEFT / Credit Card)

GPSSB Gram Sevak Recruitment 2026: Apply for 500 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18 to 35 Years (as on 07/05/2026). Maximum age with any relaxation shall not exceed 45 years under any circumstances.

(General (OC) Male: No relaxation — 18 to 35 years (born 07/05/1991 to 07/05/2008), Reserved Category (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) Male: 5 years — born 07/05/1986 to 07/05/2008, General (OC) Female: 5 years — born 07/05/1986 to 07/05/2008, Reserved Category (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) Female: 10 years (5+5) — born 07/05/1981 to 07/05/2008, General (OC) PwD Male (≥40% disability): 10 years — born 07/05/1981 to 07/05/2008, General (OC) PwD Female (≥40% disability): 15 years (10+5) — born 07/05/1981 to 07/05/2008, Reserved PwD Male (≥40% disability): 15 years (10+5) — born 07/05/1981 to 07/05/2008, Reserved PwD Female (≥40% disability): 20 years (5+10+5) — born 07/05/1981 to 07/05/2008, Ex-Serviceman: Actual military service + 3 additional years (Max 45 years))

Post Name	OC (General)	EWS	S E B C	SC	ST	Total
Gram Sevak (Class-3)	264	47	70	18	101	500
Total Vacancy	264	47	70	18	101	500
Note: Vacancies are subject to increase or decrease. 27 posts are reserved for PwD candidates (adjusted against respective categories). 43 posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen (adjusted against respective categories). Women reservation: OC-83, EWS-09, SEBC-20, SC-05, ST-30.

Recruitment Table: District-wise & Category-wise Vacancy — Gram Sevak Class-3

Sr.	District	Total Posts	Category-wise Posts					ESM Reserved	PwD Category				PwD Total
Sr.	District	Total Posts	OC	EWS	SEBC	SC	ST	ESM Reserved	Cat-A	Cat-B	Cat-C	Cat-D&E	PwD Total
1	Ahmedabad	15	10	0	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	0	0
2	Amreli	24	22	2	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	1
3	Anand	41	34	4	0	0	3	4	0	1	1	0	2
4	Aravalli	21	16	1	1	0	3	2	1	0	1	0	2
5	Banaskantha	6	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1
6	Bharuch	30	10	3	3	0	14	3	0	0	0	1	1
7	Bhavnagar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	Botad	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
9	Chhota Udaipur	43	23	2	9	3	6	4	0	1	0	0	1
10	Dahod	50	30	5	6	1	8	5	2	1	0	1	4
11	Devbhumi Dwarka	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
12	Dang	4	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	2
13	Gandhinagar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
14	Gir Somnath	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
15	Jamnagar	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1
16	Junagadh	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
17	Kutch	28	17	3	6	0	2	2	1	1	0	0	2
18	Kheda	24	22	2	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	1
19	Mahisagar	33	11	3	7	2	10	3	1	0	0	1	2
20	Mehsana	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
21	Morbi	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
22	Narmada	36	6	4	10	2	14	3	0	1	0	1	2
23	Navsari	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1
24	Panchmahal	10	7	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
25	Patan	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
26	Porbandar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
27	Rajkot	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
28	Sabarkantha	23	15	2	0	0	6	2	0	1	0	0	1
29	Surat	70	17	7	17	3	26	7	1	1	0	0	2
30	Surendranagar	6	1	1	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
31	Tapi	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
32	Vadodara	16	10	2	0	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	1
33	Valsad	16	9	2	4	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
34	Vav Tharad	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total		500	264	47	70	18	101	43	9	9	4	5	27

GPSSB Gram Sevak Class 3 Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
Must hold one of the following qualifications from a recognized University:
— (a) Bachelor of Rural Studies (BRS) — EXCEPT Bachelor of Rural Studies in Home Science — from any Central or State Act University or deemed University under UGC Act, 1956; OR
— (b) B.Sc. (Agriculture) / B.E. (Agriculture) / B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) / B.Sc. (Horticulture) from any recognized university; OR
— (c) Diploma in Agriculture OR Horticulture OR Agriculture Engineering OR Agro-processing OR Polytechnic Diploma in Agriculture Co-operation Banking and Marketing — from any Agriculture University incorporated/established under Central Agriculture Universities Act or a State Agriculture Universities Act in India. (Note: Diploma from general universities is NOT eligible.)
Must possess basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
Must possess adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Age: 18 to 35 years as on 07/05/2026 (cut-off date for both eligibility and age).
Must be an Indian citizen or hold nationality as per Gujarat Panchayat Service Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1998, Rule-7.
Reservation benefits available only to candidates originally from Gujarat (Mool Gujarat).
SEBC (OBC) candidates must hold a valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate issued between 01/04/2024 and 07/05/2026.
EWS candidates must hold a valid EWS certificate issued between 08/05/2023 and 07/05/2026.

GPSSB Gram Sevak Class 3 Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Gram Sevak (Class-3)	Fixed Pay: ₹26,000/Month (Contract basis for first 5 years). After satisfactory service, eligible for regular appointment at the applicable pay scale for the cadre as per Gujarat Panchayat Class-3 rules.

GPSSB Gram Sevak Class 3 Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Step 1 — Online Application at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in (16/04/2026 to 07/05/2026)
Step 2 — Competitive Written Examination: Single paper of 200 marks, MCQ-based, 3 hours, OMR or CBRT mode. Negative marking of -0.25 per wrong answer.
Step 3 — Provisional Answer Key (PAK) published. Objections invited from candidates.
Step 4 — Final Answer Key (FAK) published after review. Results processed on FAK basis.
Step 5 — Provisional Merit List prepared category-wise (marks + bonus marks for Widow/Sports candidates).
Step 6 — Document Verification for candidates in Provisional Merit List.
Step 7 — On-screen District Allocation (counselling) for verified candidates based on merit.
Step 8 — Final Select List, Recommendation List, and Waiting List published.
Step 9 — Appointment on contract basis at fixed pay ₹26,000/month for 5 years by Appointing Authority (District Panchayat).

GPSSB Gram Sevak Class 3 Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview

Mode: OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) / CBRT (Computer Based Recruitment Test) — MCQ format.
Total Papers: 1 (One paper only).
Total Marks: 200 Marks.
Duration: 3 Hours.
Negative Marking: Yes — (-0.25) marks deducted for each wrong answer. Pro-rata calculation applies if any question is deleted in FAK.
Medium: Gujarati (except English Language & Grammar section which is in English). Technical Knowledge section is in Gujarati.
Tie-Breaking Rule: Equal marks → older candidate (by DOB) gets higher merit rank → if DOB also same, higher educational qualification merit applies.

Recruitment Table: Written Exam — Subject-wise Marks Distribution

Subject	Marks	Medium
General Awareness and General Knowledge	35	Gujarati
Gujarati Grammar	20	Gujarati
English Language and Grammar	20	English
General Mathematics, Reasoning & Data Interpretation	25	Gujarati
Technical Knowledge (Agriculture / Rural Studies / Horticulture)	100	Gujarati
Total	200

Recruitment Table: Additional Bonus Marks — Eligible Categories

Category	Bonus Marks	Condition
Widow (Vidhwa) Candidates	5% of total marks obtained	Declare 'Yes' in online form. Submit notarized affidavit of not remarrying at document verification.
Recognized Sports Persons	5% of total marks obtained	Declare 'YES' in online form with sports certificate details. Original certificate from competent authority in prescribed format required.

GPSSB Gram Sevak Class 3 Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The written exam is a single paper of 200 marks. The Technical Knowledge section (100 marks) covers subjects from the candidate's Agriculture/BRS/Horticulture degree or diploma curriculum. The General section follows the standard Gujarat Panchayat Class-3 pattern.

📚 General Awareness & General Knowledge (35 Marks)

General Mental Ability and General Intelligence
History of India and History of Gujarat
Cultural heritage of India and Gujarat
Geography of India and Geography of Gujarat
Sports
Indian Polity and the Constitution of India
Panchayati Raj
Welfare Schemes of Gujarat State and Union Government
Indian Economy and Planning
General Science, Environment and ICT
Current Affairs — Regional, National and International Importance

📚 Gujarati Grammar (20 Marks)

Vyakaran (Grammar) — Sandhi, Samas
Kahevat (Proverbs) and Muhavara
Comprehension passages in Gujarati
Vocabulary and antonyms/synonyms

📚 English Language and Grammar (20 Marks)

English grammar and usage
Vocabulary and word meanings
Comprehension passages
Sentence correction and fill in the blanks

📚 General Mathematics, Reasoning & Data Interpretation (25 Marks)

Arithmetic: Percentage, Ratio, Average, Simple & Compound Interest
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts
Number Series and basic Algebra

📚 Technical Knowledge — Agriculture / BRS / Horticulture (100 Marks)

Agronomy: Crop production, soil management, irrigation practices, crop rotation
Soil Science: Soil types, soil fertility, manures and fertilizers, soil conservation
Plant Pathology: Crop diseases, pest management, integrated pest management (IPM)
Agricultural Economics: Farm management, cooperative farming, rural credit, market structures
Horticulture: Fruit crops, vegetable crops, floriculture, post-harvest management
Agricultural Engineering: Farm machinery, irrigation methods (drip, sprinkler), water harvesting
Animal Husbandry: Livestock management, poultry, dairy farming basics
Rural Development: Panchayati Raj, rural development programs, MGNREGS, PM-KISAN
Extension Education: Farmer training, agricultural extension, rural communication
Gujarat Agriculture: State-specific crops, Gujarat government agriculture schemes, ATMA
Environmental Agriculture: Organic farming, sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient farming

GPSSB Gram Sevak Class 3 Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in — click 'Current Advertisement' → 'View All' → Select 'GUJARAT PANCHAYAT SERVICE SELECTION BOARD (GPSSB)'.
Click on Advt No. 03/2026-27 — Gram Sevak (Class-3). Click 'Details' to read the full notification. Download and save it for future reference.
Click 'Apply'. Choose: (a) Apply With OTR (One Time Registration — data pre-fills automatically) or (b) Fill all details manually by skipping OTR.
Fill all required details: Personal info, Communication, Educational qualification (Agriculture degree/diploma details), Category/Caste, Widow/PwD/ESM/Sports details as applicable.
Upload recent Photograph (max 15 KB, JPG) and Signature (max 15 KB, JPG). Keep 4–5 copies of the same photo — identical photo must be used throughout the entire recruitment process.
Read the Declaration, accept terms, click SAVE. Note the Application Number generated.
Click 'Confirm Application' → enter Application Number + Date of Birth → preview carefully → make corrections if needed BEFORE confirming. Once confirmed, NO changes are allowed.
After confirmation, a Confirmation Number is generated — save it for all future correspondence.
General Category candidates: Pay application fee of ₹100 + service charge via SBI e-Pay (Debit Card / UPI / Net Banking / NEFT / Credit Card) before 07/05/2026 at 23:59.
If fee payment failed online: Visit GPSSB office in person with Process Fee of ₹500 (cash) between 08/05/2026 to 12/05/2026 during office hours.
Print the confirmed application. Regularly check https://gpssb.gujarat.gov.in for exam schedule, admit card (call letter / hall ticket), and result updates.

Recruitment Note: About Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB)

Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB), operating under the Panchayat, Rural Housing and Rural Development Department of the Government of Gujarat, is the primary statutory body for recruiting Class-3 and Class-4 employees across all 33 District Panchayats of Gujarat. Headquartered at Block No. 2, 5th Floor, Karmayogi Bhavan, Sector-10/A, Gandhinagar, GPSSB conducts recruitment through Computer Based Recruitment Tests (CBRT) and OMR-based competitive examinations. Among the various cadres recruited by GPSSB, Gram Sevak is one of the most prestigious Class-3 positions — it serves as a direct bridge between the government machinery and the rural community. GPSSB manages the entire recruitment lifecycle through the OJAS portal (ojas.gujarat.gov.in) for applications, and publishes answer keys, results, and merit lists on its dedicated website gpssb.gujarat.gov.in. With Gujarat having over 14,000 village panchayats across 33 districts, Gram Sevak vacancies regularly appear in large numbers. The 2026 batch of 500 posts is one of the largest Gram Sevak recruitments in recent years.

Recruitment Note: Job Profile — Gram Sevak (Class-3)

A Gram Sevak (Village Level Worker) posted under Gujarat District Panchayat is the frontline government functionary responsible for rural development and agricultural extension at the gram panchayat level. Core responsibilities include providing agricultural guidance and advice to farmers in the assigned villages — covering crop selection, seed variety recommendations, soil testing, fertilizer use, and pest management; implementing government agricultural and rural development schemes including PM-KISAN, PM Fasal Bima Yojana, soil health card scheme, ATMA (Agricultural Technology Management Agency), and state-level agricultural subsidies; maintaining village-level land and agriculture records; coordinating with Talati (Village Revenue Officer), ASHA, ANM, and Anganwadi workers for integrated rural service delivery; conducting farmer meetings and demonstrations of new agricultural technologies; assisting in survey and data collection for government planning; and reporting crop conditions, drought situations, and agricultural emergencies to the Taluka Panchayat. The role involves extensive field travel across assigned villages. Career progression is possible through departmental examinations to Senior Extension Officer and higher cadre positions.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

Gram Sevak selected through GPSSB will receive a fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month for the first 5 years under the Gujarat Government's contract appointment scheme (Finance Department Resolution dated 18/10/2023 and earlier amendments). After 5 years of satisfactory service, candidates become eligible for regular appointment at the applicable Class-3 pay scale under the 7th Pay Commission framework. Regular Gram Sevak employees enjoy Provident Fund (GPF/NPS), Gratuity, Medical reimbursement for self and dependents, earned leave, casual leave, medical leave, maternity/paternity leave, and Group Insurance coverage. Since the role involves field travel, Travel Allowance (TA) for village visits is also applicable. As a Gujarat Panchayat service post, regularized employees receive post-retirement pension and ECHS-equivalent health benefits. Festival Advance, LTC (Leave Travel Concession), and periodic DA revisions are also admissible after regularization.

Recruitment Note: Contract Appointment Terms & Regularization

Selected candidates are appointed on contract basis at fixed salary of ₹26,000 per month for the first 5 years per Gujarat Government Finance Department resolutions (latest: 18/10/2023). During this period, candidates must pass the Departmental Examination, Computer Skill Examination (Exam Rules 2006), and Pre-Service Training examinations as prescribed. After 5 years, if service is satisfactory, candidates become eligible for regular appointment at the then-applicable pay scale. The contract appointment is subject to Supreme Court SLP Nos. 14124/2012 and 14125/2012 final judgment. The appointment is made by the Appointing Authority of the respective District Panchayat, whose decision is final.

Recruitment Note: Minimum Qualifying Standard & Tie-Breaking

As per Gujarat Panchayat Service (Class-3) Recruitment (Examination) Rules 2021 and its amendments, the minimum qualifying cut-off will be determined by GPSSB based on available vacancies. Under no circumstances will the minimum cut-off be set below 40% of total marks for any category. In case of tied marks: (1) The candidate with the greater age (older date of birth) gets higher merit rank. (2) If both marks and DOB are identical, the candidate with higher educational qualification merit gets priority. Widow candidates and recognized sports certificate holders each get 5% of their total marks added as bonus marks — subject to certificate verification.

GPSSB Gram Sevak Class 3 Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 16/04/2026 to 07/05/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 03/2026-27	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	GPSSB
Post Name	Gram Sevak (Class-3)
Total Vacancy	500
Salary	Fixed Pay ₹26,000/Month (Contract, first 5 years) [Regular Pay Scale after regularization as per Gujarat Panchayat Class-3 rules]
Job Location	Gujarat
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	07/05/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Gram Sevak is one of the most competitive GPSSB posts — 500 seats with Agriculture graduates from across Gujarat applying. The Technical Knowledge section (100 marks) is based on your Agriculture/BRS/Horticulture degree syllabus. One key eligibility trap: BRS (Bachelor of Rural Studies) candidates in Home Science specialization are NOT eligible — the notification explicitly excludes 'Bachelor of Rural Studies in Home Science'. If your BRS is in another stream, you are eligible. Also note: Diploma holders are eligible only from Agriculture Universities incorporated under Central or State Agriculture Universities Acts — not from general universities. SEBC (OBC) candidates must have a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued between 01/04/2024 and 07/05/2026. ESM candidates: a massive 43 out of 500 posts are reserved for ex-servicemen — the highest ESM quota in this GPSSB batch.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for GPSSB Gram Sevak? ▼

Ans: Selected Gram Sevak candidates receive a fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month for the first 5 years on a contract basis. This is a consolidated fixed pay — no separate DA or HRA is added during the contract period. After 5 years of satisfactory service, upon regularization, the applicable Class-3 pay scale under 7th Pay Commission would bring the gross salary to approximately ₹35,000 to ₹45,000 per month including DA and allowances. Travel Allowance for field visits is additionally admissible.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for GPSSB Gram Sevak 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 07 May 2026 at 23:59 hours at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in. The application window opens on 16 April 2026 at 13:00 hours. General category candidates must also pay the ₹100 fee by 07 May 2026. If online payment fails, a Process Fee of ₹500 can be paid in cash at the GPSSB Gandhinagar office between 08 to 12 May 2026 during office hours — only for candidates whose application is already confirmed.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the GPSSB Gram Sevak exam? ▼

Ans: Yes. The notification explicitly states -0.25 marks (minus zero point twenty-five) will be deducted for every wrong answer. If any question is cancelled in the Final Answer Key, the remaining questions carry pro-rata marks — 1/4 of the adjusted mark weight is deducted for wrong answers on those questions. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. Given the 100-mark Technical Knowledge section on Agriculture, candidates should avoid guessing on unfamiliar topics.

Q.4 What is the age limit for GPSSB Gram Sevak 2026? ▼

Ans: The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 07/05/2026 for General (OC) male candidates. Relaxations: General female — 5 years extra (max 40 yrs); SC/ST/SEBC/EWS male — 5 years extra (max 40 yrs); Reserved female — 10 years extra (max 45 yrs); General PwD male (≥40% disability) — 10 years extra; General PwD female — 15 years extra; Reserved PwD male — 15 years extra; Reserved PwD female — 20 years extra. Maximum age with any relaxation must not exceed 45 years.

Q.5 How to download the GPSSB Gram Sevak Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in → 'Current Advertisement' → 'View All' → Select 'GPSSB' from the department list → find Advt No. 03/2026-27 (Gram Sevak Class-3) → click 'Details' to view and download the full notification PDF. You can also directly visit https://gpssb.gujarat.gov.in for all official updates, answer keys, and corrigendums. Use the Download Notification link on this page for direct access.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for GPSSB Gram Sevak? ▼

Ans: Candidates must hold one of: (a) B.Sc. Agriculture / B.E. Agriculture / B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering / B.Sc. Horticulture from any recognized university; OR (b) Bachelor of Rural Studies (BRS) — EXCEPT BRS in Home Science — from any recognized university; OR (c) Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Engineering, Agro-processing, or Polytechnic Diploma in Agriculture Co-operation Banking & Marketing — but ONLY from an Agriculture University under Central or State Agriculture Universities Acts. Diploma from general universities is not eligible.

Q.7 What is the selection process for GPSSB Gram Sevak 2026? ▼

Ans: Selection involves: (1) Online application at ojas.gujarat.gov.in, (2) Single written exam — 200 marks, 3 hours, MCQ-based OMR/CBRT, with -0.25 negative marking, (3) Provisional Answer Key with objection window, (4) Final Answer Key and provisional result, (5) Provisional Merit List category-wise (including bonus marks for Widow/Sports candidates), (6) Document verification for merit-listed candidates, (7) On-screen district allocation counselling, and (8) Contract appointment at ₹26,000/month fixed pay for 5 years.

Q.8 Are ex-servicemen eligible for GPSSB Gram Sevak 2026? ▼

Ans: Yes. A total of 43 posts out of 500 are horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) — which is the largest ESM quota in this GPSSB batch. ESM candidates must have served continuously for at least 6 months and must have been regularly retired. They get age relaxation of actual military service period + 3 additional years, subject to maximum age of 45 years. ESM selected candidates are adjusted against their respective reservation categories (OC/EWS/SC/ST/SEBC). ESM candidates are also exempted from the application fee.