GPSSB Live Stock Inspector Recruitment 2026: 112 Posts

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

Total Vacancy112

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

LocationGujarat

Last Date07/05/2026

Short Information: Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) has released the recruitment notification (Advt No: 02/2026-27) for 112 Live Stock Inspector (Pashudhan Nirikshak) Class-III posts across all District Panchayats of Gujarat. Candidates having a 3-year Diploma in Animal Husbandry from any recognized Central or State Agricultural/Veterinary University are eligible to apply. The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 07 May 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories, women, PwD, and ex-servicemen candidates. Selected candidates will be appointed on a fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month for the first 5 years on a contract basis, after which they become eligible for regular appointment. Interested candidates can apply online from 16 April 2026 to 07 May 2026 at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in. General category candidates must pay an application fee of ₹100 + service charge via SBI e-Pay. SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD candidates are exempted from the fee. The exam will be a single paper of 200 marks, MCQ-based, conducted via OMR/CBRT mode, with a duration of 3 hours. Negative marking of -0.25 marks applies for each wrong answer.

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GPSSB Live Stock Inspector 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 category only)	08/05/2026 to 12/05/2026
Exam Date	To be notified

GPSSB Live Stock Inspector 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 Live Stock Inspector Recruitment 2026: 112 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18 to 33 Years (as on 07/05/2026). Maximum age limit with relaxation shall not exceed 45 years under any circumstances.

(General (OC) Male: No relaxation — 18 to 33 years (born 07/05/1993 to 07/05/2008), Reserved Category (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) Male: 5 years — Max 38 years (born 07/05/1988 to 07/05/2008), General (OC) Female: 5 years — Max 38 years (born 07/05/1988 to 07/05/2008), Reserved Category (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) Female: 10 years (5+5) — Max 43 years (born 07/05/1983 to 07/05/2008), General Male PwD (≥40% disability): 10 years — Max 43 years (born 07/05/1983 to 07/05/2008), General Female PwD (≥40% disability): 15 years (10+5) — Max 43 years (born 07/05/1981 to 07/05/2008), Reserved Male PwD (≥40% disability): 15 years (10+5) — Max 43 years (born 07/05/1981 to 07/05/2008), Reserved Female PwD (≥40% disability): 20 years (10+5+5) — Max 43 years (born 07/05/1981 to 07/05/2008), Ex-Serviceman: Actual military service rendered + 3 additional years (Max 45 years))

Post Name	OC (General)	EWS	S E B C	SC	ST	Total
Live Stock Inspector (Pashudhan Nirikshak) Class-III	52	13	33	3	11	112
Total Vacancy	52	13	33	3	11	112
Note: Vacancies are subject to increase or decrease as per Panchayat Department requirements. 16 posts are reserved for PwD candidates (adjusted against respective categories). 2 posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen (adjusted against respective categories).

Recruitment Table: District-wise & Category-wise Vacancy — Live Stock Inspector Class-III

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	4	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Amreli	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1
3	Anand	5	1	0	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1
4	Aravalli	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Banaskantha	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	Bharuch	6	2	1	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
7	Bhavnagar	7	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1
8	Botad	3	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
9	Chhota Udaipur	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
10	Dahod	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1
11	Devbhumi Dwarka	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
12	Dang	9	2	1	3	0	3	1	1	0	0	0	1
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	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
16	Junagadh	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
17	Kutch	10	4	1	3	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	2
18	Kheda	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
19	Mahisagar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
20	Mehsana	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
21	Morbi	6	3	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
22	Narmada	5	1	1	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
23	Navsari	3	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1
24	Panchmahal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
25	Patan	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
26	Porbandar	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
27	Rajkot	7	2	2	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1
28	Sabarkantha	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
29	Surat	2	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
30	Surendranagar	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
31	Tapi	13	3	1	6	0	3	1	1	0	0	0	1
32	Vadodara	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1
33	Valsad	3	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
34	Vav Tharad	6	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1
Total		112	52	13	33	3	11	7	8	1	0	16	—

Recruitment Table: Women Reservation (Horizontal) — Live Stock Inspector Class-III

Category	Women Reserved Posts
General (OC) Women	07
EWS Women	00
SEBC Women	03
SC Women	00
ST Women	02
Note:Women reserved posts are adjusted horizontally against respective categories. If eligible women candidates are unavailable, posts will be filled by male candidates of the same category.

GPSSB Live Stock Inspector Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Must have passed a 3-year Diploma in Animal Husbandry from any University established or incorporated under the Central or State Agricultural or Veterinary University Acts.
CRITICAL: Candidates who obtained the diploma through Distance Learning Mode are 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 33 years as on 07/05/2026 (cut-off date for all eligibility conditions).
Must be an Indian citizen or hold nationality as per Gujarat Panchayat Service Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1998, Rule-7.
Reservation category candidates must be originally from Gujarat (Mool Gujarat) to avail reservation/age relaxation benefits.
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 (valid for 3 years from issue date).

GPSSB Live Stock Inspector Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Live Stock Inspector (Pashudhan Nirikshak) Class-III	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-III rules.

GPSSB Live Stock Inspector 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 duration. Mode: OMR or CBRT (Computer Based Recruitment Test)
Step 3 — Provisional Answer Key (PAK) published by GPSSB after exam. Objections invited from candidates.
Step 4 — Final Answer Key (FAK) published after reviewing objections. Results processed on FAK basis.
Step 5 — Provisional Merit List published category-wise based on marks obtained in the written exam.
Step 6 — Document Verification for candidates in Provisional Merit List.
Step 7 — On-screen District Allocation (counselling) for finally verified candidates.
Step 8 — Final Select List and Recommendation List published. Waiting List also prepared.
Step 9 — Appointment on contract basis at fixed pay of ₹26,000/month for 5 years by the Appointing Authority.

GPSSB Live Stock Inspector 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 for each wrong answer. If a question is deleted in FAK, pro-rata marking applies.
Medium: Gujarati (except English Language & Grammar section which is in English).
Tie-Breaking Rule: Equal marks → older candidate preferred by date of birth → 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 (Animal Husbandry / Job-specific)	100	Gujarati / English
Total	200

Recruitment Table: PwD Category Details & Reserved Posts

Sr.	PwD Category	Disability Type	Posts Reserved
1	Category A	Low Vision (LV) (40-70%)	7
2	Category B	Deaf (D) / Hard of Hearing (HH) (40-70%)	8
3	Category C	OA, OL, OAL, LC, DW, AAV, BA, BL, SD, SI (Locomotor Disability)	1
4	Category D & E	Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, Multiple Disabilities	0
Total			16
Note:Only PwD candidates with benchmark disability of 40% or more are eligible for PwD reservation benefits. PwD reserved posts are adjusted against the respective general reservation categories.

Recruitment Table: Additional Marks (Bonus Marks) Eligible Categories

Category	Bonus Marks	Condition
Widow (Vidhwa) Candidates	5% of total marks obtained	Must declare in online application. Must submit affidavit of not remarrying at document verification.
Recognized Sports Persons	5% of total marks obtained	Must declare 'YES' in online application and provide sports certificate details. Certificate must be from competent authority in prescribed format.

GPSSB Live Stock Inspector Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The written exam consists of 1 paper of 200 marks. The Technical Knowledge section (100 marks) is based on the 3-year Animal Husbandry Diploma curriculum. The General section covers standard Gujarat Panchayat Class-III topics.

📚 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 of Regional, National and International Importance

📚 Gujarati Grammar (20 Marks)

Vyakaran (Grammar)
Sandhi, Samas
Kahevat (Proverbs)
Comprehension passages
Vocabulary and word meanings

📚 English Language and Grammar (20 Marks)

Grammar and usage
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Sentence correction
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
Basic Algebra

📚 Technical Knowledge — Animal Husbandry (100 Marks)

Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Animal Nutrition and Feed Management
Livestock Breeding and Genetics
Animal Diseases, Prevention and Control (Veterinary Microbiology & Pathology)
Animal Husbandry Management (Cattle, Buffalo, Sheep, Goat, Poultry)
Dairy Science and Milk Production
Artificial Insemination and Reproductive Management
Extension Education and Rural Development
Veterinary Public Health and Zoonoses
Gujarat Government Schemes related to Animal Husbandry
Livestock Economics and Marketing

GPSSB Live Stock Inspector 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. 02/2026-27 — Live Stock Inspector (Pashudhan Nirikshak). Read the full notification by clicking 'Details'. Save/Download it for future reference.
Click 'Apply'. Choose either: (a) Apply With OTR (One Time Registration — pre-filled data) or (b) Fill all details manually by skipping OTR.
Fill all required details: Personal info, Communication details, Educational qualification (Diploma in Animal Husbandry), Category/Caste, PwD/ESM/Sports/Widow details as applicable.
Upload recent Photograph (max 15 KB, JPG) and Signature (max 15 KB, JPG). Keep 4–5 copies of the same photo — same photo must be used throughout the entire recruitment process.
Read the Declaration, accept terms, SAVE the application. Note down the Application Number generated.
Click 'Confirm Application' — enter Application Number and Date of Birth. Preview the application carefully. Make any corrections BEFORE confirming. Once confirmed, NO changes are possible.
After confirmation, a Confirmation Number is generated — keep it safe 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 General category applicant could not pay online fee by deadline, visit GPSSB office in person with Process Fee of ₹500 (cash) between 08/05/2026 to 12/05/2026 during working hours.
Print the confirmed application. Check GPSSB website https://gpssb.gujarat.gov.in regularly for exam date, admit card (call letter), and other updates.

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

Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB), established under the Gujarat Panchayat Act, is the statutory body responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for Class-3 and Class-4 posts under the Gujarat Panchayat Service across all 33 districts of Gujarat. Headquartered at Block No. 2, 5th Floor, Karmayogi Bhavan, Sector-10/A, Gandhinagar, GPSSB operates under the Panchayat, Rural Housing and Rural Development Department of the Government of Gujarat. It conducts Computer Based Recruitment Tests (CBRT) and OMR-based competitive examinations for various cadres including Junior Clerk, Gram Sevak, Female Health Worker, Live Stock Inspector, and several other Class-III posts. GPSSB uses the OJAS portal (https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in) for online applications and also publishes provisional and final answer keys, result merit lists, and appointment notifications on its dedicated website https://gpssb.gujarat.gov.in. With lakhs of candidates appearing in each recruitment cycle, GPSSB is one of the most active state-level recruitment boards in India.

Recruitment Note: Job Profile — Live Stock Inspector (Pashudhan Nirikshak) Class-III

A Live Stock Inspector (Pashudhan Nirikshak) working under the Gujarat District Panchayat is primarily responsible for the welfare, health monitoring, and management of livestock in rural areas. The role involves conducting regular visits to villages to inspect cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, and poultry health; identifying sick or diseased animals and coordinating with veterinary officers for treatment; carrying out vaccination and disease prevention campaigns (e.g., Foot & Mouth Disease, Brucellosis, PPR campaigns); assisting in Artificial Insemination (AI) programs for improving livestock breeds; maintaining records of livestock population, disease outbreaks, and vaccinations in the assigned area; and educating farmers on animal nutrition, scientific rearing practices, and government livestock development schemes. The post is field-intensive — officers are assigned to specific gram panchayat clusters and must travel to remote villages regularly. Career progression is possible through departmental examinations to higher cadre positions within the Animal Husbandry department.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

Live Stock Inspector selected through GPSSB will initially receive a fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month for the first 5 years under the contract appointment scheme as per Gujarat Government Finance Department norms. After 5 years of satisfactory service, they become eligible for regular appointment at the applicable Class-III pay scale under the 7th Pay Commission structure. Regular employees enjoy Provident Fund (GPF/NPS), Gratuity, Medical reimbursement for self and family, Leave entitlements (earned leave, casual leave, medical leave), Maternity/Paternity leave, Group insurance coverage, and DA revisions. Field postings may include Travel Allowance for village visit duties. Since it is a Gujarat Panchayat service post, the employee also gains government job status with all associated pension and retirement benefits upon regularization.

Recruitment Note: Contract Appointment Terms & Regularization

As per Gujarat Government Finance Department Resolution (Kharch/2002/57-Z-1 and subsequent amendments including 18/10/2023), selected candidates will be appointed on contract basis at a fixed salary of ₹26,000 per month for the first 5 years. During this period, candidates must clear the departmental examination, computer skill examination, and pre-service training examination as prescribed. After completion of 5 years, if the Appointing Authority finds the service satisfactory, the candidate becomes eligible for regular appointment at the applicable pay scale at that time. The contract appointment is subject to the Supreme Court SLP Nos. 14124/2012 and 14125/2012 final judgment conditions. No service bond is separately mentioned for this cadre beyond these standard contract terms.

Recruitment Note: Minimum Qualifying Standard (Cut-off)

As per Gujarat Panchayat Service (Class-III) Recruitment (Examination) Rules 2021 and its amendments (2025), the minimum qualifying standard will be fixed by GPSSB based on the number of vacancies available. However, under no circumstances will the minimum qualifying mark be fixed below 40% for any category. Candidates scoring less than 40% will not be considered for the merit list regardless of category. The exact cut-off percentage will be determined after the examination based on the available category-wise vacancies.

GPSSB Live Stock Inspector Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 16/04/2026 to 07/05/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 02/2026-27	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	GPSSB
Post Name	Live Stock Inspector (Pashudhan Nirikshak)
Total Vacancy	112
Salary	Fixed Pay ₹26,000/Month (Contract, first 5 years) [Regular Pay Scale after regularization as per Gujarat Panchayat Class-III rules]
Job Location	Gujarat
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	07/05/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Two critical traps to avoid in GPSSB Live Stock Inspector 2026: First, your Animal Husbandry Diploma must be from a regular mode — the notification explicitly disqualifies Distance Learning mode qualifications. So if your diploma was obtained via distance, you are NOT eligible regardless of the percentage. Second, the exam carries negative marking of -0.25 marks per wrong answer — which means attempting 10 wrong answers costs you 2.5 marks. In the Technical Knowledge section (100 marks), only attempt questions you are confident about. Also, SEBC (OBC) candidates must have a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued between 01/04/2024 and 07/05/2026 — older certificates will not be accepted for age relaxation benefits.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for GPSSB Live Stock Inspector (Pashudhan Nirikshak)? ▼

Ans: Selected candidates receive a fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month for the first 5 years on a contract basis. There is no DA or HRA added during the contract period as this is a fixed consolidated pay. However, after 5 years of satisfactory service, candidates are regularized at the applicable Class-III pay scale — which under 7th Pay Commission norms would amount to approximately ₹35,000 to ₹45,000 per month gross including DA and allowances.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for GPSSB Live Stock Inspector 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 fee payment fails, a process fee of ₹500 can be paid in cash at the GPSSB office between 08 to 12 May 2026 during working hours.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the GPSSB Live Stock Inspector exam? ▼

Ans: Yes. The notification clearly states that -0.25 marks (minus zero point twenty-five) will be deducted from the total marks for every wrong answer. If a question is deleted in the Final Answer Key, the remaining marks are calculated on a pro-rata basis for both correct and incorrect answers. There is no penalty for unattempted questions, so it is advisable to skip questions you are unsure about rather than guessing.

Q.4 What is the age limit for GPSSB Live Stock Inspector 2026? ▼

Ans: The general (OC) male age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 07/05/2026. Relaxations: General female — 5 years extra (max 38 yrs); SC/ST/SEBC/EWS male — 5 years extra (max 38 yrs); Reserved category female — 10 years extra (max 43 yrs); PwD General male — 10 years (max 43 yrs); PwD Reserved female — 20 years (max 43 yrs). Maximum age with any relaxation shall not exceed 45 years under any circumstance.

Q.5 How to download the GPSSB Live Stock Inspector Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in → click 'Current Advertisement' → 'View All' → Select 'GPSSB' from the department dropdown → find Advt No. 02/2026-27 (Live Stock Inspector) → click 'Details' to view and download the full notification PDF. You can also visit https://gpssb.gujarat.gov.in directly for all official updates and corrigendums. Use the Download Notification link on this page as well.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification for GPSSB Live Stock Inspector? ▼

Ans: Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Animal Husbandry from any University established under the Central or State Agricultural or Veterinary University Acts. Critically, the diploma must be from a regular (full-time) mode — candidates who obtained the diploma through Distance Learning Mode are explicitly NOT eligible. Additionally, candidates must have basic computer knowledge and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi.

Q.7 What is the selection process for GPSSB Live Stock Inspector 2026? ▼

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

Q.8 Can candidates from other states apply for GPSSB Live Stock Inspector 2026? ▼

Ans: Any Indian citizen meeting the educational and age criteria can apply in the general (OC) category. However, reservation benefits (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS categories) and age relaxation for reserved categories are available ONLY to candidates originally from Gujarat (Mool Gujarat). Candidates from other states can apply as general category candidates and will be evaluated on general category merit, age limits, and norms without any reservation relaxation.