The Gujarat Panchayat Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GPSSB), Gandhinagar has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Laboratory Technician (Class-III) under Advertisement No. 04/2026-27. A total of 108 vacancies will be filled across various District Panchayats in Gujarat through direct recruitment. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates through the OJAS portal (https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in) from 17 April 2026 (13:00 hrs) to 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs).
Candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Bio-chemistry or Bio-technology along with a Diploma/Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT/MLT) or a one-year MLT Training Course can apply for this Class-III government post. Selected Laboratory Technicians will be posted at District Panchayat health facilities on a fixed monthly pay of ₹40,800/- for the first five years before being regularised in the regular pay scale. Detailed eligibility, vacancy distribution, fee, age limit and selection process are given below for candidates preparing for Gujarat Panchayat Seva recruitment.
GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 — Key Highlights
- Recruiting Body: Gujarat Panchayat Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GPSSB), Gandhinagar
- Advertisement No.: 04/2026-27
- Post Name: Laboratory Technician (Class-III)
- Total Vacancies: 108
- Application Mode: Online via OJAS Portal
- Application Start Date: 17 April 2026 (13:00 hrs)
- Last Date to Apply: 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Application Fee: ₹100/- + SBI e-Pay service charges (General category); No fee for reserved categories
- Age Limit: Not more than 36 years (as on 08/05/2026)
- Monthly Pay: ₹40,800/- fixed for first 5 years, then regular pay scale
- Job Location: District Panchayats across Gujarat
- Official Website: gpssb.gujarat.gov.in
Vacancy Breakdown by Category
As per the official notification, out of 108 vacancies, 11 posts are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and 03 posts for Ex-Servicemen on horizontal reservation basis. Women reservation applies as per Gujarat Government rules. The posts will be distributed across District Panchayats in Gujarat as detailed in the official advertisement.
| Category | Horizontal Reservations |
|---|---|
| Total Posts | 108 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 11 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 03 |
| Women Reservation | As per Gujarat Govt. rules |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
As per Rule-3 of the Recruitment Rules, candidates must possess ALL of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry OR Microbiology OR Bio-chemistry OR Bio-technology from any University established or incorporated under Central or State Act in India, or any other educational institution recognised as such or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956; AND
- Diploma in Laboratory Technician OR Medical Laboratory Technician Course of Medical Technology OR Medical Laboratory Technology OR Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology OR One-year Medical Laboratory Technician Training Course OR Laboratory Technician Training Course from any Government recognised institution or University; AND
- Basic knowledge of computer application as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967; AND
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Age Limit
A candidate shall not be more than 36 years of age as on the last date of application (08/05/2026). Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Women) as per Gujarat Government rules applicable from time to time.
Pay Scale & Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed on fixed pay basis for the first 5 years at a consolidated monthly salary of ₹40,800/-. On satisfactory completion of 5 years of service, they will be regularised and placed in the regular Pay Matrix applicable to Laboratory Technician (Class-III) posts as per prevailing Government of Gujarat rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | ₹100/- + SBI e-Pay service charges |
| SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
Fee is payable online through SBI e-Pay gateway (Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Internet Banking) during the application window (17/04/2026 to 08/05/2026, 23:59 hrs). Candidates can also pay ₹500/- processing fee offline in person at designated centres during office hours if facing online payment issues, but online payment is strongly recommended.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for GPSSB Laboratory Technician posts will be based on the following stages:
- Competitive Written Examination (CBRT/OMR-based) — Objective-type multiple choice questions covering subject knowledge, General Studies, Cultural Heritage of India & Gujarat, English Language, and basic computer applications.
- Document Verification — Scrutiny of educational certificates, age proof, category certificates and other supporting documents in original.
- Medical Fitness — As per Government of Gujarat rules for Class-III posts.
- Final Merit List — Preparation based on written examination performance; appointment offers issued through the OJAS portal.
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to submit the GPSSB Laboratory Technician application through the OJAS portal:
- Visit the official OJAS website: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered; existing users can login with their OTR credentials.
- Click on “Apply Online” and select the advertisement “04/2026-27 Laboratory Technician (Class-III)”.
- Fill in all required details — Personal Information, Communication Details, Educational Details, Category, Disability Details (if applicable) and Language Details.
- Upload a recent Photograph (15 KB max) and Signature (15 KB max) in JPG format.
- Review the declaration and click “Confirm Application”.
- Pay the application fee online via SBI e-Pay (Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Internet Banking) — applicable only to General category candidates.
- Take a printout of the confirmed application and fee receipt for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 17 April 2026 (13:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Cut-off Date (Age & Qualification) | 08 May 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | To be announced |
Essential Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download |
| Online Application Link | Apply Online |
| GPSSB Official Website | gpssb.gujarat.gov.in |
| OJAS Portal | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
Conclusion
The GPSSB Laboratory Technician recruitment drive opens up 108 Class-III government posts for qualified science graduates who also hold a DMLT/MLT diploma or equivalent training. With a secure fixed pay of ₹40,800/- for the first five years followed by regularisation, this is an attractive career opportunity in the Gujarat Panchayat health services. Eligible candidates are advised to read the detailed notification carefully, keep their scanned photograph, signature and original certificates ready, and submit their online application through the OJAS portal well before the last date 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) to avoid last-minute technical issues. For more Gujarat government job updates, visit GovtJobsAlert.in regularly.