GPSSB Lab Technician 2026: A Specialised Healthcare Career in Gujarat Panchayat Service
The Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026-27 for direct recruitment to the post of Laboratory Technician (Class-III). A total of 108 vacancies will be filled across 24 districts of Gujarat under the Panchayat Service. With a fixed pay of ₹40,800 per month for the first 5 years and absorption into the regular Class-III pay scale thereafter, this is one of the better-paid healthcare technician opportunities of the year for science graduates with MLT/DMLT training.
The online application window opened on 29 April 2026 through the OJAS portal and closes on 20 May 2026 at 23:59 hrs. If you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Bio-chemistry or Bio-technology along with a Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology, you are eligible to apply. In this article on GovtJobsAlert.in we walk you through the complete vacancy split, eligibility, pay scale, exam pattern, fees, important dates and the OJAS application process — everything you need to submit a clean form before the deadline.
Key Highlights — GPSSB Lab Technician Recruitment 2026
GPSSB recruits Class-III posts for the Panchayat Service of the Gujarat Government. Lab Technicians work in district panchayat hospitals, PHCs and CHCs handling clinical laboratory diagnostics — sample collection, biochemistry, haematology, microbiology and pathology basics. The recruitment cycle is single-stage and merit-driven.
- Recruiting Body: Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB)
- Advertisement No.: 04/2026-27
- Post Name: Laboratory Technician (Class-III)
- Total Vacancies: 108
- Salary / Pay: ₹40,800 per month (fixed, first 5 years)
- Job Location: 24 districts of Gujarat
- Application Mode: Online via OJAS Gujarat
- Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026 (23:59 hrs)
This is a quality opening for Gujarat government jobs seekers from science streams.
Vacancy Breakdown — GPSSB Lab Technician 2026
The 108 vacancies are distributed category-wise as below. Reservation benefits (SC, ST, SEBC and EWS) apply only to original Gujarat residents. Horizontal reservations for women, Persons with Benchmark Disability and Ex-Servicemen are integrated within these category totals.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 40 |
| EWS | 5 |
| SEBC | 40 |
| SC | 8 |
| ST | 15 |
| Total | 108 |
Horizontal reservation: 11 PwBD posts, 3 Ex-Servicemen posts and 13 Women posts are integrated within the above totals — they are not additional posts. The largest district concentrations are Kutch (20), Dahod (12), Anand (8), Chhota Udepur (8) and Surendranagar (6).
Eligibility Criteria — GPSSB Lab Technician Recruitment 2026
Both academic qualifications must be from a UGC-recognised university or Government-recognised institution. Without the required Diploma/MLT certificate the application cannot proceed.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry / Microbiology / Bio-chemistry / Bio-technology from any UGC-recognised University or deemed-university (Section 3 of UGC Act 1956).
- PLUS any one of these diplomas — Diploma in Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Course, DMLT, PGDMLT, One-year MLT Training Course, or Laboratory Technician Training Course — from a Govt-recognised institution.
- Computer knowledge: basic computer application as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules, 1967 (Class 10/12 with Computer subject is acceptable).
- Language: adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
If you are a graduate looking for government healthcare jobs with a lab background, this notification is tailor-made for your profile.
Age Limit (as on 20 May 2026)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 36 years (general male)
- General female; or SC, ST, SEBC, EWS male: +5 years relaxation
- SC, ST, SEBC and EWS female: +10 years
- General male PwBD: +10 years; General female PwBD: +15 years
- Reserved male PwBD: +15 years; Reserved female PwBD: +20 years
- Ex-Servicemen: armed forces service period + 3 years
- Absolute upper-age cap after relaxation: 45 years
What is the Salary for GPSSB Lab Technician in 2026?
The post follows the Gujarat Government’s fixed-pay-then-regular pay structure for direct recruits. Initial appointment is on contractual fixed pay; on satisfactory completion of probation and departmental tests, you are absorbed into the regular Class-III pay scale.
- Fixed pay (first 5 years): ₹40,800 per month (consolidated)
- After 5 years: Regular Class-III pay scale of the Gujarat Government per the 7th Pay Matrix, with admissible DA and allowances
- Reference: Finance Department Resolution dated 18-10-2023
In hand during the 5-year fixed-pay phase: ₹40,800 per month consolidated, with no separate HRA/DA. Post regularisation, salary is significantly higher with full state allowances.
This is a permanent-track post once probation is cleared — eligible for pension benefits, medical reimbursement, paid leave and Gujarat State employee facilities.
What is the Selection Process for GPSSB Lab Technician 2026?
Selection is purely merit-based on a competitive written examination. There is no interview.
- Single objective MCQ paper of 200 marks, 3 hours duration in CBRT or OMR mode.
- Sections: General Awareness & GK (35), Gujarati Grammar (20), English Language & Grammar (20), General Maths/Reasoning/DI (25), Subject knowledge of Lab Technician (100).
- Negative marking 0.25 mark per wrong answer; minimum qualifying mark 40%.
- Provisional Answer Key → online objections (with proof) → Final Answer Key.
- Provisional Merit List published category-wise → original document verification.
- On-screen district allocation in merit order → Final Select List + Recommendation List + Waiting List.
Bonus marks: 5% extra for widow candidates and 5% extra for recognised sportspersons (both subject to certificate verification). Refer to the syllabus reference page on GovtJobsAlert.in for related state-board exam preparation guidance.
How to Apply Online for GPSSB Lab Technician Recruitment 2026?
The entire process is online via the OJAS Gujarat portal — no offline forms are accepted.
- Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in and go to Current Advertisement → View All.
- Select Department: Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB).
- Click on Advt No. 04/2026-27 — Laboratory Technician (Class-III) → Details → Apply.
- Login via OTR + DOB if you have applied earlier; otherwise fill all personal, communication, language, disability and educational details freshly.
- Upload your recent photograph (max 15 KB, JPG) and signature (max 15 KB, JPG).
- Save the application — note the Application Number.
- Confirm Application using Application Number + DOB. After confirmation, no edits are allowed.
- General candidates: pay ₹100 + SBI E-Pay service charge online.
- Take printout of the confirmed form and fee e-receipt for personal records.
Only one application per candidate is valid. Government / Semi-Government / PSU serving employees must inform their department within 7 days of applying.
Important Dates — GPSSB Lab Technician 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Application Start | 29 April 2026 (13:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Fee | 20 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Offline Process Fee Window (only for confirmed unpaid GEN) | 21–25 May 2026 |
| Age Cut-off | 20 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Application Fees — GPSSB Lab Technician 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹100 + SBI E-Pay service charge |
| SC, ST, SEBC and EWS | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen / PwBD | Nil |
Payment is online only through SBI E-Pay (Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Internet Banking, NEFT). Fees are non-refundable. General candidates with confirmed-but-unpaid applications can pay ₹500 cash as Process Fee at the GPSSB Gandhinagar office between 21–25 May 2026.
Essential Links — GPSSB Lab Technician Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for GPSSB Lab Technician 2026
- Visit GPSSB Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Gujarat Telegram Channel
This GPSSB Lab Technician 2026 notification is a clean, well-structured opening for science graduates with MLT/DMLT training. The fixed pay of ₹40,800 per month plus the certainty of regularisation after 5 years makes it competitive among current Gujarat state recruitments. Do submit your form before 20 May 2026 to avoid last-day server load. For more Gujarat government jobs and exam alerts, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.