GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026: 2,510 ITI Trade Vacancies Across Gujarat
Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation has opened GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026, one of the biggest ITI-based hirings of the year. There are 2,510 Helper posts, and they are spread across the Corporation’s divisions and depots all over the state. If you have a one-year ITI certificate in a motor, fitter, welder, electrician or carpentry trade, this is a genuine chance to join a state corporation without a degree. Selected candidates start on a fixed pay of ₹21,100 a month, and after five years of satisfactory service they move to the regular Helper pay scale.
The online form is open from 7 September 2026 to 6 October 2026, and the fee window stays open two days longer. Do not treat those two dates as one — they are different, and missing either one ends your application. In this guide from GovtJobsAlert.in we cover the full category split, the trade list, age limits, the harsh negative marking rule and the exact steps to apply. If you follow Gujarat government jobs, this is the one to act on first.
Key Highlights of GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) |
| Post Name | Helper (fixed pay, direct recruitment) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,510 |
| Qualification | One-year ITI in any one of 14 listed trades |
| Fixed Pay | ₹21,100 per month for the first five years |
| Job Location | Any division or depot in Gujarat |
| Application Window | 7 September 2026 to 6 October 2026 |
How Many Vacancies are There in GSRTC Helper 2026?
All the posts belong to a single Helper cadre, so there is no division-wise or depot-wise list to choose from — you apply once and can be posted anywhere in Gujarat. What does change is the reservation, and a large share of every category is earmarked for women, so check your own row before you decide your chances.
| Seat Group | Category-wise Split | Number |
|---|---|---|
| General | UR 673 / EWS 175 / SEBC 442 / SC 114 / ST 280 | 1,684 |
| Women | UR 330 / EWS 86 / SEBC 217 / SC 56 / ST 137 | 826 |
| Combined | UR 1,003 / EWS 261 / SEBC 659 / SC 170 / ST 417 | 2,510 |
Two more quotas run horizontally, which means they are carved out of the same 2,510 and are not extra. An Ex-Servicemen or Divyang candidate is finally adjusted against his or her own category — General, EWS, SEBC, SC or ST.
| Horizontal Reservation (inside the 2,510) | Number |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen (Maji Sainik) | 502 |
| Divyang — blindness and low vision | 13 |
| Divyang — deaf and hard of hearing | 13 |
| Divyang — locomotor, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, acid attack | 13 |
| Divyang — autism, learning disability, mental illness, multiple | 13 |
| All Divyang categories together | 52 |
What is the Eligibility for GSRTC Helper 2026?
GSRTC Helper Educational Qualification 2026
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| ITI certificate | Pass in a course of at least one year from a Government-recognised ITI |
| Eligible trades | Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel, General Mechanic, Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Sheet Metal Worker, Automobile Body Repairer, Welder, Welder cum Fabricator, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter General, Automobile Paint Repairer |
| Computer knowledge | Basic computer certificate as per the Gujarat GAD resolution, or any computer degree, diploma or certificate course, or a degree with computer as a subject, or Std-10 or Std-12 passed with computer as a subject |
| Vision | Clear vision |
| Preference qualification | NCVT apprenticeship passed in the same trade as your ITI course, done in a Government, semi-Government, public undertaking, limited or private limited company |
Your computer certificate must be obtained before the last date of application, and you have to produce it at verification. If you are one of the many ITI pass candidates who did an apprenticeship in a different trade — say ITI in Electrician but apprenticeship as a Lineman or Wireman — read the next section carefully, because that mismatch quietly costs you 10 marks in the final merit.
GSRTC Helper Age Limit 2026
Minimum age is 18 years, and the age is counted as on 6 October 2026. Your date of birth must fall between 6 October 1991 and 6 October 2008. Whatever relaxation you claim, the age can never cross 45 years.
| Category | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 35 years | 40 years |
| Reserved (EWS, SEBC, SC, ST) | 40 years | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 45 years | 45 years |
| Divyang (PwBD) | 45 years | 45 years |
🎂 Not sure if you meet the age criteria? Use our free Age Calculator for Government Exams to find your exact age on the cut-off date and instantly check your eligibility — including any age relaxation you qualify for. →
Ex-Servicemen get relaxation equal to their period of service plus up to three more years, still inside that 45-year ceiling, and they must have served at least six months. If you are due to retire from the forces within a year of the closing date, you may still apply and produce a No Objection Certificate at verification.
What is the Salary for GSRTC Helper 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fixed pay, first five years | ₹21,100 per month |
| After five years | Regular Helper-cadre pay scale of the Corporation |
| Allowances during fixed pay | Only those admissible under rules — nothing beyond that |
Be clear-eyed about this structure. The first five years are a contractual appointment on a flat monthly amount, with no other allowance or benefit. Regular appointment in the original Helper pay scale comes only after those five years are completed satisfactorily. For a fresh ITI holder that is still a stable start with a state corporation, but plan your household budget on ₹21,100, not on what a regular pay scale would give you later.
What is the Application Fee for GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Combined Examination Process Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / General | ₹300 + GST |
| Women of every category, EWS, SEBC, SC, ST, Divyang, Ex-Servicemen | ₹200 + GST |
The notification writes the fee as “+ GST” and never prints the final rupee figure, so keep a little extra in your account and check the exact amount the payment gateway shows you. Nobody is exempt here — every candidate of every category has to pay. Payment is online only, and the amount is not refunded under any circumstance, not even if the advertisement is later cancelled or amended.
What is the Selection Process for GSRTC Helper 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Competitive written paper | 100 marks, 100 MCQs, 2 hours, taken by O.M.R. or CBRT as the Corporation decides |
| Weightage | 90% weightage of your exam marks plus 10% for the apprenticeship certificate |
| Final merit | Prepared on the total weightage against the reserved and unreserved posts advertised |
| Verification of certificates | Candidates called at 1.5 times the number of posts; everyone on the same marks is called |
| Select list | Provisional select list, plus a category-wise waiting list of up to 20%, valid for two years |
| Subject in the Question Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge, Gujarat history, geography and current events (Std-10 level) | 30 |
| Gujarati Grammar (Std-10 level) | 5 |
| English Grammar (Std-10 level) | 5 |
| Questions on the subject of your ITI trade | 50 |
| Basic knowledge of computer use | 10 |
The paper is in Gujarati except the English Grammar part, and half the marks come from your own trade — so revise your ITI subject first when you plan your exam preparation. Now the rule most candidates miss: 0.25 marks are cut for a wrong answer, and also for a blank answer, an over-written or erased answer, and any question where you darken more than one option. The single escape is option (E): darken it when you do not want to answer, and nothing is cut. Practise that habit before exam day. There is no minimum pass mark, but anyone finishing with zero or fewer marks is not called for verification. Remember too that those 10 apprenticeship marks are added only if the apprenticeship trade matches the ITI trade you entered in the online form.
Which Mistakes Can Cancel Your GSRTC Helper Application 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Fee not paid | Applications without the combined examination process fee are filed away and never considered |
| More than one form | Only your last submitted paid form counts; the others stand automatically cancelled and no dispute is entertained |
| ID proof mismatch | If your form details do not match your photo ID at the exam centre, you are not allowed to sit the paper |
| Marks on the answer sheet | Any identifying sign, writing or alphabet on the OMR sheet makes you disqualified |
| Banned items | Books, paper slips, calculators, mobile phones, smart watches, ear phones, buds and any electronic device are barred from the hall |
| Zero or below | Candidates scoring 0 or fewer marks are not treated as eligible for verification |
| Wrong apprenticeship trade | The 10 preference marks are given only when the apprenticeship trade is the same as your ITI trade |
| Provisional claim | A provisional claim of having passed ITI or apprenticeship is not accepted |
| Pending court case | A criminal case pending at the time of appointment cancels your application, and a later acquittal gives you no claim |
| Already in service | Declare it in the form and apply to your office for a No Objection Certificate within seven days of applying |
| Own photo and signature | Upload your own photo and signature only, or the application is cancelled |
What are the Important Dates for GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 7 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 6 October 2026, up to 23:59 hours |
| Process fee payment window | 7 September 2026 to 8 October 2026, up to 23:59 hours |
| Age counted as on | 6 October 2026 |
The two deadlines are genuinely different, and this trips people up every year. The form itself must be submitted and confirmed by 6 October, while the fee can be paid until 8 October. The notification announces no exam date and no call letter date, so keep watching the Corporation website after the form closes.
How to Apply Online for GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the OJAS application portal (link in Essential Links below) and click Apply Online |
| 2 | Choose the Helper cadre and fill your personal, educational and computer knowledge details |
| 3 | Save the form and note down the application number that appears |
| 4 | Upload your own photo and signature, each in jpg format and under 10 KB |
| 5 | Confirm the application and preserve the confirmation number — confirmation is compulsory |
| 6 | Pay the process fee online, then print the application and keep it safely |
Fill your percentage from the total marks of your ITI or apprenticeship marksheet, and enter only one qualification in each preference box, because no change is allowed later. Keep your school leaving certificate, ITI certificate and marksheet, apprenticeship certificate and computer certificate ready — those are the papers whose absence forfeits your claim at verification.
Essential Links — GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026
- Visit GSRTC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Gujarat Government Jobs Telegram Channel
With 2,510 openings on the table, this is the widest door into a Gujarat state corporation that an ITI holder will see this year, and the trade list is broad enough to cover most workshop courses. Do not leave the form to the last evening — confirm it well before 6 October 2026 and pay the fee without waiting for the 8 October cut-off, because portals slow down badly in the final hours. Keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in and our Gujarat government job updates for the call letter announcement.