Gujarat Sanitary Inspector Class-3 Vacancy 2026: Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Pay Details
If you have completed 12th standard along with a Health Sanitary Inspector diploma or ITI certificate, this notification was written for you. The Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) has announced 22 Sanitary Inspector, Class-3 posts under the Health and Family Welfare Department — a permanent Gujarat Government post with fixed pay of ₹26,000 a month for five years. Explore more Gujarat government jobs here.
Applications open 17 August 2026 (2:00 PM) and close 31 August 2026 (11:59 PM), with fee payment allowed until 3 September 2026. The written exam is expected around December 2026, giving you a comfortable four-month preparation runway. Read this fully and keep GovtJobsAlert.in bookmarked for every update.
Key Highlights — GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026
Posting is under the Office of the Additional Director, Medical Education and Research. Reservation applies only to candidates originally domiciled in Gujarat. A married SEBC woman must submit her non-creamy-layer certificate against her parents’ income — one based on her husband’s income gets the application cancelled. Candidates who cleared their 12th standard examination and hold the required diploma are eligible.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Sanitary Inspector, Class-3 |
| Total Vacancies | 22 |
| Pay | ₹26,000 fixed for 5 years, then Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Job Location | Gujarat — Health and Family Welfare Department |
| Application Window | 17 August to 31 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 |
How Many Vacancies are there in GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026?
| Post Name | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Sanitary Inspector, Class-3 | Unreserved (General) | 10 |
| Sanitary Inspector, Class-3 | EWS | 2 |
| Sanitary Inspector, Class-3 | SC | 1 |
| Sanitary Inspector, Class-3 | ST | 3 |
| Sanitary Inspector, Class-3 | SEBC | 6 |
| Total | — | 22 |
Within these 22 seats, 4 posts are for women and 2 for Ex-Servicemen, adjusted against their respective categories rather than added on top. No PwBD posts are reserved in this advertisement — those come through a separate Divyang drive. PwBD candidates can still apply here against the unreserved posts if their disability suits the duties, and keep the 10-year age relaxation (up to 45). The vacancy count itself may also increase or decrease.
What is the Eligibility for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| School | 12th (HSC) from the Gujarat board or a recognised equivalent |
| Professional (either) | One-year Health Sanitary Inspector Diploma from a recognised institute |
| Professional (or) | One-year Health Sanitary Inspector certificate from an ITI or recognised institute |
| Computer | Basic knowledge per Gujarat Civil Services (General) Rules, 1967 — you may apply without the certificate, but it must be produced before appointment or your selection is cancelled |
| Language | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both |
Two alternate routes also count as 12th-equivalent: 10th pass + a two-year or longer NCVT/GCVT ITI course + a pass in the English subject paper of the Gujarat Board Standard-12 or Gujarat Open School exam; or 10th pass + a three-year Polytechnic Diploma. Diploma and ITI holders should read that clause closely before applying.
Age Limit
| Age Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 33 years |
| Age and Qualification Reckoned As On | 31 August 2026 — applies to education, age, caste, NCL and EWS certificates alike |
🎂 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 SC / ST / OBC / PwBD age relaxation. →
Relaxation is generous here, so check before assuming you are overage. One catch: a reserved-category candidate applying against an unreserved post gets no age relaxation and no other concession.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General category women | 5 years (up to 38) |
| Reserved category men (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS) | 5 years (up to 38) |
| Reserved category women | 10 years (up to 43) |
| General category PwBD men | 10 years (up to 43) |
| General category PwBD women | 15 years (up to 45) |
| Reserved category PwBD men | 15 years (up to 45) |
| Reserved category PwBD women | 20 years (up to 45) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service rendered plus 3 years |
| Already in Gujarat Government service | Upper limit relaxable under the 1967 Rules |
What is the Salary for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector 2026?
Gujarat Government Class-3 appointments follow a two-stage pay structure, and the notification states both stages clearly.
| Period | Pay |
|---|---|
| First 5 years | Fixed ₹26,000 per month, plus admissible benefits |
| After 5 years (satisfactory service) | Regular Level-4 scale, ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
The notification fixes starting pay at ₹26,000 per month for five years, after which the candidate becomes eligible for the regular Level-4 scale of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 — subject to the outcome of the pending Supreme Court petitions cited in the advertisement.
Grade pay and allowance figures are not itemised separately. Once in the regular scale, the usual Gujarat Government benefits — DA, HRA, medical facilities and pension under the applicable scheme — follow standard state rules.
What is the Selection Process for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector 2026?
Selection runs through a single-stage competitive written examination — the notification prescribes no interview. Clearing it does not by itself create a right to appointment: the appointing authority must be satisfied you are suitable in all respects, and its decision is final.
Stage 1: Competitive Written Examination (CBRT / OMR)
Objective multiple-choice, in two parts, carrying 210 questions for 210 marks with a combined duration of 3 hours.
| Part | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Part-A | Numerical / Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| Part-A | Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English | 30 |
| Part-B | Concerned subject and its application | 120 |
Negative marking is one-fourth mark per wrong answer in both parts. You must independently score 40% in Part-A and 40% in Part-B, and this bar applies to all categories with no relaxation. A provisional answer key comes first, objections are invited, then the final key — cancelled questions have their marks redistributed proportionally. Two concessions change your score, and one has a hard deadline.
| Concession | Detail |
|---|---|
| Widow women candidates | +5% bonus marks, if not remarried at appointment |
| Sports certificate holders | +5% bonus marks — National, International, Inter-University or All India School Federation level |
| Bonus proof not produced | The 5% is cancelled and merit re-determined |
| Scribe / compensatory time | For 40%+ benchmark disability; 20 minutes per hour; email the form to the Board 2 days before the exam — later requests are never considered |
Stage 2: Document Verification
About twice the category-wise vacancies are called for verification of original certificates, on combined Part-A and Part-B merit. If enough qualified candidates are not available at that ratio, more are called from the provisional merit list.
Stage 3: Final Selection and Appointment
Selection and waiting lists are prepared strictly on merit after verification. GSSSB then recommends candidates to the department; appointees must complete the prescribed training and pass its examination.
How to Apply Online for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted only through the OJAS portal. Keep a scanned photograph (5cm × 3.6cm, JPG, max 15KB, white background, printed with the date it was taken, which must be under one year old) and signature (2.5cm × 7.5cm, JPG, max 15KB) ready — the same pair is used at the exam and every later stage. You also travel to the exam centre at your own expense.
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the OJAS Gujarat portal (see Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Go to Online Application → GSSSB → this Sanitary Inspector advertisement |
| 3 | Read “More Details”, then click Apply Now — One Time Registration alone does not count as applying |
| 4 | Fill Personal and Educational Details, accept the declaration, Save to get your Application Number |
| 5 | Upload photograph and signature in the exact prescribed sizes |
| 6 | Review Basic Details and click Confirm Application for your Confirmation Number |
| 7 | Pay the fee online and print the confirmed application form |
Nothing in a confirmed application can be edited — the only correction route is a fresh application before the last date, with a new Confirmation Number and the fee paid again.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Multiple applications | Only the last confirmed one with its own fee is valid |
| Fee on an earlier application | Not carried forward, and extra payments are not refunded |
| Unfair Means Act, 2023 | Impersonation, forged documents, copying or canvassing attract criminal proceedings, and the Board or State Government can bar you from its exams or jobs |
| Already disqualified elsewhere | Your application is cancelled automatically |
What are the Important Dates for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 12 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 17 August 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 3 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Reckoned As On | 31 August 2026 |
| Written Examination (tentative) | December 2026 |
What is the Application Fee for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹500 |
| Reserved categories, all women, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen | ₹400 |
Payment is online only through OJAS — debit card, internet banking, UPI or wallets — plus a transaction charge. Importantly, the fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear for the examination; skip the exam and the money is forfeited. It must reach the Board by 3 September 2026, with no late payment accepted by any means. Save the fee receipt — if no receipt is generated the fee counts as unpaid and the application is not valid, and an application cancelled by the Board earns no refund either. The Board also reserves the right to alter or cancel this advertisement and the whole recruitment process without assigning reasons.
Essential Links — GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector Recruitment 2026
- Visit GSSSB Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Gujarat Govt Jobs
A permanent Gujarat Government post with ₹26,000 fixed pay from day one, decided by a single written exam and no interview — exactly the opportunity a diploma holder should grab. The form closes 31 August 2026 and the fee window 3 September 2026, so complete both steps early rather than on the last evening. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Gujarat state government vacancies.