Candidates applying for GSSSB Additional Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) posts must satisfy the educational qualification, computer knowledge, language and age requirements prescribed in the respective notifications. Educational Qualification Applicants must possess a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical Examination Board, Gujarat, a recognized university or institution, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the government. The Ports and Transport Department has also accepted a Diploma in Automobile Engineering as an equivalent qualification through its communication dated 8 September 2026. In addition, candidates must possess basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under the applicable Gujarat Civil Services rules and adequate knowledge of Gujarati, Hindi or both. Age Limit The minimum age for GSSSB AAE Recruitment 2026 is 18 years, and the maximum age is 33 years as on 9 November 2026. Age relaxation is available for eligible categories according to Gujarat Government rules. Category Maximum Age General Category Candidates 33 Years General Category Women 38 Years Reserved Category Men 38 Years Reserved Category Women 43 Years Eligible PwD Candidates Up to 45 Years, subject to applicable conditions Ex-Servicemen Relaxation based on qualifying military service and applicable rules Age relaxation for candidates with disabilities depends on the category and applicable rules. Candidates seeking reservation benefits should check the certificate and domicile-related conditions in the official notification.

Candidates must pay the examination fee online by 12 November 2026. The amount varies by category and advertisement. Category Examination Fee Unreserved Category (Advt. 463/2026-27) Rs. 500 Women, Reserved Categories, PwD and Ex-Servicemen (Advt. 463/2026-27) Rs. 400 PwD Special Recruitment (Advt. 464/2026-27) Rs. 400 Applicable online transaction charges are additional. The examination fee is refundable to candidates who appear for the examination, according to the conditions in the notification. Candidates who do not attend the examination are not eligible for this refund.

The selection process includes a competitive examination conducted through Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or OMR mode. The examination consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions divided into Part A and Part B. Further selection procedures will be conducted according to the Board's recruitment rules. GSSSB AAE Exam Pattern 2026 Part Subject Marks Part A Reasoning and Data Interpretation 30 Part A Quantitative Aptitude 30 Part A Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati and English Comprehension 30 Part B Mechanical Engineering-related Subjects and Applications 120 Total 210 The examination contains 210 questions carrying 210 marks, with a total duration of 180 minutes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for an incorrect answer. The minimum qualifying standard is 40% separately in Part A and Part B, as prescribed in the notifications.