Meeting the eligibility conditions is mandatory before applying for this post. The notification specifies the educational qualification, citizenship, and language requirements that every applicant must fulfil as on the closing date of application (29/06/2026). Educational Qualification To be eligible for the Additional Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) post, candidates must possess the following: A Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) or Diploma in Automobile Engineering from the Technical Examination Board, a recognized university established under a Central or State Act, or an institution deemed to be a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both. Citizenship Requirement A candidate must either be a citizen of India or possess the nationality specified under Rule-7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. Age Limit for GSSSB Additional Assistant Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026 Age limit is one of the most important eligibility factors, and it is calculated with reference to the last date of application, i.e., 29/06/2026. The candidate's age should not be less than 18 years and not more than 33 years as on 29/06/2026. Candidates already in Gujarat Government service may get relaxation in the upper age limit as per the applicable rules. Age Relaxation Details Different categories of candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per government rules. The table below summarizes the relaxation and the resulting maximum age limit. Category Relaxation Maximum Age Limit Unreserved Women candidates 5 years 40 years Reserved category Male candidates 5 years 40 years Reserved category Women candidates 10 years (5+5) 45 years Unreserved candidates with disability (Male) 10 years 45 years Unreserved candidates with disability (Women) 15 years (10+5) 45 years Reserved category candidates with disability (Male) 15 years (5+10) 45 years Reserved category candidates with disability (Women) 20 years (5+10+5) 45 years Ex-Servicemen Service period rendered plus 3 years As applicable DON'T MISSRRB 6565 Technician Online Form 2026 (Short Notice)6,565 Posts • Technician • RRB29 Jul 20266,565 postsOSSSC 5989 Nursing Officer Online Form 20265,989 Vacancies • Nursing Officer13 Jul 20265,989 postsGSRTC 4599 Driver Online Form 20264,599 Openings • GSRTC05 Jul 20264,599 postsGSRTC 4318 Conductor Online Form 20264,318 Posts • GSRTC05 Jul 20264,318 postsKSP Civil Police Constable Online Form 20263,991 Vacancies • Civil Police Constable • KSP03 Jul 20263,991 postsRSSB 3951 Senior and Basic Computer Instructor Online Form 20263,951 Openings • Senior Computer Instructor & Basic Computer Instructor23 Jun 20263,951 posts

The examination fee structure is determined by the candidate's category, and the fee must be paid online only. Category Examination Fee Unreserved Rs. 500/- Reserved (Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PWD, Ex-Servicemen) Rs. 400/- Key points regarding fee payment: Fees must be paid online via Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallets, along with applicable transaction charges. The fee payment deadline is 01/07/2026 (till 23:59 hrs), after which the payment link will close automatically. Candidates who appear for the examination will get their fee refunded; those who remain absent are not entitled to a refund. If an application is rejected by the Board, the fee already paid will not be refunded.

After the written examination, GSSSB follows a structured process to prepare the final selection list. The provisional result of all candidates who appeared for the exam will be published on the Board's website. Candidates who clear the minimum qualifying standard in both Part-A and Part-B will be shortlisted for document verification, approximately twice the number of vacancies in each category based on merit. After document verification, the final selection list and waiting list (if applicable) will be prepared based on marks obtained in the written examination and category-wise vacancy requirements. Appointment recommendations for selected candidates will be sent by the Board to the concerned government department. Qualifying the written exam alone does not guarantee appointment; the appointing authority's satisfaction regarding the candidate's overall suitability is required.