ખુશખબર! The Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) has announced a significant special recruitment drive (ખાસ ભરતી ઝુંબેશ) for the post of Forest Guard (Vanrakshak), Class-III. Under advertisement number 335/202526, a total of 157 vacancies (જગ્યાઓ) have been reserved exclusively for Persons with Disabilities (Divyang) candidates.
આ એક સુવર્ણ તક છે! This special drive aims to fill the backlog of vacancies and provide a valuable opportunity for individuals with disabilities to build a career in the Forest and Environment Department of Gujarat. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the OJAS portal from August 1, 2025, to August 10, 2025.
GSSSB Vanrakshak Bharti 2025: Key Details (મુખ્ય વિગતો)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) |
| Post Name (પોસ્ટનું નામ) | Forest Guard (Vanrakshak), Class-III |
| Advertisement No. (જાહેરાત ક્રમાંક) | 335/202526 |
| Total Vacancies (કુલ જગ્યાઓ) | 157 |
| Target Group | Divyang (Persons with Disabilities) Candidates Only |
| Application Start Date (અરજી શરૂ થવાની તારીખ) | August 1, 2025 (from 14:00 hrs) |
| Application End Date (અરજી કરવાની છેલ્લી તારીખ) | August 10, 2025 (until 23:59 hrs) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Websites | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in & ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
Vacancy Details (જગ્યાની વિગતો)
All 157 posts are reserved for candidates with locomotor disabilities, including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy.
Eligibility Criteria (લાયકાતના ધોરણો)
Candidates must ensure they meet all the eligibility requirements before applying.
1. Educational Qualification (શૈક્ષણિક લાયકાત)
- Must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSC/Class 12) from a recognized board.
- Must possess basic knowledge of computer usage.
- Must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both.
2. Age Limit (વય મર્યાદા) (as of 10/08/2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
Age Relaxation for Divyang Candidates (દિવ્યાંગ ઉમેદવારો માટે વયમાં છૂટછાટ):
- General Category (Male): 10 years
- General Category (Female): 15 years
- Reserved Category (Male): 15 years
- Reserved Category (Female): 20 years (The maximum age limit after all relaxations is capped at 45 years.)
3. Physical Standards (શારીરિક ધોરણો)
તમામ વર્ગના પુરુષો માટે માટેના લઘુત્તમ ધોરણો અને શારીરિક યોગ્યતા
| વર્ગ | ઉંચાઇ | છાતી (લઘુત્તમ)* | વજન | |
| ફુલાવ્યા વગર | ફુલાવેલી | |||
| મૂળગુજરાતના અનુ. આદિજાતિના ઉમેદવારો | 155 સે.મી. | 79 સેેેેે.મી. | 84 સે.મી. | 50 કિ.ગ્રા. |
| મૂળ ગુજરાતના અનુ. આદિજાતિના ઉમેદવારો સિવાય | ૧૬૩ સેેેેે.મી. | 79 સેેેેે.મી. | 84 સે.મી. | 50 કિ.ગ્રા. |
તમામ વર્ગની મહિલાઓ માટેના લઘુત્તમ ધોરણો અને શારીરિક યોગ્યતા
| વર્ગ | ઉંચાઇ | વજન |
| ગુજરાત મૂળના અનુસૂચિત આદિજાતિ | 145 સેેેેે.મી. | 50 ક્રિ.ગ્રા. |
| ઉમેદવાર (ગુજરાત મૂળના અનુસૂચિત આદિજાતિ સિવાય) | 150 સે.મી. | 50 ક્રિ.ગ્રા. |
Selection Process (પસંદગી પ્રક્રિયા)
The selection will be conducted in two stages, followed by a final walking test:
- Written Examination: An OMR-based or CBRT objective test.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): For candidates who qualify for the written exam.
- Walking Test: Male candidates must complete a 25 km walk in 4 hours, and female candidates must complete a 14 km walk in 4 hours.
Exam Pattern (પરીક્ષા પદ્ધતિ)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200 (2 marks per question)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Qualifying Marks: Minimum 40% (80 marks) are required to be eligible for the next stage.
| No. | Subject | Weightage |
| 1 | General Knowledge (સામાન્ય જ્ઞાન) | 25% |
| 2 | General Mathematics (સામાન્ય ગણિત) | 12.5% |
| 3 | Gujarati Language (ગુજરાતી ભાષા) | 12.5% |
| 4 | Technical Subjects (Environment, Ecology, Forestry, etc.) | 50% |
| Total | 100 % |
How to Apply Online for GSSSB Vanrakshak Bharti 2025? (અરજી કેવી રીતે કરવી?)
- Visit the official OJAS website: ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Go to “Online Application” and click on “Apply”.
- Select “GSSSB” and find the advertisement 335/202526 for Vanrakshak.
- Click “Apply Now” and fill in your personal and educational details accurately.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Confirm your application. A confirmation number will be generated.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Print a copy of your application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Application Fee (અરજી ફી)
- Fee: ₹400/-
- The fee is to be paid online. The amount will be refunded to candidates who appear for the examination.
Salary (પગાર ધોરણ)
Selected candidates will be appointed on a fixed pay of ₹26,000 per month for the first five years. After successful completion of the probation period, they will be eligible for the pay scale of ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (Level-1).
Frequently Asked Questions (વારંવાર પૂછાતા પ્રશ્નો – FAQ)
આ ભરતી માટે અરજી કરવાની છેલ્લી તારીખ કઈ છે? (What is the last date to apply?)
The last date to apply online is August 10, 2025, until 11:59 PM.
કુલ કેટલી જગ્યાઓ છે? (How many vacancies are there?)
There are a total of 157 vacancies exclusively for Divyang candidates.
આ ભરતી માટે કોણ અરજી કરી શકે છે? (Who can apply for this recruitment?)
This recruitment is a special drive only for Divyang (Persons with Disabilities) candidates who have locomotor disabilities as specified in the official notification.
અરજી ફી કેટલી છે અને શું તે રિફંડપાત્ર છે? (What is the application fee and is it refundable?)
The application fee is ₹400. Yes, the fee will be refunded to candidates who appear for the examination.
વનરક્ષક પોસ્ટ માટે પગાર ધોરણ શું છે? (What is the salary for the Forest Guard post?)
The initial fixed salary is ₹26,000 per month for the first five years.
શું લેખિત પરીક્ષામાં નેગેટિવ માર્કિંગ છે? (Is there negative marking in the written exam?)
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.