GSSSB Research Assistant & Statistical Assistant Recruitment 2026

📌 Recruitment Overview

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has announced vacancies for Class-3 positions within the Directorate of Statistics and Economics, Gandhinagar.

📊 Vacancy Details

• Research Assistant (Class-3): 18 Posts
• Statistical Assistant (Class-3): 23 Posts
• Total Vacancies: 41

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: A postgraduate degree, OR a bachelor's degree with Statistics, Economics, or Mathematics (or related subjects) as a principal subject from a recognized university.
• Computer Proficiency: Basic computer application knowledge as per Gujarat Civil Services rules.
• Language: Proficiency in Gujarati or Hindi.
• Age Limit: 18 to 37 years (as of 23/09/2026). Age relaxation applies for reserved categories and women.

💰 Salary Structure (Fixed Pay for first 5 years)

• Research Assistant: ₹49,600/- per month
• Statistical Assistant: ₹40,800/- per month

📅 Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 09/09/2026 (2:00 PM)
• Application Last Date: 23/09/2026 (11:59 PM)
• Fee Payment Deadline: 26/09/2026

📝 Selection Process

Selection is based on a single-stage Computer Based Response Test (CBRT) or OMR exam:

• Part-A (90 Marks): Reasoning, Quant, Constitution, Current Affairs & Comprehension.
• Part-B (120 Marks): Subject-specific (Statistics, Official Statistics, Maths, Economics).
• Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for every wrong answer.
• Minimum Qualifying: 40% in both Part-A and Part-B independently.