The Gujarat Public Service Commission, the state agency that conducts civil service selections for the Gujarat Government, has announced a combined recruitment for 26 Class 1 and Class 2 posts. The openings include Marine Engineer, Port Officer, Pilot Officer, Naval Architect, Assistant Port Officer and other posts, several of which are reserved under special recruitment drives for persons with disabilities, offering gazetted-level careers in state services.
GPSC Recruitment 2026 - Marine Engineer, Port Officer and Other Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202642/2026-27 to 56/2026-27
Total Vacancies
26
Last Date
08 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 08 Oct 2026
Exam on 13 Dec 2026
- Notification23 Sept
- Applications Open24 Sept
- Applications Closed08 Oct
- Exam13 Dec
About GPSC Marine Engineer, Port Officer and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Gujarat Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 42/2026-27 to 56/2026-27
- Post Name
- Marine Engineer – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities, Engineer Surveyor – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities and 13 more
- Job Location
- Gujarat
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Marine Engineer – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities
1
Engineer Surveyor – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities
1
Port Officer (FGM)/Nautical Officer/Additional Port Officer (FGM) – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities
1
Assistant Port Officer – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities
1
Traffic Officer (Communication Officer) – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities
1
Safety Officer – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities
1
Junior Grade Marine Engineer
1
UR 1
Port Officer (FGM)/Nautical Officer/Additional Port Officer (FGM)
3
OBC 2ST 1
Pilot Officer (FGM)
4
UR 3OBC 1
Naval Architect
1
UR 1
Assistant Port Officer
7
UR 4OBC 1ST 1EWS 1
Manager Grade 1 – Fourth Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities
1
Assistant Director (FS) – Third Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities
1
Junior Architect – Third Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities
1
Joint Director of Horticulture – Second Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities
1
Total26
| Post Name | UR | OBC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Engineer – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Engineer Surveyor – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Port Officer (FGM)/Nautical Officer/Additional Port Officer (FGM) – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Port Officer – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Traffic Officer (Communication Officer) – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Safety Officer – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Junior Grade Marine Engineer | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Port Officer (FGM)/Nautical Officer/Additional Port Officer (FGM) | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 |
| Pilot Officer (FGM) | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 |
| Naval Architect | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Port Officer | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Manager Grade 1 – Fourth Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Director (FS) – Third Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Junior Architect – Third Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Joint Director of Horticulture – Second Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Grand Total | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 26 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Marine Engineer – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities1 post
- Qualification
- BE/BTech in Mechanical or Marine Engineering
- Experience
- 5 years
- Note
- Notified under a special recruitment drive for persons with benchmark disabilities; candidates must check the post-specific disability suitability conditions.
- Advertisement Number
- 42/2026-27
- Class
- Class 1
Engineer Surveyor – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities1 post
- Qualification
- BE/BTech in Mechanical or Marine Engineering
- Experience
- 8 years
- Note
- Notified under a special recruitment drive for persons with benchmark disabilities; candidates must check the post-specific disability suitability conditions.
- Advertisement Number
- 43/2026-27
- Class
- Class 1
Port Officer (FGM)/Nautical Officer/Additional Port Officer (FGM) – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities1 post
- Qualification
- As prescribed in the detailed advertisement
- Experience
- 8 years
- Note
- Notified under a special recruitment drive for persons with benchmark disabilities; candidates must check the post-specific disability suitability conditions.
- Advertisement Number
- 44/2026-27
- Class
- Class 1
Assistant Port Officer – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities1 post
- Qualification
- As prescribed in the detailed advertisement
- Experience
- 2 years
- Note
- Notified under a special recruitment drive for persons with benchmark disabilities; candidates must check the post-specific disability suitability conditions.
- Advertisement Number
- 45/2026-27
- Class
- Class 2
Traffic Officer (Communication Officer) – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities1 post
- Qualification
- As prescribed in the detailed advertisement
- Experience
- 2 years
- Note
- Notified under a special recruitment drive for persons with benchmark disabilities; candidates must check the post-specific disability suitability conditions.
- Advertisement Number
- 46/2026-27
- Class
- Class 2
Safety Officer – Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities1 post
- Qualification
- As prescribed in the detailed advertisement
- Experience
- 3 years
- Note
- Notified under a special recruitment drive for persons with benchmark disabilities; candidates must check the post-specific disability suitability conditions.
- Advertisement Number
- 47/2026-27
- Class
- Class 2
Junior Grade Marine Engineer1 post
- Qualification
- BE/BTech in Mechanical or Marine Engineering
- Experience
- 5 years
- Advertisement Number
- 48/2026-27
- Class
- Class 1
Port Officer (FGM)/Nautical Officer/Additional Port Officer (FGM)3 posts
- Qualification
- As prescribed in the detailed advertisement
- Experience
- 8 years
- Advertisement Number
- 49/2026-27
- Class
- Class 1
Pilot Officer (FGM)4 posts
- Qualification
- As prescribed in the detailed advertisement
- Experience
- 6 years
- Advertisement Number
- 50/2026-27
- Class
- Class 1
Assistant Port Officer7 posts
- Qualification
- As prescribed in the detailed advertisement
- Experience
- 2 years
- Advertisement Number
- 52/2026-27
- Class
- Class 2
Manager Grade 1 – Fourth Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities1 post
- Qualification
- Diploma or degree in Hotel Management, subject to the detailed advertisement
- Experience
- 2 years
- Note
- Notified under the fourth special recruitment drive for persons with benchmark disabilities.
- Advertisement Number
- 53/2026-27
- Class
- Class 2
Assistant Director (FS) – Third Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's or postgraduate qualification specified in the detailed advertisement
- Experience
- 5 years
- Note
- Notified under the third special recruitment drive for persons with benchmark disabilities.
- Advertisement Number
- 54/2026-27
- Class
- Class 2
Junior Architect – Third Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities1 post
- Qualification
- Diploma or BE in Architecture, subject to the detailed advertisement
- Experience
- 3 years
- Note
- Notified under the third special recruitment drive for persons with benchmark disabilities.
- Advertisement Number
- 55/2026-27
- Class
- Class 2
Joint Director of Horticulture – Second Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities1 post
- Qualification
- Relevant postgraduate degree or PhD specified in the detailed advertisement
- Experience
- 8 years with the prescribed postgraduate qualification or 5 years with a PhD, as applicable
- Note
- Notified under the second special recruitment drive for persons with benchmark disabilities.
- Advertisement Number
- 56/2026-27
- Class
- Class 1
Selection Process
- 1Preliminary Examination
General Studies preliminary test, tentatively scheduled for 13 December 2026.
- 2Subject-related Examination
Subject paper for the concerned post, held on tentative dates between 7 January 2027 and 6 February 2027.
- 3Interview
Conducted as specified in the detailed advertisement for the post.
- 4Document Verification
Original certificates are checked as per the detailed advertisement.
How to Apply
- 1Visit the GPSC OJAS application portal.
- 2Open the advertisement for the post you want to apply for.
- 3Read the post name, advertisement number and detailed eligibility conditions carefully.
- 4Enter the required personal, educational and experience details in the online application.
- 5Upload your own recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- 6Review every entry and confirm the application before the deadline.
- 7Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- 8Save the confirmation number and download a copy of the confirmed application form.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Confirmed online application form
•SSCE certificate showing the candidate's date of birth
•Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
•Experience certificates
•Category certificate
•Where applicable
•Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in the prescribed Gujarat format for SEBC candidates
•EWS certificate in the prescribed Gujarat Government format
•Disability certificate for applicants seeking PwBD reservation
•Professional registration
•Licence or competency certificate required for the post
•Recent photograph
•Signature and valid identity proof
Important Details
- Nine of the 26 posts are notified under special recruitment drives for persons with benchmark disabilities, and candidates must check the post-specific disability suitability conditions before applying.
- Only one application should be submitted for one advertisement; if a candidate submits more than one, GPSC will consider the last confirmed application, and for unreserved candidates the last confirmed application accompanied by the required fee.
- The online application stays editable only up to the closing date and time, and no correction is accepted after the application period ends.
- The SSCE certificate showing the date of birth is the only accepted age proof.
- SEBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in the prescribed Gujarat format, and EWS candidates an EWS certificate in the Gujarat Government format.
- The number and category of vacancies may be changed by GPSC according to the requisition received from the concerned department, and the detailed advertisement and applicable recruitment rules prevail over the combined short notice.
Tentative Post-Wise Examination Dates
42, 43 and 48/2026-27
Tentative Subject Examination Date: 28 January 2027
45, 46 and 52/2026-27
Tentative Subject Examination Date: 23 January 2027
47 and 51/2026-27
Tentative Subject Examination Date: 3 February 2027
44, 49 and 50/2026-27
Tentative Subject Examination Date: 6 February 2027
53, 54, 55 and 56/2026-27
Tentative Subject Examination Date: 7 January 2027
| Advertisement Numbers | Tentative Subject Examination Date |
|---|---|
| 42, 43 and 48/2026-27 | 28 January 2027 |
| 45, 46 and 52/2026-27 | 23 January 2027 |
| 47 and 51/2026-27 | 3 February 2027 |
| 44, 49 and 50/2026-27 | 6 February 2027 |
| 53, 54, 55 and 56/2026-27 | 7 January 2027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
Only one application should be submitted for one advertisement. If a candidate submits more than one, GPSC considers the last confirmed application.
What is the age calculation date?
Age is calculated as on 8 October 2026. The post-wise age limits are given in the relevant detailed advertisement.
Which document is accepted as age proof?
Only the SSCE certificate showing the date of birth is accepted as age proof.
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