Horticulture Assistant (Class-3) in Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department
Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board
Posted:
Pay: ₹26,000 (Fixed) for first 5 years, thereafter ₹52,200 (Level 4)
Category State Portals
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: 454/202627
Age Limits: Between 18 and 33 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 17 August 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+5 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: Diploma.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
- Prerequisite Exam: null
- Diploma in Horticulture
Document Specifications: Photo: Height 5 cm, Width 3.6 cm, JPG format, max size 15 KB; Signature: Height 2.5 cm, Width 7.5 cm, JPG format, max size 15 KB. Carry printed copy of application form and payment receipt.
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 079-23258916
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 100 vacancies
For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, please refer to the official notification PDF.
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
Horticulture Assistant, Class-3 100 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Diploma in Horticulture
Salary Scale ₹26,000 (Fixed Pay) for first 5 years
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 3 August 2026
Application Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Exam Fee Payment Last Date: 20-Aug-2026
Application Fee (Reserved Category): ₹500
Application Fee (Unreserved Category ): ₹400
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: MCQ based CBRT/OMR Competitive Examination (Part A & Part B)
Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer (1/4th deduction)
The examination comprises two parts with 210 total questions (210 marks) over a duration of 3 hours (180 minutes). Part-A (90 Marks): Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (30 questions), Constitution of India (10 questions), Current Affairs (10 questions), Comprehension (10 questions). Part-B (120 Marks): Technical Qualifications related to Horticulture (120 questions, which includes Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Post-harvest Technology, Natural Resource Management, Plant Protection, Basic Science, and Social Science).
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
Official Actions
How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)
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1. Visit the registration portal https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
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2. Go to 'Online Application' and click on 'Apply'. Select 'GSSSB' from the department list.
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3. Click on 'Apply' next to Advt. No. 454/202627 for Horticulture Assistant, Class-3.
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4. Click 'Apply now' and then select 'Skip' to proceed to the Application Format.
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5. Fill in 'Personal Details' and then 'Educational Details'.
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6. Click on 'Yes' in the 'Assurance' field to accept terms and save.
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7. Save the details to generate your 'Application Number'.
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8. Upload passport-size photograph (Max 15 KB, JPG format, 5x3.6 cm) and signature (Max 15 KB, JPG format, 2.5x7.5 cm).
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9. Go to 'Confirm Application', enter your Application Number and Date of Birth, check details, and click 'Confirm' to generate your Confirmation Number.
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10. Print the application form and pay the exam fee online via 'Print Application Form / Pay Fees' using Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Wallet.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for the Horticulture Assistant post?
Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as of August 17, 2026. General category female and reserved category candidates receive age relaxations as per rules.
What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must possess a Diploma in Horticulture obtained from a polytechnic of any of the Agriculture or Horticulture Universities in India.
Is there any negative marking in the exam?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/4th (0.25) marks for each incorrect answer in both Part-A and Part-B.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹500 for Unreserved Category candidates and ₹400 for Reserved Category candidates (including all female candidates, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen). This fee is refundable for candidates who appear in the exam.