Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant in Directorate of Economics and Statistics
Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal
Posted:
Pay: ₹40,800 (Level 3) to ₹49,600 (Level 5) Fixed pay for first 5 years
Category State Portals
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: 457/202627
Age Limits: Between 18 and 37 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 23 September 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: Graduate, Post Graduate.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
- Prerequisite Exam: null
- Basic computer application knowledge as per GCS rules
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi language
Document Specifications: Photo: up to 15 KB (3.6x5 cm), Signature: up to 15 KB (7.5x2.5 cm)
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 079-23258916
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 41 vacancies
For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, please refer to the official notification PDF.
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
Research Assistant (સંશોધન મદદનીશ) 18 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Post Graduate or Bachelor's degree with Statistics, Applied Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Business Statistics, Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Advanced Statistics as principal subject
Age Limit 18 - 37 yrs
Salary Scale ₹49,600 (Fixed monthly salary for first 5 years)
Statistical Assistant (આંકડા મદદનીશ) 23 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement Post Graduate or Bachelor's degree with Statistics, Applied Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Business Statistics, Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Advanced Statistics as principal subject
Age Limit 18 - 37 yrs
Salary Scale ₹40,800 (Fixed monthly salary for first 5 years)
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 9 September 2026
Application Closing Date: 23 September 2026
Last Date to Pay Application Fee Online: 26-Sep-2026
Application Fee (Unreserved/General): ₹500
Application Fee (Reserved (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/Female/PwD/Ex-Servicemen)): ₹400
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: CBRT/OMR Written Exam (Part-A & Part-B)
Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) marks deducted per wrong answer
Part A (90 Marks): Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 Marks, 30 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (30 Marks, 30 Q), Constitution of India (10 Marks, 10 Q), Current Affairs (10 Marks, 10 Q), Comprehension (Gujarati & English) (10 Marks, 10 Q). Part B (120 Marks): Technical Subject related to educational qualification (Statistics, Official Statistics, Mathematics, Economics). Time limit is 180 minutes.
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 portal ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
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2. Click on 'Online Application' then 'Apply' and select 'GSSSB'.
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3. Click on 'Apply' next to Advt. No. 457/202627.
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4. Click 'Apply now', skip if needed, and fill 'Personal Details'.
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5. Fill 'Educational Details' and click save to generate the 'Application Number'.
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6. Upload Photo and Signature (each under 15 KB).
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7. Confirm the application under the 'Confirm Application' tab using the Application Number and Birth Date.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the educational qualification required for GSSSB Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant posts?
Candidates must possess a Postgraduate degree or a Bachelor's degree with Statistics, Applied Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Business Statistics, Economics, Applied Economics, Business Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Advanced Statistics as a principal subject.
What is the application fee for General/UR candidates?
The application fee for Unreserved/General category candidates is ₹500, which is refundable to candidates who appear for the examination.
What is the selection process for these posts?
The selection is based on a single-stage competitive written exam consisting of Part-A (90 marks) and Part-B (120 marks).