Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has invited online applications through the OJAS Gujarat portal for direct recruitment to Helper posts on a fixed-pay basis. A select list and waiting list will be prepared from this drive.
The GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 Online applications opened on 07 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 06 October 2026 (upto 11:59 PM). The last date to pay the exam process fee is 08 October 2026. Selection will be through a competitive written examination and apprenticeship weightage, followed by document verification. This article covers vacancy details, pay, eligibility, official notification and the apply-online link.
GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Helper |
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| Total Vacancies |
2,510 Posts |
| Age Limit |
18–35 years (General Male) as on 06.10.2026; maximum 45 years after relaxation |
| Salary |
₹21,100 per month (fixed pay for 5 years); then regular Helper pay as per rules |
| Minimum Qualification |
ITI in a prescribed trade from a Government-recognized ITI |
| Application Fee |
₹300 + GST (General) | ₹200 + GST (Reserved / All females / PwD / ESM) |
| Selection Process |
Written Exam (90) + ITI Trade Apprenticeship (10) + Document Verification |
| Job Location |
Any GSRTC department / depot in Gujarat |
| Last Date |
06 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
✅ GSRTC Helper Vacancy 2026 Post Wise List:
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Category |
Male |
Female |
Total |
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Unreserved (General) |
673 | 330 | 1,003 |
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EWS |
175 | 86 | 261 |
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SEBC |
442 | 217 | 659 |
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SC |
114 | 56 | 170 |
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ST |
280 | 137 | 417 |
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Total |
1,684 | 826 | 2,510 |
Horizontal reservation: Ex-Servicemen 502 and PwD 52. GSRTC may increase or decrease vacancies as per roster / requirement.
✅ GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Post Name |
Age Limit |
Essential Qualification |
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Helper |
18 years minimum. |
Passed at least one Government-recognized ITI trade: Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel, General Mechanic, Fitter, Turner, Electrician, Sheet Metal Worker, Automobile Body Repairer, Welder, Welder-cum-Fabricator, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter General or Automobile Paint Repairer. Basic computer knowledge as per the notice. Preference / 10-mark weightage for NCVT apprenticeship in the same ITI trade in Govt. / Semi-Govt. / PSU / Ltd. / Pvt. Ltd. organisations. |
Age will be reckoned as on 06 October 2026. After all relaxations, maximum age cannot exceed 45 years.
✅ GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
Final merit is out of 100 marks: Written Examination 90 + ITI Trade Apprenticeship Certificate 10. About 1.5 times the vacancies will normally be called for document verification.
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Written exam: 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours (OMR / CBRT or method decided by GSRTC)
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Paper: GK / Gujarat History / Geography / Current Affairs (30), Gujarati Grammar (5), English Grammar (5), ITI trade (50), Basic Computer (10) — Class 10 / trade level
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Negative marking: 0.25 for wrong answer, unanswered question, overwriting or multiple options; no negative mark if option E is chosen for unattempted questions on OMR
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Paper generally in Gujarati except the English Grammar section. Zero or negative written-exam score = not eligible for DV
✅ GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
- General: ₹300 + GST (non-refundable)
- Reserved categories, all female candidates, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and Ex-Servicemen: ₹200 + GST
- Pay online through the OJAS payment gateway on or before 08 October 2026, 11:59 PM
✅ GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
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Online Application Starts |
07 September 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
06 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Last Date for Exam Process Fee |
08 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Age Reckoned As On |
06 October 2026 |
✅ GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 Important Links:
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GSRTC Helper Advertisement PDF |
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GSRTC Helper Apply Online (OJAS) |
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OJAS Gujarat Official Website |
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Join IndGovtJobs Daily Job Alert Channels |
✅ How to Apply GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026?
Apply only through OJAS Gujarat. If more than one form is submitted, only the last fee-paid application will be counted.
- Step 1: Read the GSRTC Helper notification and confirm ITI trade, age, computer certificate and apprenticeship (if any) as on 06.10.2026.
- Step 2: Open OJAS → Apply Online → Helper recruitment → Apply Now. Fill personal, ITI, apprenticeship and computer details and complete the self-declaration.
- Step 3: Save the form, note the Application Number, and upload photo and signature (JPG, max 10 KB each; photo about 5 cm × 3.6 cm, signature about 2.5 cm × 7.5 cm).
- Step 4: Preview, confirm the application, note the Confirmation Number and pay the fee online on or before 08.10.2026, 11:59 PM.
- Step 5: Print the confirmed application. Keep the same mobile number and email ID. Carry photo ID and original call letter to the exam; electronic devices are banned in the hall.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026?
2,510 Helper posts (Male 1,684, Female 826), plus horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen (502) and PwD (52).
What is the last date for GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026?
06 October 2026, 11:59 PM to submit the online form. Exam process fee can be paid till 08 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
What is the salary for GSRTC Helper?
₹21,100 per month fixed pay for five years. After satisfactory service, the candidate becomes eligible for regular Helper appointment at the then-prevailing regular basic pay, as per Corporation rules.
What is the selection process for GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026?
Written MCQ exam (90 marks towards merit) plus 10 marks for same-trade NCVT apprenticeship, then document verification. The written paper itself is 100 questions / 100 marks with 0.25 negative marking.
Is the GSRTC Helper post a regular job?
Initial appointment is on contract / fixed pay for five years. Regularisation in the Helper cadre is only after satisfactory completion of five years, subject to GSRTC rules.
Where will selected GSRTC Helpers be posted?
At any department or depot of GSRTC in Gujarat, as per Corporation requirement.
