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Assistant Director, Class-1 (F.S.) (GPSC Advertisement 54/2026-27)

Applications close on 8 October 2026

Special recruitment drive for persons with disability: 1 post of Assistant Director (F.S.) (Geology and Mining), Gujarat Mining Service, Class-I (Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat). Only candidates with leprosy cured or acid attack victim disability can apply. Apply online by 8 October 2026.

Recruiting authority: Gujarat Public Service Commission
Notification number: 54/2026-27
Vacancies: 1
Education: Postgraduate degree in Geology or Applied Geology, or a bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Technology, with at least 55% marks
Age limit: Up to 42 years
Age relaxation: Persons with disability get 10 years of relaxation, with a maximum age of 45 years.
Salary or pay level: Rs 67,700 to 2,08,700, Pay Level 11
Application fee: No application fee for candidates with disability.
Location: Gujarat

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Assistant Director, Class-1 (F.S.)

Who can apply and the conditions

Only candidates with leprosy cured or acid attack victim disability can apply. This is a Special Recruitment Drive for persons with disability. Candidates with other disabilities are not eligible.
Education: postgraduate degree in Geology or Applied Geology, or a bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Technology, with at least 55% marks.
Experience: about 5 years in mining, mineral administration or mineral legislation in government, a government undertaking, board, corporation, a company or a mining organisation.
Age: up to 42 years on the last date to apply.
Basic computer knowledge as required by the Gujarat Civil Services rules, and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

Important dates

Posted: 24 September 2026
Applications start: 24 September 2026
Applications close on 8 October 2026
Exam date: Preliminary test (tentative): 13 December 2026 and 7 January 2027

Selection process

Preliminary test: 100 questions of General Studies and 200 questions of the subject, 300 marks in all, 180 minutes. The medium is Gujarati unless the Commission decides otherwise.
Interview. Candidates who score less than 10% in the preliminary test are not called.
Final merit: preliminary test marks count 50/300 and interview marks count 50/100.

How to apply

Register with One Time Registration (OTR) on the GPSC OJAS portal, gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
Apply online for Advertisement 54/2026-27 between 24 September 2026, 13:00 and 8 October 2026, 23:59.
Pay the fee online if it applies to you, then save or print your confirmation. The steps for applying and paying are on gpsc.gujarat.gov.in/HowtoApplyPay.

Documents

Photograph and signature in the size given in the advertisement
Education and experience certificates
Disability certificate
Category certificate, if you claim any category benefit

Official information

Recruiting authority: Gujarat Public Service Commission

Last checked: 25 September 2026

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What is the last date?

The last date in the official information is 8 October 2026.

How many vacancies are available?

The notification lists 1 vacancies.

What qualification is required?

Only candidates with leprosy cured or acid attack victim disability can apply. This is a Special Recruitment Drive for persons with disability. Candidates with other disabilities are not eligible. Education: postgraduate degree in Geology or Applied Geology, or a bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Technology, with at least 55% marks. Experience: about 5 years in mining, mineral administration or mineral legislation in government, a government undertaking, board, corporation, a company or a mining organisation. Age: up to 42 years on the last date to apply. Basic computer knowledge as required by the Gujarat Civil Services rules, and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

What is the age limit?

Up to 42 years

What is the salary?

Rs 67,700 to 2,08,700, Pay Level 11

How do I apply?

1. Register with One Time Registration (OTR) on the GPSC OJAS portal, gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in. 2. Apply online for Advertisement 54/2026-27 between 24 September 2026, 13:00 and 8 October 2026, 23:59. 3. Pay the fee online if it applies to you, then save or print your confirmation. The steps for applying and paying are on gpsc.gujarat.gov.in/HowtoApplyPay.

What is the application fee?

No application fee for candidates with disability.

What is the selection process?

Preliminary test: 100 questions of General Studies and 200 questions of the subject, 300 marks in all, 180 minutes. The medium is Gujarati unless the Commission decides otherwise.; Interview. Candidates who score less than 10% in the preliminary test are not called.; Final merit: preliminary test marks count 50/300 and interview marks count 50/100..

Where is the official notification?

The official notification link is in the official information box on this page.

Is the recruitment still open?

Applications were open when we last checked. Confirm on the official notification before you apply.