GSSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2025

 GSSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 157 Divyang Posts

Apply online for GSSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 under special drive for Divyang candidates. 157 vacancies available. Last date: 10 August 2025. Apply at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.

GSSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 157 Posts under Special Drive

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has announced the Forest Guard (Class-3) recruitment under a Special Recruitment Drive exclusively for Divyang (PwD) candidates. This is a unique opportunity for eligible physically disabled candidates to serve in the Forest & Environment Department of Gujarat. A total of 157 vacancies are available, and applications can be submitted online from 01 August 2025 to 10 August 2025 through the OJAS portal.

Job Overview

Field Details
Organization Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
Post Name Forest Guard (Class-3)
Advertisement No. 335/2025-26
Vacancies 157
Reservation For Divyang (PwD) candidates only
Application Mode

Online

Eligibility, Education Qualification & Experience

✅ Educational Qualification:

Must have passed Higher Secondary (12th standard) or equivalent from a recognized board.
Must have basic computer knowledge as per Gujarat Civil Services rules.
Should have knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi language.

✅ Other Requirements:

Must meet prescribed physical standards and pass physical tests (as mentioned below).

Age Limit (as on 10-08-2025):

  • Category Age Limit
  • General (PwD – Male) 18 to 43 years
  • General (PwD – Female) 18 to 45 years
  • Reserved Category (PwD – Male/Female) Up to 45 years
Salary
  • Fixed Pay: ₹26,000/- per month for the first 5 years.
  • After 5 years: Pay Level-4 ₹18,000 – ₹56,900/- as per 7th Pay Matrix.
  • All benefits will be applicable as per government rules

Application Fees
  • Category Fees Refundable
  • PwD Candidates
  • ₹400/-
  • Yes (if appeared for exam)
  • 💳 Fees to be paid online via Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, etc.
Important Dates
  • Event Date
  • Start Date to Apply 01 August 2025 (14:00 hrs)
  • Last Date to Apply 10 August 2025 (23:59 hrs)
  • Last Date for Fee Payment 12 August 2025
  • Exam Date To be notified
Physical Standards
  • 🔸 Male Candidates
  • Category Height Chest (Normal/Expanded) Weight
  • SC/ST (Gujarat origin)
  • 155 cm 79 cm / 84 cm 50 kg
  • Others 163 cm 79 cm / 84 cm 50 kg
  • Minimum 5 cm chest expansion is mandatory.

🔸 Female Candidates
  • Category Height Weight
  • SC/ST (Gujarat origin) 145 cm 50 kg
  • Others 150 cm 50 kg
❌ Disqualifying Physical Conditions:
Knock knees, flat feet, color blindness, pigeon chest, varicose veins, hammer toes, fractured limbs, decayed teeth, mental disorders, or any communicable skin disease.

Selection Process
  • Written Exam (CBRT/OMR):
  • 100 MCQs (200 Marks)
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
  • SubjectWeightageGeneral Knowledge25%General Mathematics12.5%Gujarati Language12.5%Environment, Forests, Wildlife, Ecology, etc.50% Must score minimum 40% (80 marks) to qualify for PET.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
  • Test Male Ex-Servicemen (Male) Female Ex-Servicemen (Female)
  • 1600m Run 6 mins 6 min 30 sec – –
  • 800m Run – – 4 mins 4 min 20 sec
  • High Jump 4 ft 3 inch 4 ft 3 ft 2 ft 9 inch
  • Long Jump 15 ft 14 ft 9 ft 8 ft
  • Pull-Ups 8 times 8 times – –
  • Rope Climbing 18 ft 18 ft – –
Walking Test:
  • Gender Distance Time
  • Male 25 KM 4 hrs
  • Female 14 KM 4 hrs
  • Document Verification
    How to Apply?
    1. Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
    2. Click on “Online Application” → Select GSSSB.
    3. Find Advt. No. 335/2025-26 and click on Apply.
    4. Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.
    5. Upload a recent passport-size photo and signature.
    6. Pay the application fee online.
    7. Submit and print your application form and fee receipt.
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