The latest Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Laboratory Technician (Class-3) posts! Published on 17th April 2026 at gpssb.gujarat.gov.in, this new recruitment drive offers 108 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the maximum 36 years age limit and possessing a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology along with a Diploma in Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician can apply online from 17th April 2026 to 8th May 2026. Find all details about the GPSSB Laboratory Technician new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.
GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Advertisement for direct recruitment to the post of Laboratory Technician (Class-3) is published by Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board, Gandhinagar. Online applications are invited from desirous & eligible candidates only through the official website https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Candidates should thoroughly read the official advertisement to check district-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, reservation details, selection process and detailed instructions for filling the online application form.
GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 – Overview
GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 108 vacancies will be filled under GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026. Check district-wise and category-wise vacancy details in the table below (as per the official notification).
Note: Number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease. Reservation for Women, Ex-Servicemen, Physically Disabled and other categories is applicable as per Government rules. Horizontal reservation for Women is 35% and for Locomotor Disabled is 4%.
GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (Mandatory): Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Bio-technology from a recognized University + Diploma in Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technician Course / Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution. Candidates must also possess basic knowledge of computer application and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Note: All qualifications must be possessed on or before the last date of online application i.e. 08.05.2026.
GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Note: Age is calculated as on the last date of online application (08.05.2026). Upper age relaxation is applicable only to candidates belonging to reserved categories of Gujarat as per rules.
GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection for GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 will be based on:
Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) / OMR Written Test: Objective type MCQ questions. Syllabus includes subject knowledge + General Knowledge, English, Gujarati, etc.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents and certificates.
Final Merit: Prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Written Test. Waiting list will also be prepared as per rules.
GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Fee is payable online through SBI e-Pay (Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking). Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 Application Form
The application is to be submitted only in online mode. There is no offline or physical application form. Candidates must visit the official OJAS website https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in and fill the online application form. The form includes sections for personal details, educational qualifications, category details, upload of recent passport size photograph (15 KB) and signature (15 KB) in JPG format.
After filling all details, candidates must pay the application fee (if applicable) through SBI e-Pay and submit the form. A correction window may be opened for a limited period after the closing date (fee applicable). Candidates must take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Note: Candidates can submit only one application form. Multiple applications will lead to rejection. All particulars must be filled correctly to avoid rejection. Incomplete or erroneous applications will be rejected.
How to Apply for GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates for GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 must submit their application online through the OJAS portal within the specified last date. The online application process is as follows:
Step 1 – Registration: Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in and click on the relevant advertisement link for Laboratory Technician (Class-3). Register with valid details.
Step 2 – Fill Application: Login with credentials and fill all required personal, educational, category and other details. Upload scanned photograph and signature in prescribed size and format.
Step 3 – Fee Payment & Submission: Pay the prescribed application fee online (if applicable). Review all entries and submit the application form. Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
Note: Last date for submission of online application and fee payment is 08 May 2026 (23:59 hrs). Applications submitted by any other mode will not be considered. Candidates must ensure that all particulars furnished are correct. No changes are allowed after final submission except during the correction window (if opened).
GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions
- Candidates must possess all required qualifications and certificates on or before the last date of online application (08.05.2026).
- The date for determining eligibility is the last date of online application. Candidates claiming reservation must possess valid category certificates issued by the competent authority of Gujarat.
- Furnishing false information or suppression of facts will lead to cancellation of candidature and criminal prosecution. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- The decision of GPSSB shall be final and binding on the candidates. All updates regarding the recruitment will be published only on the official OJAS / GPSSB website.
- Candidates must regularly check the website for exam dates, admit cards and other information.