GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2510 Vacancies, Check Eligibility, Fees & Last Date

GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2510 Vacancies, Check Eligibility, Fees & Last Date

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has released a fresh recruitment notification for the post of Helper, inviting online applications for a total of 2510 vacancies across the state. This is a fixed-pay contractual appointment offering Rs. 21,100/- per month for a period of five years, with regularisation on the standard Helper pay scale after satisfactory completion of the contract term. Candidates who have passed a recognised ITI course in a relevant trade and fall within the prescribed age bracket can apply online through the official OJAS portal between 07 September 2026 and 06 October 2026. Selection will be based purely on a 100-mark MCQ examination, with additional weightage given to candidates holding a valid apprenticeship certificate in the same trade. This recruitment drive is one of the largest Helper-level hiring exercises by GSRTC in recent years, making it a significant opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates across Gujarat.

GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 | Overview Table

GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 | Important Dates

• Notification Release / Application Start Date: 07 September 2026
• Last Date to Submit Online Application: 06 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM
• Last Date to Pay the Application/Process Fee: 08 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM
• Admit Card / Exam Date: To be announced on the official GSRTC website
• Candidates are strongly advised not to wait for the last date, as heavy website traffic near the closing date can cause submission delays or technical glitches.

GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 | Application Fee

Candidates need to pay a one-time, non-refundable process fee online through the OJAS payment gateway. The fee structure is category-based:

• Payment can be made only through the online payment gateway available on the OJAS portal.
• Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, including cancellation of the recruitment drive.
• If a candidate submits multiple applications and pays the fee for more than one, only the last submitted application will be considered valid; earlier ones are automatically cancelled.

GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 | Age Limit

The minimum age to apply is 18 years, and the maximum age depends on the candidate’s category. Age will be calculated as on the last date of application, i.e. 06 October 2026. Eligible birth range: candidates born between 06 October 1991 and 06 October 2008.

Key age relaxation points:

• General category women get a 5-year relaxation over the standard upper limit.
• Reserved category men get a 5-year relaxation; reserved category women get a 10-year relaxation.
• General category Divyang men get 10 years’ relaxation; Divyang women in general category get 15 years.
• Reserved category Divyang men get 15 years’ relaxation; reserved category Divyang women get 20 years.
• In no case can the age of any candidate, after all applicable relaxations, exceed 45 years as on the cut-off date.

GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 | Vacancy Details Category Wise

Total vacancies for the post of Helper: 2510

Special category-based vacancies within the total:

• Ex-Servicemen: 502 posts
• Persons with Disability (Divyang): 52 posts

Note: GSRTC reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies at any stage of the recruitment process.

GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 | Educational Qualification

Minimum Qualification

Candidates must have passed a minimum one-year ITI course recognised by the Government in any one of the following trades:

• Mechanic Motor Vehicle
• Mechanic Diesel
• General Mechanic
• Fitter
• Turner
• Electrician
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Automobile Body Repairer
• Welder / Welder cum Fabricator
• Machinist
• Carpenter
• Painter General
• Automobile Paint Repairer

Additional Qualification for Preference (Weightage Marks)

Candidates who have completed an apprenticeship in the same ITI trade in a Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Private Limited company and hold an NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) certificate and marksheet will get additional weightage in the merit list. The apprenticeship must be in the exact same trade as the ITI qualification — an apprenticeship in a different trade will not be counted for extra weightage.

Computer Knowledge

Candidates must also possess basic computer knowledge as per the standard prescribed by the Gujarat Government (GAD Resolution dated 13/08/2008), through any of the following:

• A recognised institute’s basic computer certificate/marksheet, OR
• A diploma/degree/certificate course in computer knowledge from a recognised university/institution, OR
• Computer as a subject in a degree/diploma course, OR
• Std. 10 or Std. 12 passed with Computer as a subject

GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 | Selection Process

Selection to the post of Helper will be made purely on merit through the following process:

1. Written Examination: A 100-mark, MCQ-based examination (conducted through OMR or CBRT mode, as decided by GSRTC).
2. Weightage Calculation: Marks obtained in the written exam carry 90% weightage, while the apprenticeship certificate carries 10% weightage — together forming a total weightage of 100%.
3. Merit List: Based on the combined weightage, a category-wise and reservation-wise merit list will be prepared.
4. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates (typically called in a ratio of 1:1.5 against available vacancies) will be summoned for document verification.
5. Final Selection List: After successful document verification, a provisional select list and waiting list will be published.

Special weightage provisions:

• Widowed women candidates get an additional 5% marks on the written exam score for preference in selection.
• Sportspersons who have represented at National/International, Inter-University, or All India School Federation level in recognised sports get an additional 5% marks.

GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 | Salary Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be appointed on a contract basis in the Helper cadre with a fixed monthly salary of Rs. 21,100/- for a period of five years. During this contract period, no other allowances or benefits will be admissible except those specifically permitted under the rules.

Upon satisfactory completion of five years of service, the candidate becomes eligible for regular appointment in the Helper cadre at the basic pay scale prevalent in the Corporation at that time.

GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 | Exam Pattern

The written examination will be conducted for a total of 100 marks within a duration of 2 hours, covering the following sections:

Detailed instructions regarding the exam will be published separately on the official GSRTC website.

GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 | Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready (both for uploading online and for physical verification later):

• Recent passport-size photograph (JPG format, max 10 KB, 5 cm height x 3.6 cm width)
• Scanned signature (JPG format, max 10 KB, 2.5 cm height x 7.5 cm width)
• SSC (Std. 10) certificate or School Leaving Certificate — as proof of date of birth
• ITI passing certificate and marksheet in the relevant trade
• Apprenticeship certificate and NCVT marksheet (if claiming additional weightage)
• Computer knowledge certificate/marksheet or equivalent qualification proof
• Caste/category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC), where applicable
• Non-Creamy Layer certificate (for SEBC candidates)
• EWS Income & Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates)
• Divyang (disability) certificate from a competent medical authority, where applicable
• Discharge book and identity certificate (for Ex-servicemen candidates)
• Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), if already employed in a Government/Semi-Government organisation
• Marriage certificate/affidavit/gazette, if the surname/father’s name differs due to marriage

GSRTC Helper Recruitment 2026 | How To Apply

Follow these steps to submit the GSRTC Helper online application:

1. Visit the official OJAS website: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
2. Click on “Apply Online.”
3. Select the Helper post from the list of current recruitments to view detailed information.
4. Click on “Apply Now” to open the application form.
5. Fill in your Personal Details carefully (fields marked with a red asterisk are mandatory).
6. Enter your Minimum Educational Qualification details under the relevant section.
7. If applicable, fill in your Additional Educational Qualification (apprenticeship) details.
8. Fill in your Computer Knowledge qualification details.
9. Review the Self-Declaration and accept the terms by clicking “Yes.”
10. Click “Save” to submit your application online — an Application Number will be generated. Save it safely.
11. Upload your photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
12. Click on “Confirm Application,” preview your form carefully, edit if required, and then confirm — a Confirmation Number will be generated.
13. Proceed to “Online Payment of Fees” and pay the applicable process fee through the payment gateway.
14. Finally, click “Print Application” and save/print a copy of your submitted form for future reference.

Important: Once an application is confirmed, changes to key details are generally not permitted, so double-check every field before final submission.

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