Municipal Sanitary Inspector and Sanitary Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment drive for 173 vacancies under Gujarat Government's Urban Development & Urban Housing Department.
- Positions include Municipal Sanitary Inspector (Class-3) and Sanitary Sub Inspector (Class-3).
- Fixed monthly pay of ₹26,000 for the first five years, followed by 7th Pay Commission scale (₹25,000–₹81,100) for eligible candidates.
- Online applications open from 20th July 2026 to 26th July 2026.
- Single-stage competitive exam with objective MCQ questions in CBRT/OMR mode.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Must be a citizen of India or meet eligibility as per Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
- Educational qualification: Passed Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent, plus a one-year Sanitary Inspector Diploma or ITI Health Sanitary Inspector Certificate.
- Basic knowledge of Computer Application as prescribed by Gujarat Government rules.
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi (or both) is required.
- Candidates without a basic computer knowledge certificate at the time of application must submit proof of passing a basic computer test before appointment.

🏆 Selection Process

- Selection is based on a single-stage competitive exam conducted in CBRT/OMR mode.
- Exam consists of two parts: Part A (Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Mathematics) and Part B (Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Language Comprehension, Subject-related questions).
- Total marks: 210 (Part A: 60 marks, Part B: 150 marks).
- Exam duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).
- Negative marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in Part A and 40% in Part B independently.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification.
- Final selection is based on merit within category-wise vacancies.
- Additional merit benefits: 5% extra marks for widow candidates (if unmarried) and sportspersons (national/international level).

📊 Key Information

Organization	Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board
Location / State	Gujarat
Job Location	Gujarat, India
Category Eligibility	General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-servicemen
Experience Required	No prior experience required.
Application Start	20 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	26 July 2026

📊 GSSSB Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Municipal Sanitary Inspector, Class-3	145
Sanitary Sub Inspector, Class-3	28
Total	173

📁 Required Documents

- Educational qualification certificates (HSC + Sanitary Inspector Diploma / ITI Health Sanitary Inspector Certificate).
- Birth certificate or School Leaving Certificate for age proof.
- Caste/category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) issued by competent authority.
- Non-creamy layer certificate (for SEBC candidates) or Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates).
- Disability certificate (for PwD candidates, if applicable).
- Ex-servicemen identity card and discharge book (if applicable).
- Basic computer knowledge certificate (or proof of passing before appointment).
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background, dated within 1 year of application) and signature in prescribed dimensions.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 173 (145 for Municipal Sanitary Inspector, Class-3; 28 for Sanitary Sub Inspector, Class-3).
Vacancies are reserved for original residents of Gujarat belonging to respective reserved categories.
Category-wise breakup reflects revised figures post-corrigendum.

🎂 Age Limits & Relaxation

Minimum age: 18 years as on 15th September 2025.
Maximum age: 33 years as on 15th September 2025.
Age relaxation: 5 years for general category women, reserved category men, and reserved category women; 10 years for general category disabled (male/female); 15 years for reserved category disabled (male/female); 3 years for ex-servicemen (plus service period).

💰 Salary & Allowances

Fixed monthly pay: ₹26,000 for the first five years.
After five years (subject to satisfactory service): Placed in 7th Pay Commission scale (₹25,000–₹81,100, Level-4).
Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation appointees: Eligible for Level-4 scale after three years of satisfactory service.

💳 Application Fee Details

Unreserved category: ₹500.
Reserved categories (women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-servicemen): ₹400.
Fee is refundable only for candidates who appear for the examination.
Payment must be made online via Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet.
Transaction fees may apply.

📝 Exam Pattern

Exam mode: CBRT/OMR (Computer Based Response Test / Optical Mark Recognition).
Part A: Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 marks), Mathematics (30 marks) – Total 60 marks.
Part B: Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension (30 marks), Subject-related questions (120 marks) – Total 150 marks.
Grand total: 210 questions (210 marks).
Negative marking: 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer.
Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in Part A and 40% in Part B independently.

📚 Syllabus

Part A: Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Mathematics.
Part B: Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension, Subject-related questions (Municipal Sanitary Inspector domain).

✍️ How to Apply

Visit the official website: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
Click on 'Online Application' → 'Apply', then select GSSSB.
Select Advertisement No. 349/202526 (Municipal Sanitary Inspector, Class-3).
Fill in personal details (mandatory fields marked with red asterisk).
Fill in educational details.
Accept the declaration and save to generate the Application Number.
Upload photograph (5 cm height × 3.6 cm width) and signature (2.5 cm height × 7.5 cm width) in JPG format (each under 15 KB).
Confirm the application (no further edits possible after confirmation).
Note the Confirmation Number for future reference.
Download and print a copy of the application form.
Pay the application fee online by 29th July 2026 (11:59 PM) via Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet.
Save the payment receipt for future reference.

⚠️ Important Instructions

Submit only one application; multiple applications will result in cancellation of earlier ones.
Category (caste) details cannot be changed after application confirmation.
Details filled in the application are final and must be supported by original certificates during verification.
The same photograph must be used throughout the recruitment process.
Keep the mobile number and email ID provided in the application active for SMS alerts.
Malpractice or impersonation during the exam is punishable under the Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023.
PwD candidates can request scribe/compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) by emailing [email protected] at least two days before the exam.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many total vacancies are there in GSSSB Advertisement No. 349/202526?

A. There are a total of 173 vacancies, including 145 for Municipal Sanitary Inspector, Class-3, and 28 for Sanitary Sub Inspector, Class-3 at Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation.

Q. What is the educational qualification required for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector posts?

A. Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent and hold either a one-year Sanitary Inspector's Diploma or a one-year Certificate of Health Sanitary Inspectors from an ITI. They must also have basic computer knowledge and proficiency in Gujarati or Hindi.

Q. What is the age limit for this recruitment?

A. Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as of September 15, 2025. Age relaxations are available for women, reserved categories, persons with disabilities, and ex-servicemen.

Q. What is the salary for GSSSB Sanitary Inspector, Class-3?

A. Selected candidates receive a fixed monthly pay of ₹26,000 for the first five years. After five years of satisfactory service, they become eligible for the 7th Pay Commission scale of ₹25,000 to ₹81,100 (Level-4).

Q. What is the application fee?

A. The application fee is ₹500 for unreserved category candidates and ₹400 for women (all categories), SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, and ex-servicemen candidates. The fee is refunded to candidates who appear for the examination.