- Recruitment drive for 82 Municipal Accountant (Class-3) positions under the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department.
- Fixed monthly pay of Rs. 49,600 for the first 5 years, transitioning to a regular pay scale of Rs. 39,900–1,26,600 (Level-7) thereafter.
- Selection based on a two-stage examination: Preliminary Screening Test (objective) and Main Descriptive Examination.
- Applications open from August 1, 2026, to August 21, 2026.
- Exam fee: Rs. 500 (Unreserved) / Rs. 400 (Reserved categories).
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🎓 Graduate
🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 B.Com.
🎓 BBA
🎓 BCA
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Municipal Accountant, Class-3 Recruitment 2026
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board
Total Vacancies
82
Job Location
Gujarat, India
Apply Start
01 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
21 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Job Category | State PSC |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate), Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), B.Com. (bcom), BBA (bba), BCA (bca), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 82 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹39,900 - ₹126,600 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 20 to 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - No prior work experience required. |
| Application Fee | - Preliminary Examination fee: Rs. 500 (Unreserved), Rs. 400 (Reserved categories). - Main Examination fee: Rs. 600 (Unreserved), Rs. 500 (Reserved categories). - Fee payment due by August 23, 2026 (11:59 PM). - Fee refunded only to candidates who appear for the examination. - Applications without fee payment are automatically rejected. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizenship or eligibility as per Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Application, Commerce, Science (Mathematics/Statistics), or Arts (Statistics/Economics/Mathematics).
- Basic computer knowledge (certificate/diploma/degree in computers or studied as a subject in 10th/12th/Degree).
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi.
- Candidates with B.Sc. (CA & IT) or M.Sc. (CA & IT) degrees are ineligible.
- Candidates appearing for the final qualifying exam can apply but must submit proof of passing during the Main Examination application.
- Age limit: 20–35 years as of August 21, 2026 (age relaxation applicable for reserved categories, women, PwD, and ex-servicemen).
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Application, Commerce, Science (Mathematics/Statistics), or Arts (Statistics/Economics/Mathematics).
- Basic computer knowledge (certificate/diploma/degree in computers or studied as a subject in 10th/12th/Degree).
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi.
- Candidates with B.Sc. (CA & IT) or M.Sc. (CA & IT) degrees are ineligible.
- Candidates appearing for the final qualifying exam can apply but must submit proof of passing during the Main Examination application.
- Age limit: 20–35 years as of August 21, 2026 (age relaxation applicable for reserved categories, women, PwD, and ex-servicemen).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (150 marks, objective/MCQ, CBRT/OMR mode) – screening test only; marks not counted in final merit.
- Stage 2: Main Examination (200 marks total) – two descriptive papers (100 marks each).
- Final merit list prepared based solely on Main Examination marks.
- Approximately 7 times the number of advertised vacancies shortlisted for the Main Examination.
- Candidates must appear in both papers of the Main Examination; absence in either paper renders them ineligible.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer in the Preliminary Examination.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in each stage for all categories.
- Stage 2: Main Examination (200 marks total) – two descriptive papers (100 marks each).
- Final merit list prepared based solely on Main Examination marks.
- Approximately 7 times the number of advertised vacancies shortlisted for the Main Examination.
- Candidates must appear in both papers of the Main Examination; absence in either paper renders them ineligible.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer in the Preliminary Examination.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in each stage for all categories.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-servicemen)
📂 Required Documents
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
- Birth date proof (e.g., SSC certificate, birth certificate).
- Category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) in prescribed format (where applicable).
- Non-creamy layer certificate for SEBC candidates (where applicable).
- Disability certificate (Form V/VI/VII) for PwD candidates (where applicable).
- Ex-servicemen discharge book and identity card (where applicable).
- Basic computer knowledge certificate.
- Passport-size photograph (white background) and signature in prescribed format.
- Widow certificate/proof (where applicable).
- Birth date proof (e.g., SSC certificate, birth certificate).
- Category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) in prescribed format (where applicable).
- Non-creamy layer certificate for SEBC candidates (where applicable).
- Disability certificate (Form V/VI/VII) for PwD candidates (where applicable).
- Ex-servicemen discharge book and identity card (where applicable).
- Basic computer knowledge certificate.
- Passport-size photograph (white background) and signature in prescribed format.
- Widow certificate/proof (where applicable).
💳 Application Fee Details
- Preliminary Examination fee: Rs. 500 (Unreserved), Rs. 400 (Reserved categories).
- Main Examination fee: Rs. 600 (Unreserved), Rs. 500 (Reserved categories).
- Fee payment due by August 23, 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Fee refunded only to candidates who appear for the examination.
- Applications without fee payment are automatically rejected.
- Main Examination fee: Rs. 600 (Unreserved), Rs. 500 (Reserved categories).
- Fee payment due by August 23, 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Fee refunded only to candidates who appear for the examination.
- Applications without fee payment are automatically rejected.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are there in GSSSB Municipal Accountant Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 82 vacancies for the post of Municipal Accountant, Class-3, under the Commissioner of Municipality Administration office.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for GSSSB Municipal Accountant Recruitment 2026?
The online application process starts on August 1, 2026, and the last date to apply is August 21, 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q.
What is the educational qualification required for GSSSB Municipal Accountant Recruitment 2026?
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Application, Commerce, Science (Mathematics/Statistics), or Arts (Statistics/Economics/Mathematics), along with basic computer knowledge and knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi. B.Sc. (CA & IT) and M.Sc. (CA & IT) degree holders are not eligible.
Q.
What is the age limit for GSSSB Municipal Accountant Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 35 years of age as on August 21, 2026, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories, women, and persons with disabilities as per government rules.
Q.
What is the salary for GSSSB Municipal Accountant?
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly pay of Rs. 49,600 for the first five years, moving to the regular pay scale of Rs. 39,900–1,26,600 (Level-7) thereafter, subject to satisfactory service.