GSSSB Forest Guard (Vanpal) Recruitment 2026 — Special Drive for 15 Divyang Posts, Apply Online at OJAS, Last Date 18 June

A Special Forest Guard Drive for Divyang Candidates — GSSSB 2026

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 406/202526 for 15 posts of Vanpal (Forester), Class-III — the post commonly known as Forest Guard — in the Gujarat Forest & Environment Department. Please note this clearly: this is a Special Recruitment Drive only for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Divyang/PwBD) in the Locomotor Disability category. General candidates are not eligible for this particular drive.

The online application is open from 4 June 2026 to 18 June 2026 on the OJAS portal. For eligible Divyang graduates, this is a meaningful chance to serve in Gujarat’s forests with a permanent government post. This is a useful opening for those looking at government jobs in Gujarat. In this simple guide on GovtJobsAlert.in, we explain the eligibility, fee, pay, selection and the apply link in easy words.

Key Highlights — GSSSB Forest Guard (Vanpal) 2026

This recruitment fills the Forester cadre through a written exam followed by physical tests. All 15 posts are reserved for Divyang (PwBD) candidates under a Special Recruitment Drive.

• Organisation: Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
• Post Name: Vanpal (Forester / Forest Guard), Class-III
• Total Vacancies: 15 posts (Divyang / PwBD only)
• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (any stream)
• Pay Scale: Fixed ₹26,000/month for 5 years, then Level-4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
• Last Date to Apply: 18 June 2026

Vacancy Breakdown — GSSSB Vanpal 2026

All 15 posts fall under the Locomotor Disability category (including Leprosy Cured and Acid Attack Victim sub-categories). There is no separate caste-category reservation in this special drive.

Who Can Apply? Educational Qualification

Unlike many Forest Guard posts that need only 12th pass, the Gujarat Vanpal post requires a degree. You must meet all the conditions below.

• A Bachelor’s degree (graduation) in any stream from a recognised university.
• Basic computer knowledge as prescribed under the Gujarat rules.
• Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi (or both).
• A valid Disability Certificate (40% or more, Locomotor category) issued by the competent authority.

A candidate holding a B.Sc. with Forestry as the main subject gets 10% extra marks in the written exam. If you are a graduate searching for government jobs, and you have a benchmark disability certificate, this drive is open to you.

Age Limit & Relaxation

Age is calculated as on 18 June 2026 (the last date of application).

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 35 years
• Age Relaxation: As this is a Divyang drive, PwBD male candidates get up to 10 years and PwBD female candidates up to 15 years relaxation, with the effective maximum age capped at 45 years. Reserved-category candidates get further relaxation as per Gujarat rules.

What is the Salary for GSSSB Vanpal 2026?

The Forester post follows the Gujarat fixed-pay-then-regular-scale model.

• First 5 years: a fixed monthly pay of ₹26,000.
• After 5 years (on satisfactory service): the regular Pay Matrix Level-4 scale of ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month, plus Dearness Allowance and other admissible allowances.

A Forester’s job also offers the pride of protecting Gujarat’s forests and wildlife, along with full government job security.

What is the Selection Process for GSSSB Vanpal 2026?

Selection has several stages, and you must qualify each one in turn.

Stage 1 — Written Examination

The written exam is MCQ-based with 100 questions for 200 marks, of 3 hours duration, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer. You must score at least 40% (80 marks) to qualify for the next stage. The syllabus covers General Knowledge, General Mathematics, Gujarati Language and Environment & Ecology. Plan your studies with the latest exam pattern and syllabus guides.

Stage 2 — Physical & Walking Test

Qualified candidates appear for a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and a separate walking test (25 km for men and 14 km for women, in 4 hours). Both are qualifying in nature, with physical standards and any Divyang relaxations applied exactly as specified in the official notification.

Stage 3 — Document Verification

Finally, your original certificates — including the disability certificate — are verified before the final merit list is prepared.

How to Apply Online for GSSSB Vanpal 2026

The application is accepted only through the OJAS portal. Follow these steps.

1. Visit the OJAS portal and select GSSSB (link in Essential Links below).
2. Choose Advertisement No. 406/202526 (Vanpal, Class-3) and read the full advertisement.
3. Fill the online form with your personal and educational details, then save your application number.
4. Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed JPG size.
5. Confirm the application to generate the confirmation number — no edits are possible after this.
6. Pay the fee online by 20 June 2026 and keep the printout and fee receipt.

Important Dates — GSSSB Vanpal 2026

Note these dates carefully — the application window is short, only about two weeks.

Application Fees — GSSSB Vanpal 2026

The fee is paid online through the OJAS payment gateway. A welcome point: the ₹400 fee is refunded to candidates who actually appear in the examination (the transaction charges are not refunded).

Essential Links — GSSSB Forest Guard (Vanpal) Recruitment 2026

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online at OJAS for GSSSB Vanpal 2026
• Visit GSSSB Official Website
• Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
• Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs

For eligible Divyang graduates, this Forester drive is a rare and valuable chance to win a permanent forest department job in Gujarat. Get your disability certificate and documents ready, apply on OJAS before 18 June 2026, and start your written-exam preparation early. For more Gujarat government job updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.