GSSSB Operation Theatre Assistant Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 30 Vacancies

Apply online for GSSSB Operation Theatre Assistant Recruitment 2025. Check eligibility, 30 vacancies, salary, fees, exam pattern & important dates. Last date: 20 Sept 2025

If you are planning to build a career in the healthcare sector, here’s a golden opportunity. The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has issued the official notification for Operation Theatre Assistant Recruitment 2025 (Class-3) under Advertisement No. 358/202526.

The recruitment will be conducted under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Office of the Additional Director of Medical Education & Research. This notification offers 30 vacancies to be filled through direct competitive examination.

This article covers complete details including eligibility, educational qualification, age limit, fees, salary, selection process, exam scheme, and how to apply online via OJAS.

🔑 Key Highlights – GSSSB Operation Theatre Assistant Recruitment 2025

📌 Vacancy Details

• Post: Operation Theatre Assistant (Class-3)
• Total Vacancies: 30
• Recruitment Type: Direct recruitment through competitive exam

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Citizenship: Indian (as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules, 1967).
• Educational Qualification:
  • Diploma in Operation Theatre Techniques / Technician, OR
  • One-year Certificate Course in OT Technology / Technician, OR
  • B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia).
• Other Requirements:
  • Basic knowledge of computer applications.
  • Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi language.

🎯 Age Limit

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 35 years (as of the last date of application)

Relaxation in upper age limit:

• General Women: +5 years
• Reserved Category (Men): +5 years
• Reserved Category (Women): +10 years
• PwBD (General Male): +10 years | (General Female): +15 years
• PwBD (Reserved Male): +15 years | (Reserved Female): +20 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years (as per rules)

💳 Application Fees

• General (Unreserved Male): ₹500
• Reserved Categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS, All Women, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen): ₹400
• Mode of Payment: Online only (Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI/Wallet)
• Refund Policy: Candidates who appear for the exam will get their fees refunded.

💼 Salary / Pay Scale

• First 5 years: ₹26,000 per month (fixed pay)
• After 5 years: Regular pay scale as per 7th Pay Commission – Level-2 ₹19,900 to ₹63,200

🧭 Selection Process

1. Online application via OJAS
2. Written competitive examination (MCQ-based)
3. Answer key release and objection submission
4. Document verification of shortlisted candidates
5. Final merit list preparation

📝 Exam Pattern

• Mode: CBRT / OMR (MCQ-based)
• Total Marks: 200
• Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer

Part-A:

• Logical Ability & Data Interpretation – 30 Marks
• Quantitative Aptitude – 20 Marks

Part-B:

• Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarat GK & Administration – 30 Marks
• Subject-related questions (OT/Medical Technology) – 120 Marks

🖥️ How to Apply Online

1. Visit OJAS Gujarat.
2. Click Apply Online → Advt. No. 358/202526 – Operation Theatre Assistant (Class-3).
3. Register/Login and fill the application form as per official documents.
4. Upload scanned photo, signature, and certificates.
5. Submit the form and generate a Confirmation Number.
6. Pay the application fee online and download the e-receipt.
7. Print the application form for future reference.

📅 Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply Online: 06-09-2025 (2:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20-09-2025 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 23-09-2025 (11:59 PM)

🔗 Important Links

✨ Key Takeaways

• Total Vacancies: 30 (Class-3)
• Eligibility: Diploma/Certificate/B.Sc. in OT Technology
• Age Limit: 18–35 years with relaxations
• Exam Pattern: 200 Marks, 3 Hours, Negative Marking
• Salary: ₹26,000 fixed for 5 years, then Level-2 pay scale

❓ FAQs

Q1. What is the qualification required for GSSSB Operation Theatre Assistant 2025?
Ans. Candidates must have a Diploma/Certificate in OT Technology or B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia), along with computer knowledge and Gujarati/Hindi language proficiency.

Q2. What is the exam scheme?
Ans. The exam has two parts: Part-A (Reasoning & Quantitative – 50 marks) and Part-B (GK, Constitution, and subject-related – 150 marks), totaling 200 marks in 3 hours.

Q3. What is the salary for this post?
Ans. Selected candidates will receive ₹26,000 fixed pay for 5 years, followed by a regular pay scale of ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level-2) under the 7th CPC.