The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has invited online applications for the recruitment of Deputy Director of Information, Class-1 and Assistant Director of Information (Journalism), Class-2 under the Information and Broadcasting Department. A total of 13 vacancies are to be filled through this competitive examination.
Interested candidates can apply online through the official GPSC OJAS portal. While the original notification stated an earlier window, the current application deadline is 22 January 2026. Below are the complete details regarding eligibility, salary, and the selection process.
💡 Recruitment Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) |
| Department | Information and Broadcasting Department |
| Advt. No. | 45/2025-26 |
| Total Vacancies | 13 Posts |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Last Date | 22 January 2026 |
| Official Website | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
📢 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Class | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director of Information | Class-1 | 03 |
| Assistant Director of Information (Journalism) | Class-2 | 10 |
| Total | – | 13 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree obtained from a recognized university in one of the following subjects:
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Mass Communication and Journalism
- Development Communication
- Communication Studies
- Journalism
- Mass Communication
Note: Candidates must also possess basic knowledge of computer application and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
2. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 37 Years
- Relaxation:
- S.E.B.C., E.W.S., S.C. & S.T. Male (Gujarat origin): 05 Years
- Women Candidates (Unreserved): 05 Years
- Women Candidates (Reserved): 10 Years
- Persons with Disability: 10 Years
💰 Salary (Pay Scale)
- Deputy Director (Class-1): Pay Matrix Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500).
- Assistant Director (Class-2): Pay Matrix Level-08 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400).
📝 Selection Process
The selection will be based on a two-stage competitive examination:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type):
- Paper-1: General Studies (100 Marks)
- Paper-2: Journalism (200 Marks)
- Total: 300 Marks | Duration: 3 Hours
- Main Examination (Descriptive Type) & Interview:
- Gujarati Language: 150 Marks
- English Language: 150 Marks
- Journalism: 150 Marks
- Total Written: 450 Marks
- Personality Test (Interview): 50 Marks
💸 Application Fees
- General Category: Rs. 100 + Service Charges.
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS of Gujarat) & PwD/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted from fee.
🚀 How to Apply
- Visit the official website: gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Click on “Online Application” > “Apply” > Select “GPSC”.
- Select Advt. No. 45/2025-26.
- Fill in the details or use your OTR (One Time Registration) number.
- Upload your photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) online or via post office.
- Download the confirmation receipt for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Note: Candidates are advised to read the detailed advertisement carefully before applying. The final decision regarding eligibility and selection rests with the Commission.
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