GSPESC recruitment 2026: The Gujarat State Primary Education Selection Committee has issued a recruitment advertisement for Vidya Sahayak posts in primary schools for Standards 1 to 5 in Gujarati medium. The drive seeks to fill approximately 11,000 vacancies in government schools functioning under District Education Committees and Town Education Committees across the state.Online applications have been invited in the prescribed application form from the qualified candidates in accordance with the educational qualifications specified in the Education Department resolution issued on the 17th of March, 2023, along with the amendments that have been introduced subsequently. The recruitment process will be carried out in accordance with the provisions specified in the Notification No. GH/SH/02/PRE/11-2016/SF-6/K dated the 20th of January, 2017.Vacancies and reservation detailsThe recruitment falls under Advertisement No. 01/2027 for Teaching Assistant (Class-3) posts. The total number of vacancies has been indicated following approval from the Education Department through a letter dated March 31, 2026. Detailed district-wise and school-wise vacancies will be published later after completion of the district transfer process for primary teachers.Out of the total posts, 4 per cent are reserved for differently-abled candidates as per General Administration Department norms. These positions will be treated as second-occasion vacancies if not filled during the initial special recruitment campaign. The process will follow the resolution dated November 20, 2024.• Read the official notice here• Direct link to apply onlineEligibility and qualification criteriaCandidates must have cleared the TET-1 examination and possess the required educational and professional qualifications, including a D.El.Ed. or equivalent. Final-year D.El.Ed. students who have passed TET-1 are also eligible to apply. Their marks may be uploaded after declaration of results, subject to verification.The age limits, relaxations, pay scale, and other recruitment rules will be notified in detail in the official website. It is advised that the candidates peruse all the instructions and circulars before applying.Application process and deadlinesThe online application window will open at 12:00 AM on April 15, 2026, and close at 3:00 PM on April 24, 2026. Candidates must submit their forms through the official portal.The final date for submitting applications at designated acceptance centres is April 24, 2026, until 17:00 hrs, excluding public holidays. This recruitment process involves the selection of candidates on the basis of merits, verification of documents, and district-wise distribution in accordance with the availability of vacancies.This advertisement has been issued from Gandhinagar under the authority of the Chairman of the Committee and Director of Primary Education.
