Introduction
Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) has released the official notification for GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026. There are 108 vacancies for the Laboratory Technician. The start date of the application is 15 April 2026, and candidates can apply until 08 May 2026. The age limit for laboratory technician jobs is that candidates must not exceed 36 years. Candidates carefully read the notification before applying.
Overview for Laboratory Technician jobs
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) |
| Recruitment Name | GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Laboratory Technician |
| Total Vacancies | 108 |
| Application Mode | Online |
Vacancy Details
| District Panchayat | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 2 |
| Amreli | 2 |
| Anand | 8 |
| Aravalli | 1 |
| Banaskantha | 2 |
| Bhavnagar | 3 |
| Botad | 2 |
| Chhota Udepur | 8 |
| Dahod | 12 |
| Devbhumi Dwarka | 5 |
| Dang | 5 |
| Jamnagar | 4 |
| Junagadh | 20 |
| Kutch | 3 |
| Kheda | 5 |
| Mahisagar | 5 |
| Narmada | 5 |
| Panchmahal | 4 |
| Patan | 4 |
| Porbandar | 1 |
| Sabarkantha | 1 |
| Surat | 6 |
| Surendranagar | 2 |
| Tapi | 2 |
| Vadodara | 2 |
| Total | 108 |
Educational qualification for laboratory technician jobs
Bachelor's degree in chemistry/microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology from recognized university, and a Diploma in laboratory technician / medical laboratory technician course/post graduation diploma. candidates must also possess basic knowledge of computer applications.
Age limit for PSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All Categories (General / Reserved / Women) | 36 years |
| Physically Disabled Candidates | Additional relaxation of 10 years |
How to apply
- 1Go to the official OJAS Gujarat website
- 2Find the GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026 notification and click on apply online
- 3Fill the application form with all details
- 4Upload required documents
- 5Submit the application and download the application form.
Selection process
- 1
Exam
- 2
Document verification
GPSSB Recruitment 2026 Exam Syllabus
| Subject | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Current Affairs, Gujarat History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Government Schemes |
| Laboratory Technician Subject | Basic Lab Techniques, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Clinical Pathology, Medical Lab Procedures |
| Computer Knowledge | Basic Computer Operations, MS Office, Internet Usage, Digital Awareness |
| Language (Gujarati/Hindi) | Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Basic Writing Skills |
| Logical Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Data Interpretation, Basic Mathematics |
Section wise weightage and Important topics
| Section | Marks | Priority Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Knowledge | 75 | Hematology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Blood Banking, Clinical Pathology. |
| General Awareness | 35 | Panchayati Raj (very high priority), Gujarat History/Geography, Sports, Indian Polity. |
| Gujarati Language | 20 | Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms, Spelling, Sentence arrangement. |
| English Language | 20 | Articles, Tenses, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech, Vocabulary. |
Cut off marks for Lab Technician 2026
| Category | Male Cut Off | Female Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 79.700 | 79.760 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 75.740 | 74.150 |
| SEBC / OBC | 73.440 | 73.440 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 73.190 | 72.840 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 54.530 | 54.500 |
| PwBD (Disabled) | 31.060 | 26.200 |
Technical focus areas of Laboratory jobs
The GPSSB Laboratory Technician 2026 exam focuses on five main areas. 1. Microbiology tests your knowledge of germs like bacteria, and how to kill them (Sterilization), and how to grow them in a lab. 2. Hematology is all about blood, including how to count cells and understand how blood clots. 3. Biochemistry, one must know the tests for organ health, such as how the liver and kidneys function. 4. Blood Banking covers the essentials of blood type matching. 5. Lastly, Clinical Pathology involves the detailed microscopic examination of body fluids to detect signs of disease.
Negative Marking in the laboratory job Exam
In the Lab technician exam, for every wrong answer or multiple bubbles marked, 0.33 marks are typically deducted. If you don't want to attempt a question, mark the 'E' (Not attempted) option to avoid negative marks in the GPSSB Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026.