GSSSB Recruitment 2026: 129 AAE Mechanical & Radiotherapy Technician Posts – Apply Online @ ojas.gujarat.gov.in

About Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) is the primary recruitment agency for non-gazetted and subordinate appointments in the Government of Gujarat. Established to streamline state-level hiring, GSSSB conducts competitive examinations, interviews and direct recruitment drives for departments such as Engineering, Health, Education, Revenue and more. Over the last two decades the board has standardized online recruitment through its OJAS portal and handles thousands of applications every year.

GSSSB’s mandate includes ensuring transparent selection, adherence to reservation policy and maintaining merit lists for future appointments. The board’s recruitment scale ranges from clerical roles to technical engineering posts; its operations cover all 33 districts of Gujarat. Working for a GSSSB-appointed post is popular because of state-level job security, structured career progression and the social prestige associated with government employment across urban and rural Gujarat.

About the Additional Assistant Engineer (Mechanical); Radiotherapy Technician Role

The Additional Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) is a technical role within state engineering departments (Public Works, Water Resources, Urban Development etc.). Day-to-day duties include supervising mechanical installations, overseeing maintenance of pumps and HVAC systems, preparing estimates, coordinating contractors, ensuring safety compliance and reporting to the Executive Engineer or Chief Engineer. Work is a mix of field supervision at project sites and desk work for drawings, bills and project documentation. Uniforms are not generally mandated, but field safety kit (helmets, boots, PPE) is required on site.

The Radiotherapy Technician post is situated within state-run medical colleges and regional cancer centres. Routine duties include preparing and operating radiotherapy equipment, assisting radiation oncologists, immobilisation for patients, maintaining dose delivery records, routine QA checks on machines, patient counselling for procedures and maintaining radiation safety protocols. This is largely institutional, shift-oriented work (may include early morning or occasional night duties) with reporting to the Head of Radiation Oncology. Candidates should expect patient-facing responsibilities and adherence to strict medical safety guidelines.

Salary Breakdown and Career Growth

GSSSB appointments follow the Gujarat State Pay Matrix. For these posts the typical pay band is in the mid-level technical bracket. Indicative figures:

• Pay Level: Gujarat Pay Matrix (mid-level technical grade; commonly Level 7–8 for AAE and similar for Radiotherapy Technician).
• Approximate basic pay: ₹30,000–₹40,000 per month (varies by exact post and notified scale).
• Dearness Allowance (DA): DA is payable as per state rules and is revised periodically; estimate 10–15% of basic pay at present rates for planning purposes.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): 8% (rural), 16% (non-metro), 24% (metro-classified cities) — depends on posting.
• Travel Allowance (TA) and other perks: Field duty TA for AAE; shift allowance may apply for Radiotherapy Technician.

After statutory deductions (professional tax, NPS/GPF contribution, income tax), typical in-hand salary for these posts ranges roughly between ₹26,000 and ₹36,000 in the initial years. Career progression: AAEs can move to Executive Engineer and higher technical cadres through promotion or departmental examinations. Radiotherapy Technicians can progress to senior technician, chief technician or move into radiography/radiation safety supervisory roles with additional certification.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical coverage under the Gujarat Government health scheme (state-level medical reimbursement or CGHS-equivalent benefits for eligible employees).
• Contributory pension scheme options such as NPS/GPF as per state rules.
• Group insurance and accidental insurance available for state employees.
• Casual leave, earned leave, maternity leave and other statutory leaves following Gujarat government norms.
• House Building Advance, Vehicle Advance and interest-subsidised loans where applicable.
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC) as per state government policy.
• Training and upskilling programs organised by state departments and technical institutes; opportunities for sponsored courses for promotions.

Exam Pattern and Preparation Strategy

Selection for technical GSSSB posts typically follows a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical Fitness. A commonly used pattern for such recruitments:

• CBT/Objective Test: 100–120 questions, 100–120 marks, 2–3 hours. Sections include Technical Subject (Mechanical Engineering or Radiotherapy/Medical Technology), General Knowledge (Gujarat-specific current affairs), Reasoning & Numerical Ability and Language (Gujarati/English).
• Negative marking: Often 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer — confirm in the official notification.
• Final stages: Document verification, category certificate checks, and a medical fitness test (especially relevant for Radiotherapy Technician for radiation safety fitness).

Preparation tips:

• Start with the Gujarat Technical Diploma syllabus topics for mechanical fundamentals; focus on Thermodynamics, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design and Maintenance practices.
• Practice previous GSSSB/OJAS question papers and time-bound mock tests. Use books: "Arihant’s GATE/Engineering Diploma" series for mechanical basics and "Objective Mechanical Engineering" by R.K. Jain for objective practice.
• For Radiotherapy Technician prepare from hospital physics chapters, radiotherapy techniques, radiation safety (ICRP basics), and practice machine QA question sets. Reference: "Principles and Practice of Radiotherapy" chapters and state nursing/technician manuals.
• Keep a daily current affairs slot focused on Gujarat government schemes, state budget highlights and local infrastructure projects — these topics recur in GK sections.
• Revise Gujarati technical terminology if the exam has a Gujarati language paper; answer accuracy and speed are decisive.

Is This the Right Job for You?

These posts suit candidates with a Diploma/Polytechnic technical background who prefer stable, project-based field work (AAE Mechanical) or steady institutional shift work in healthcare (Radiotherapy Technician). If you enjoy on-site supervision, contractor coordination and mechanical troubleshooting, AAE is a good fit. If you prefer patient care, medical equipment handling and adherence to clinical protocols, Radiotherapy Technician matches those preferences.

Compare with similar roles: Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical) involves more civil-site planning or electrical systems respectively, while Radiotherapy Technician is more specialised than a general medical technician. Consider long-term interests (field engineering vs. clinical technology) before applying.

Next practical step: Read the official notification on ojas.gujarat.gov.in, check the detailed syllabus and the exact pay matrix entry, and schedule a 10-week study-plan combining technical revision and mock tests.