GSET 2026

On behalf of the Gujarat State, nodal agency The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda,Vadodara , has released a notification on official website for the students who wants to do a Assistant Professor in Govt. College. The Application Form has started from 22 June 2026, and the candidates can apply till the 22 July 2026. Candidates must have to check the necessary details of age, qualification and pay scale details which are given below. Link for notification pdf and apply are given below.

GSET 2026 Short Details

Important Dates Application Fee
  • Application News Date: 22 June 2026
  • Application Start Date: 22 June 2026
  • Application End Date: 22 July 2026
  • Fee Payment Last Date: 22 July 2026
  • Admit card Date: Notify Later.
  • Prelims Exam Date: 29 November 2026 ( Paper 1 & 2)
  • Result: Notify Here

Candidates are Advised to Verify the details on the Official Website of gujaratset.ac.in

  • General / EWS / SEBC : ₹ 900 + Bank Charges/-
  •  SC / ST: ₹ 700 + Bank Charges/- 
  • PwD: ₹ 100 + Bank Charges/- 
  • Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • Internet Banking
  • IMPS
  • Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

GSET 2026 Education Qualification Criteria 

Post Name  Education Qualification
GSET 2026
  • Only those candidates are eligible to appear in the GSET who have completed / are studying in the final year of a UGC specified Master’s degree in a subject of GSET
  • There is no upper age limit applying in GSET for eligibility of Assistant Professor.
  • A candidate who has already qualified GSET in a subject will not be allowed to appear again for GSET in the same subject.
  • The candidates who are studying in the first year of two years Master’s Course or in first two semesters of a four-semester course of master’s degree or studying in the fourth year of Five-year Integrated Masters Course, are not eligible to appear for this test.

For more information of Education Qualification criteria, refer the notification. Link is given below.

GSET & Post Graduate Subject 

GSET Subject  Medium of Question Paper Post Graduate Subject
Mathematical Sciences English M.Sc./M.A./M.Tech.(Science) Or
Equivalent Degree
Physical Sciences English M.Sc. Or Equivalent Degree

For more information of age limit criteria, refer the notification. Link is given below.

GSET 2026 – Exam Pattern

The GSET 2026 examination will be conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode on a single day. It consists of two papers held in the same session. Both papers contain only objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each correct answer carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

Paper Subject Questions Max Marks Duration Timing
Paper I General: Teaching/Research Aptitude, Reasoning, Comprehension, Divergent Thinking, General Awareness 50 MCQs 100 Marks 1 Hour 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Paper II Subject-Specific (as per candidate’s Post Graduation subject) 100 MCQs 200 Marks 2 Hours 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Total 150 Questions 300 Marks 3 Hours Full Day (Same Session)
Both papers are held on the same day. Each question carries 2 marks (+2 for correct answer). There is NO negative marking. Candidates must attempt both papers to be eligible for qualification. Syllabus for all non-science subjects follows UGC NET pattern. For science subjects (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Earth Sciences), the syllabus is same as CSIR NET but exam pattern follows UGC NET format.

GSET 2026 – Application Process (Two Mandatory Steps)

The GSET 2026 application process is completed in two compulsory steps. Candidates MUST complete Step 1 (Fee Payment) before proceeding to Step 2 (Online Registration). Incomplete applications will be rejected.

  1. Visit the official GSET website: gujaratset.ac.in
  2. Click on the “Fee Payment” or “Pay Examination Fee” link on the homepage.
  3. Select your category and fill in the basic details required for fee payment.
  4. Pay the examination fee online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI via the Easepay payment gateway.
  5. After successful payment, save and print the fee receipt. Note down theOrder NumberandPayment Reference ID (Easepay ID)— these are required for the next step.
  1. Go to the official GSET website and click on “Apply Online” or “Candidate Login”.
  2. Login using your Order Number and Easepay Payment Reference ID from Step 1.
  3. Upload your scanned passport-size photograph in JPEG format (size: under 100 KB, coloured).
  4. Fill out the application form completely: personal details, educational qualification, category, subject, and preferred examination centre.
  5. Verify all filled details carefully. No changes will be permitted after submission.
  6. Submit the application form online and download / print a hard copy for future reference.

Important Links

Apply Online for GSET 2026 (Official Portal) Apply Now
GSET 2026 Information Bulletin / Official Notification PDF Download PDF
Pay Examination Fee (Step 1) Pay Fee
Candidate Login / Online Registration (Step 2) Login Here
Download Admit Card / Hall Ticket (Active Before Exam) Coming Soon
Provisional Answer Key (After Exam) Coming Soon
Result / Merit List (After Exam) Coming Soon
GSET Official Website gujaratset.ac.in

Important Questions

  • Question: What is the last date to apply for GSET 2026?
  • Answer:  The online application window for GSET 2026 is open from 22 June 2026 to 22 July 2026. Applications must be submitted at gujaratset.ac.in. No applications will be accepted after the last date under any circumstances.
  • Question: What is the application fee for GSET 2026?
  • Answer: General / General-EWS / SEBC-NCL: Rs. 900/- + Bank Charges. SC / ST / Third Gender: Rs. 700/- + Bank Charges. Person with Disability (PwD): Rs. 100/- + Bank Charges. Payme
  • Question: When is the GSET 2026 exam date?
  • Answer: GSET 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, 29 November 2026 across 12 examination centres in Gujarat. Paper I timing is 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM and Paper II timing is 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM — both on the same day.
  • Question: Can candidates from outside Gujarat apply for GSET 2026?
  • Answer: Yes, candidates from other states can also apply for GSET 2026. However, candidates from other states (regardless of their reserved category) will be treated as General category for GSET purposes. Reservation benefits are available only to Gujarat State domicile holders with valid Gujarat State certificates.

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