Welcome to Sarkari Naukri. The official notification for GPSC Deputy Section Officer Opt has been announced. Below you will find comprehensive coverage of the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and direct official application channels.
GPSC Deputy Section Officer 2026 – Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) |
| Post Name | Deputy Section Officer (Legal Branch), Class-3 |
| Department | Legal Department and Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department |
| Advertisement Number | 67/2024-25 |
| Total Vacancies | 40 |
| Exam Stage | Main Written Examination |
| Exam Dates | 22.02.2026 to 24.02.2026 |
| Document Type | Provisional Opt-out Candidates List |
| List Release Date | 07.07.2026 |
| Total Candidates in Opt-out List | 54 |
| Official Website | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
Result Release Date
The provisional Opt-out candidates list was published by GPSC on 07.07.2026 from Gandhinagar, based on the Commission’s office order dated 28.01.2026 (Order No. ઉપખ-2025-26-486-R&D).
Organization Name
Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) is the recruiting authority for this post.
Examination Name
Post Name
Deputy Section Officer (Legal Branch), Class-3, under the Legal Department and Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department, for a total of 40 posts.
Result Status
The final result for this post has not yet been declared. GPSC has currently released only a provisional list of candidates being considered for the Opt-out procedure. The final result will be published only after the Opt-out process is complete.
Selection Stage Covered
This list relates to the stage following the Main Written Examination, where GPSC has decided to give eligible candidates the option to opt out before the final result is prepared.
Score Card Availability
Merit List Availability
The merit list is not yet available. GPSC has clearly stated in the notice that this Opt-out list is only a provisional list and is not a selection list or merit list.
Cut Off Marks
Cut off marks have not been officially released by GPSC for this examination.
Important Dates
- Office Order Date: 28.01.2026 (Order No. ઉપખ-2025-26-486-R&D)
- Main Written Exam: 22.02.2026 to 24.02.2026
- Opt-out List Release Date: 07.07.2026
How to Check the GPSC Opt-out List
Candidates can check their seat number in the Opt-out list by following these steps:
- Visit the official GPSC website.
- Open the notice titled “The Provisional List of Candidates to be considered for the Opt-out Procedure.”
- Search for your seat number in the list.
- Download and save the notice for future reference.
Details Mentioned on the Opt-out List
The notice includes the following details:
- Dates of the Main Written Examination
- Explanation of the Opt-out procedure
- Seat numbers of candidates considered under the Opt-out category (category-wise, 1.2 times the number of vacancies to be filled)
- A total of 54 seat numbers in the provisional list
- A clear statement that this is only a provisional list, not a merit or selection list
What to Do After Checking the List
Candidates whose seat numbers appear in this list should:
- Regularly check the official GPSC website for further notices regarding the Opt-out procedure.
- Follow the instructions and timelines that GPSC will announce for exercising the Opt-out option.
- Wait for the final result, which will be published only after the Opt-out process is completed.
Candidates whose seat numbers do not appear in this list are not part of the Opt-out consideration category as per this notice.
Selection Process
As per the notice, the selection process involves the Main Written Examination followed by the Opt-out procedure for eligible candidates. Further stages, if any, have not been officially announced yet.
Important Instructions
- This is a provisional list only and not a merit list or final selection list.
- Inclusion in this list does not create any right to appointment for candidates.
- Candidates must act as per future notices published on the official GPSC website within the specified time limits.
- Document verification schedule, if applicable, has not been announced yet.
Important Links
- Official Notification: GPSC Deputy Section Officer Provisional List 2026
- Official Website: gpsc.gujarat.gov.in

