The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has officially released the GSSSB Royalty Inspector Recruitment 2025 notification for Class-3 Royalty Inspector posts under the Commissioner of Geology & Mining. This recruitment is one of the best opportunities for candidates from Geology, Applied Geology, and Mining Engineering backgrounds.

This detailed guide covers the notification highlights, eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, syllabus, important dates, and how to apply online for the Royalty Inspector recruitment.

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Overview of GSSSB Royalty Inspector Recruitment 2025

The recruitment is being conducted for the post of Royalty Inspector, Class-III through an MCQ-based Computer Based Response Test (CBRT).
Candidates who meet the educational and age criteria can apply online via the OJAS portal.

This post is perfect for aspirants targeting GSSSB technical exams, mining department jobs, geology sector roles, and other Class-3 government opportunities in Gujarat.

Important Dates

Keep track of the following dates for the GSSSB Royalty Inspector Recruitment 2025:

Application Start Date: 25 November 2025 (6:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply: 9 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 12 December 2025
Exam Date: To be announced on the GSSSB website

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last day to submit their applications.

Vacancy Details – Total 29 Posts

Category-wise vacancy distribution:

General: 12
EWS: 2
ST: 8
SEBC: 7
Ex-Servicemen: 2

Women reservation and other norms apply as per Gujarat government rules.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have any one of the following:

Option 1:

✔ Post-Graduate Degree in Geology / Applied Geology
✔ Minimum 55% Marks

Option 2:

✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering (BE/BTech)
✔ Minimum 55% Marks

Additional Requirements

Basic computer knowledge
Knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi language

These qualifications align with the professional responsibilities of a Royalty Inspector, which include field checks, verification of mining operations, and assessment of mineral extraction.

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 37 years (as of 09 Dec 2025)

Age Relaxation

General Female: +5 years
Reserved Male: +5 years
Reserved Female: +10 years
PwD (General): +10 years
PwD (Female): +15 years
PwD (Reserved): up to +20 years
Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years

Candidates must keep valid certificates ready during document verification.

Salary for Royalty Inspector

GSSSB offers an attractive pay scale:

Rs. 49,600/month for the first 5 years (fixed pay)
After 5 years: Level-7 Pay Scale: ₹39,900 – ₹1,26,600

The role includes field inspections, monitoring of mineral extraction, verification of royalty payments, and adherence to mining regulations.

Selection Process

The GSSSB Royalty Inspector Recruitment 2025 selection process includes:

Single Written CBRT Exam

Total Marks: 210

PART A – 60 Marks

Logical Reasoning – 30
Quantitative Aptitude – 30

PART B – 150 Marks

Constitution of India – 10
Current Affairs – 10
Gujarati + English Comprehension – 10
Geology / Mining (Core subject) – 120

Negative Marking

0.25 (¼) marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Part A: 40%
Part B: 40%

Candidates must clear both sections to qualify for the merit list.

Detailed Syllabus for GSSSB Royalty Inspector 2025

Below is the complete exam syllabus for both Part A and Part B:

PART A – Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude (60 Marks)

A1. Reasoning (30 Marks)

Blood Relation
Venn Diagram
Visual Reasoning
Coding–Decoding
Analytical Reasoning
Data Sufficiency
Arithmetic Logic
Seating Arrangement
Pattern-Based Reasoning
Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables)

A2. Quantitative Aptitude (30 Marks)

Number System
Simplification
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Average
Profit & Loss
Time & Work
Time, Speed & Distance
Partnership
AP & GP
Chain Rule
Mensuration basics

PART B – General + Subject Knowledge (150 Marks)

B1. Indian Constitution (10 Marks)

Preamble
Fundamental Rights & Duties
Directive Principles
Parliament & State Legislature
President, Governor, PM, CM
Supreme Court & High Courts
Centre–State Relations
Constitutional Amendments
Constitutional Bodies

B2. Current Affairs (10 Marks)

National & State news
Government schemes
Economy
Environment
Science & Tech
Important government appointments
International events

B3. Comprehension (Gujarati + English) (10 Marks)

Paragraph comprehension
Assertion–Reason
Interpretation
Vocabulary
Grammar basics

Geology & Mining (120 Marks)

Most important section Includes:

General Geology

Earth structure
Minerals & Rocks
Tectonics
Weathering & Erosion

Geomorphology

Landform evolution
Geomorphological processes

Mineralogy

Physical & chemical properties
Silicates & non-silicates
Crystal structures

Petrology

Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic rocks

Mining Geology

Prospecting
Exploration methods
Sampling
Reserve estimation

Structural Geology

Joints & Faults
Folds
Lineations & Fabrics

Economic Geology

Important ores
Industrial minerals
Mineral beneficiation

Drilling & Blasting

Drilling methods
Explosives
Safety
ANFO, Slurry, Emulsion

Mining Methods

Opencast
Underground
Stoping
Caving

Surveying

Traversing
Levels
GPS
DGPS

Rock Mechanics

Strength of rocks
Slope stability
Supports

Mining Legislation

MMDR Act 1957
Mineral Conservation Rules
GMMCR 2017
Illegal Mining Prevention Rules

Environmental Geology

Mine reclamation
Mine closure
Pollution control

How to Apply for Royalty Inspector (OJAS)

Follow these steps:

Go to the official website: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
Click Apply Online → GSSSB
Select Advt. No. 369/202526 – Royalty Inspector
Fill in your personal information
Enter education details
Upload:
- Photo: 5 cm × 3.6 cm
- Signature: 2.5 cm × 7.5 cm
- Size: Max 15 KB
Confirm your application
Pay the fee online
Save and print the application for verification

Application Fee

General: ₹500
Reserved Categories: ₹400

Fee is refundable only if the candidate appears in the exam.

Final Merit List Preparation

Merit = Part A (60) + Part B (150) = 210 Marks
Only candidates who secure the minimum 40% in each part will qualify.
GSSSB will call approx. 2× the number of vacancies for document verification.

Conclusion

The GSSSB Royalty Inspector Recruitment 2025 is an excellent opportunity for candidates with Geology, Applied Geology, and Mining Engineering qualifications who want to work in the government mining sector of Gujarat.

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✔ High salary
✔ Strong job stability
✔ Technical + field role
✔ Long-term career growth

Make sure to apply before the last date, prepare using the official syllabus, and follow all instructions carefully. GSSSB Filed Office Vacancy is also available for apply online