What is the Bin Sachivalay Clerk post in Gujarat?

The Bin Sachivalay Clerk (Non-Secretariat Clerk) works in district and taluka-level government offices outside the secretariat, including revenue offices (Mamlatdar office, District Collectorate), police, health, education, and agriculture departments. In revenue offices, clerks assist with file management, data entry of land records, issuing of certificates, and managing public correspondence. They support senior officers in administrative tasks, maintain registers, and handle citizen service requests for copies of land records, income certificates, and domicile certificates. The post is one of the most popular entry-level government jobs in Gujarat.

What is the salary of a Gujarat Bin Sachivalay Clerk?

A Gujarat Bin Sachivalay Clerk receives a basic pay in the pay scale of Rs. 19,950–63,200, with gross monthly salary of approximately Rs. 22,000–28,000 including DA and HRA. The in-hand salary is approximately Rs. 19,000–24,000 per month. Urban postings in Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara carry higher HRA compared to rural postings. Promotion to Head Clerk and Senior Clerk grades is possible with experience and departmental examinations. The post also provides job security, pension benefits, and medical facilities.

What is the syllabus for Gujarat Bin Sachivalay Clerk exam?

The exam covers five sections: General Knowledge (Gujarat and India GK, current affairs, science, environment, polity), Gujarati Language (grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, letter writing), Mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, percentage, profit/loss, time-speed-distance), Reasoning (logical, verbal, non-verbal reasoning, series, analogies), and Computer Knowledge (MS Office, internet, e-Governance, hardware/software basics). The exam is considered easier than Talati or Revenue Inspector exams as it does not test revenue laws specifically. A score of 65+ out of 100 is generally competitive for selection.

How many vacancies are typically released for Bin Sachivalay Clerk?

GSSSB releases Bin Sachivalay Clerk vacancies across all government departments in Gujarat. Past recruitment cycles have seen 3,000–10,000+ vacancies making it one of the largest recruitment drives in Gujarat. The 2019 cycle had 3,000+ vacancies and recent cycles have had higher numbers due to retirements and expansion of digital governance services. Vacancies are distributed across districts and departments with reservation norms for SEBC/SC/ST/EWS categories as per Gujarat government rules.

What is the difference between Bin Sachivalay Clerk and Sachivalay Clerk?

Sachivalay (Secretariat) Clerks work in the Gujarat Secretariat in Gandhinagar directly under ministers and secretaries, handling high-level government files and policy correspondence. Bin Sachivalay (Non-Secretariat) Clerks work in district and taluka offices, dealing with citizen-facing services and field-level administration. Sachivalay Clerk is a higher-grade post with better pay scale, more prestigious placement, and different selection process (GPSC conducts it). Bin Sachivalay Clerk selection is done by GSSSB. Both are clerical cadre posts but Sachivalay offers faster promotion and more administrative exposure.

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Gujarat Bin Sachivalay Clerk Preparation Guide

GSSSB (Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for Gujarat Bin Sachivalay Clerk 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyEasy

Total Marks100

Duration90 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR-based)

Frequency

Annual or as per vacancy notification

Next Exam Date

2026-08-10

EEligibility Criteria

HSC (12th pass) from a recognized board; age 18-33 years; Gujarat domicile; basic computer literacy required

ANumber of Attempts

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Focus on Gujarat GK with emphasis on geography (districts, rivers, industries), culture (festivals, folk dances, crafts), and state government schemes for the comprehensive GK section.

Practice Gujarati grammar systematically — GSSSB exams frequently test formal Gujarati writing, idioms (roodhiprayog), and comprehension passages from literature and newspapers.

Solve at least 30-40 reasoning questions daily covering number series, analogies, syllogisms, and spatial reasoning to build speed and accuracy for the reasoning section.

Build computer knowledge covering MS Office shortcuts, internet and email basics, e-governance initiatives in Gujarat (iORA, SWAGAT, SEVA Kendras), and basic hardware concepts.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Knowledge	20	20	18 min
Gujarati Language	20	20	18 min
Mathematics	20	20	18 min
Reasoning	20	20	18 min
Computer Knowledge	20	20	18 min
Total	100	100	90 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

2026-06-15

Next Exam Date

2026-08-10

Conducted By

GSSSB (Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board)

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