The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has launched a new digital platform called 'Avasar', designed to connect more than 18,000 candidates who reached the interview stage of Class I and Class II recruitment processes — but were not selected in the final merit list or remained on waiting lists — with employment opportunities in public sector undertakings, cooperative institutions, and recognised private organisations. The initiative was announced in Gandhinagar on Friday, 17 July.

What the Avasar Module Does

GPSC Secretary Sudhir Patel described the Commission's role as that of a bridge between qualified candidates and potential employers. He emphasised that GPSC would function solely as a facilitator and would bear no legal or official responsibility for recruitment decisions, employment terms, salary, or disputes arising from placements made through the platform.

The module covers candidates from more than 415 Class I and Class II recruitment results declared over the last five years and completed before 1 July 2026. Candidates appearing in future GPSC recruitments will also be able to opt into the initiative at the time of submitting their application forms through the GPSC-OJAS portal.

Why GPSC Believes These Candidates Deserve a Second Path

Patel explained the rationale: candidates who reach the interview stage have already cleared both the Preliminary and Main examinations, demonstrating a level of competence that the Commission believes should not go to waste simply because final merit lists have limited vacancies.

'Candidates who reach the interview stage in the GPSC recruitment process have already cleared both the Preliminary and Main examinations. While they may not have been selected in the final result, they have already proven their competence by reaching the interview stage. GPSC has developed the Avasar module to help such candidates access employment opportunities,' Patel said.

The Commission has categorised its database into administrative, medical, educational, and technical cadres to help organisations identify candidates aligned with their specific requirements.

How Candidates Can Participate

Participation is entirely voluntary. Candidates wishing to make their details available to employers must provide prior online consent through the GPSC-OJAS portal. Those from previous recruitment cycles must enter their advertisement number and confirmation number to submit consent. A retrieval facility is available for candidates who have forgotten their confirmation number.

Consent is completed only after OTP-based verification through the candidate's registered mobile number and email address — a security measure designed to prevent unauthorised sharing of another candidate's information. The information shared will be limited to the candidate's name, mobile number, email address, and educational qualifications.

Data Protection and Employer Obligations

Patel stressed that data protection is central to the initiative. Organisations receiving candidate data must provide an undertaking that the information will be used exclusively for employment-related purposes and will not be shared with third parties or used for any other purpose.

'Organisations receiving candidates' data will be permitted to use it solely for employment-related purposes and not for any other purpose. The complete responsibility for safeguarding the data will rest with the respective organisation,' he said.

Access to the database will be restricted to legally established government departments, public sector undertakings, and private companies recognised by the Commission. After receiving candidate information, organisations will conduct their own shortlisting and selection processes independently of GPSC.

What Comes Next

The Commission has advised eligible candidates to monitor the GPSC's official website and the GPSC-OJAS portal regularly for updates. GPSC has also reserved the authority to amend the rules governing the Avasar initiative at any time. If the module gains traction, it could serve as a replicable model for other state public service commissions grappling with large pools of qualified but unplaced candidates.