GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Apply for 266 Posts

📅 Posted: 06/06/2026 📝 Updated: 06/06/2026

Total Vacancy266

SalaryFixed ₹40,800/month (First 5 Years) | After Regularisation: Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) [Approx. ₹55,000–₹65,000/Month]

LocationGujarat

Last Date25/06/2026

Short Information: If you hold a B.Pharm, Pharm.D., or Diploma in Pharmacy and want a secure government job in Gujarat's Health Department, the Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) has opened 266 vacancies for Junior Pharmacist (Class-3) under the Directorate of Medical Services, Gandhinagar. What makes this recruitment particularly attractive is the pay structure: you start at a fixed monthly salary of ₹40,800 for the first five years — no deductions for DA variability, no uncertainty. After five years of satisfactory service, the post regularises to Pay Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) under the 7th Pay Commission, with full government allowances adding substantially to the take-home. The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 25 June 2026, with relaxations of 5 years for reserved category males, 10 years for reserved category females, and up to 10 years for PwD candidates (max 45 years). Online applications are accepted from 06 June 2026 to 25 June 2026 through the OJAS portal. Exam fees can be paid online till 28 June 2026. The exam is a single-stage MCQ-based CBRT/OMR test with negative marking, so focused preparation on pharmacy subjects and Gujarat general knowledge is key.

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GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Online Form 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	06/06/2026
Application Begin	06/06/2026 (14:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply	25/06/2026 (23:59 PM)
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	28/06/2026 (23:59 PM)
Exam Date	To be notified

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Online Form 2026 2026Application Fee

Unreserved (General)	₹500
Reserved (All Categories, Women, PwD, ESM)	₹400

Payment: Online (Debit Card / Internet Banking / UPI / Wallet)

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Apply for 266 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18–35 Years (as on 25/06/2026)

(General (Unreserved) Female: 5 Years relaxation, Reserved Category Male: 5 Years relaxation (Max 40 Years), Reserved Category Female: 10 Years relaxation (Max 45 Years), General PwD Male: 10 Years (Max 45 Years), General PwD Female: 15 Years (Max 45 Years), Reserved PwD Male: 15 Years (Max 45 Years), Reserved PwD Female: 20 Years (Max 45 Years), Ex-Servicemen: Period of service + 3 additional years relaxation)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Junior Pharmacist (Class-3)	266	B.Pharm / Pharm.D OR Diploma in Pharmacy + 2 Years Experience
Total Vacancy	266
Note: Advt No. 415/202627 \| Vacancies may increase or decrease as per government decision.

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	UR	EWS	SC	ST	S E B C	Total
Junior Pharmacist (Class-3)	139	26	13	25	63	266
Total	139	26	13	25	63	266
Note:Reserved category seats are exclusively for candidates domiciled in Gujarat. UR = Unreserved; EWS = Economically Weaker Section; SC = Scheduled Caste; ST = Scheduled Tribe; SEBC = Socially & Educationally Backward Class.

Recruitment Table: Women Reservation (Horizontal — Carved Out of Category Totals)

Category	UR Women	EWS Women	SC Women	ST Women	SEBC Women	Total Women
Women Reserved Seats	46	09	04	08	21	88
Note:Women's reserved seats are carved out from the respective category totals above — they are NOT additional vacancies. If eligible women candidates are unavailable, seats are filled by male candidates of the same category.

Recruitment Table: Other Horizontal Reservations (Carved Out of Above Totals)

Category	Reserved Seats
PwD (Divyang)	00
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) — 10%	26
Note:These are horizontal reservations carved out from the 266 total — NOT additional posts.

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Online Form 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must be a citizen of India or possess nationality as per Gujarat Civil Services Classification & Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a recognized University/Institution under UGC Act, 1956; OR
Must possess a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized University/Institution AND have approximately 2 years of experience as Junior Pharmacist in Government/PSU, Dispenser in hospital/dispensary, or Pharmacist/Medical Representative in a company registered under Companies Act 2013.
Must have basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services Classification (General) Rules, 1967. Computer certificate must be submitted before appointment.
Must possess adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Candidates appointed by direct selection must get registered with the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 at the time of appointment, if not already registered.
Selected candidates must furnish a security and surety bond in prescribed form and amount as determined by the Government.
Age: 18 to 35 years as on 25/06/2026. Age relaxations applicable as per category rules.

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Online Form 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Junior Pharmacist (Class-3) — First 5 Years	Fixed Pay ₹40,800/month (Consolidated)
Junior Pharmacist (Class-3) — After Regularisation	Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) under 7th Pay Commission

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Online Form 2026Selection Process Steps

Single Stage Competitive Written Examination (MCQ-based CBRT/OMR)
Document Verification (for candidates shortlisted based on merit — approximately 2x vacancies called)
Final Selection List published based on merit in Part-A and Part-B combined, subject to minimum qualifying standard

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Online Form 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview

Mode: CBRT (Computer Based Response Test) / OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) — MCQ format.
Number of Papers: Single paper divided into Part-A and Part-B.
Total Questions: 210 (Part-A: 90 + Part-B: 120).
Total Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) — combined for both parts.
Negative Marking: Yes — 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Minimum Qualifying Standard: 40% separately in Part-A AND 40% separately in Part-B (applies to all categories).
Provisional Answer Key: Published after exam; candidates may submit objections before Final Answer Key.
Question Level: Equivalent to the prescribed educational qualification (Diploma/Degree in Pharmacy).

Recruitment Table: Part-A — General Aptitude (90 Marks)

Sr.	Subject	Questions	Marks
1	Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation	30	30
2	Arithmetic / Numerical Ability	30	30
3	Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension	30	30
Total		90	90

Recruitment Table: Part-B — Subject-Specific Knowledge (120 Marks)

Sr.	Subject	Questions	Marks
1	Pharmacy (Related Subject & Its Applications)	120	120
Total		120	120

Recruitment Table: Special Bonus Marks Criteria

Category	Benefit
Widow Candidates	5% of marks scored added to merit (subject to not having remarried at appointment time)
Sports Persons (National/Inter-University/SGFI level)	5% of marks scored added to merit (valid sports certificate required from prescribed authority)
Note:These additional marks are added to competitive exam scores to prepare the merit list — not qualifying marks.

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Online Form 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The exam question level is equivalent to the prescribed educational qualification (Diploma/Degree in Pharmacy). No separate syllabus PDF has been released — the following topics are based on the standard Gujarat Pharmacist exam pattern.

📚 Part-A: Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation

Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Series Completion
Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Syllogisms
Data Sufficiency, Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Table Interpretation

📚 Part-A: Arithmetic / Numerical Ability

Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss
Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work
Average, Mensuration, Number System

📚 Part-A: Constitution, Current Affairs & Comprehension

Fundamental Rights & Duties, Directive Principles
State & Central Government Structure
Current Events — Gujarat & National
Gujarati Language Comprehension
English Language Comprehension

📚 Part-B: Pharmacy Subject (Expected Topics)

Pharmaceutics — Dosage forms, Drug formulation, Dispensing
Pharmacology — Drug action, Classification, Adverse effects
Pharmacognosy — Crude drugs, Herbal preparations
Pharmaceutical Chemistry — Drug synthesis, Analysis
Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology
Hospital & Community Pharmacy Practice
Drug Store Management & Inventory Control
Pharmacy Act 1948, Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940, NDPS Act

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Online Form 2026How to Apply

Visit the official OJAS portal: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
Click on 'Online Application' → Select 'Apply' → Choose GSSSB.
Click on the Advertisement for Junior Pharmacist (Class-3), Advt No. 415/202627.
Fill in Personal Details and Educational Details carefully. Fields marked with (*) are mandatory.
Upload Passport-size photograph (5 cm × 3.6 cm, JPG, max 15 KB) and Signature (2.5 cm × 7.5 cm, JPG, max 15 KB). Photo must be recent (not older than 1 year from last date) with white background and date printed.
Click 'Save' to generate your Application Number. Note it carefully.
Click 'Confirm Application' to get your Confirmation Number. Once confirmed, no changes can be made.
Pay the exam fee online (Debit Card / Internet Banking / UPI / Wallet) by 28/06/2026 (23:59). Download the fee receipt.
Download and print the filled application form for future reference. The form cannot be downloaded after the last date.
Keep the same photograph for all stages of recruitment — exam hall ticket, document verification, and appointment.

Recruitment Note: About GSSSB (Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal)

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), established under the Gujarat Government, is responsible for recruiting candidates to Class-3 and Class-4 positions across various state government departments. Headquartered in Gandhinagar, the Board operates under the General Administration Department of Gujarat and conducts competitive examinations for hundreds of posts annually. GSSSB manages transparent merit-based recruitment through the OJAS (Online Job Application System) portal — one of India's most efficient state-level recruitment portals — ensuring timely, paperless applications for millions of candidates. Its recruitments cover departments including Health, Education, Revenue, Agriculture, and Social Justice, making it the primary gateway for government employment across Gujarat's diverse administrative machinery.

Recruitment Note: Job Profile — Junior Pharmacist (Class-3)

A Junior Pharmacist appointed under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Gujarat, works primarily in government hospitals, PHCs (Primary Health Centres), CHCs (Community Health Centres), and government dispensaries across the state. Day-to-day responsibilities include dispensing prescribed medicines to patients, maintaining stock registers, placing indent for medicines from the district drug store, checking expiry dates, and ensuring proper storage of temperature-sensitive drugs. The role involves coordination with doctors and nursing staff, managing OPD and IPD pharmacy counters, preparing and labelling drug packages, and updating records under the HMIS system. Career progression from Junior Pharmacist to Senior Pharmacist and higher administrative roles is possible through departmental promotions based on seniority and service record.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

Beyond the fixed pay of ₹40,800/month (and Level-5 scale post-regularisation), selected candidates receive: Medical coverage for self and dependents at government hospitals, House Rent Allowance (HRA) or government quarters where available, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Provident Fund and Gratuity contributions, New Pension Scheme (NPS) enrollment, annual leave entitlements (earned leave, medical leave, casual leave), maternity/paternity leave, group insurance coverage, and festival advance. Computer literacy certification bonus and sports merit bonuses are additional advantages for eligible candidates during selection.

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Online Form 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 06/06/2026 to 25/06/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 415/202627	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	GSSSB
Post Name	Junior Pharmacist
Total Vacancy	266
Salary	Fixed ₹40,800/month (First 5 Years) \| After Regularisation: Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) [Approx. ₹55,000–₹65,000/Month]
Job Location	Gujarat
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	25/06/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

The single most common rejection reason in GSSSB applications is category certificate validity. SEBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued between 01/04/2024 and 25/06/2026 — certificates outside this window are rejected outright, even if otherwise valid. EWS candidates need the Income & Asset Certificate issued between 26/06/2023 and 25/06/2026. Also, the exam carries 1/4 negative marking — skip any question where you are genuinely uncertain rather than guessing. In Part-A, the Data Interpretation and Arithmetic sections have fixed question patterns; practise GSSSB previous papers specifically, not generic SSC material. Diploma holders must note: two years of relevant pharmacy experience is mandatory — without it, your application will be rejected at the document verification stage.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for GSSSB Junior Pharmacist? ▼

Ans: For the first 5 years, selected candidates receive a consolidated fixed pay of ₹40,800 per month with no DA fluctuation. After regularisation upon satisfactory service, the post falls under Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) under the 7th Pay Commission. With DA, HRA, and medical allowances added, the estimated in-hand salary post-regularisation is approximately ₹55,000–₹65,000 per month.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for GSSSB Junior Pharmacist 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application on the OJAS portal (ojas.gujarat.gov.in) is 25/06/2026 by 23:59 hours. The last date to pay the exam fee online is 28/06/2026 by 23:59 hours. Note that once the application is confirmed, no edits are possible — verify all details carefully before clicking 'Confirm Application'.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the GSSSB Junior Pharmacist exam? ▼

Ans: Yes, the exam carries negative marking. For every wrong answer, 1/4 of the marks allotted to that question will be deducted from your total score. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions. Candidates should avoid guessing on questions they are unsure about. The exam consists of 210 MCQ questions across Part-A (90 marks) and Part-B (120 marks).

Q.4 What is the age limit for GSSSB Junior Pharmacist 2026? ▼

Ans: The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 25/06/2026 for General (Unreserved) male candidates. Relaxation: General females get 5 years; Reserved category males get 5 years; Reserved females get 10 years (max 45 years); PwD General male 10 years; PwD General female 15 years; PwD Reserved male 15 years; PwD Reserved female 20 years (all capped at max 45 years). Ex-Servicemen get relaxation equal to service period + 3 years.

Q.5 How to download the GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The official notification (Advt No. 415/202627) can be downloaded from the GSSSB official website at gsssb.gujarat.gov.in. Candidates should regularly check this website for all updates, admit card release dates, exam schedule, and result announcements. The OJAS portal (ojas.gujarat.gov.in) is used exclusively for filling the online application.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for Junior Pharmacist? ▼

Ans: Candidates must have either: (a) a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a recognized University, OR (b) a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution AND approximately 2 years of experience as Junior Pharmacist/Dispenser in a Government hospital or as Pharmacist/Medical Representative in a registered pharmaceutical company. Basic computer knowledge is also mandatory (certificate required before appointment).

Q.7 What is the selection process for GSSSB Junior Pharmacist? ▼

Ans: Selection is through a single-stage competitive MCQ examination (CBRT/OMR format) with 210 questions — Part-A covering General Aptitude (90 marks) and Part-B covering Pharmacy subjects (120 marks). Duration is 3 hours with 1/4 negative marking. A minimum of 40% must be scored separately in both Part-A and Part-B. Candidates shortlisted based on merit (approx. 2x vacancies) are called for document verification, after which the final selection list is published.

Q.8 Can Diploma in Pharmacy holders apply for GSSSB Junior Pharmacist 2026? ▼

Ans: Yes, Diploma in Pharmacy holders are eligible — but they must also have approximately 2 years of relevant experience as a Junior Pharmacist in Government/PSU, Dispenser in a hospital or dispensary, or Pharmacist/Medical Representative in a company registered under the Companies Act 2013. Diploma holders without this experience are not eligible. B.Pharm and Pharm.D. degree holders can apply without any experience requirement.