Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) — Health and Family Welfare Department
| Application Start | 11 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Pharmacist (Class-3) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 266 |
| Qualification | B.Pharm, Pharm.D or Diploma in Pharmacy with 2 years experience |
| Age Limit | 18-35 years |
| Salary | Rs. 40,800 (fixed for 5 years), then Rs. 29,200-92,300 |
| Application Fee | General: Rs. 500, Reserved/Women/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 400 |
| Selection Process | Competitive Written Examination (CBRT/OMR) |
The Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) has issued advertisement no. 415/2026-27 to fill 266 Junior Pharmacist (Class-3) vacancies under the Health and Family Welfare Department. Selection for these posts will be conducted through a competitive written examination.
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| UR | 139 |
| EWS | 26 |
| SC | 13 |
| ST | 25 |
| SEBC | 63 |
| Total | 266 |
Candidates must meet the following criteria as of 2026-06-25:
The age limit for applicants is 18 to 35 years as of 2026-06-25. Age relaxations are available for reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) and women candidates as per state government policy.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 2026-06-11 |
| Application Last Date | 2026-06-25 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 2026-06-28 |
The selection process involves a 3-hour competitive written exam totaling 210 marks. Part-A (90 marks) covers logical reasoning, mathematics, current affairs, and languages. Part-B (120 marks) is subject-specific to Pharmacy. A minimum of 40% in both parts is mandatory to qualify.
Selected candidates will receive a fixed salary of Rs. 40,800 per month for the first five years, followed by the 7th Pay Commission scale (Level-5: Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300) upon regularization.
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/4 mark for every incorrect answer provided in the written test.
Kavita Nair is an education policy researcher with a Ph.D. in Education from JNU. She contributes well-researched articles on teaching vacancies, UPSC Civil Services, and central government recruitment drives.
