The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) Recruitment 2026 for 321 posts of Junior Pharmacist. Candidates with B.Pharma, D.Pharm Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 08-01-2026, and closes on 17-01-2026. The candidate shall apply online through GSSSB website, gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 321 Junior Pharmacist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official GSSSB website. The last date to submit the application form is 17-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board, Gandhinagar (GSSSB Gandhinagar)
Post Name
Junior Pharmacist, Class-3
No of Posts
321 (Increased from 209)
Advt No
329/202526
Salary
First five years: Fixed pay of Rs. 40,800 per month; thereafter, on satisfactory completion of five years, pay scale of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 (Level-5) as per 7th Pay Commission, subject to the outcome of SLP No.14124/2012 and SLP No.14125/2012 of Hon’ble Supreme Court.
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D OR Diploma in Pharmacy with about two years’ prescribed experience, along with basic computer knowledge and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both, and registration with Gujarat State Pharmacy Council at the time of appointment.
Age Limit
18 to 35 years as on 30/12/2025, with relaxations as per Gujarat Civil Services rules.
Health and Family Welfare Department / Commissioner of Health, Medical Services and Medical Education Office - Rural Health Branch - Community Health Centers
209
Health and Family Welfare Department / Medical Education and Research Office
112
Total Vacancies
321
Eligibility Criteria
Junior Pharmacist, Class-3
Candidate must be an Indian citizen or possess nationality as per Rule 7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
Must possess:
A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) obtained from a University established by or under a Central or State Act in India, or from an educational institution recognized as or deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956; OR
A Diploma in Pharmacy obtained from a University established by or under a Central or State Act in India or from an institution recognized as or deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, with about two years’ experience as a Junior Pharmacist in Government, Government Undertaking or Board, or as a Dispenser in hospitals/dispensaries, or as a Pharmacist or Medical Representative of a pharmaceutical company established under the Companies Act, 2013.
Must possess basic knowledge of computer application as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification (General) Rules, 1967.
Must possess adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
The candidate selected by direct recruitment is required to be registered with Gujarat State Pharmacy Council under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 at the time of appointment, if not already registered.
Salary/Stipend
For the first five years, appointment will be on fixed pay of Rs. 40,800 per month as per Finance Department resolutions dated 16/02/2006, 29/04/2010, 06/10/2011, 20/10/2014, 20/10/2015, 18/01/2017 and 18/10/2023.
After completion of five years, subject to satisfactory service and as per applicable resolutions, the candidate will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 (Level-5) of the 7th Pay Commission in the concerned office.
The above is subject to the outcome of Hon’ble Supreme Court cases SLP No.14124/2012 and SLP No.14125/2012.
Age Limit (as on 30/12/2025)
Minimum age: 18 years (candidate must not be less than 18 years on 30/12/2025).
Maximum age: 35 years (candidate must not have completed 35 years on 30/12/2025), subject to relaxations as per Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
Category-wise upper age relaxations:
General category female candidates: 5 years.
Reserved category male candidates: 5 years.
Reserved category female candidates: 10 years (subject to maximum 45 years).
General category PwD male candidates: 10 years (subject to maximum 45 years).
General category PwD female candidates: 15 years (subject to maximum 45 years).
Reserved category PwD male candidates: 15 years (subject to maximum 45 years).
Reserved category PwD female candidates: 20 years (subject to maximum 45 years).
Ex-servicemen: Relaxation in upper age equal to length of service rendered in armed forces plus three years, as per rules.
Application Fee
As per General Administration Department letter dated 31/01/2024, the examination fee structure is:
Preliminary examination fee for Unreserved category candidates: Rs. 500/-.
Preliminary examination fee for all reserved category candidates (all women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and Ex-servicemen): Rs. 400/-.
The fees paid shall be refunded to those candidates who appear in the examination.
All candidates must pay the examination fee only through online mode after submitting application and obtaining confirmation number, up to 02/01/2026 (23:59 hours).
Online payment options: Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallets via OJAS website.
In addition to examination fee, candidates must bear applicable transaction charges as per norms.
Fee will not be accepted after the last date under any circumstances and fee once paid will not be refunded, including in case of rejection of application.
Applications without payment of prescribed fee will be treated as invalid and will be rejected without any separate intimation.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Original Advertisement Published
15/12/2025
Original Online Application Period
16/12/2025 to 30/12/2025
Revised Advertisement Published
08/01/2026
Extended Application Start Date (For New Applicants)
08/01/2026 (14:00 hrs)
Extended Application Last Date
17/01/2026 (23:59 hrs)
Educational Qualification Cut-off Date (New Applicants)
17/01/2026
Age Limit Cut-off Date
30/12/2025 (as per original advertisement)
Selection Process
Selection will be through competitive examination in one stage consisting of objective MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) type questions
The examination will be conducted through CBRT/OMR (Computer Based Response Test/Optical Mark Recognition) method
The examination will consist of one question paper with two parts: Part-A and Part-B
Part-A: Contains 90 questions covering:
Logical Tests and Data Interpretation: 30 marks
Mathematical Tests: 30 marks
Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati and English Comprehension: 30 marks
Part-B: Contains 120 questions on subject related topics and their application (120 marks)
Total Questions: 210 (Part-A: 90 + Part-B: 120)
Total Time: 3 hours (180 minutes) for both parts combined
Negative Marking: 1/4 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer
The level of question paper will be equivalent to the educational qualification prescribed
Provisional Answer Key will be published after the examination
Final Answer Key will be published after considering objections received from candidates
If any question is cancelled in the Final Answer Key, marks for cancelled questions will be calculated on Pro-Rata basis among remaining questions
General Information/Instructions
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board has published revised advertisement for Junior Pharmacist, Class-3 recruitment
Original advertisement No. 329/202526 was published on 15/12/2025 for 209 vacancies
The vacancies have been increased by 112 posts from Medical Education and Research Office, making total 321 vacancies
The recruitment is for two departments under Health and Family Welfare Department:
209 posts: Commissioner of Health, Medical Services and Medical Education Office - Rural Health Branch - Community Health Centers
112 posts: Medical Education and Research Office
Educational qualification and age limit as well as pay scale are uniform for both departments
Candidates who could not apply during the original period (16/12/2025 to 30/12/2025) can now apply during extended period
At the time of certificate verification, candidates must indicate their order of preference for appointment in both departments
Once preference order is submitted to the Board, no changes will be allowed
Allocation of candidates will be done considering vacancy position and merit order, taking into account candidate's preference order
Waiting list will be prepared as per General Administration Department Resolution dated 27/07/2018, No: PSC/1089/3910/M.2
Disability Certificate: As per Health and Family Welfare Department Circular dated 15/12/2025, No: HFWD/MSM/e-file/7/2024/1833/A, disability certificates issued by competent authorities as per Social Justice and Empowerment Department guidelines will be accepted
Candidates who applied during 16/12/2025 to 30/12/2025 must submit the new format disability certificate along with the old one at verification time
All other provisions of the original advertisement dated 15/12/2025 remain unchanged except those modified in this revised advertisement
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the official GSSSB website
Application Period for New Applicants: 08/01/2026 (14:00 hrs) to 17/01/2026 (23:59 hrs)
Candidates who could not apply during the original application period (16/12/2025 to 30/12/2025) can now apply
Online application form and examination fee must be submitted during the extended period
Educational qualification cut-off date for new applicants: 17/01/2026
Age limit cut-off date remains: 30/12/2025 (as per original advertisement)
Fill the online application form carefully with all required details
Upload all necessary documents as per requirements
Pay the examination fee online through the payment gateway
After successful submission, take a printout of the application form for future reference
Keep all original certificates ready for verification process
Candidates applying for positions in both departments must indicate preference order at verification time
For candidates with disability, ensure disability certificate is as per the new format specified in Health and Family Welfare Department Circular dated 15/12/2025
GSSSB Junior Pharmacist, Class-III Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Q1. What is the maximum age limit to apply for GSSSB Junior Pharmacist, Class-III 2026?
Maximum age limit is 35 years as on 30/12/2025, with applicable relaxations as per rules.
Q2. What is the eligibility to apply for GSSSB Junior Pharmacist, Class-III 2026?
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D OR Diploma in Pharmacy with about two years’ prescribed experience, along with basic computer knowledge, adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both, and registration with Gujarat State Pharmacy Council at the time of appointment.
Q3. What is the starting date to apply for GSSSB Junior Pharmacist, Class-III 2026?
Starting Date to apply is 08/01/2026(14:00 hours).
Q4. What is the application fee for GSSSB Junior Pharmacist, Class-III 2026?
Examination fee is Rs. 500/- for Unreserved category and Rs. 400/- for all reserved categories including all women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and Ex-servicemen, payable online only; fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in the examination.
