GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 321 Posts

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• Updated January 08, 2026 04:11 PM
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• 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.

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GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Overview

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

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

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

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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.

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.