GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025-26: Apply Online for 209 Posts, Salary Up To 92,300

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025-26: The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, has released a notification for the recruitment of Junior Pharmacist, Class-3. This drive aims to fill a total of 209 vacancies in the Rural Health Branch under the Commissionerate of Health, Medical Services, and Medical Education, which is controlled by the Health and Family Welfare Department. Applications must be submitted online through the OJAS website, and the application window is from 16/12/2025 to 30/12/2025.

Gujarat  Junior Pharmacist Notification 2025-26 Overview

Download GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Notification PDF

Candidates must read the entire official notification for detailed instructions, including the eligibility criteria, application process, and selection procedure for the Junior Pharmacist, Class-3 recruitment. Please ensure you read the entire document to avoid any errors during the application process that could lead to the cancellation of your candidature.

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Important Dates 2025-26

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Vacancy 2025-26

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has announced a total of 209 vacancies for the Junior Pharmacist, Class-3 post in the Health and Family Welfare Department.

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Eligibility Criteria 2025-26

Candidates must ensure that they satisfy all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the recruitment rules and the official notification before applying. All eligibility conditions, including age and educational qualification, must be met as of the last date of application (30/12/2025).

Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit

The candidate's age must not be less than 18 years and not more than 35 years as of 30/12/2025. The maximum age limit is relaxable as per the following table (maximum 45 years in all cases):

Educational Qualification

A candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• Degree:

• A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy OR Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a recognized university. OR

• A Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized university, AND about two years of experience as a Junior Pharmacist in a Government, Government Undertaking, or Board, or as a Dispenser/Pharmacist/Medical Representative in a hospital/dispensary/pharmaceutical company.

• Computer Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification (General) Rules, 1967.

• Language Knowledge: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati, Hindi, or both.

• Registration: The candidate must be registered with the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council at the time of appointment for direct selection, if not already registered.

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Application Process 2025-26

The application process is entirely online through the OJAS website.

Steps to Apply Online:

1. Visit the official OJAS website – https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in.

2. Select the Junior Pharmacist, Class-3 recruitment under the relevant conducting body.

3. Fill in the application form with basic details and save it to generate the Application Number.

4. Upload your photograph (5 cm x 3.6 cm) and signature (2.5 cm x 7.5 cm) in JPG format (max 15kb). The same photo and signature must be used for the written exam and all subsequent stages.

5. Click on "Confirm Application" on the portal using your Application Number and Birth Date. No corrections or changes can be made after the application is confirmed.

6. Pay the application fee online through the same portal by the last date, 02/01/2026.

7. Download and print the final confirmed application and the fee receipt for future reference.

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Apply Online Link 

Application Fee

*Reserved Category includes:

Women of all categories, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Divyang (PwD), and Ex-Servicemen.

Gujarat Junior Pharmacist Selection Process 2025-26

The selection is based on direct recruitment through a competitive examination.

Steps/Phases:

1. Written Exam (MCQ-OMR / MCQ-CBRT): A competitive exam will be conducted with two parts: Part-A (60 questions) and Part-B (150 questions), for a total of 210 questions. The total time allotted is 3 hours (180 minutes). There is a negative marking of 1/4th of the mark for every wrong answer.

2. Minimum Qualifying Standard: Candidates must achieve a minimum of 40% marks independently in both Part-A and Part-B.

3. Provisional Merit List: A provisional merit list will be prepared based on the total marks/normalized marks of candidates who meet the minimum qualifying standard.

4. Document Verification: Approximately double the number of vacancies will be called for document verification based on the provisional merit list.

5. Final Selection List: The final selection and waiting lists will be prepared based on the merit of the candidates after document verification.

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Salary:

• Fixed Pay: The initial appointment will be on a fixed salary of ₹40,800/- (Rupees Forty Thousand Eight Hundred) per month for the first five years.

• Regular Pay Scale: After five years, if the service is found satisfactory, the candidate will be eligible for a regular appointment in the 7th Pay Commission pay scale of ₹29,200/- to ₹92,300/- (Level-5).