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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. Trending Govt Jobs RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 SBI 1146 SCO Online Form 2025 IOCL 501 Apprentice Online Form 2026 Indian Army 350 SSC Tech Men Online Form 2026 MP Apex Bank 2076 Clerk, Officer Online Form 2026 Advertisement Company Name 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. Start Date for Apply 08/01/2026 (14:00 hrs) - For new applicants Last Date for Apply 17/01/2026 (23:59 hrs) Official Website https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in Department/Office Total Posts 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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 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 Apply Online: Click here Vacancy Increased Notification PDF: Click here Official Notification PDF: Click here Official Website: Click here Join Arattai Channel: Click Here Join Telegram Channel: Click Here Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here Sarkari Result Vacancy: Click Here Download Mobile App: Click Here

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Junior Pharmacist, Class-3

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.