GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025-26: Apply Online for 321 Posts (Reopened)

Last Updated: February 1, 2026 6:46 pm

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025-26 is a fantastic opportunity for pharmacy candidates in Gujarat looking for a stable government career. The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has officially increased the total vacancies from 209 to 321 posts and has reopened the application window for January 2026. If you missed the deadline in December, you now have a second chance to apply. This recruitment is for the Class-3 Junior Pharmacist post under the Health & Family Welfare Department. This article provides all the essential details, including the revised exam syllabus, the new application dates, salary structure, and eligibility criteria, explained in simple language to help you apply correctly.

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025-26
Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	15 December 2025
Original Application Dates	16 Dec 2025 to 30 Dec 2025
Reopened Application Start Date	08 January 2026 (02:00 PM)
Reopened Last Date For Registration	17 January 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment	17 January 2026
Admit Card Release Date	To be announced
Exam Date	To be announced

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
General (Unreserved)	₹ 500/-
SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / PH / Ex-Servicemen / Female	₹ 400/-
Payment Mode	Online (UPI, Card, Net Banking)
Note on Refund	Fees will be refunded to candidates who appear for the exam.

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Age Limit Details

Criteria	Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	35 Years
Age Calculation Date	As on 30/12/2025
Age Relaxation (General Female)	+5 Years
Age Relaxation (Reserved Male)	+5 Years
Age Relaxation (Reserved Female)	+10 Years (Max age 45)
Age Relaxation (PH/Divyang)	+10 to +20 Years depending on category

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025-26
Vacancy Details

Detail	Information
Total Posts	321 (Increased from 209)
Post Name	Junior Pharmacist (Class-3)
Advt No.	329/2025-26
Department 1 (Community Health Centers)	209 Posts
Department 2 (Medical Education & Research)	112 Posts

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GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025-26
Eligibility Details

Requirement	Details
Educational Qualification	Option A: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) OR Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D). Option B: Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) WITH 2 years of experience as a Junior Pharmacist/Dispenser/Medical Rep.
Computer Knowledge	Basic knowledge of computer application (CCC or equivalent subject in studies).
Language	Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Registration	Must be registered with the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council at the time of appointment.
Qualification Cutoff Date	17/01/2026

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Category	Number of Posts
General (Unreserved)	158
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	31
SEBC (OBC)	78
SC (Scheduled Caste)	15
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	39
Total	321

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State-Wise Vacancy Details

Location	Details
Job Location	Gujarat (Various Community Health Centers and Medical Education Offices across the state).

Important Documents Required

Document Type	Details
ID Proof	Aadhar Card, Voter ID, or Pan Card.
Educational Certificates	Degree/Diploma Marksheets and Degree Certificate.
Registration	Gujarat Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate.
Experience Certificate	Required for Diploma holders (2 Years).
Category Certificate	Caste Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer (for SEBC), EWS Certificate (if applicable).
Photo & Signature	Scanned Passport size photo and Signature (JPG format).

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GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025-26
Syllabus Overview

Part	Subjects Covered
Part A (General)	1. Logical Tests & Data Interpretation 2. Mathematical Tests 3. Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension.
Part B (Technical)	Questions related to the Subject (Pharmacy) and its utility.

Exam Pattern

Feature	Detail
Exam Mode	MCQ (CBRT – Computer Based or OMR Based)
Total Marks	210 Marks
Part A Marks	90 Marks (30 marks for each of the 3 sections)
Part B Marks	120 Marks
Total Time	3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Negative Marking	Yes (0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer)

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Selection Process

Stage	Description
Stage 1	Competitive Written Exam (MCQ Type – Part A & Part B).
Stage 2	Document Verification (approx. 2 times the number of vacancies).
Final Merit	Based on marks obtained in the written exam.

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025-26
Salary Details

Period	Salary Amount
First 5 Years	Fixed Pay: ₹ 40,800/- per month.
After 5 Years	Level-5 Pay Matrix: ₹ 29,200 – ₹ 92,300/- (Regular appointment).
Benefits	Other benefits as per government resolution after regularization.

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How to apply

Step	Action
Step 1	Visit the official OJAS website: ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
Step 2	Click on “Online Application” > “Apply” and select “GSSSB”.
Step 3	Find Advt No. 329/202526 (Junior Pharmacist) and click “Apply Now”.
Step 4	Fill in your Personal Details, Education Details, and select “Yes” for the assurance.
Step 5	Upload your Photograph (White background) and Signature in JPG format.
Step 6	Confirm your application (Once confirmed, it cannot be edited). Note down the Confirmation Number.
Step 7	Go to “Pay Fees” and pay the application fee online. Print your application and fee receipt.

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