The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has officially announced a recruitment drive aiming to fill 209 Junior Pharmacist Class-III (Paramedical Cadre) positions under Advt. No. 329/2025-26. Eligible candidates seeking a career in the state's healthcare sector can apply online through the designated portals. Aspirants should closely review all guidelines, registration timelines, and qualifications before submitting their applications.
To streamline your application process, you can Download GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Notification 2025 PDF and check out the Apply Online: GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 (Official Link).
GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 Overview
A quick summary of the key parameters associated with the GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Class-III notification is outlined in the structured table below:
| GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 Overview | |
| Conducting Body | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Post Name | Junior Pharmacist |
| Vacancy | 209 |
| Adv Number | 329/2025-26 |
| Registration Dates | 16th to 30th December 2025 |
| Educational Qualifications | Bachelorβs degree in Pharmacy/Pharm.D or Diploma in Pharmacy with two years of prescribed experience. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years |
| Selection Process | Written Exam and DV |
| Official website | www.gsssb.gujarat.gov.in or https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
Important Dates
Candidates must complete their online submissions and fee payments within the stipulated time frame to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification | 16th December 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 16th December 2025 |
| Apply Online Ends | 30th December 2025 |
| Last date to Pay Fee | 2nd January 2026 |
Vacancy Distribution
The board has opened openings specifically categorized under the paramedical cadre:
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Junior Pharmacist Class-III (Paramedical Cadre) | 209 |
Eligibility Criteria and Age Restrictions
Age Limit (As on 30/12/2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Upper Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General category female candidates | 5 years |
| Reserved category male candidates | 5 years |
| Reserved category female candidates | 10 years |
| General category PwD male candidates | 10 years |
| General category PwD female candidates | 15 years |
| Reserved category PwD male candidates | 15 years |
| Reserved category PwD female candidates | 20 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Equal to length of service in armed forces + 3 years (as per rules) |
Additional Application Guidelines
- Registration: Must be registered with the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council at the time of appointment.
- Computer Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed by government rules.
- Language Proficiency: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 500/- |
| Reserved Categories (All Women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-servicemen) | Rs. 400/- |
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection involves a competitive written examination followed by document verification.
- Competitive Written Examination (MCQ)
- Document Verification
GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2025
| Subjects | Quesitons | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 3 hours | ||
| Numerical Ability & Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 | |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | |
| Part B | |||
| Indian Constitution Current Affairs Gujarati and English Comprehension | 30 | 30 | |
| Subject-related questions | 120 | 120 | |
| Total | 210 | 210 |
- There are two parts (A and B), Part A has 60 questions and Part B has 150 questions.
- Each question carries 1 mark
- Total time for both Part-A and Part-B combined: 3 hours (180 minutes)
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer
Salary Structure
| Period of Service | Pay / Scale |
|---|---|
| First 5 years | Fixed pay of Rs. 40,800 per month |
| After completion of 5 years | Pay scale Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 (Levelβ5, 7th Pay Commission) |
Steps to Apply for the Gujarat GSSSB Recruitment 2025
- Visit the website: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in or www.gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.
- Click on βOn line Applicationβ and then select βGSSSBβ.
- Click on the advertisement for Junior Pharmacist, Class-III, Advt. No. 329/2025-26 and then click βApplyβ.
- On the screen, βMore Detailsβ and βApply Nowβ options will appear.
- Click βApply Nowβ to open the application form.
- Fill Personal Details and upload recent passport-size photograph (5 cm height x 3.6 cm width) and signature (2.5 cm height x 7.5 cm width) in JPG format.
- After uploading, go to βConfirm Applicationβ, enter Application Number and Date of Birth, verify all details, and confirm the application.
- Note and keep the generated Confirmation Number safely.
- Click βPrint Applicationβ, select Job/Advertisement number, enter Confirmation Number and Date of Birth, and take a printout for future reference.
- Pay the examination fee online through the OJAS portal under βPrint Application Form / Pay Feesβ before 2nd January 2026 (23:59 hrs).
- Take a printout of the fee receipt/e-receipt and keep it safely.
After finishing the application process, candidates should keep track of their registration details, prepare for the written examination according to the specified syllabus, and look out for admit card release updates on the official portals.
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