GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 (GSSSB/202526/329)

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 : The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has officially released the recruitment notification for Junior Pharmacist (Class-III) posts under the Health and Family Welfare Department. This is a significant opportunity for pharmacy graduates and diploma holders in Gujarat.

Below is the complete guide with all the essential details regarding the GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 (Advt No. GSSSB/202526/329).

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025: Key Overview

• Advt. No. – GSSSB/202526/329
• Total Vacancies – 209 Posts
• Post Name – Junior Pharmacist (Class-III)
• Application Mode – Online via OJAS Gujarat
• Official Website – gsssb.gujarat.gov.in

Important Dates

Candidates must mark these dates on their calendar to ensure they don’t miss any deadlines.

• Online Application Starts: December 16, 2025 (2:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2025 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: January 02, 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced (Expected Early 2026)

Vacancy Details & Reservations

The 209 vacancies are distributed among various categories. Note that specific quotas exist for female candidates and ex-servicemen.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

• To apply for the Junior Pharmacist role, a candidate must possess one of the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognized university.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from a recognized university.
• Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) with approximately 2 years of experience as a Junior Pharmacist, Dispenser, or Medical Representative in a government or recognized private pharmaceutical setup.

Additional Mandatory Skills:

• Registration: Must be registered with the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council at the time of appointment.
• Computer Knowledge: Basic computer application certificate as per government rules.
• Languages: Proficiency in Gujarati and Hindi.

Age Limit (As of 30/12/2025)

• Minimum: 18 Years
• Maximum: 35 Years

Relaxation: Female (General) & Reserved Male (+5 years), Reserved Female (+10 years), PwD/Ex-Servicemen (As per rules).

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The selection process involves a Single-Stage Competitive Examination (Objective MCQ), which can be OMR-based or Computer Based (CBRT).

• Total Marks: 210
• Total Time: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
• Qualifying Standard: Minimum 40% marks required in both Part A and Part B independently.

Subject Weightage
Part Subject Questions/Marks
Part A Reasoning, Data Interpretation & Quantitative Aptitude 60
Part B Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension 30
Part B Subject Related (Pharmacy Core & Applications) 120
Salary and Benefits

The GSSSB Junior Pharmacist post offers a stable career path with the following pay structure:

Probation Period (First 5 Years): A fixed salary of ₹40,800 per month.

Post-Probation (Regular Scale): Pay Level-5 in the 7th Pay Commission scale (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) with additional allowances like DA, HRA, and Medical benefits.

Application Fee

General Category: ₹500 + service charges.

Reserved Categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/Women/Ex-SM): ₹400 + service charges.

Note: The fee is generally refundable to candidates who actually appear for the examination.

How to Apply for GSSSB Junior Pharmacist 2025

• Go to the OJAS Gujarat Portal – ojas.gujarat.gov.in
• Navigate to “Apply Online” and select GSSSB as the department.
• Click “Apply” next to Advt No. GSSSB/202526/329.
• Fill in the registration details and the application form.
• Upload your scanned photograph and signature.
• Confirm the application (essential step to generate your confirmation number).
• Pay the required fee online and save the printout.

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