GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: 14 Vacancies for Divyang Candidates
Special Recruitment Drive: Junior Pharmacist (Class‑3)
Recruitment Overview
The Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, has released an official notification for the Special Recruitment Drive for the post of Junior Pharmacist (Class‑3). This recruitment is specifically conducted to fill 14 vacancies exclusively from Divyang (Physically Disabled) candidates under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat.
Vacancy Details & Category Distribution
- Total Vacancies: 14 Posts (Exclusively for PwD Candidates)
- Post: Junior Pharmacist (Class‑3) – 14 posts
- Category distribution:
- B (Deaf/Hard of Hearing): 07 posts
- D & E (Multiple Disabilities/Autism/MI): 07 posts
- A (Blindness/Low Vision): 00 posts
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
1. Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a recognized university.
- OR Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) with approximately two years of experience as a Junior Pharmacist/Dispenser in Govt/Hospital/Medical Representative.
- Candidate must be registered with the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council at the time of appointment.
- Basic knowledge of Computer Applications is mandatory.
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi (or both).
2. Age Limit (As on 29/05/2026)
- General Category (PwD Male): 18 – 35 years (including 10 years relaxation)
- General Category (PwD Female): 18 – 35 years (including 15 years relaxation)
- Reserved Category (PwD Male): 18 – 35 years (including 15 years relaxation)
Salary Structure
- First 5 Years: Fixed Pay (Contractual) – ₹ 40,800 per month
- After 5 Years: Regular Pay Matrix (Level‑5) – ₹ 29,200 – ₹ 92,300
CBRT Examination Syllabus (Part A & B)
Part A
- Reasoning & Data Interpretation – 30 questions, 30 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 30 questions, 30 marks
- Constitution of India – 10 questions, 10 marks
- Current Affairs (State/National) – 10 questions, 10 marks
- Comprehension (Gujarati & English) – 10 questions, 10 marks
Part B: Technical Subject Knowledge (120 Marks)
- Pharmacology (Introduction, Pharmacokinetics, CNS, CVS, etc.) – 15 marks
- Human Anatomy & Physiology – 10 marks
- Pharmaceutics (Dosage forms, Calculations, etc.) – 10 marks
- Biochemistry – 10 marks
- Pathophysiology – 10 marks
- Physical Pharmaceutics – 10 marks
- Medicinal Chemistry – 10 marks
- Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry – 10 marks
- Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence (Pharmacy Act, Drugs & Cosmetics Act) – 10 marks
- Microbiology / Inorganic & Organic Chemistry / Recent Trends – 25 marks
Application Fee Details
- Fee for Reserved/PwD Category: ₹ 400
- The fee is refundable to those candidates who actually appear for the examination.
- Payment should be made through Online Mode (OJAS Portal).
- To apply: click “Online Application” and then “Apply”.
- Select the Department “GSSSB” and look for Advt No: 408/202627.
- Fill in all Personal Details and Educational Qualifications.
- Upload a recent passport‑sized photograph and signature (JPG format, under 15 KB).
- Submit the form and note down your Confirmation Number.
- Pay the fees online to complete the process.