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GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025: 209 Class-3 Vacancies

Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the official notification for direct recruitment to 209 permanent posts of Junior Pharmacist (Class-III) under the Health and Family Welfare Department. This GSSSB Recruitment 2026 drive offers stable government jobs in community health centres across Gujarat, focusing on dispensing medicines, managing drug inventory, and supporting pharmacy operations in rural health facilities.

Ideal for B.Pharm and D.Pharm graduates, these Junior Pharmacist Class-3 posts provide excellent career growth in the paramedical cadre. Online applications are open now – ensure you apply before the deadline of 30-12-2025.

Key Responsibilities

Junior Pharmacists will play a vital role in government health facilities:

• Dispensing prescribed medicines to patients.
• Managing drug inventory, procurement, and stock maintenance.
• Assisting doctors and healthcare staff in pharmacy-related operations.
• Ensuring proper storage and distribution of medicines.
• Supporting public health programs at Primary Health Centres and Community Health Centres.

Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria

Post Name	Vacancies	Age Limit (as on 30-12-2025)	Qualification	Salary
Junior Pharmacist (Class-3)	209	18 to 35 years	• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) • OR Diploma in Pharmacy + approx. 2 years experience as Junior Pharmacist/Dispenser/Medical Representative • Basic computer knowledge • Adequate knowledge of Gujarati/Hindi/both • Registration with Gujarat State Pharmacy Council required at appointment	Fixed ₹40,800/month (first 5 years) After 5 years: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Level-5, 7th Pay Commission)

Age Relaxation:

• General female candidates: 5 years
• Reserved category male: 5 years
• Reserved category female: 10 years (max 45 years)
• PwD: 10–20 years (max 45 years)
• Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years

Important Dates

• Online application start: 16-12-2025 (from 2:00 PM)
• Last date to apply online: 30-12-2025 (till 11:59 PM)
• Last date for fee payment: 02-01-2026 (till 11:59 PM)

Selection Process

Selection will be through a single-stage competitive written examination followed by document verification.

Written Examination (MCQ-based, CBRT/OMR):

• Total marks: 210
• Duration: 3 hours
• Negative marking: ¼ mark for wrong answers
• Qualifying marks: Minimum 40% in each part (applies to all categories)

Part	Subjects	Marks
Part-A	Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation	30
	Quantitative Aptitude	30
Total Part-A		60
Part-B	Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension	30
	Subject Knowledge & Application (Pharmacy)	120
Total Part-B		150

Final merit list will be prepared category-wise based on exam performance after document verification.

Application Fee

Payable online only:

• Unreserved category: ₹500/-
• Reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS, all women, PwD, Ex-Servicemen): ₹400/-

Note: Fee will be refunded to candidates who appear for the examination.

How to Apply Online

Application Link

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Follow these steps for the online application process for Junior Pharmacist vacancies in Gujarat:

1. Visit https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in or https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Register and fill the form from December 16, 2025 (2:00 PM) to December 30, 2025 (11:59 PM).
3. Upload passport-size photo (recent, white background) and signature.
4. Pay exam fee: ₹500 for general (₹400 for reserved categories) via online modes (debit card, net banking, UPI).
5. Confirm application and download the form for records.

Fee refund available for exam attendees. For queries, contact GSSSB at 079-23258916. Stay updated on GSSSB website for exam dates and admit cards.