The Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) is a state recruitment board responsible for hiring non-gazetted staff for Gujarat Government departments. It ensures transparent and merit-based selections for various technical and administrative roles.
GSSSB has announced a Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Pharmacist (Category-3) under the Health and Family Welfare Department. This recruitment is exclusively for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) to fill 10 vacancies across disability categories:
- Category-A: Blindness/Low Vision
- Category-B: Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Category-C: Locomotor Disability (Cerebral Palsy, Dwarfism, etc.)
- Category-D: Autism, Intellectual Disability, Mental Illness
- Category-E: Multiple Disabilities
✅ Key Responsibilities
- Dispensing medicines and managing pharmacy operations.
- Maintaining drug inventory and ensuring compliance with medical guidelines.
- Assisting in healthcare programs under the Medical Services & Research Division.
📌 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) OR Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) from a recognized university.
- D.Pharma candidates must have 2 years of experience as a Junior Pharmacist/Dispenser in Govt./Private sectors.
- Basic knowledge of Computer Applications and Gujarati/Hindi.
2. Age Limit (as of 25/04/2025)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 35 years (Age relaxation for PwD/Ex-Servicemen as per rules).
3. Disability Requirement
- Candidates must have ≥40% disability certified by a competent medical authority under RPwD Act, 2016.
Application Process
- Apply Online: Visit OJAS Gujarat Portal (01–25 April 2025).
- Application Fee: ₹400 (Refundable for appearing candidates).
- Documents Needed:
- Disability Certificate
- Educational Certificates
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT):
- Part-A: General Aptitude (60 marks)
- Part-B: Constitution, Gujarati/English, Pharmacy Subjects (150 marks)
- Negative Marking: ¼ marks deducted for wrong answers.
Salary & Benefits
- Starting Pay: ₹40,800/month (Fixed for 5 years).
- After 5 Years: Level-5 Pay Scale (₹29,200–₹92,300).
Important Dates
- Application Start: 01 April 2025
- Last Date: 25 April 2025
- Exam Date: To be notified
How to Apply
- Visit GSSSB Official Website.
- Click “Apply Online” for Advt. No. 283/202425.
- Fill details, upload photo/signature, and pay fees.
- Submit and print the application form.