GPSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 - 164 Posts

About This Job

GPSSB is hiring 164 Junior Pharmacists (Class-III) across district panchayats in Gujarat. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharm.D, or Diploma in Pharmacy, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM). The fixed salary is Rs. 40,000 per month for the first 5 years.

GPSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 - 164 Posts (ADVT No. 07/2026-27)

Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB), Gandhinagar, has released notification for 164 Junior Pharmacist (Class-III) posts under the Panchayat Service across various district panchayats. Direct recruitment will be done through a Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or OMR-based exam. Candidates with B.Pharm, Pharm.D, or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised university can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown by Category

• General (OC): 78 posts
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 16 posts
• Socially & Educationally Backward Class (SEBC): 51 posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 8 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 11 posts

Other Reservations:

• Ex-Servicemen: 11 posts
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 6 posts
• Women (within categories above): 39 posts (General-20, EWS-2, SEBC-13, SC-2, ST-2)

Major district-wise vacancies: Kutch (55), Dahod (26), Chhota Udepur (24), Devbhumi Dwarka (14), Mahesana (10), Jamnagar (8), Gir Somnath (7), Tapi (6).

Who Can Apply?

• Educational Qualification: You must have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), or Diploma in Pharmacy from any recognised university or institution.
• Computer Knowledge: You must have basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
• Language: You must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
• Pharmacy Council Registration: If selected, you must register with the Gujarat Pharmacy Council under the Pharmacy Act 1948 at the time of application for direct selection (if not already registered).

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years (as on 20-05-2026, the last date of application).
• Age Relaxation:
• General Category Women: 5 years
• Reserved Category Men (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS): 5 years
• Reserved Category Women: 10 years
• General Category PwD Men: 10 years
• General Category PwD Women: 15 years
• Reserved Category PwD Men: 15 years
• Reserved Category PwD Women: 20 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Service rendered + 3 years
• Maximum age after relaxation cannot exceed 45 years in any case.

Salary

• Fixed salary of Rs. 40,000 per month for the first 5 years on contract basis.
• After successful completion of 5 years and satisfactory service, you will be eligible for regular pay scale appointment.
• Other benefits as per Gujarat Government rules.

Application Fee

• General Category: Rs. 100 + service charges (paid online via SBI E-Pay)
• SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, PwD: No fee
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, UPI, Internet Banking, NEFT, Credit Card)
• General candidates who fail to pay online by 20 May 2026 can pay Rs. 500 process fee in cash at the GPSSB office between 21-25 May 2026 to download the call letter.

Selection Process

Selection will be made through a single competitive exam:

1. Competitive Examination (CBRT/OMR): One paper of 200 marks for 3 hours. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
2. Document Verification: Candidates included in the provisional merit list will be called for original certificate verification.
3. Final Selection: Based on merit in the competitive exam.

Minimum qualifying standard: 40% of total marks. Sports certificate holders get 5% bonus marks. Widow candidates get 5% bonus marks.

How to Apply

1. Go to ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Click "Current Advertisement" → "View All" → "Select Advertisement by Department" → choose Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB).
3. Click on Advertisement No. 07/2026-27 (Junior Pharmacist) and click "Apply".
4. You can either Apply With OTR (One Time Registration) or skip and fill all personal, communication, language, disability, and educational details.
5. Upload your photograph (up to 15 KB) and signature (up to 15 KB) in JPG format.
6. Read the declaration, click "Yes", and save the application to generate an Application Number.
7. Click "Confirm Application", enter your application number and date of birth, preview, and confirm.
8. Pay the application fee online via SBI E-Pay (General category only).
9. Take a printout of the confirmed application for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 29 April 2026
• Application Start: 29 April 2026 (1:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date to Pay Online Fee: 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Cash Process Fee Window (only for General who could not pay online): 21-25 May 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Date: To be announced

• Dispense medicines as per prescriptions issued by medical officers
• Maintain stock register, expiry records, and pharmacy inventory at the Primary Health Centre or sub-centre
• Counsel patients on dosage, side effects, and proper medicine usage
• Ensure proper storage of medicines, vaccines, and pharmaceutical supplies
• Assist in indenting and procurement of drugs as per departmental guidelines
• Keep accurate records of drug receipts, issues, and consumption
• Follow Gujarat Pharmacy Council and government health protocols at all times
• Support medical officers during health camps and immunisation drives