GPSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 - 164 Vacancies

About This Job

GPSSB is hiring 164 Junior Pharmacist Class-III posts in Gujarat Panchayat Service. If you have a B.Pharm, Pharm.D or D.Pharm, you can apply online through ojas.gujarat.gov.in. The fixed salary is Rs. 40,800 per month for the first 5 years. The last date to apply and pay the online fee is 20 May 2026 by 11:59 PM.

GPSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 - 164 Posts

The Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) has released Advertisement No. 07/2026-27 for direct recruitment of Junior Pharmacist Class-III posts. These posts are for district panchayats across Gujarat under the Panchayat department. The exam has one objective paper for 200 marks, so pharmacy graduates and diploma holders should start preparation early.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total vacancies: 164 posts.

• General/OC: 78 posts
• SEBC: 51 posts
• EWS: 16 posts
• ST: 11 posts
• SC: 8 posts
• Ex-Servicemen reservation: 11 posts
• PwD reservation: 6 posts

Women reservation: 39 posts are reserved for women across categories: General 20, EWS 2, SEBC 13, SC 2 and ST 2.

Top district vacancies: Kutch has 55 posts, Dahod has 26, Chhotaudepur has 24, Devbhumi Dwarka has 14, Mehsana has 10, and Jamnagar has 8.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised university or institution.
• Computer knowledge: You must have basic computer knowledge as required under Gujarat Civil Services rules.
• Language: You must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
• Pharmacy registration: If appointed by direct selection, you must be registered with the Gujarat Pharmacy Council under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, at the time of application if not already registered.
• Cut-off date: Education and other required qualifications are counted as on 20 May 2026.

Age Limit

• You should be at least 18 years old and not more than 35 years old as on 20 May 2026.
• Reserved category male candidates: 5 years relaxation.
• Women candidates: 5 years relaxation for General women and 10 years for reserved category women.
• PwD candidates: Relaxation ranges from 10 to 20 years depending on category and gender.
• Ex-Servicemen: Service period plus 3 years relaxation, subject to the notified rules.
• Maximum relaxed age: The age after relaxation should not be more than 45 years.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a fixed salary of Rs. 40,800 per month for the first 5 years.
• After 5 years, if service is satisfactory, the candidate can move to the regular pay scale as per Government of Gujarat rules.
• Other benefits will be given as per the Finance Department resolutions mentioned in the notification.

Application Fee

• General category: Rs. 100 plus service charge through SBI ePay.
• SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / PwD / Ex-Servicemen: No application fee.
• Payment mode: Online through Debit Card, UPI, Internet Banking, NEFT or Credit Card.
• Fee deadline: The online fee must be paid by 20 May 2026 by 11:59 PM.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on a preliminary objective exam conducted through OMR or CBRT, followed by further process as per GPSSB rules.

1. Preliminary Exam: One objective MCQ paper for 200 marks and 3 hours.
2. Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
3. Provisional Result: GPSSB will publish the provisional result and merit list after the exam.
4. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must show original certificates and documents.
5. Final Recommendation: Final select list and recommendation list will be prepared as per rules.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Open Current Advertisement and select Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB).
3. Click Advertisement No. 07/2026-27 Junior Pharmacist.
4. Apply with One Time Registration (OTR) or fill all details manually.
5. Upload your photograph and signature, each up to 15 KB.
6. Confirm the application and save the confirmation number.
7. If you are a General category candidate, pay Rs. 100 plus service charge through SBI ePay.
8. Download and keep the confirmed application printout for future document verification.

Documents to Keep Ready

Do not wait for document verification to collect your certificates. The notice says candidates must keep proof for education, age, category and other eligibility details entered in the online application, and must show originals when GPSSB asks for verification.

• Pharmacy qualification: B.Pharm, Pharm.D or D.Pharm certificate and mark sheets.
• Computer knowledge proof: Certificate, subject proof or accepted evidence under Gujarat service rules.
• Language and identity proof: School leaving certificate, date of birth proof and identity details.
• Reservation proof: SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, widow or other certificates if applicable.
• Application printout: Keep the confirmed online application and confirmation number safely.

District Posting Notes

Vacancies are district panchayat-wise, so your final posting will depend on GPSSB rules, merit, category, district vacancies and document verification. The largest notified openings are in Kutch, Dahod, Chhotaudepur, Devbhumi Dwarka, Mehsana and Jamnagar, but candidates should check the full PDF for the complete district table before choosing preferences or preparing documents.

Important Dates

• Application Start: 29 April 2026 at 1:00 PM
• Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026 by 11:59 PM
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 20 May 2026 by 11:59 PM
• Process Fee Window for Confirmed General Applications: 21 May 2026 to 25 May 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced on the GPSSB website
• Admit Card: To be announced

• Handle medicine dispensing and pharmacy support in the assigned panchayat health facility
• Maintain stock registers, issue records and medicine inventory details
• Check prescriptions and support safe supply of medicines to patients
• Follow storage rules for medicines, vaccines and other pharmacy items
• Assist medical officers and health staff with drug availability and records
• Prepare reports required by district panchayat and health department offices
• Follow Gujarat Pharmacy Council and government service rules during duty