Gujarat Opens 208 Junior Pharmacist Posts, Online Applications Invited
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board (GSSSB) has opened online applications for 208 Junior Pharmacist posts under the Class-3 cadre, offering a major government job opportunity for eligible pharmacy candidates, with the application process starting on December 16, 2025, and scheduled to close on December 30, 2025.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 208 vacancies for the post of Junior Pharmacist, who will be appointed mainly at Community Health Centres and government health institutions across Gujarat. Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply through the official GSSSB online application portal within the stipulated timeline.
The vacancies are distributed across general and reserved categories, including provisions for women, persons with disabilities, and other eligible groups, as per state reservation rules.
As per the eligibility criteria, applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age, with applicable age relaxations for reserved categories in line with government norms. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), or a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognised institution. In addition, applicants must have basic computer knowledge and working proficiency in Gujarati or Hindi, which is essential for government service in the state.
The application fee has been fixed at ₹500 for general category candidates, while women candidates of all categories, SC, ST, OBC, Ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities are required to pay a reduced fee of ₹400. The selection process will be conducted through a single-stage written examination, which may be held in computer-based response test (CBRT) or OMR mode. The examination will assess candidates’ professional pharmacy knowledge and general aptitude relevant to the post.
According to a recent media report in the India Today, candidates must complete the online registration, fill in personal and educational details, upload required documents, pay the prescribed fee, and submit the form before the deadline. Applicants are advised to regularly monitor official notifications for updates regarding exam dates, admit cards, and further selection procedures.
Also Read: SMO Recruitment: DMA India supports Haryana Govt doctors, demands immediate action
