Apply now for GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 (Advt. No. 321/202526) – 128 Class-3 vacancies under ESIC, Gujarat Health Dept. Check eligibility, salary, syllabus, exam pattern & apply online @ OJAS from 14th to 28th July 2025.
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the official notification for Junior Pharmacist Class-3 Recruitment 2025 under Advt. No. 321/202526. This recruitment drive aims to fill 128 Junior Pharmacist vacancies in the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESI), under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat.
📅 Online registration starts on 14th July 2025 and ends on 28th July 2025. Interested candidates must apply through the official OJAS Gujarat Portal.
📌 Overview of GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2025
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| 📢 Recruiting Body | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| 📄 Post Name | Junior Pharmacist (Class-3) |
| 🧮 Total Vacancies | 128 Posts |
| 📅 Apply Online | 14 July to 28 July 2025 |
| 🌐 Application Mode | Online via OJAS Gujarat |
| 🧾 Exam Fee | ₹500 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) – Refundable |
| 🔍 Selection Process | Written Exam (MCQ) |
| 🧪 Exam Type | Objective Type (OMR-based) |
🧪 Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Pharmacist (Class-3) | ESIC – Health Department | 128 |
✅ GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Eligibility Criteria 2025
📚 Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess one of the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
- Diploma in Pharmacy
The degree/diploma must be obtained from a UGC-recognized university/institution.
🧪 Work Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience in any of the following roles:
- Junior Pharmacist in Govt/Govt Undertaking
- Dispenser in Hospital/Dispensary
- Medical Representative/Pharmacist in a registered pharma company
💻 Additional Requirements:
- Basic computer knowledge (as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules)
- Proficiency in Gujarati and/or Hindi
🎂 Age Limit (As on 28-07-2025):
| Category | Age Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General | — | 35 Years |
| General Female | +5 Years | 45 Years |
| Reserved Male | +5 Years | 40 Years |
| Reserved Female | +10 Years | 45 Years |
| PwD (Gen Male) | +10 Years | 45 Years |
| PwD (Gen Female) | +15 Years | 45 Years |
| PwD (Reserved Male) | +15 Years | 45 Years |
| PwD (Reserved Female) | +20 Years | 45 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service Years + 3 Years | — |
⚠️ Maximum age after relaxation should not exceed 45 years.
💸 Application Fee Structure
| Category | Fee | Refundable |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹500 | Yes (if appeared in exam) |
| Reserved (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/Women/PwD/ESM) | ₹400 | Yes (if appeared in exam) |
🔐 Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card/Net Banking
🗓️ Last Date to Pay Fee: 31st July 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
💰 Salary / Pay Scale
| Period | Pay Details |
|---|---|
| First 5 Years | ₹40,800/- per month (Fixed Pay) |
| After 5 Years | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300/- (Pay Level 5, 7th CPC) |
Subject to Supreme Court verdict in SLP No.14124/2012 & 14125/2012.
📝 GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2025
The exam will be objective-type (MCQs) with negative marking.
🧠 Part A – Aptitude & Reasoning
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| Total | 60 Marks |
📚 Part B – General Knowledge & Subject Knowledge
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Constitution, GK, Gujarati & English Comprehension | 30 |
| Subject-Specific (Pharmacy) Questions | 120 |
| Total | 150 Marks |
📊 Complete Exam Summary:
| Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 210 | 210 | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
⚠️ Negative Marking: ¼ mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
📖 Syllabus Level
The syllabus will be based on the Diploma/Bachelor-level Pharmacy curriculum, along with general aptitude and comprehension topics.
🧾 Step-by-Step: How to Apply Online?
Follow these instructions to complete your application:
- Visit: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in
- Click on “Apply Online”
- Select “GSSSB” → Advt. No. 321/202526 – Junior Pharmacist”
- Fill in accurate personal, educational, and experience details
- Upload photograph, signature, and documents
- Confirm your application
- Make the payment online
- Download & save the application form for reference
🔁 If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest confirmed one will be considered.
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| 🌐 Official Website | Click Here |
| 📝 Apply Online | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 📥 Online Application Starts | 14 July 2025 (2:00 PM) |
| 🛑 Last Date to Apply | 28 July 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| 💳 Fee Payment Last Date | 31 July 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| 📝 Exam Date | To be announced |
| 🎟️ Admit Card Release | Before exam via OJAS |
📢 Final Notes: Why Apply?
- ✅ 128 Government Vacancies in Gujarat’s health sector
- 📘 Fair & Transparent Exam Process with refundable fee
- 💼 Attractive Pay Scale with job security
- 📅 Apply between 14 to 28 July 2025 – Don’t miss the deadline!