GSSSB Pharmacist / Compounder (Ayurveda) Recruitment 2026
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has released Advertisement No. 401/202526 for recruitment to 16 posts of Pharmacist / Compounder (Ayurveda), Class-3 under a Special Recruitment Drive exclusively for Divyang (Persons with Disabilities) candidates. Online applications will be accepted through OJAS website from 02 March 2026 (14:00 hrs) to 16 March 2026 (23:59 hrs).
| Organisation | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Directorate of AYUSH |
| Post Name | Pharmacist / Compounder (Ayurveda), Class-3 |
| Total Vacancy | 16 |
| Application Mode | Online (OJAS) |
| Starting Date of Application | 02 March 2026 (14:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 March 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Age Limit | 18–35 Years (as on 16 March 2026) |
| Educational Qualification Option 1 | Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (Ayurveda) obtained from a University established or incorporated by or under Central/State Act in India or recognized as a deemed University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956. |
| Educational Qualification Option 2 | Diploma in Pharmacy (Ayurveda) from a recognized University AND about 2 years experience as Pharmacist or Compounder in Government, Local Body, Government Undertaking, Board, Corporation, or Company registered under Companies Act, 2013. |
| Computer Knowledge | Basic knowledge of computer application as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. |
| Language Knowledge | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both. |
| Exam Mode | Objective Type Competitive Examination (CBRT/OMR) |
| Part-A Subjects | Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 Marks) | Quantitative Aptitude (30 Marks) | Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension (30 Marks) |
| Part-B Subject | Questions related to concerned subject and its practical application (120 Marks) |
| Total Questions | 210 Questions (90 in Part-A + 120 in Part-B) |
| Total Marks | 210 Marks |
| Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Pharmacist / Compounder (Ayurveda), Class-3 | 16 |
| Stage 1 | Written Competitive Examination (CBRT/OMR). |
| Qualifying Standard | Minimum 40% in Part-A and 40% in Part-B separately. |
| Document Verification | Candidates approximately twice the number of vacancies will be called for certificate verification. |
| Final Merit | Final selection will be prepared based on total marks obtained in written examination. |
| Fixed Pay (First 5 Years) | ₹40,800 per month |
| After 5 Years | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Level-5) as per 7th Pay Commission |
| Unreserved Category | ₹500 |
| Reserved Category (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/Women/Divyang/Ex-Servicemen) | ₹400 |
| Refund Policy | Fees will be refunded to candidates who appear in the examination. |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| What is the total vacancy in GSSSB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026? | Total 16 vacancies under Special Recruitment Drive for Divyang candidates. |
| What is the age limit? | 18 to 35 years as on 16 March 2026 (age relaxation applicable as per rules). |
| What is the selection process? | Written competitive examination followed by document verification. |
| What is the salary? | ₹40,800 fixed pay for first 5 years, thereafter Level-5 pay scale ₹29,200 – ₹92,300. |
| Who can apply? | Only Divyang (Persons with Disabilities) candidates eligible under the specified disability categories. |
