GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Class-3 Exam 2026 Mock Test Series

• Candidates must carry a printed e-Admit Card and one original photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID).
• Electronic gadgets, calculators, and mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
• Use only a blue or black ballpoint pen for marking responses on the OMR sheet.
• Entry to the examination center closes strictly 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement time.
• Candidates must remain seated until the invigilator authorizes the departure after the final bell.

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has officially notified the recruitment process for the Junior Pharmacist, Class-3 position for the 2026 cycle. Candidates must monitor the official GSSSB portal at gsssb.gujarat.gov.in for real-time updates. Applications are accepted exclusively via the ojas.gujarat.gov.in portal. The recruitment follows the updated Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment Rules. Aspirants are advised to verify their eligibility against the specific educational criteria before initiating the online application process.

1. Visit the official GSSSB website at gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the 'Advertisements' or 'Notifications' section on the homepage.
3. Locate the link labeled 'GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Class-3 2026 Recruitment Notification'.
4. Click the link to open the PDF document in your browser.
5. Download and save the file to your device for future reference.

The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 33 years as of the official crucial cutoff date.

• SC/ST/SEBC (Male): 5 years
• SC/ST/SEBC (Female): 10 years
• General (Female): 5 years
• PwBD Candidates: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Gujarat Government norms.

Candidates must possess a Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized university or institution. Registration with the Gujarat Pharmacy Council is mandatory. Proficiency in Gujarati or Hindi or both is required for all Class-3 posts under the Government of Gujarat.

1. Preliminary Written Examination (Objective Type)
2. Main Written Examination (Subject Specific)
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Medical Examination

The Junior Pharmacist receives a salary as per the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix Level-5. The starting basic pay is approximately Rs. 29,200 plus applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Medical Allowance as per state government rules.

Admit cards are released on ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the hall ticket and one original photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID) to the exam center.

Official answer keys are published on the GSSSB website within 7-10 days post-exam. Candidates can submit objections via the online portal by paying the prescribed fee per question within the stipulated objection window.

The final merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in the written examination. Normalization is applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. Final selection is subject to document verification and medical fitness certification.

Focus on Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutics as they carry high weightage. Use standard textbooks like Remington or K.D. Tripathi for technical subjects. Practice previous years' GSSSB papers to understand the examiner's pattern. Allocate 70% of time to technical sections and 30% to General Knowledge and Language sections. Maintain a revision cycle for drug classifications and therapeutic uses.

The following data represents the official cut-off marks for the GSSSB Junior Pharmacist, Class-3 examination as published by the Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB). As the year 2026 is in the future, no examination cycle has been conducted for this specific year; historical data is provided for the most recent completed recruitment cycles.

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist (Advt. No. 212/2023-24) - Final Selection Cut-off

Source: Official GSSSB Final Result Notification, Advt. No. 212/2023-24, Dated: 14-05-2024.

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist (Advt. No. 185/2021-22) - Final Selection Cut-off

Source: Official GSSSB Final Merit List, Advt. No. 185/2021-22, Notification No. GSSSB/202223/185.