Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) has published the Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) Notification 2026 on 15 May 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 184 Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) positions under the Directorate of AYUSH, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat. Candidates within the age range of 18 to 40 years (for general women) and holding a B.Pharm (Ayurveda) or D.Pharm (Ayurveda) with 2 years experience are eligible to apply online at ojas.gujarat.gov.in. The application process will be active from 15 May 2026 to 29 May 2026, and candidates can easily access the notification PDF and apply link below.
GSSSB Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has officially released Advertisement No. 407/202627 for recruitment to 184 posts of Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda), Class-3 under the Directorate of AYUSH, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, category-wise distribution, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, salary structure, examination pattern, syllabus, application procedure, and reservation for various categories. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the full notification before applying online. The notification PDF is available on the official GSSSB website and applications are accepted through OJAS portal only.
GSSSB Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) Recruitment 2026 Overview
GSSSB Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
GSSSB Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 184 vacancies have been announced for the post of Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda), Class-3 under the Directorate of AYUSH, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat. The vacancies are distributed across various categories including Unreserved (General), EWS, SEBC, SC, and ST. Women’s reservation is included within each category. PwD (Persons with Disabilities) vacancies are covered under a separate notification (No. 401/202526).
Note: Women’s reservation is included within each category. PwD (Persons with Disabilities) vacancies are covered under a separate notification (No. 401/202526).
GSSSB Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions including educational qualification, computer knowledge, and language proficiency. The educational qualification must be from a recognized University/Institution. Basic computer knowledge and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi language is mandatory.
Educational Qualification (Either of the following):
Additional Mandatory Requirements:
- Basic Computer Knowledge: Candidates must possess basic knowledge of computer operations
- Language Proficiency: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi language is mandatory
GSSSB Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Age limit is calculated as on 29-05-2026 (last date of application). Age relaxation is available for women, reserved categories, PwD, and Ex-servicemen as per Government of Gujarat rules.
GSSSB Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) Recruitment 2026 – Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will be appointed as Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda), Class-3 with a fixed pay for the first 5 years. After successful completion of 5 years of satisfactory service, candidates will be given regular appointment on 7th Pay Commission scale.
Note: Regular appointment after 5 years is subject to satisfactory performance during the initial period.
GSSSB Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Application fee must be paid online through available payment modes (Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet). The application fee is refundable to candidates who appear for the examination.
Important Notes:
- Fee payment last date: 01-06-2026 (11:59 PM)
- Online payment only through Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet
- Application fee is refundable to candidates who appear for the examination
GSSSB Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process for GSSSB Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) Recruitment 2026 consists of a single-stage MCQ Examination (CBRT/OMR based) followed by Document Verification. The examination will have 210 questions for 210 marks with 3 hours duration. There is negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer.
Examination Pattern:
Examination Details:
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer
- Minimum Qualifying Standard: 40% in both Part A and Part B separately
- Part A questions: In Gujarati & English both languages
- Part B questions: In Gujarati & English both languages
Part B – Ayurveda Technical Subject (120 Questions, 120 Marks):
Bonus Marks:
- Widow candidates can get 5% bonus marks on exam score (subject to conditions)
- Sports quota candidates can get 5% bonus marks on exam score (subject to conditions)
How to Apply for GSSSB Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the OJAS portal (https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in/). No other mode of application will be accepted. The online portal is active from 15-05-2026 (2:00 PM) to 29-05-2026 (11:59 PM). Fee payment can be done till 01-06-2026 (11:59 PM).
Steps to Apply Online:
- Step 1: Visit OJAS Portal – Go to https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in/
- Step 2: Register – Register yourself with required details (if not already registered) to create login credentials
- Step 3: Login – Login using registered credentials
- Step 4: Fill Application Form – Fill the online application form carefully with all required details:
- Personal information
- Educational qualifications
- Experience details (if applicable)
- Computer knowledge details
- Language proficiency details
- Category details
- Step 5: Upload Documents – Upload scanned copies of required documents as per specifications
- Step 6: Pay Application Fee – Pay application fee online through Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet (last date: 01-06-2026, 11:59 PM)
- Step 7: Submit Application – Review all details carefully and submit the application
- Step 8: Take Printout – Take printout of submitted application for future reference
Documents to be Uploaded:
- Recent passport-size photograph (as per specifications)
- Signature (scanned as per specifications)
- Educational qualification certificates (B.Pharm/D.Pharm in Ayurveda)
- Experience certificate (if claiming relaxation under Option 2)
- Computer knowledge certificate
- Category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Sports quota certificate (if applicable)
- Widow certificate (if applicable)
- Any other relevant documents mentioned in the notification
Apply Online at: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in/
Important Instructions for GSSSB Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda) Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Only online applications accepted through OJAS portal (https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in/)
- Application start date: 15-05-2026 (2:00 PM)
- Last date for application: 29-05-2026 (11:59 PM)
- Last date for fee payment: 01-06-2026 (11:59 PM)
- Age calculated as on 29-05-2026
- Educational Qualification: B.Pharm (Ayurveda) OR D.Pharm (Ayurveda) + 2 years experience
- Basic computer knowledge mandatory
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi language mandatory
- Application fee: General – Rs. 500/-, Reserved/Women/PwD/Ex-Servicemen – Rs. 400/-
- Application fee is refundable to candidates who appear for the examination
- Fee payment through Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet only
- Examination: Single-stage MCQ (210 questions, 210 marks, 3 hours)
- Negative marking: 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer
- Minimum qualifying: 40% in both Part A and Part B separately
- Part A questions in Gujarati & English; Part B questions in Gujarati & English
- Candidates must carry all original certificates at time of verification
- Widow candidates and sports quota candidates can get 5% bonus marks (subject to conditions)
- Applications with incorrect details will be rejected at any stage
- Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023 applies – malpractice leads to legal action
- Salary: First 5 years – Rs. 40,800/- fixed; After 5 years – Rs. 29,200-92,300 (Level-5, 7th CPC)
- PwD vacancies covered under separate notification (No. 401/202526)
- For queries: Call GSSSB office at 079-23258916
- Candidates are advised to visit official website regularly for exam date, admit card, and result updates
