The Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the Junior Pharmacist Class-3 Recruitment 2026 Notification for 266 vacancies under the Health & Family Welfare Department. Candidates preparing for this highly competitive exam need a smart study plan, syllabus understanding, and a focused preparation strategy to secure a place in the final merit list.

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GSSSB Junior Pharmacist 2026: Recruitment Overview Part-A Part-B Exam Highlights 1. Pharmacy Subject (120 Marks)Important Topics Study Tips 2. Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 Marks)Important Topics Strategy 3. Quantitative Aptitude (30 Marks)Important Topics Strategy 4. Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English (30 Marks)Constitution Current Affairs Gujarati & English Phase 1 (Days 1–30): Foundation Phase 2 (Days 31–60): Intensive Practice Phase 3 (Days 61–90): Revision & Mock Tests

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist 2026: Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
Post Name	Junior Pharmacist (Class-3)
Advertisement No.	415/2026-27
Total Vacancies	266
Application Start Date	06 June 2026
Application Last Date	25 June 2026
Age Limit	18–35 Years
Selection Process	MCQ-Based Competitive Examination
Salary	₹40,800 Fixed Pay (First 5 Years)
Official Website	ojas.gujarat.gov.in / gsssb.gujarat.gov.in

Source: Official GSSSB Notification

GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026

The examination consists of Part-A and Part-B with a total of 210 marks. Negative marking is applicable.

Part-A

Subject	Marks
Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation	30
Quantitative Aptitude	30
Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension	30
Total	90

Part-B

Subject	Marks
Pharmacy Subject Knowledge	120
Total	120

Exam Highlights

Particular	Details
Total Questions	210
Total Marks	210
Duration	3 Hours
Negative Marking	0.25 Mark Deduction
Mode	CBRT/OMR Based

Subject-Wise Preparation Strategy

1. Pharmacy Subject (120 Marks)

Since more than 57% weightage comes from Pharmacy subjects, candidates should devote maximum preparation time here.

Important Topics

Subject	Important Areas
Pharmaceutics	Dosage Forms, GMP, Dispensing Pharmacy
Pharmacology	Drug Classification, CNS, CVS, ANS Drugs
Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacognosy	Crude Drugs, Herbal Medicines
Hospital Pharmacy	Drug Storage, Inventory Management
Community Pharmacy	Patient Counseling, Public Health
Biochemistry	Metabolism, Vitamins, Enzymes
Human Anatomy & Physiology	Organ Systems, Functions

Study Tips

✅ Read Diploma/B.Pharm core textbooks.

✅ Focus on drug classifications and mechanisms.

✅ Prepare concise revision notes.

✅ Practice previous GPSSB/GSSSB Pharmacy questions.

2. Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 Marks)

Important Topics

Reasoning Topic
Blood Relations
Coding-Decoding
Series
Direction Sense
Syllogism
Analogy
Puzzle
Data Interpretation

Strategy

Solve 20–30 questions daily.
Focus on speed and accuracy.
Practice mock tests weekly.

3. Quantitative Aptitude (30 Marks)

Important Topics

Topic	Weightage
Percentage	High
Profit & Loss	High
Ratio & Proportion	Medium
Time & Work	Medium
Time & Distance	Medium
Average	High
Simplification	High
Data Interpretation	High

Strategy

Learn shortcuts and formulas.
Revise calculations daily.
Attempt sectional tests regularly.

4. Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English (30 Marks)

Constitution

Topics
Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles
Parliament
President & Governor
Judiciary
Constitutional Amendments

Current Affairs

Focus on:

Gujarat Government Schemes
Health Sector Updates
National Current Affairs
Important Days
Awards & Sports

Gujarati & English

Gujarati	English
Grammar	Grammar
Vocabulary	Vocabulary
Comprehension	Comprehension
Synonyms	Synonyms
Antonyms	Antonyms

90-Day Study Plan

Phase 1 (Days 1–30): Foundation

Activity	Daily Time
Pharmacy Subject	4 Hours
Reasoning	1 Hour
Aptitude	1 Hour
Current Affairs	30 Minutes
Revision	1 Hour

Phase 2 (Days 31–60): Intensive Practice

Activity	Daily Time
Pharmacy MCQs	3 Hours
Mock Tests	1 Hour
Aptitude Practice	1 Hour
Reasoning Practice	1 Hour
Current Affairs	30 Minutes

Phase 3 (Days 61–90): Revision & Mock Tests

Activity	Daily Time
Full-Length Mock Test	1 Test Daily
Pharmacy Revision	3 Hours
Weak Areas	2 Hours
Current Affairs Revision	1 Hour

Recommended Books

Subject	Book
Pharmaceutics	Lachman & Lieberman
Pharmacology	KD Tripathi
Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Bentley’s
Pharmacognosy	Kokate
Aptitude	R.S. Aggarwal
Reasoning	R.S. Aggarwal
Current Affairs	Monthly Current Affairs Magazine
Constitution	M. Laxmikant

Time Allocation Strategy

Section	Marks	Preparation Share
Pharmacy Subject	120	60%
Reasoning	30	10%
Aptitude	30	10%
Constitution & Current Affairs	20	10%
Gujarati & English	10	10%

Last 15 Days Revision Plan

Day Range	Focus Area
Day 1–5	Pharmacy Revision
Day 6–8	Aptitude & Reasoning
Day 9–11	Constitution & Current Affairs
Day 12–13	Full Mock Tests
Day 14	Error Analysis
Day 15	Final Quick Revision

Final Preparation Tips

Prioritize Pharmacy subjects, as they carry 120 marks.
Solve at least 10–15 full-length mock tests before the exam.
Maintain short notes for quick revision.
Keep track of Gujarat-specific current affairs.
Avoid guesswork because of negative marking (-0.25).
Focus on accuracy first, then speed.

Success Formula:
60% Pharmacy + 20% Aptitude/Reasoning + 20% Current Affairs & Languages + Regular Mock Tests = High Score in GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Exam 2026. 🚀

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