The Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, has released a comprehensive recruitment notification for 2026 to fill 184 vacancies for the position of Pharmacist/Compounder (Ayurveda), Class-3. These posts are situated under the Directorate of AYUSH, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat. This recruitment drive, identified by Advertisement No. 407/202627, offers a golden opportunity for candidates with specialized education in Ayurvedic pharmacy to secure a career in the state government sector.

Eligibility and Selection Process

To be eligible, candidates must possess either a B.Pharm (Ayurveda) or a D.Pharm (Ayurveda) with at least two years of relevant professional experience. Additionally, basic computer proficiency and knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi are mandatory. The selection process involves a rigorous single-stage competitive examination (MCQ-based) that evaluates both general aptitude and technical expertise in Ayurvedic sciences, followed by a document verification phase.

Salary and Career Growth

Successful candidates will initially serve a five-year fixed-pay term with a monthly salary of Rs. 40,800. Upon satisfactory completion of this probation/contract period, they will be integrated into the regular pay scale of Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 (Level-5) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) guidelines. Interested applicants should ensure they complete the online registration on the OJAS portal before May 29, 2026.