GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Detailed Guide for Pharmacy Students

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GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

GSSSB JUNIOR PHARMACIST SYLLABUS & EXAM PATTERN 2026

Overview

The Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the recruitment syllabus and exam pattern for the Junior Pharmacist position. This comprehensive guide details the marking scheme, weightage, and topic-wise syllabus for both Part A and Part B of the examination. Candidates are advised to prepare according to the level of educational qualification (Pharmacy).

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Feature Details
Exam Method MCQ (CBRT – Computer Based Response Test OR OMR)
Total Questions 210 Questions
Total Marks 210 Marks
Total Time 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Compulsory Section Both Part-A and Part-B must be attempted.
Negative Marking -0.25 Marks (Deducted for every wrong answer)
Multiple Answers -0.25 Marks if more than one option is selected.
Language Part-B technical questions will be at the Pharmacy educational qualification level.
Syllabus & Weightage
Part – A: General Aptitude (60 Marks)
Sr. No. Subject Marks
1 Logical Tests & Data Interpretation (તાર્કિક કસોટીઓ તથા Data Interpretation) 30
2 Mathematical Tests (ગાણિતિક કસોટીઓ) 30
Total (Part A) 60
Part – B: Technical & General Knowledge (150 Marks)
Sr. No. Subject Marks
1 General Knowledge & Languages
– Constitution of India (ભારતનું બંધારણ)
– Current Affairs (વર્તમાન પ્રવાહો)
– Gujarati & English Comprehension
30
2 Technical Subject (Pharmacy)
Questions related to the Subject and its Utility (Based on B.Pharm/D.Pharm curriculum)
120
Total (Part B) 150
Detailed Syllabus: Part A
Subject Section Detailed Topics
Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation
  • Alphabet Series / Number Series
  • Data Interpretation / Number Ranking
  • Statements & Arguments / Conclusions
  • Directions / Blood Relations
  • Mirror Images / Embedded Figures
  • Arithmetical Reasoning / Decision Making
  • Clocks & Calendars / Analogy
  • Coding-Decoding / Cubes and Dice / Syllogism
Mathematical Reasoning
  • Trigonometry / Determinants / Matrices
  • Differentiation / Indefinite & Definite Integrals
  • Binomial Theorem / Statistics
  • Complex Numbers / Vectors / Straight Lines
  • Permutations & Combinations / Logarithms
  • Probability Function / Quadratic Equations
  • Limits and Continuity / Sequences and Series
Detailed Syllabus: Part B (Pharmacy & GK)
Subject Section Detailed Topics
General Awareness
  • History & Geography of India and Gujarat
  • The Cultural Heritage of India and Gujarat
  • Indian Polity, Constitution & Panchayati Raj
  • Welfare Schemes (Gujarat & Union Govt)
  • Indian Economy, Planning & General Science
  • Environment and Information & Communication Technology
Languages Gujarati & English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Error Detection, Comprehension Passages, Translation of Sentences, Fill in the Blanks.
Pharmacy (Technical Subject)
  • Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Pharmacognosy / Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence & Engineering
  • Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy
  • Drug Store and Business Management (DSBM)
  • Health Education and Community Pharmacy (HECP)
  • Microbiology / Cosmetic Technology
  • Social Pharmacy and Community Pharmacy Management
Qualifying Standards (Minimum Marks)
Section Minimum Qualifying Marks Required
Part – A 40% (i.e., min. 24 marks out of 60)
Part – B 40% (i.e., min. 60 marks out of 150)
Overall Rule Candidates MUST qualify in BOTH Part A and Part B to be considered for the merit list.
Selection Process Note
  • Merit List: Prepared based on the combined marks of Part A + Part B.
  • Document Verification: Approximately 2 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be called.
Important Links
Download Official Syllabus PDF Click Here
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