GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) conducts the Junior Pharmacist Examination to recruit qualified pharmacy candidates for government health services in Gujarat. Understanding the latest exam pattern, marking scheme, syllabus, and qualifying criteria is essential for effective preparation.

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

The GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Exam consists of a single paper, divided into two compulsory parts: Part A and Part B.

Key Exam Features

Paper Structure Overview

Part A: General Aptitude (60 Marks)

Part A evaluates reasoning ability, logical thinking, and mathematical skills.

Subject-wise Distribution

Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation – Detailed Topics

• Alphabet Series

• Number Series

• Coding–Decoding

• Analogy

• Blood Relations

• Directions

• Mirror Images

• Cubes and Dice

• Embedded Figures

• Statements & Arguments

• Statements & Conclusions

• Decision Making

• Syllogism

• Clocks & Calendars

• Number Ranking

• Non-Verbal Series

• Arithmetical Reasoning

• Data Interpretation

Mathematical Reasoning – Detailed Topics

• Trigonometry

• Determinants

• Matrices

• Statistics

• Logarithms

• Probability

• Relations & Functions (Set Theory)

• Quadratic Equations

• Sequences & Series

• Straight Lines

• Circles

• Vectors

• Complex Numbers

• Permutations & Combinations

• Limits & Continuity

• Differentiation

• Applications of Derivatives

• Indefinite & Definite Integrals

• Cartesian Coordinate System

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Part B: Technical & General Knowledge (150 Marks)

Part B tests pharmacy knowledge along with general awareness and language comprehension.

Marks Distribution

General Knowledge & Languages – Detailed Topics

General Awareness

• General Mental Ability & Intelligence

• History of India & Gujarat

• Culture & Heritage of India & Gujarat

• Geography of India & Gujarat

• Indian Polity & Constitution

• Panchayati Raj

• Indian Economy & Planning

• Welfare Schemes (State & Central)

• General Science

• Environment

• Information & Communication Technology

• Sports

Current Affairs

• National & International Events

• Recent Government Schemes

• Important Political Events

• Economic, Social & Technological Developments

Gujarati Language Comprehension

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Sentence Translation

• Synonyms & Antonyms

• Error Detection

• Fill in the Blanks

• Comprehension Passage

English Language Comprehension

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Synonyms / Antonyms

• Homonyms

• Spellings

• Sentence Structure

• Clauses

• Verbs

• Error Spotting

• Comprehension Passages

Technical Subject – Pharmacy (120 Marks)

Questions are based on B.Pharm / D.Pharm curriculum.

Pharmacy Subjects Included

• Pharmaceutics

• Pharmaceutical Technology

• Dispensing Pharmacy

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Pharmacology & Toxicology

• Pharmacognosy

• Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

• Pharmaceutical Engineering

• Cosmetic Technology

• Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology

• Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Microbiology

• Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

• Drug Store & Business Management (DSBM)

• Health Education & Community Pharmacy (HECP)

• Social Pharmacy & Community Pharmacy Management

Qualifying Standards (Minimum Passing Marks)

Merit List & Selection Process

• Merit list is prepared on the combined marks of Part A + Part B

• Candidates approximately 2 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) are called for Document Verification

Preparation Strategy

• Focus more on Technical Pharmacy subjects (120 marks)

• Do not ignore Part A, as failing Part A disqualifies the candidate

• Practice MCQs with negative marking

• Regularly revise Current Affairs & Gujarat-specific topics

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