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 |
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| Mathematical Reasoning |
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Detailed Syllabus: Part B (Pharmacy & GK)
| Subject Section | Detailed Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness |
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| Languages | Gujarati & English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Error Detection, Comprehension Passages, Translation of Sentences, Fill in the Blanks. |
| Pharmacy (Technical Subject) |
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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 |
| Official Website | Visit Site |
| Pharmacy India App | Download App |
