GSSSB Pharmacist Syllabus 2026

The GSSSB Pharmacist / Compounder (Ayurved) Class-3 recruitment exam is conducted through a competitive examination.

Candidates preparing for this recruitment must carefully review the official syllabus and exam pattern to understand the subjects and topics covered in the exam.

This article explains the official GSSSB Pharmacist Syllabus 2025, exam pattern, subject-wise syllabus, and marking scheme based strictly on the official notification.

Key Highlights : GSSSB Pharmacist Syllabus 2026

Particular	Details
Exam Name	GSSSB Pharmacist / Compounder (Ayurved) Exam
Advertisement No.	401/202526
Post Name	Pharmacist / Compounder (Ayurved), Class-3
Vacancies	As per official notification, details are awaited.
Exam Date	As per official notification, details are awaited.

GSSSB Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026

The exam consists of two parts.

Part	Subject Area	Questions	Marks
Part-A	General Subjects	90	90
Part-B	Technical / Qualification Related Subjects	120	120
Total	—	210 Questions	210 Marks

Part-A Subjects

Subject	Questions	Marks
Reasoning & Data Interpretation	30	30
Quantitative Aptitude	30	30
Constitution of India	10	10
Current Affairs	10	10
Comprehension (Gujarati + English)	10	10
Total	90	90

Part-B

Section	Questions	Marks
Questions related to Technical Qualification	120	120

Exam duration: As per official notification, details are awaited.

Negative marking: 1/4 mark deduction for each incorrect answer.

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Detailed Subject-wise Syllabus

Reasoning & Data Interpretation

• Problems on Ages
• Venn Diagram
• Visual Reasoning
• Blood Relation
• Arithmetic Reasoning
• Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables)
• Data Sufficiency

Quantitative Aptitude

• Number Systems
• Simplification and Algebra
• Arithmetic and Geometric Progression
• Average
• Percentage
• Profit-Loss
• Ratio and Proportion
• Partnership
• Time and Work
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Work, Wages and Chain Rule

Constitution of India

• Preamble of the Constitution
• Fundamental Rights
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Fundamental Duties
• Role and responsibilities of President, Vice President and Governor
• Parliamentary System
• Constitutional Amendments
• Emergency provisions
• Centre-State relations
• Judicial system of India
• Constitutional bodies

Current Affairs

• Current events of state, national and international importance

Comprehension

• Assessment of comprehension, interpretation and inference skills
• Paragraph-based questions
• Statement and assertion type questions

Part-B Technical Syllabus

Ayurveda Paricharya

• Definition of Ayu and its types (Hitayu, Ahitayu, Sukhayu, Dukhayu)
• Definition and objectives of Ayurveda
• Trisutra Ayurveda and Ashtanga of Ayurveda
• Ayurvedic traditions and classical texts
• Concept of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala
• Concepts related to life support systems and diseases

Swasthavritta

• Definition of health in Ayurveda and WHO
• Concept of Ahara and balanced diet
• Importance of Matrashana
• Nidra and its role in health
• Dincharya and daily health practices
• Concept of Desha and Kaal
• National health programmes and disaster management

Rachana Sharira

• Definition of Sharira
• Digestive system anatomy
• Cardiovascular system
• Respiratory system
• Urinary system
• Reproductive organs
• Nervous system
• Sense organs

Kriya Sharira

• Concept of Dosha and their functions
• Dhatu and their formation
• Mala and its functions
• Srotas and their vitiation
• Physiology of blood circulation and respiration
• Concept of Agni and digestion

Aushadh Nirman na Siddhant

• Dravya Guna concept
• Pharmacognosy and classification of drugs
• Pharmacology and drug actions
• Drug administration routes
• Drug regulations under Drugs & Cosmetic Act

Dravyaguna

• Classification of drugs according to Ayurvedic principles
• Classification based on rasa, vipaka, veerya and dosha karma
• Study of medicinal plants and drugs
• Knowledge of animal origin drugs
• Standardization of drugs

Rasashastra

• Definition and scope of Rasashastra
• Classification of Rasa, Maharasa, Uparasa and Dhatu
• Knowledge of yantras and putas
• Classification of Rasoushadhies
• Study of important Ayurvedic formulations

General Introduction of Treatment

• Concept of Nidan and diseases
• Types of chikitsa
• Examination of patient
• General knowledge of Rasayana and Vajikarana
• Knowledge of Shalya, Shalakya and Kaumarbhritya

Bhaishajya Kalpana

• Fundamental principles of Bhaishajya Kalpana
• Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana
• Preparation methods of Ayurvedic medicines
• Concepts of shelf life and standardization
• Introduction to pharmacopoeia

Pharmacy Management

• Ayurvedic drug manufacturing unit
• GMP guidelines for Ayurvedic industries
• Documentation and SOPs
• Drug storage and quality control
• Hospital pharmacy services
• Drug distribution system in hospitals
• Drug information services
• Computer applications in pharmacy

Marking Scheme / Subject Weightage

Section	Questions	Marks
Part-A	90	90
Part-B	120	120
Total	210	210

Additional official instructions:

• 1/4 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
• Questions will be available in Gujarati and English languages for Part-A.

Download GSSSB Pharmacist Syllabus PDF

Candidates can download the official syllabus released by GSSSB.

Download Official Syllabus PDF

(Source: Official Notification)

Summary & Next Steps

The GSSSB Pharmacist Syllabus 2025 consists of general aptitude subjects in Part-A and detailed Ayurveda and pharmacy-related technical subjects in Part-B.

Candidates should:

• Study the official syllabus topic-wise
• Solve previous year question papers
• Attempt mock tests based on the official exam pattern

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