GSSSB Multi Purpose Health Worker (Male) Recruitment 2026: 100 Vacancies, Apply Online from July 17

A total of 100 vacancies have been announced under the Health and Family Welfare Department. The category-wise breakup is as follows:

The candidate must be a citizen of India or possess a nationality as permitted under Rule-7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. Only male candidates are eligible to apply. Women candidates cannot apply for this post, as per General Administration Department notification dated 11/11/2014.

As on 31/07/2026, candidates must be not less than 18 years and not more than 33 years old.

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications: Completed a minimum one-year Multi-Purpose Health Worker basic certificate or diploma course from a government-recognized institution; or Passed a minimum one-year Sanitary Inspectors Diploma Course from a government-recognized institution; or Passed a minimum one-year certificate course of Health Sanitary Inspectors from an Industrial Training Institute or other government-recognized institute; or Passed the diploma of Sanitary Inspector or Health Sanitary Inspector from a University established under a Central or State Act, or an institution deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Candidates must also possess basic computer application knowledge as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967, and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both. Candidat

Selected candidates will initially be appointed on a fixed monthly pay of ₹26,000 for the first five years. On satisfactory completion of five years' service, candidates will be eligible for regular appointment in the 7th Pay Commission pay scale of ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 (Level-2), subject to the outcome of SLP No. 14124/2012 and SLP No. 14125/2012 pending before the Supreme Court.

Fees must be paid online only (Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet) by 03/08/2026, 11:59 PM. The exam fee is refunded to candidates who appear for the exam; it is non-refundable for candidates who do not appear.

Selection is through a single-stage objective MCQ examination (CBRT/OMR mode), divided into two parts, with a combined duration of 3 hours (180 minutes). There is negative marking of 1/4 mark for every wrong answer. The minimum qualifying standard is 40% in Part A and 40% in Part B independently, for all categories. After the exam, GSSSB will publish a provisional answer key, followed by a final answer key after considering objections. Candidates whose Part-A and Part-B scores meet the qualifying standard will be ranked by total marks. Approximately twice the number of category-wise vacancies will be called for document verification, after which the final selection list and waiting list will be prepared.

Educational qualification certificates Age proof / school leaving certificate Category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS), where applicable Non-creamy layer certificate (for SEBC candidates) Disability certificate (for PwD candidates), where applicable Ex-servicemen discharge book and identity card, where applicable Recent passport-size photograph (white background) and signature, per prescribed size

Ex-servicemen are entitled to 10% horizontal reservation. Those who have served at least 6 months in the Army, Navy, or Air Force and hold a valid identity card and discharge book get an additional 3 years of age relaxation beyond their service period. Ex-servicemen retiring within one year of the last date of application can also apply. No seats are reserved for PwD candidates in this notification, but disabled candidates whose disability type matches the eligible categories for this post (as listed in the official notification) may apply against unreserved posts and are entitled to 10 years of age relaxation (maximum 45 years), subject to a medical certificate from a Superintendent/Civil Surgeon. Eligible candidates who cannot write may apply for scribe or compensatory time facility by emailing [email protected] at least two days before the exam.

Only one application per candidate is allowed; if multiple applications are submitted, the last confirmed and fee-paid application will be considered valid. Category (caste) details cannot be changed once the application is confirmed. Original certificates must match the details filled in the online application; discrepancies will lead to rejection at any stage, including after selection or appointment. Passing the exam does not guarantee appointment; the appointing authority's satisfaction is final. Use of unfair means during the exam is punishable under the Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023. For guidance on qualification, age limit, or fee payment, contact the board office at 079-23258916.