GSSSB recruitment Introduction
Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) has issued employment notification for Female health worker (Class-3) jobs. This is a golden opportunity for female candidates who are looking for a permanent government job in the public health sector to strengthen the medical infrastructure across the state. Candidates who have passed Higher secondary (12th) certificate and successfully completed either the female health worker basic training course or an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) programme from a government recognised institution are eligible for these state government jobs. Selected candidates will be put on a well defined 5 years fixed pay probation on a monthly salary of Rs 26000 on successful completion of which they will be absorbed in the regular level-2 pay matrix with full state allowances and permanent job security.
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Vacancy Details of GSSSB Female health worker jobs
| Category | Vacancy Allocation |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 63 |
| Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC / OBC) | 42 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 24 |
| Total Vacancies | 155 |
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Eligibility Criteria for Female Health Worker Jobs
| Parameter | Requirements & Details |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female candidates only. (Male candidates are not eligible for this specific cadre). |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years (Standard general category baseline). |
| Age Relaxations | Reserved Categories (SEBC/OBC, SC, ST, EWS): Up to 5 years relaxation. * PwBD (Divyang) Candidates: Up to 10 years relaxation. * Note: The maximum age after all relaxations cannot exceed 45 years. |
| Basic Education | Must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC / 12th Standard) examination from a recognized board. |
| Technical Qualification | Must have successfully completed one of the following courses from a government-recognized institution: 1. Female Health Worker (FHW) Basic Training Course 2. Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Course |
| Mandatory Registration | Must possess a valid, active registration certificate with the Gujarat Nursing Council (GNC) at the time of application. |
| Computer Knowledge | Must have a basic understanding of computer operations (supported by a certificate from a recognized training institute, or having taken Computer as a subject in 10th/12th standard). |
| Language Proficiency | Must possess adequate reading, writing, and speaking knowledge of Gujarati, Hindi, or both languages. |
Application fee for Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal Recruitment
| Category | Application Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | Rs 100 (+ applicable GST/Service Charges) | Online via SBI e-Pay or through a designated Post Office challan |
| SC / ST / SEBC (OBC) / EWS / PwD | NIL (Exempted) | N/A |
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Selection Process for GSSSB Recruitment
- 1Written exam OMR-based CBRT (Computer based response test)
- 2Document Verification
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Exam Pattern for female health worker vacancy
| Component | Examination Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | OMR-Based / Computer Based Response Test (CBRT) |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 200 Questions |
| Total Marks | 200 Marks |
| Time Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Medium of Exam | Gujarati and English (Subject-specific topics will be in their respective languages) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks deducted for every incorrect answer. |
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Syllabus for GSSSB recruitment exam
| Subject | Important Topics Included In The Exam |
|---|---|
| Technical Subject (Core Professional Focus) | Midwifery & Obstetrics: Antenatal care, intranatal care, postnatal care, high-risk pregnancies, newborn management. * Community Health Nursing: Primary healthcare, immunization schedules (UIP), national health programs (NVBDCP, NTEP/RNTCP). * Child Health & Nutrition: Basic nutrition components, deficiency diseases, infant feeding practices. * Anatomy & Physiology: Fundamental systems of the human body. * First Aid & Emergency Care: Managing minor ailments and trauma triage. |
| General Awareness & GK | History & Cultural Heritage of India and Gujarat. * Geography of India and Gujarat (Rivers, climate, soils). * Indian Polity, Constitution of India, and Panchayati Raj framework. * Welfare Schemes of the Union Government and Gujarat State. * General Science, Environment, Information & Communication Technology (ICT). * General Mental Ability, Reasoning, and Intelligence. * Regional, National, and International Current Affairs. |
| Gujarati Language & Grammar | Synonyms (સમાનાર્થી), Antonyms (વિરોધી). * Idioms and Proverbs (રૂઢિપ્રયોગો અને કહેવતો). * Spelling Correction (જોડણી શુદ્ધિ). * Sandhi and Samas (સંધિ અને સમાસ). * Sentence Arrangement & Fill in the Blanks. |
| English Language & Grammar | Parts of Speech (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives). * Tenses, Voice (Active/Passive), and Direct/Indirect Speech. * Articles, Prepositions, and Conjunctions. * Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Idioms. * Sentence Correction & Completion. |
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Areas of posting in GSSSB Female health worker Job
Selected candidates are placed under the Health and Family Welfare Department within local administration structures. Your daily workplace will be one of the following - - Sub-Health Centres (Sub-centres): The primary rural healthcare tier where basic health services and maternal care are delivered. - Primary Health Centres (PHCs): Community level rural and semi-urban health facilities. - Community Health Centres (CHCs)/Urban Health Centres (UHCs): Town or city-based public health facilities depending on the local municipal allocation.
How to Apply for GSSSB Female health worker recruitment 2026
- 1Visit the official website at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- 2Click on the "Current advertisement" tab on the homepage and select "View All".
- 3Look for the advertisement titled " Female Health Worker (Class-3).
- 4Apply with OTR: If you have one time registration number on OJAS, enter it to autofill your basic details. Otherwise click on fresh application.
- 5Enter your personal, educational, communication and technical qualification details (including your Gujarat Nursing Council Registration Number).
- 6Upload Scanned copies of photograph and signature. Maximum size 15 KB in JPG/JPEG format only.
- 7After confirming your application, a unique Application Number will be generated. Use this number to make the fee payment if applicable.
- 8Carefully review all details in the preview option. Click 'confirm' to lock your application
- 9Please print the system-generated confirmation page and keep a copy of your application number to download the written exam hall ticket.
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Career Growth in Female Health Worker vacancy of GSSSB
| Promotional Hierarchy |
|---|
| Female Health Worker (FHW - entry level) |
| Female Health Supervisor (FHS) |
| Public Health Nurse (PHN) / District Public Health Nursing Officer |
Job Responsibilities in GSSSB Female Health worker recruitment 2026
- Conducting maternal and child health care services, including anti-natal and post-natal checkups.
- Executing the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) at the village/ward level.
- Maintaining records of births, deaths and basic healthcare statistics.
- Implementing family welfare programs, nutritional counseling and local communicable disease control drives.
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