The **Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB)**, Gandhinagar, has officially released a detailed recruitment notification for the post of **Female Health Worker (Class-III)**. This is a golden opportunity for female candidates seeking a career in the government healthcare sector in Gujarat.



### **Quick Highlights**

 * **Total Vacancies:** 1,948 Posts

 * **Application Period:** April 29, 2026, to May 20, 2026

 * **Application Mode:** Online via OJAS Gujarat

 * **Job Type:** Five-year contract based (Fixed Pay)

### **Eligibility Criteria**

To apply for the Female Health Worker position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

#### **1. Educational Qualification**

 * **HSC Pass:** Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination from a recognized board.

 * **Technical Course:** Completion of the **Female Health Worker's Basic Training Course** or an **Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)** course recognized by the Government and registered with the Nursing Council.

 * **Computer Knowledge:** Basic knowledge of computer applications.

 * **Language:** Adequate knowledge of Gujarati, Hindi, or both.

#### **2. Age Limit (as of May 20, 2026)**

 * **Minimum Age:** 18 Years

 * **Maximum Age:** 40 Years (Base age before relaxations)

**Age Relaxation:**

 * General Category (Female): 5 years

 * Reserved Categories (Female): 10 years

 * Physically Disabled (General Female): 15 years

 * Physically Disabled (Reserved Female): 20 years

 * *Note: The maximum age after all relaxations cannot exceed **45 years**.*

### **Application Fees**

 * **General Category:** ₹100 + Service Charges.

 * **Exempted Categories:** SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD candidates do not need to pay the application fee.

 * **Payment Mode:** Online via SBI e-pay (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, etc.).

### **Salary Structure**

Selected candidates will be appointed on a **fixed-pay contract for the first 5 years**.

 * **Monthly Fixed Salary:** ₹26,000

 * After successful completion of the 5-year probationary period, candidates will be eligible for regular appointment in the prescribed pay scale.

### **Exam Pattern (Syllabus)**

The selection will be based on a competitive objective-type exam (CBRT or OMR) consisting of a single paper:

| Subject | Marks | Medium |

|---|---|---|

| General Awareness & General Knowledge | 35 | Gujarati |

| Gujarati Grammar | 20 | Gujarati |

| English Language & Grammar | 20 | English |

| General Math, Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 25 | Gujarati |

| Job-specific Technical/Educational Knowledge | 100 | Gujarati |

| **Total** | **200** | **3 Hours** |

 * **Negative Marking:** 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

### **How to Apply**

 1. Visit the official OJAS website: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in.

 2. Go to **"Current Advertisement"** and select **GPSSB**.

 3. Find Advertisement No. **08/2026-27** for Female Health Worker.

 4. Fill in all personal, educational, and contact details.

 5. Upload a recent **Photograph** and **Signature** (Max 15 kb each in .jpg format).

 6. Thoroughly check your details and **Confirm** the application.

 7. Print the confirmation page for future reference.

### **Important Dates**

 * **Start Date for Online Application:** April 29, 2026 (1:00 PM)

 * **Last Date for Online Application:** May 20, 2026 (11:59 PM)

 * **Last Date for Online Fee Payment:** May 20, 2026

**For more details, candidates are advised to visit the 

official GPSSB website: https://gpssb.gujarat.gov.in**.