GPSSB Health Worker Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity, Apply Before Last Date

GPSSB Health Worker Recruitment 2026. The Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) has dropped one of the largest healthcare recruitment drives of the year. 2,368 Health Worker posts — 420 for Male MPHW and 1,948 for Female Health Worker — are being filled across all 34 districts of Gujarat. If you’re a 12th-pass woman with ANM/FHW training, or a man with a 1-year MPHW or Sanitary Inspector certificate, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. The fixed salary is ₹26,000 per month for the first 5 years, then regular pay scale on satisfactory service.

Online applications opened on 29 April 2026 through the OJAS portal, and the last date to submit is 20 May 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Across Gujarat government jobs on offer this season, this notification stands out for its sheer scale and permanent-track healthcare opportunity. In this article on GovtJobsAlert.in we cover full vacancy details, eligibility for both Male and Female posts, salary, exam pattern, fees, dates and the step-by-step application process. Don’t worry if it feels like a lot — we’ll guide you through every detail.

🗓️ Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply Online: 29/04/2026
• Last Date to Apply: 20/05/2026(23:59 hrs)
• Last Day for Online Fee: 20/05/2026 (23:59 hrs)
• Offline Process Fee Window (₹500 cash, only for confirmed unpaid GEN): 21-25 May 2026
• Age Cut-off Date: 20/05/2026
• Exam Date: “To be announced”
• Correction Date :As Per Schedule

🎓 Eligibility Criteria:(GPSSB Health Worker Recruitment 2026)

Educational Qualification:

• Female Health Worker: 12th pass (Higher Secondary School Certificate) from Gujarat Board or equivalent recognised by Govt; PLUS either Female Health Worker Basic Training Course (recognised by Govt) OR Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Course recognised by Govt and registered with the Nursing Council. This makes the post a great fit for medical and healthcare aspirants with ANM training.
• Male MPHW: Any one of these — minimum 1-year MPHW basic course Certificate or Diploma from a Govt-recognised institution; OR 1-year Sanitary Inspectors Diploma; OR 1-year Health Sanitary Inspector Certificate from ITI; OR Sanitary Inspector / Health Sanitary Inspector Diploma from a UGC-recognised University.
• Both posts also need: basic computer knowledge (Class 10/12 with Computer subject is accepted) and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

Age Limit (as on [20 May 2026]):

• Male MPHW: 18 to 33 years (general). Maximum age cap after relaxation: 45 years.
• Female Health Worker: 18 to 40 years (general — women already get 5 years extra). Maximum age cap after relaxation: 45 years.
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC and EWS; additional 10 years for PwBD candidates; service period + 3 years for Ex-Servicemen.

💼 Vacancy Details:(GPSSB Health Worker Recruitment 2026)

Female Health Worker (Advt 08/2026-27) — 1,948 posts

Multi Purpose Health Worker — Male (Advt 06/2026-27) — 420 posts

💰 Salary Detail:(GPSSB Health Worker Recruitment 2026)

Both Male and Female posts carry the same fixed pay during the initial contract period — there’s no difference in pay between genders. The 5-year fixed-pay phase is followed by absorption into the regular pay scale on satisfactory completion of probation, departmental exams and computer test.

• Fixed pay (first 5 years): ₹26,000 per month (consolidated)
• After 5 years: Regular Class-III pay scale of the Gujarat Government as per Pay Matrix
• Job nature: Field-level public health worker posted at Sub-Centres / PHCs

📄 Application Fee:(GPSSB Health Worker Recruitment 2026)

Payment is online only via SBI E-Pay (Debit Card, UPI, Internet Banking, NEFT and Credit Card). Fees are non-refundable. General candidates whose application is confirmed but who miss the online fee deadline can pay ₹500 in cash at the GPSSB Gandhinagar office between 21–25 May 2026.

📄 Selection Process:(GPSSB Health Worker Recruitment 2026)

The Selection is a single-stage written examination followed by document verification and on-screen district allocation. There is no interview.

1.Single objective MCQ paper of 200 marks, 3 hours duration, conducted in CBRT or OMR mode.

2.Sections: General Awareness & GK (35), Gujarati Grammar (20), English Language & Grammar (20), General Maths/Reasoning/DI (25) and Subject/Technical knowledge of the post (100).

3.Negative marking of 0.25 mark per wrong answer; minimum qualifying mark is 40%.

4.Provisional Answer Key released → online objections → Final Answer Key.

5.Provisional Merit List → original document verification.

6.On-screen district allocation in merit order → Final Select List + Recommendation List + Waiting List.

🖊️ How to Fill the GPSSB Health Worker Recruitment Form 2026

• 📅 Apply between 29 April 2026 to 20 May 2026(23:59 hrs) only. Click on the Apply Online link provided below in the Important Links section.
• Read the full notification to understand eligibility, age limits, and post details on the website ofGPSSB Health Worker Recruitment 2026 .
• Collect all required documents such as eligibility certificates, ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.), address details, educational certificates, and caste/reservation certificate (if applicable).
• Scan and keep ready a recent passport-size photograph (with white background, both ears visible, standing straight), signature, and any other required documents.
• Fill the application form with your personal information, educational details, and address.
• Review your details before submitting the form, double-check all entries, and preview the application to ensure there are no errors.
• Pay the application fee (if applicable) via [Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking].
• Submit the form and then download and print your final application and fee receipt for future reference.

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