GSSSB Female Health Worker Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced for 155 posts of Female Health Worker (Stree Arogya Karmi), Class-3 under the Gujarat Health and Family Welfare Department. The online application window is open from 15 June 2026 at 2:00 PM until 29 June 2026 at 11:59 PM on the OJAS portal at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in. This is an all-women recruitment exclusively for female candidates holding recognised nursing or health worker qualifications.
The selection process consists of a single-stage written examination in MCQ format with 210 questions across two parts: general aptitude (90 marks) and nursing domain knowledge (120 marks). The exam will be conducted using the Computer-Based Response Test (CBRT) or the OMR method. Candidates are advised to start their application immediately, as the fee payment deadline is 01 July 2026.
GSSSB Female Health Worker Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB), Gandhinagar |
| Post Name | Female Health Worker (Stree Arogya Karmi), Class-3 |
| Total Vacancies | 155 |
| Advertisement Number | 416/202627 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Municipal areas across Gujarat |
| Official Website | https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 11/06/2026 |
| Online Application Start | 15/06/2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29/06/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 01/07/2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Exam Date | To be announced on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
GSSSB Female Health Worker Recruitment 2026 requires candidates to hold a Secondary (SSC) or Higher Secondary (HSC) qualification along with a recognised Female Health Worker Basic Training Certificate or Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Certificate registered with the Gujarat Nursing Council. Basic computer knowledge is mandatory, though candidates without a current computer certificate may apply and obtain one before appointment.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- Passed Secondary (SSC) or Higher Secondary (HSC) examination from a recognised board.
- Completed the Female Health Worker Basic Training Course recognised by the Government, OR completed the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Course recognised by the Government and registered with the Gujarat Nursing Council.
- Possess basic knowledge of computer applications as per the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment Rules, 1967.
- Possess adequate knowledge of Gujarati, Hindi, or both.
Computer knowledge requirement: Candidates without a current computer certificate may still apply. However, a valid Basic Computer Knowledge certificate must be submitted before receiving an appointment order. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the selection.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as of 29 June 2026. Since all 155 posts are designated exclusively for female candidates, the minimum age is 18 years.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) Female | 45 years |
| SEBC Female | 45 years |
| SC Female | 45 years |
| ST Female | 45 years |
| EWS Female | 45 years |
| General Category Female with Disability | 45 years |
| Reserved Category Female with Disability | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 40 years + period of service rendered + 3 years |
All reserved category benefits are available only to candidates originally domiciled in Gujarat. SEBC candidates must hold a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued between 01 April 2024 and 29 June 2026. EWS candidates must hold an income/asset certificate issued between 30 June 2023 and 29 June 2026.
Disability (Divyang) Eligibility
The following disability types are eligible for this post: Low Vision (40-70%), Deaf, Hard of Hearing, One Leg, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Injury, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, and Multiple Disabilities. Both Arms (BA) and Both Legs (BL) categories are subject to Medical Board opinion.
Is This Recruitment Right for You?
- Female candidates with Secondary or Higher Secondary qualification and a recognised Female Health Worker Basic Training Certificate or ANM Certificate can apply.
- Candidates aged 18 to 45 years as on 29 June 2026 meet the age eligibility requirement.
- Reserved category candidates (SEBC, SC, ST, EWS) benefit from age relaxation; all reservations are limited to Gujarat domicile only.
- Both employed and unemployed female candidates may apply. Prior work experience is not a requirement.
- Candidates without a current computer certificate can still apply, provided they obtain one before appointment.
GSSSB Female Health Worker Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 17 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 15 |
| SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Class) | 80 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 0 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 43 |
| Total | 155 |
Disability (Divyang) quota posts for this cadre will be advertised separately under a special recruitment drive. Ex-serviceman quota is 10% adjusted against respective categories. Vacancy numbers are subject to revision.
About the Female Health Worker Role
Female Health Worker posts in Gujarat’s municipal health system involve delivering primary health care services, health promotion, and community nursing at the grassroots level. The role requires fieldwork in urban municipal areas, including vaccination campaigns, health education, antenatal care coordination, and management of common health conditions in the community. This is a Class-3 Group C position under the 7th Pay Commission, with potential for regularisation into a permanent scale after five years of satisfactory service. The role demands strong interpersonal skills, clinical knowledge of nursing procedures, and commitment to public health service in urban communities.
Pay Scale and Benefits
Selected candidates will initially be appointed on a fixed pay basis for the first five years. After completion of five years of service, candidates become eligible for regularisation in the 7th Pay Commission pay scale, subject to satisfactory performance.
| Period | Pay |
|---|---|
| First 5 years (Fixed Pay) | ₹26,000/- per month |
| After 5 years (Regular Pay Scale, 7th CPC) | ₹19,900/- to ₹63,200/- (Pay Level-2) |
The regularisation after five years is contingent on satisfactory performance and the outcome of SLP No. 14124/2012 and SLP No. 14125/2012 pending before the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Other admissible allowances will be provided as per relevant Government resolutions. At Pay Level-2, selected candidates can expect an in-hand salary of approximately ₹32,000-₹48,000 per month after regularisation, inclusive of basic pay and statutory allowances, before location-based HRA adjustments.
Application Fee
| Category | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹500 |
| Reserved (SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, Divyang, Ex-Servicemen) | ₹400 |
Fee payment deadline: 01 July 2026 (23:59 hrs). Payment is accepted via Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallets; transaction charges apply additionally. Applications without a fee confirmation will be rejected without notice. Candidates who appear for the exam will receive a refund of the fee through the same payment mode used. Candidates who do not appear will not receive any refund.
Selection Process
Selection is conducted through a single-stage competitive written examination. There is no interview stage.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | MCQ/CBRT or OMR format, 210 questions, 210 marks, 3 hours duration |
| Exam Pattern | Part A: 90 marks (General Aptitude). Part-B: 120 marks (Nursing Domain Knowledge) |
| Passing Criteria | Minimum 40% in Part-A AND 40% in Part-B is required for all categories |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Provisional Result | Published on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in after the exam |
| Answer Key | Provisional answer key published with objection window; final key issued after review |
| Certificate Verification | Approximately 2× the number of available posts shortlisted on merit |
| Final Selection List | Merit-based selection list published on the official website |
| Appointment | By the concerned department of the State Government |
Bonus Marks
- Widow candidates: 5% bonus marks added to the final MCQ/CBRT score (subject to not having remarried).
- Sports persons: 5% bonus marks for candidates who have represented at National/International, Inter-University, or All India School Federation level competitions in recognised sports.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The written examination is divided into two parts in a single question paper, with a total duration of 3 hours (180 minutes).
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | |
| Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension | 30 | 30 | |
| Part-A Total | 90 | 90 | |
| Part-B | Technical Subject (Nursing & Health) | 120 | 120 |
| Grand Total | 210 | 210 |
Part-A questions will be in both Gujarati and English. Part-B questions will also be bilingual (Gujarati and English).
Part-A Syllabus (90 Marks)
Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 marks): Problems on Ages, Venn Diagrams, Visual Reasoning, Blood Relations, Arithmetic Reasoning, Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables), Data Sufficiency.
Quantitative Aptitude (30 marks): Number Systems, Simplification & Algebra, AP & GP, Average, Percentage, Profit-Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, Time & Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Work-Wages & Chain Rule.
Constitution of India (10 marks): Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties, Powers of President/Vice President/Governor, Parliamentary System, Constitutional Amendments, Emergency Provisions, Centre-State Relations, Judicial System, Constitutional Bodies.
Current Affairs (10 marks): State, national, and international events of importance.
Comprehension (10 marks): Gujarati comprehension (5 marks) and English comprehension (5 marks) – paragraph-based or statement/assertion type questions.
Part-B Syllabus (120 Marks)
| Topic | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing | 20 | 20 |
| Health Promotion (Nutrition, Human Body & Hygiene, Environmental Sanitation, Mental Health) | 20 | 20 |
| Primary Health Care Nursing (Infection & Immunisation, Communicable Diseases, Community Health Problems, First Aid & Referral) | 20 | 20 |
| Child Health Nursing | 20 | 20 |
| Midwifery | 20 | 20 |
| Health Centre Management | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
How to Apply for GSSSB Female Health Worker Recruitment 2026
Online applications are accepted at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in. No offline or postal applications will be accepted.
Click the official apply link below.
Once the application is confirmed, no changes can be made by either the candidate or the Board. If a correction is required after confirmation, submit a fresh application before the last date and pay the fee again. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last confirmed application with a paid fee will be treated as valid; fees from earlier applications are not refunded or carried forward.
Common Mistakes to Avoid While Applying
- Selecting the wrong category: Your category selection (General/EWS/SEBC/SC/ST) cannot be changed after application confirmation. Double-check eligibility and documentary proof before submitting.
- Paying the fee after the deadline: The fee payment portal closes automatically at 23:59 on 01 July 2026. No late fee payment is accepted under any circumstances.
- Losing the Confirmation Number: All admit card downloads, result checks, and further communications require the Confirmation Number, not the Application Number. Save it securely.
- Uploading a photo outside specifications: The photograph must be exactly 5 cm × 3.6 cm, with a white background, dated, and taken within one year of 29 June 2026. An incorrect size will cause form rejection at the verification stage.
- Submitting wrong certificates for SEBC status: SEBC married female candidates must provide the Non-Creamy Layer certificate based on parents’ income, not the spouse’s income. Providing the spouse’s income certificate will result in disqualification.
- Applying without computer knowledge: Candidates can apply without a current computer certificate, but MUST arrange one before receiving the appointment order. Not doing so leads to automatic cancellation of the selection.
- Submitting multiple applications with incomplete fees: Only the last confirmed application with a paid fee is valid. Earlier applications’ fees are neither refunded nor adjusted.
What Happens After You Apply
- Application window closes on 29 June 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Fee payment window closes on 01 July 2026 (23:59 hrs). Applications without paid fees are rejected automatically.
- Provisional Answer Key published on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.
- Final Answer Key released after considering valid objections.
- Written examination is conducted in CBRT or OMR format.
- Provisional result published.
- Certificate Verification conducted.
- Final Selection List published.
- Appointment order issued.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online at OJAS | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification (Advertisement 416/202627) | Click Here |
| GSSSB Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Can male candidates apply for the GSSSB Female Health Worker Recruitment 2026?
Ans. No, this recruitment is strictly for female candidates only. Male candidates cannot apply under any circumstances as per Advertisement No. 416/202627.
Q2. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Ans. You need to have passed your Secondary (SSC) or Higher Secondary (HSC) exams from a recognised board. In addition, you must have completed a recognised Female Health Worker Basic Training Course or an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Course registered with the Gujarat Nursing Council. Basic computer skills are also required.
Q3. I don’t have a computer certificate yet. Can I still apply?
Ans. Yes, you can submit your application without holding a computer certificate at the moment. However, you will definitely need to present a valid Basic Computer Knowledge certificate before your appointment order is issued; your selection will be cancelled.
Q4. What is the exam format for the GSSSB Female Health Worker Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The selection involves a single written exam featuring 210 multiple-choice questions for 210 marks. You’ll have 3 hours to complete it. The test is divided into Part A for general aptitude (90 marks) and Part B for nursing knowledge (120 marks). Be careful, as a 1/4 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Q5. What is the minimum qualifying score?
Ans. To pass, you must secure at least 40% in Part A and 40% in Part B independently. This rule applies to candidates from all categories.
Q6. Are there any bonus marks offered, and who is eligible?
Ans. Yes. Widow candidates who haven’t remarried receive a 5% bonus added to their final exam score. Additionally, sports persons who have represented at the National, International, Inter-University, or All India School Federation levels in recognised sports are also eligible for 5% bonus marks.
Q7. When will the admit card be released?
Ans. The admit cards will be available on the official website (https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in) shortly before the exam date. You’ll need to use your Confirmation Number to download it once the dates are announced.
Q8. What documents are required for certificate verification?
Ans. If you are shortlisted, you must bring original documents like your SSC/HSC mark sheets, your Female Health Worker or ANM Training Certificate, domicile certificate, and caste certificate, if applicable. SEBC candidates will need a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued between 01 April 2024 and 29 June 2026, while EWS candidates must present an income/asset certificate issued between 30 June 2023 and 29 June 2026.
What to Do Next
Eligible female candidates should submit the online application at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in before 29 June 2026 at 11:59 PM and ensure fee payment is completed by 01 July 2026 to avoid automatic rejection. After the application window closes, the GSSSB will announce the exam date and release admit cards on the official website using your Confirmation Number. Bookmark MyNaukriAlert.com to stay updated on the GSSSB Female Health Worker admit card, result, and final selection list announcements as they are published.
