GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Answer Key 2026Marks Calculator & Rank Predictor
Calculate your GSSSB Junior Pharmacist 2026 score instantly using the official marking scheme: +1 mark for every correct answer and -0.25 mark negative marking for wrong answers across 210 questions. Paste your answer key URL to get a section-wise Part A & Part B analysis, qualifying marks check and expected rank estimate.
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Official GSSSB Negative Marking
Automatic scoring with the Gujarat board scheme: +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong and zero for unattempted questions across all 210 MCQs.
Part A & Part B Section-wise Analysis
See your General Aptitude score (90 questions) and Pharmacy subject score (120 questions) separately, including the 40% qualifying threshold for each part.
Expected Rank & Cutoff Comparison
Compare your raw score with expected category-wise GSSSB Junior Pharmacist cutoffs (UR, EWS, SC, ST, SEBC) to estimate your merit rank among 266 vacancies.
How to Check Your GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Score
Get the Answer Key / Response Sheet
Visit the official GSSSB website (gsssb.gujarat.gov.in) or the OJAS Gujarat portal and open the Junior Pharmacist answer key or your response sheet link under the recruitment section.
Copy & Paste the URL
Copy the full answer key or response sheet link from your browser and paste it into the calculator above. Select your category (UR/OBC/EWS/SC/ST) and click Calculate My Score.
Analyse & Predict Rank
Your report shows total marks, correct/wrong/unattempted counts, section-wise scores and an expected rank estimate against the GSSSB Junior Pharmacist cutoff.
GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026
The written test (CBRT/OMR mode) consists of 210 MCQs for 210 marks to be attempted in 3 hours, with 0.25 negative marking.
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A General Aptitude | Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Numerical / Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | |
| Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension | 30 | 30 | |
| Part B Subject Specific | Pharmacy & Allied Technical Knowledge (Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Hospital & Community Pharmacy) | 120 | 120 |
| Total | 210 | 210 | |
Marking Scheme
- ✅ Correct answer: +1 mark
- ❌ Wrong answer: -0.25 mark (negative marking)
- ➖ Unattempted: 0 marks
Worked Example
140 correct + 30 wrong + 40 unattempted = 140 × 1 − 30 × 0.25 = 132.50 marks out of 210. Try your own numbers in the calculator above.
GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Vacancy 2026
Advt. No. 415/2026-27 announced a total of 266 Junior Pharmacist (Class-3) posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department.
- Unreserved (UR)139
- EWS26
- SC13
- ST25
- SEBC63
- Ex-Servicemen26
Eligibility & Pay Scale
- Education: B.Pharm or Pharm.D from a recognised university, OR D.Pharm with ~2 years experience as Junior Pharmacist / dispenser in a government establishment or hospital.
- Registration: Must be registered with the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 at the time of appointment.
- Age Limit: 18 to 35 years (relaxations for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/Women/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Gujarat norms).
- Pay Scale: Fixed Rs. 40,800/month for the first 5 years, then 7th CPC Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – 92,300) plus allowances.
GSSSB Junior Pharmacist Answer Key & Expected Cutoff 2026
Here is how the Gujarat board publishes the answer key and how your score maps to the selection process.
Provisional Answer Key
Released on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in a few weeks after the exam. Candidates match their responses and prepare objections.
Objection Window
A short challenge window opens for candidates to raise online objections with evidence against specific questions, on payment of a nominal fee.
Final Answer Key & Merit List
After reviewing valid objections, GSSSB publishes the final answer key, evaluates response sheets and releases the merit list.
Expected Cutoff (Estimate Only — Not Official)
With 266 vacancies and a mandatory 40% qualifying in each part, competitive scores usually settle well above the qualifying threshold for unreserved candidates. Category-wise final cutoffs depend on candidate turnout and paper difficulty, and are officially announced by GSSSB with the result on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in. Use your calculated raw score to track where you stand as cutoffs are released.
GSSSB Junior Pharmacist FAQs
Answer key release date, marking scheme, cutoff & more
Q1. When will the GSSSB Junior Pharmacist 2026 answer key be released?
GSSSB releases the provisional Junior Pharmacist answer key on its official website (gsssb.gujarat.gov.in) within a few weeks after the written exam. Candidates can raise objections during the challenge window before the final answer key is published.
Q2. What is the GSSSB Junior Pharmacist marking scheme and negative marking?
Every correct answer earns +1 mark and every incorrect answer attracts -0.25 marks (1/4th negative marking). Unattempted questions carry no marks. The exam has 210 MCQs for a total of 210 marks.
Q3. How many questions are there in the GSSSB Junior Pharmacist exam?
The written test (Advt. No. 415/2026-27) contains 210 MCQs for 210 marks in 3 hours. Part A (General Aptitude) has 90 questions and Part B (Pharmacy subject) has 120 questions.
Q4. What is the qualifying marks for GSSSB Junior Pharmacist?
Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks separately in both Part A and Part B. There is no category-based relaxation in this mandatory threshold.
Q5. What is the expected GSSSB Junior Pharmacist cutoff 2026?
The official cutoff depends on candidate turnout, difficulty and 266 total vacancies. Qualifying starts at 40% per part; final selection cutoffs are announced with the result. Compare your raw score from the calculator above as cutoffs are released.
Q6. How do I calculate my GSSSB Junior Pharmacist score from the answer key?
Apply +1 for every correct answer and -0.25 for every wrong answer, then add both parts. Faster: paste your answer key or response sheet URL into the calculator for an instant section-wise scorecard.
Q7. What is the pay scale for GSSSB Junior Pharmacist?
Fixed remuneration of Rs. 40,800 per month for the first 5 years, then 7th CPC Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300) plus allowances after regularisation.
Q8. Can I challenge the GSSSB Junior Pharmacist answer key?
Yes. GSSSB opens an online objection window after the provisional answer key. Pay the nominal per-question fee and submit evidence-backed representations before the final key is published.
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