GPSSB Health Worker 2026: A Bumper Healthcare Recruitment for Gujarat Youth
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.
Key Highlights — GPSSB Health Worker Recruitment 2026
GPSSB conducts direct recruitment for the Panchayat Service of Gujarat under the Panchayat, Rural Housing & Rural Development Department. Health Workers serve at the Sub-Centre level — the very first point of contact between the public health system and rural Gujarat. The two posts (Male MPHW under Advt 06/2026-27 and Female Health Worker under Advt 08/2026-27) are technically separate notifications, but we have combined them here so you can compare and choose what suits you.
- Recruiting Body: Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB)
- Post Names: Multi Purpose Health Worker (Male) & Female Health Worker
- Total Vacancies: 2,368 (420 Male + 1,948 Female)
- Salary / Pay: ₹26,000 per month (fixed, first 5 years)
- Job Location: Across 34 districts of Gujarat
- Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Mode of Application: Online via OJAS portal
- Minimum Qualification: 12th pass + ANM/FHW (Female) / 1-year MPHW or Sanitary Inspector certificate (Male)
This is a great chance for 12th pass aspirants to enter government healthcare service in Gujarat.
Vacancy Breakdown — GPSSB Health Worker Posts 2026
The 2,368 vacancies are split into two separate advertisements with different qualifications and different age limits. Below is the category-wise division for each post.
Female Health Worker (Advt 08/2026-27) — 1,948 posts
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 549 |
| EWS | 188 |
| SEBC | 686 |
| SC | 224 |
| ST | 301 |
| Total | 1,948 |
Multi Purpose Health Worker — Male (Advt 06/2026-27) — 420 posts
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 101 |
| EWS | 48 |
| SEBC | 150 |
| SC | 51 |
| ST | 70 |
| Total | 420 |
Note: Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD: 81 Female + 19 Male) and Ex-Servicemen (170 Female + 33 Male) get horizontal reservation within the above totals — they are not additional posts. Reservation benefits are available only to Gujarat-origin candidates.
Eligibility Criteria — GPSSB Health Worker Recruitment 2026
Each post has a different qualification track. Read carefully — applying with the wrong qualification will get your form rejected at verification.
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.
What is the Salary for GPSSB Health Worker Posts in 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
In hand during fixed-pay years: roughly ₹26,000/month with state DA per Govt rules. Post regularisation, salary moves to the regular pay matrix with allowances.
The role is permanent-track — once you clear the 5-year probation, you become a regular Class-III government employee with pension benefits, paid leave and Gujarat State health benefits.
What is the Selection Process for GPSSB Health Worker 2026?
Selection is a single-stage written examination followed by document verification and on-screen district allocation. There is no interview.
- Single objective MCQ paper of 200 marks, 3 hours duration, conducted in CBRT or OMR mode.
- 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).
- Negative marking of 0.25 mark per wrong answer; minimum qualifying mark is 40%.
- Provisional Answer Key released → online objections → Final Answer Key.
- Provisional Merit List → original document verification.
- On-screen district allocation in merit order → Final Select List + Recommendation List + Waiting List.
Bonus marks: 5% extra for widow candidates (Female only) and 5% for recognised sportspersons (both posts). For exam preparation, refer to the syllabus and previous papers section on GovtJobsAlert.in for related state-board aware practice.
How to Apply Online for GPSSB Health Worker Recruitment 2026?
The application is fully online through the OJAS Gujarat portal. The OJAS One Time Registration (OTR) auto-fills basic details if you have applied earlier.
- Visit the ojas portal (link provided below) and click on Current Advertisement → View All.
- Select Department: Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB).
- Click on Advt No. 06/2026-27 for Male MPHW or 08/2026-27 for Female Health Worker — review details and click Apply.
- Login via OTR + DOB or fill fresh personal, communication, language, disability and educational details.
- Upload recent photograph (max 15 KB, JPG) and signature (max 15 KB, JPG).
- Read the Declaration, click Yes, Save the application — note your Application Number.
- Confirm Application using Application Number + DOB. After confirmation, no edits are allowed.
- General candidates: pay ₹100 + SBI E-Pay service charge online (Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking).
- Take a printout of the confirmed application + fee e-receipt.
Only one application per candidate is valid; if multiple are submitted, the last confirmed application stands.
Important Dates — GPSSB Health Worker 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Application Start | 29 April 2026 (13:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Fee | 20 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Offline Process Fee Window (₹500 cash, only for confirmed unpaid GEN) | 21–25 May 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Application Fees — GPSSB Health Worker 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹100 + SBI E-Pay service charge |
| SC, ST, SEBC and EWS | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen / PwBD | Nil |
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.
Essential Links — GPSSB Health Worker Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Download Male MPHW Notification PDF
- Apply Online for GPSSB Health Worker 2026
- Visit GPSSB Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Gujarat Telegram Channel
This GPSSB Health Worker 2026 recruitment is an excellent gateway into Gujarat’s public health system, especially for women with ANM training. Don’t wait for the last week — application servers slow down near the deadline. Submit your form well before 20 May 2026, double-check uploaded photo and signature, and keep your e-receipt safe. For more Gujarat government jobs and live exam updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.