GSSSB Recruitment 2026: Female Health Worker (Class-3) Special Drive for Divyang Candidates

Age Limit

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 40 years as on 20-06-2026

Age Relaxations for Divyang Candidates

• General Category (PwD Female): Up to 45 years (15 years relaxation: 10+5)
• Reserved Categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS PwD Female): Up to 45 years (up to 45 years with 20 years relaxation: 5+10+5)

Educational Qualifications

• Core Education: Secondary or Higher Secondary School Certificate from a recognized board, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the government.
• Professional Course: Female Health Workers Basic Training Course recognized by the government; OR Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) course recognized by the government with valid registration under the Gujarat Nursing Council.
• Computer Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
• Language: Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

Gender Restriction

• These posts are reserved exclusively for female candidates. Male candidates are not eligible to apply.

Disability (Divyang) Requirement

• Only candidates with benchmark disabilities as per The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 are eligible. Applicants must apply under the relevant disability group (A, B, C, D & E).
• A valid Disability Certificate in Form V, VI, or VII (as applicable) under The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 is mandatory.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 01-06-2026
• Application Start Date: 06-06-2026 (2:00 PM)
• Application Closing Date: 20-06-2026 (11:59 PM)
• Fee Payment Last Date: 23-06-2026 (11:59 PM)
• Exam Date: Will be notified on the GSSSB website
• Admit Card: Will be available for download on the GSSSB website

Application Fee

• Unreserved (General): ₹500
• Reserved (All Category Females, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, Divyang, Ex-Servicemen): ₹400

Note: Fee is payable online via the OJAS portal. Fees are refunded only to applicants who appear for the examination; otherwise, they are non-refundable.

Other Instructions

• This recruitment drive is specifically for Divyang (PwD) female candidates for backlog vacancies in urban health facilities. Applications must be submitted online via the OJAS portal within the specified window.
• Only female candidates are eligible. A valid disability certificate is mandatory. Refer to the official notification for detailed criteria and required documents.
• The exam pattern includes a two-part MCQ examination with negative marking. Ensure you meet minimum qualifying marks in both parts to advance to certificate verification.