About GSSSB Multi Purpose Health Supervisor Recruitment 2026
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar, has issued Advertisement No. 452/202627, dated 31-07-2026, for the direct recruitment of Multi Purpose Health Supervisor (MPHS), Class-3. This significant recruitment drive aims to fill 119 vacancies under the Additional Director (Public Health), Health and Family Welfare Department, Gandhinagar. Notably, this opportunity is exclusively for male candidates, as no positions are reserved for women in this cadre.
GSSSB MPHS Vacancy Details
A total of 119 Multi Purpose Health Supervisor (MPHS) posts are available across various categories.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 51 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 11 |
| Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC) | 32 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 8 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 17 |
| Total | 119 |
Out of the total vacancies, 5 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and 11 for Ex-servicemen, with adjustments made within their respective categories. The number of vacancies is provisional and may change.
PwBD Category-wise Reservation
| Total PwBD Posts | Category A | Category B | Category C | Category D | Category E |
|---|
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Eligible disability types for this post include Low Vision (Category A), various locomotor disabilities (Category C), and intellectual/mental disabilities (Category D/E), each with specific percentage requirements.
Eligibility Criteria for GSSSB MPHS Posts
Candidates must meet specific requirements regarding citizenship, gender, and educational qualifications to be considered for these positions.
Citizenship
Applicants must be Indian citizens or hold the nationality as specified under Rule 7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
Gender
This recruitment is exclusively for male candidates. Women are not eligible to apply for the Multi Purpose Health Supervisor cadre.
Educational Qualification
To qualify for the MPHS post, candidates must possess one of the following:
- A minimum 1-year Multi-Purpose Health Worker basic course, or a certificate/diploma, from a government-recognized institution; OR
- A minimum 1-year Diploma Course in Sanitary Inspector from a government-recognized institution; OR
- A minimum 1-year Health Sanitary Inspector course from an Industrial Training Institute or another government-recognized institution.
Additionally, all applicants must have basic computer application knowledge as per the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967, and adequate proficiency in Hindi or Gujarati, or both.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit for GSSSB Multi Purpose Health Supervisor Recruitment 2026 is set between 18 and 33 years as of August 15, 2026.
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|
| Reserved category male candidates | 5 years | 38 years |
| General category candidates with disability | 10 years | 43 years |
| Reserved category candidates with disability (5+10) | 15 years | 45 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Period of service rendered + 3 years | - |
Candidates from reserved categories applying for unreserved posts will not receive any age or other relaxations.
Salary Structure
Selected candidates for the Multi Purpose Health Supervisor post will receive a fixed monthly pay of Rs. 26,000 for the initial five years, along with other applicable benefits. Following satisfactory service for five years, they will be eligible for regular appointment at the 7th Pay Commission Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100). This regular pay scale is subject to the outcome of ongoing Supreme Court cases (SLP No. 14124/2012 and SLP No. 14125/2012).
Application Fee
The application fee for GSSSB MPHS Recruitment 2026 varies by category.
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| Unreserved Candidates | Rs. 500 |
| Reserved Categories (including all women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, Ex-servicemen) | Rs. 400 |
Fees must be paid online using a Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Wallet after obtaining the Confirmation Number. The deadline for fee payment is August 18, 2026, by 11:59 PM. A transaction fee will be applied in addition to the exam fee. Only candidates who appear for the examination will receive a fee refund; non-appearing candidates will not be refunded. Applications without successful fee payment will be considered invalid and rejected.
GSSSB MPHS Exam Pattern
The selection process involves a single-stage objective Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) based competitive exam, which can be either Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or OMR-based. The exam is divided into two parts, Part-A and Part-B, with a total of 210 questions for 210 marks. The combined duration for both parts is 3 hours (180 minutes), and there is a negative marking of 1/4 mark for each incorrect answer.
Part-A (90 Marks)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|
| Reasoning & Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Constitution of India, Current Affairs, Gujarati & English Comprehension | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 90 | 90 |
Part-B (120 Marks)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|
| Questions related to Technical Qualification (MPHS subject) and its application | 120 | 120 |
Part-A questions for Constitution of India and Current Affairs are in Gujarati, Gujarati Comprehension is in Gujarati, and English Comprehension is in English. Part-B questions are provided in both Gujarati and English.
Detailed Syllabus for GSSSB MPHS Exam
The competitive exam covers a wide range of subjects to assess candidates' aptitude and technical knowledge.
Part-A Syllabus
- Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 marks): Topics include Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Problems on Age and Height, Direction Knowledge, Clock and Calendar, Venn Diagram, Rank and Position, Arithmetic Progression, Logical Sequence of Words, Missing Character, Analogy, Visual Reasoning, Probability, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency, Symmetry, Mathematical Operations and Modeling, Mathematical Proofs, Logical/Mathematical Analytical Ability, Statement and Prediction.
- Quantitative Aptitude (30 marks): Covers Number System, LCM and HCF, Percentage and Partnership, Profit-Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work/Wages/Chain Rule, Time-Speed-Distance, Average/Mean/Mode/Median, Brackets and Expansions, Squares/Cubes/Exponents, Polynomials and Factorisation, Linear and Quadratic Equations, Area/Surface Area/Volume, Coordinate Geometry and Trigonometry.
- Constitution of India (10 marks): Focuses on the Concept of Political Science, Preamble, Fundamental Values of Democracy/Nationalism/Secularism/Rights and Citizenship, Constitution Framing and Characteristics, Fundamental Rights/Duties/Directive Principles, Legislature/Executive/Judiciary at Union and State Level, Local Self-Government, Party System in India, Elections in India, Challenges to Indian Democracy, Development and Democracy.
- Current Affairs (10 marks): Questions will be based on current events of state, national, and international importance.
- Comprehension (10 marks - Gujarati 5, English 5): Tests comprehension, interpretation, and inference skills through paragraph-based or statement-assertion type questions.
Part-B Syllabus - Technical Qualification (120 marks)
- Basics of MPHW Course (20 marks): Principles of public health, Supportive Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation, Communication and Counselling, Health Education, Community Awareness.
- Supervisory Role (40 marks): Malaria supervision, Water-Borne Disease/FPLMIS/Chlorination activities, Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease, Nutrition, Minor Ailments, National Health Programmes, Geriatric and Palliative Care.
- Managerial Role (20 marks): Reports, Records, TeCHO, HMIS, Primary Health Centre Activities, Equipment and Material Management, Malaria Field Activity, IPC Wash and National Quality Assurance Programme.
- Maternal and Child Health and Vaccination (20 marks): Factors affecting maternal and child health, Family Welfare and Family/Demographic Education, Nutrition and Nutritional Education.
- Health Information, Education and Promotion (20 marks): Communication skills and visual/auditory aids, Health Education, Health Statistics.
Passing Standards and Sports Quota
Candidates must achieve a minimum qualifying score of 40% in both Part-A and Part-B of the exam independently. No category will be considered qualified if they score below 40% in either part, and no relaxation is provided for any category in this regard. Provisional results will be published on the Board's website.
Candidates who have represented India or their state in specified National/International, Inter-University, or All India School-level competitions in sports like Athletics, Badminton, Cricket, Football, etc., are eligible for an additional 5% of their exam marks for merit ranking. This is contingent on producing a valid certificate during document verification.
How to Apply for GSSSB MPHS Recruitment 2026
The application process for the GSSSB Multi Purpose Health Supervisor posts is entirely online. Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit the official OJAS Gujarat portal: ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Navigate to "Online Application," then "Apply," and select GSSSB.
- Locate Advertisement No. 452/202627 (Multi Purpose Health Supervisor, Class-3), read "More Details," and click "Apply Now."
- In the new window, click "Skip" to access the Application Format. Fill in all mandatory Personal Details (marked with a red asterisk). Note that completing One Time Registration (OTR) alone does not constitute an application for this advertisement.
- Proceed to fill in your Educational Details.
- Accept the "Assurance" declaration by selecting "Yes," then click "Save." This action will generate a unique Application Number, which you must save for future reference.
- Go to "Upload Photograph," enter your Application Number and Birth Date, then click OK. Upload a passport-size photograph (5 cm height × 3.6 cm width) and your signature (2.5 cm height × 7.5 cm width). Both images must be in JPG format and under 15 KB. The photo should have a white background and be taken within one year of the application's last date. Keep 4–5 copies of this photo for all stages of the recruitment process.
- Proceed to "Confirm Application," enter your Application Number and Birth Date, and click OK. Carefully review all Basic Details. Make any necessary edits at this stage, as no corrections are possible after confirmation. Click "Confirm Application" to generate a Confirmation Number, which is essential for all subsequent correspondence.
- Click "Print Application," select the job, enter your Confirmation Number and Birth Date, then print and retain a copy of your application. The form can be downloaded only until the last date of application.
- Pay the application fee online via "Print Application Form/Pay Fees" by August 18, 2026, 11:59 PM.
Candidates should submit only one application. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last confirmed application with the fee paid will be considered valid, and others will be rejected without fee adjustment or refund.
Important Instructions and Links
Applicants should note that caste details, once confirmed in the online application, cannot be altered. Any correction requires a fresh application with a new Confirmation Number and fee before the deadline. All details provided in the application are considered final, and original supporting documents must be presented during verification. Candidates with foreign university degrees must provide UGC equivalence documents. The Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023, applies to this exam, with strict penalties for violations. Misconduct can lead to disqualification, debarment, and criminal proceedings. For assistance, contact the Board at 079-23258916.
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