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GPSSB MPHW Male
Recruitment 2026
Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board announces 420 Class-III vacancies for Multi-Purpose Health Worker (Male) — a stable government healthcare career across Gujarat’s districts.
420
Total Posts
₹26K
Fixed Salary
200
Exam Marks
3 hrs
Duration
What’s in This Post
Section 01
Recruitment Overview
The Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) has officially notified 420 vacancies for Multi-Purpose Health Worker (MPHW) – Male, Class-III under Advertisement No. 05/2026-27. This is part of a larger Group-3 drive covering 2,640 total posts across four healthcare roles in the Gujarat Panchayat Department.
The MPHW (Male) role is a frontline community health position — workers are deployed at Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and sub-centres in rural Gujarat, responsible for preventive healthcare, health education, sanitation, and basic medical services at the panchayat level. It is a direct entry, Class-III government post with a stable pay structure and clear growth path within the Gujarat Health Department.
Board
GPSSB
Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board, Gandhinagar
Advertisement
Advt. 05/2026-27
Notified April 2026
Post
MPHW Male
Multi-Purpose Health Worker (Male) Class-III
Total Vacancies
420 Posts
Across multiple Gujarat districts
Fixed Pay
₹26,000/month
Fixed for initial 5-year probation period
Application Mode
Online (OJAS)
ojas.gujarat.gov.in — only mode accepted
Section 02
District-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The 420 posts are distributed across multiple districts of Gujarat. The highest concentration is in Kutch (126) and Dahod (90) — together accounting for over 51% of all vacancies. Candidates should note their preferred district during application carefully, as no changes are permitted post-submission.
| # | District | Vacancies | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kutch | 126 | |
| 2 | Dahod | 90 | |
| 3 | Narmada | 33 | |
| 4 | Morbi | 21 | |
| 5 | Vadodara | 20 | |
| 6 | Bharuch | 19 | |
| 7 | Devbhumi Dwarka | 16 | |
| 8 | Panchmahal | 13 | |
| 9 | Chhota Udepur | 12 | |
| 10 | Dang | 12 | |
| 11 | Jamnagar | 10 | |
| 12 | Tapi | 10 | |
| — | Other Districts | 38 | |
| TOTAL | 420 | 100% | |
Note: For the complete category-wise (UR/SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) and district-wise breakdown, refer to the official notification PDF at gpssb.gujarat.gov.in (Advt. No. 05/2026-27).
Section 03
Eligibility Criteria
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GenderOnly Male candidates are eligible. This recruitment is exclusively for the MPHW (Male) cadre.
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CitizenshipMust be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan as per government rules.
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Age Limit (as on 20 May 2026)Minimum: 18 years | Maximum: 33 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwD/Ex-Servicemen as per Gujarat Government rules (generally up to maximum 45 years for reserved categories).
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Computer KnowledgeBasic computer operations knowledge as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services rules is mandatory.
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LanguageAdequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi (or both) is required.
Section 04
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications from a government-recognized institution:
Minimum one-year Multi-Purpose Health Worker (MPHW) basic course certificate or Diploma from a government-recognized institution.
Minimum one-year Sanitary Inspector Diploma Course from a government-recognized institution.
Minimum one-year Health Sanitary Inspector certification course from an ITI or any other recognized institute.
Diploma of Sanitary Inspector or Health Sanitary Inspector obtained from any recognized University.
Important: Ensure your certificate is from a government-recognized institution only. Certificates from unrecognized institutes will lead to disqualification during the document verification stage. Verify your institution’s recognition status before applying.
Applicants who are in the final year/semester of the qualifying course may also be eligible — confirm this from the official notification PDF as specific conditions apply.
Section 05
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Selection is based on a single written examination — either Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) or OMR-based. There is no interview stage; merit is determined entirely by this exam score, followed by document verification.
Exam Type
MCQ
CBRT or OMR based
Total Marks
200 Marks
All MCQ objective questions
Duration
3 Hours
Single sitting
Negative Marking
–0.25 per wrong
Applies to incorrect answers
Syllabus Breakdown (200 Marks Total)
General Awareness & GK
35 Marks · 17.5%
Gujarati Grammar
20 Marks · 10%
English Language & Grammar
20 Marks · 10%
General Mathematics & Reasoning
25 Marks · 12.5%
⭐ Job-Specific Technical Knowledge
100 Marks · 50% — HIGHEST WEIGHT
Key Insight: Technical Knowledge carries exactly 50% of the total marks (100/200). This section covers MPHW course content — community health, preventive medicine, sanitation, maternal and child health, primary health care systems, and related topics. Prioritise this section heavily in your preparation.
What “Technical Knowledge” Covers
Based on the MPHW course curriculum from recognised Gujarat institutions, the technical section typically includes:
| Topic Area | Key Subjects |
|---|---|
| Community Health | Primary healthcare concepts, community health programs, National Health Mission (NHM) |
| Preventive Medicine | Disease prevention, immunisation schedules, epidemic control, vector-borne diseases |
| Maternal & Child Health | Antenatal care, postnatal care, child immunisation, nutrition, RMNCH+A |
| Sanitation & Hygiene | Safe water, sanitation methods, Swachh Bharat Mission, waste disposal |
| Health Education | Behaviour change communication, IEC activities, community mobilisation |
| Basic First Aid | First aid procedures, wound care, emergency response basics |
| Health Records | Maintenance of health registers, reporting formats, data collection at PHC level |
Section 06
Important Dates
APR
29
29
29 April 2026 · 1:00 PM
Notification Released + Application Opens
Official notification PDF published. OJAS application window opens at 13:00 hrs.
MAY
20
20
20 May 2026 · 11:59 PM
⚡ Last Date to Apply Online
Application window closes at 23:59 hrs on OJAS. Fee payment also closes same day.
MAY
21–25
21–25
21–25 May 2026
Special Fee Payment Window
For candidates who missed fee payment, in-person payment available at the Board Office (as per rules).
TBD
To be announced
Admit Card Release
Call letters will be available on the OJAS/GPSSB portal before the exam date.
TBD
To be announced
Written Examination (CBRT/OMR)
Date, time, and centre details will be published on the official GPSSB website.
TBD
Post-exam
Result, Merit List & Document Verification
Provisional answer key → objection window → final answer key → merit list → document verification.
Section 07
Application Fee
Payment is made online through SBI E-Pay. Reserved category candidates are exempted from the fee.
General / Unreserved
₹100
+ applicable service charges
SC / ST
Free
No application fee
SEBC / EWS
Free
No application fee
PwD / Ex-Servicemen
Free
As per Gujarat Govt. rules
Section 08
How to Apply Online (OJAS)
Applications are accepted only through the official OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in. No offline or other mode is accepted. Here is the complete step-by-step process:
1
Visit the OJAS Portal
Go to ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Navigate to the “Online Application” section.
2
Select GPSSB Department
From the department drop-down, select “GPSSB” and find the advertisement for “Multi Purpose Health Worker (Male)” (Advt. No. 05/2026-27).
3
Register or Log In (OTR)
Use your OTR (One Time Registration) number if already registered, or complete fresh registration with your name, DOB, mobile number, and email ID.
4
Fill Application Form
Enter all required details: academic qualifications, category, district preference. Double-check all entries — corrections are not permitted after submission for certain fields.
5
Upload Photo & Signature
Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature. Both must be in JPG format, max 15 KB each. Ensure clear visibility.
6
Submit & Note Application Number
Submit the form and carefully note down the Application Number generated.
7
Pay the Fee
General category: pay ₹100 + service charges via SBI E-Pay. Proceed to payment immediately — don’t delay until the last day.
8
Confirm & Print
Click “Confirm Application” to generate the final Confirmation Number. Print a copy of the completed application form and keep it safe for future reference.
Critical: Your application is only considered valid after you click “Confirm Application” on the OJAS portal. Simply submitting the form without confirming is insufficient. Verify your confirmation number after payment.
🎯 8 Smart Preparation Tips for GPSSB MPHW 2026
01
Technical Knowledge is 50% of your score. Start with MPHW course textbooks and community health curriculum. This is the single biggest scoring opportunity — don’t treat it as secondary.
02
Practise Gujarati Grammar daily. 20 marks of Gujarati — the most predictable section. Sandhi, samas, grammar rules, and comprehension from standard Gujarati grammar books will cover this fully.
03
Be careful with Negative Marking (–0.25). Unlike UGC NET, GPSSB has negative marking. Don’t guess randomly — skip genuinely unknown questions rather than risk losing marks.
04
Focus General Awareness on Gujarat & Health. Questions will skew toward Gujarat’s health programs — NHM, RMNCH+A, Ayushman Bharat, Mission Indradhanush, ASHA programs, and state health schemes.
05
Solve GPSSB previous year papers. Past MPHW, FHW, and health department GPSSB papers reveal question patterns and repeated topics. The Reasoning and Maths sections are especially formulaic.
06
Use NHM Gujarat’s official materials. The National Health Mission Gujarat publishes program guidelines, MCH handbooks, and health worker training manuals — these are ideal technical study material.
07
Apply before May 18. Don’t wait for May 20. Portal traffic surges on the final days, leading to slowdowns. Applying 2–3 days early avoids technical issues.
08
Verify your institution’s recognition before applying. Certificates must be from government-recognized institutions. Unrecognized certificates lead to disqualification at document verification — there is no appeal after that stage.
Section 10
Official Links & Quick Access
🔗 Direct Access Links
Always use official government URLs. Beware of third-party sites that mimic the OJAS portal.
| Resource | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official Board | Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB), Gandhinagar |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 05/2026-27 |
| Application Portal | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| Official Website | gpssb.gujarat.gov.in |
| Application Start | 29 April 2026 (1:00 PM) |
| Application Last Date | 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Special Fee Payment (Board Office) | 21–25 May 2026 |
| Photo & Signature Size | JPG format, maximum 15 KB each |
| Application Mode | Online only (no offline applications accepted) |
Stay Updated: Bookmark the GPSSB official website and the OJAS portal for admit card downloads, exam date announcements, answer key releases, and final results. Check regularly — notices are published without prior warning.