⚠️ Important Notice: The online application process for GPSSB Computer Health Worker Recruitment 2026 was scheduled to close on May 20, 2026 and is currently closed. This page serves as a permanent reference guide detailing ANM training requirements, Gujarat Nursing Council (GNC) registration rules, 200-mark OMR exam pattern, and pay scale structures for Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board recruitment cycles.
The Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) officially announced the recruitment drive to fill 1,984 Computer Health Worker vacancies across all 33 districts of Gujarat. Designed to integrate field health services (maternal care, child immunization, public health surveillance) with digital healthcare management platforms, this Group C cadre provides permanent state employment within rural health centers and sub-centers.
Selection for these posts is conducted purely through a 200-mark competitive written examination (OMR-based). There is no personal interview round.
📌 GPSSB Computer Health Worker Recruitment 2026: Key Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Agency | Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) |
| Post Name | Computer Health Worker (Female / ANM Cadre) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,984 Posts |
| Educational Qualification | Class 12th Pass + ANM / Female Health Worker Course |
| Mandatory Registration | Valid Registration with the Gujarat Nursing Council (GNC) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years (General) | Up to 45 Years (Reserved & Women) |
| Pay Scale Range | ₹19,500 – ₹26,000 Basic Pay + State HRA, DA & Allowances |
| In-Hand Starting Salary | ₹24,000 – ₹32,000 per month (approx.) |
| Selection Mode | Written Examination (200 Marks OMR) + Document Verification |
| Application Portal | ojas.gujarat.gov.in / gpssb.gujarat.gov.in |
📅 Official Recruitment Schedule
| Recruitment Stage | Official Timeline |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release Date | April 28, 2026 |
| Online Application Window Start Date | April 29, 2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | May 20, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Written Examination Date | To Be Announced |
| Document Verification Schedule | Post Written Exam Results |
🎓 Detailed Educational & Technical Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill three specific conditions on or before the application cutoff date:
- Academic Qualification: Passed Senior Secondary / Higher Secondary (Class 12th / HSC) from a recognized Board.
- Technical Training: Must have completed a full-time Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) training course or Female Health Worker (FHW) training from a recognized nursing school or institute.
- Council Registration: Active and valid registration with the Gujarat Nursing Council (GNC) is strictly mandatory. Candidates with lapsed or non-GNC registrations are ineligible.
- Computer Literacy: Basic computer operations knowledge as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment General Rules.
🔞 Age Limit Criteria & Upper Age Relaxations
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
- Maximum Age Limit (General Unreserved Male): 40 Years
- Maximum Age Limit (General Female / Reserved Category): 45 Years
Category-Wise Upper Age Relaxations (Gujarat Domicile)
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation | Effective Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved Male | No Relaxation | 40 Years |
| General / Unreserved Female | 5 Years | 45 Years |
| SEBC / SC / ST / EWS Male | 3 to 5 Years | 43 to 45 Years |
| SEBC / SC / ST / EWS Female | 5 Years | 45 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) | 5 Years | 45 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service Tenure + 3 Years | Up to 45 Years |
💳 Application Fee Structure
- General / Unreserved / SEBC / EWS Candidates: ₹100/- + Applicable Postal / Gateway Charges.
- SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen Candidates: ₹0/- (Exempted from fee payment).
- Payment Mode: Online via OJAS Gateway or offline cash deposit via Computerized Post Office Challan.
⚙️ Written Exam Pattern & Selection Strategy
Selection is based entirely on an objective 200-mark OMR-based written test. Negative marking of 0.25 marks is deducted for every incorrect response.
| Section Domain | Subject Area | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Technical Domain Knowledge (ANM / FHW Curriculum, Child Health, Immunization, Public Health, Healthcare IT) | 100 Questions / 100 Marks |
| Part 2 | General Awareness & Current Affairs (Gujarat Health Schemes, Panchayati Raj, Polity, Geography) | 35 Questions / 35 Marks |
| Part 3 | Mathematics & Logical Reasoning | 25 Questions / 25 Marks |
| Part 4 | Gujarati Language & Grammar | 20 Questions / 20 Marks |
| Part 5 | English Language & Grammar | 20 Questions / 20 Marks |
| Total | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) | 200 Questions / 200 Marks |
📄 Mandatory Documents Checklist
Keep the following soft and hard copies prepared for document verification rounds:
- Class 10th Marksheet / Passing Certificate (Date of Birth Proof).
- Class 12th (HSC) Marksheet and Passing Certificate.
- ANM / Female Health Worker Course Completion Certificate and All Semester Marksheets.
- Valid Registration Certificate issued by the Gujarat Nursing Council (GNC).
- Computer Literacy Certificate (CCC or equivalent).
- SEBC / SC / ST / EWS Caste Certificate issued by competent Gujarat State authorities.
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate for SEBC candidates (valid for the relevant financial year).
- Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving License).
- Printed Confirmation Copy of the Online OJAS Application Summary.
📝 Step-by-Step Guide: How Online Application Worked
- Visited the official Gujarat Online Job Application System portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Selected GPSSB / Computer Health Worker Recruitment 2026 under the active notifications section.
- Logged in with existing OJAS One-Time Registration (OTR) credentials or created a new registration profile.
- Filled in personal details, HSC aggregate percentage, ANM training credentials, and GNC registration number.
- Uploaded clear scanned passport photograph and signature images as per OJAS file size parameters.
- Paid the ₹100 application fee online (for applicable fee categories).
- Submitted the final application form, generated the application confirmation number, and printed a hard copy for reference.
⚠️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is Gujarat Nursing Council (GNC) registration mandatory to apply for Computer Health Worker?
Yes. Possessing an active and valid registration certificate issued by the Gujarat Nursing Council is mandatory for eligibility.
2. Is there any interview round in GPSSB Computer Health Worker selection?
No. Selection is strictly determined by the merit ranking achieved in the 200-mark OMR written examination, followed by Document Verification.
3. What is the starting in-hand salary for a GPSSB Computer Health Worker?
The basic pay scale ranges from ₹19,500 to ₹26,000 per month. With prevailing state DA, HRA, and allowances, the estimated gross monthly starting salary ranges between ₹24,000 to ₹32,000 per month.
4. Is there negative marking in the GPSSB written exam?
Yes, a negative marking of 0.25 marks is applied for every wrong answer marked on the OMR sheet.
Disclaimer: Govt Result Alert is an independent educational news portal providing updates on public sector recruitments. We are not officially affiliated with the Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) or the Government of Gujarat. Candidates are advised to cross-verify all official details directly at gpssb.gujarat.gov.in or ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
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