diff --git a/soc/nordic/nrf54h/gpd/Kconfig b/soc/nordic/nrf54h/gpd/Kconfig
index 6288aa24a08..d9b696b82c7 100644
--- a/soc/nordic/nrf54h/gpd/Kconfig
+++ b/soc/nordic/nrf54h/gpd/Kconfig
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ config SOC_NRF54H20_GPD
 	imply NRFS
 	imply NRFS_GDPWR_SERVICE_ENABLED
 	select ONOFF
+	select PINCTRL
 	default y if !MCUBOOT && (SOC_NRF54H20_CPUAPP || SOC_NRF54H20_CPURAD)
 	help
 	  This option enables the Global Power Domain service.