Complete RRB Pharmacist Form Fill-Up Process (CEN 05/2026)
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has activated the online application portal for the Paramedical Categories (CEN No. 05/2026). For all aspiring pharmacy candidates, selecting the Cat. 5 Pharmacist (Entry Grade) post requires careful attention to educational details and state pharmacy council registration. Below is the in-depth, step-by-step complete process to successfully submit your application without errors.
Important Note: Candidates who have already created an account for any CEN issued by RRB in 2024, 2025, or 2026 are not required to register again. You can log in using your existing Username and Password.
1. Initial Registration & Account Creation
| Step 1: Create an Account / Login | |
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| Official Portal Access | Visit the official RRB Apply portal via indianrailways.gov.in or directly go to the RRB application portal. Click on “Apply” -> “Create An Account”. |
| Personal Information | Enter Country of Nationality, Full Name (as per 10th marksheet), Date of Birth, Gender, Father’s Name, and Mother’s Name. (All entries must be re-typed for confirmation). |
| Aadhaar Verification | Click on “Verification Through Aadhaar Card”. If you do not have an Aadhaar, select “I Do Not Have Aadhaar Card” and provide alternative ID proof (Digilocker verification is also available). |
| Contact Details & Password | Enter active Email Address and Mobile Number. Generate and enter the OTP for both. Create a strong password (capital letter, small letter, special character, numbers). |
2. Application Initiation & Zone Selection
| Step 2: Selecting the RRB Zone & Category | |
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| Login to Dashboard | Use your registered Mobile Number/Email and Password to log in. Under “Online Application”, select CEN 05/2026 Recruitment of ParaMedical Categories. |
| Select RRB Zone | Choose the specific RRB Zone you wish to apply for (e.g., Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Kolkata, Mumbai, etc.) from the dropdown menu. Note: You can apply to only one RRB zone. |
| Declarations | Check the boxes confirming you are not debarred by any RRB/RRC and that you have read the CEN thoroughly. Click “Next”. |
3. Personal, Community & Other Details
| Step 3: Candidate Profiling | |
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| Personal Details | Select Marital status, Religion, Mother Tongue, and Choice of Language for Examination (Available in 13 regional languages besides Hindi and English). |
| Identification Marks | Provide two distinct Permanent visible marks of identification (e.g., A mole on the right cheek). |
| Community & Address | Select your Community (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS). Fill out your Present and Permanent Postal Address completely including District, State, and Pincode. |
| Category Details (Other Details Tab) |
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4. Crucial Step: Educational Qualification for Pharmacist
This is the most critical section for Pharmacy aspirants. You must add your qualifications in sequential order.
| Qualification Level | Required Details to be Filled |
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| 1. Matriculation / SSLC (10th) | Enter Roll No, Certificate Serial Number, State, District, Board Name, Date of Passing, and Percentage. Click “ADD”. |
| 2. 10+2 or Equivalent | Select Discipline/Subject as “Science”. Fill in passing details and click “ADD”. |
| 3. Pharmacy Degree / Diploma | Add your Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) or Diploma in Pharmacy. Enter University/Institute name, Date of passing, and Percentage. Click “ADD”. |
| Mandatory Registration Question | You will be asked: “Are you registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948?” You MUST select “Yes” to be eligible for the Pharmacist post. |
5. Document Upload Specifications
| Step 5: Photograph & Signature Uploads | |
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| Applicant’s Colour Passport Photograph |
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| Applicant’s Signature |
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6. Post Preference & Final Payment
| Step 6: Submission & Application Fee | |
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| Post Selection | In the “Eligible Post(s) to apply” section, click the (+) icon to select (Cat. 5) CR PHARMACIST (ENTRY GRADE). This will move it to your Order of preference box. |
| Declarations | Check the box: “I have exercised and checked my order of post preference…” and tick the final declarations regarding eligibility and sharing scores. Click “Preview Application”. |
| Fee Payment |
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| Final Submission | The final submission of the online application will happen only after successful payment. Save the PDF receipt and application form for future reference. |
7. Important Direct Links
| Official Website Links | |
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| Direct Link to RRB Apply Portal | Click Here to Apply |
| Download Official CEN 05/2026 PDF | Download Notification |
| Download Form Fill Up Process PDF | Download Notification |
| Best Book for RRB Pharmacist Preparation | “Pharmacist Punch” (Available on Amazon/Flipkart) – Theory + Objective Books combo. |
