Urgent Government Recruitment Demand
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Rajasthan Health Department Pharmacist Recruitment Demand 2025-26
Shortage of Pharmacists across 15,000+ Sub-Health Centres in Rajasthan & 1,500+ Posts in Jodhpur Zone
Job & Vacancy Highlights Overview |
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| Recruitment Authority | Medical, Health and Family Welfare Department, Govt. of Rajasthan / RUHS / RSSB |
| Post Designation | Pharmacist / Community Pharmacist / Clinical Drug Dispenser |
| Total Demanded Vacancies | 15,000+ Posts (Statewide SHCs) & 1,500+ Posts (Jodhpur District Only) |
| Current Issue Highlighted | DDA & High-alert medicines (Antibiotics, BP, Sedatives) being dispensed without qualified pharmacists by CHO (Community Health Officers) & ANM |
| Demanding Authority | Rajasthan Pharmacist Association (General Secretary: Lalit Kumar Prajapat | President: Praveen Kumar Sen) |
| Job Category | Rajasthan State Government Healthcare Vacancy |
| Job Location | Across all Sub-Health Centres (SHC), PHCs, CHCs, Satellite & District Hospitals of Rajasthan |
Detailed Pharmacist Vacancy Distribution (Hospital & Sub-Centre Wise) |
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| Healthcare Establishment | Target Location | Current Status | Projected Pharmacist Vacancies |
| Sub-Health Centres (SHC) | All Rajasthan Districts | Managed by CHO & ANM only | 15,000+ Vacancies |
| Sub-Health Centres (SHC) | Jodhpur District | 495 Centres functional without Pharmacists | 495 Posts |
| Dr. S.N. Medical College & Health Dept. | Jodhpur Division | ~1000 working (250 on contract) | 1,000+ Regularization / Direct Posts |
| District & Satellite Hospitals | MDM, Umaid, MG Hospital, KN Chest | Critical workload deficit | Substantial Cadre Increase |
| Primary Health Centres (PHC) | 77 Rural/Urban PHCs (Jodhpur Zone) | Inadequate staffing | 150+ Vacancies |
| Community Health Centres (CHC) | 24 CHCs & 4 Sub-District Hospitals | High patient footfall pressure | 120+ Vacancies |
| Total Immediate Requirement | Over 16,500 Qualified Pharmacists needed across Rajasthan | ||
Key Administrative Demands & Legal Points for Pharmacy Candidates |
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| Dispensing Safety Concern | Antibiotics, Anti-hypertensive, Psychiatric, and Schedule H drugs require strict supervision under the Pharmacy Act 1948 and Pharmacy Practice Regulations (PPR). Currently being handled by non-pharmacist personnel. |
| Healthcare Burden Reduction | Relieving ANM and Nursing Officers from medicine store and dispensing duties will allow them to concentrate 100% on immunization and maternal/child healthcare services. |
| Sanction of New Posts | Formal submission made to the State Government to sanction a permanent Pharmacist Cadre at every Sub-Health Centre (SHC), Primary Health Centre (PHC), and Community Health Centre (CHC). |
| Contractual Pharmacists Issue | Around 250 contractual pharmacists are working in Jodhpur alone under low wages; the association demands immediate regular recruitment and weightage for experienced candidates. |
Eligibility Criteria for Rajasthan Pharmacist Vacancies (Expected) |
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| Educational Qualification |
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| Language & Regional Knowledge | Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari Script and thorough familiarity with Rajasthan culture and regional dialect. |
| Age Limit Criteria |
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| Pay Scale / Salary Structure | Pay Matrix Level L-10 (Grade Pay Rs. 3600/- during regular service). Stated fixed remuneration during the initial 2-year probation period as per Rajasthan service rules. |
Steps Required for Pharmacists & Registered Candidates |
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| Rajasthan Pharmacy Council (RPC) Renewal | All pharmacy graduates and diploma holders must ensure their RPC Registration Card and certificate are active and renewed up to date. |
| Document Portfolio Assembly | Keep all D.Pharm/B.Pharm semester marksheets, provisional/original degree certificates, 10th/12th marksheets, domicile certificate, and updated category caste certificates ready. |
| Clinical & Technical Revision | Prepare core subjects including Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence alongside Rajasthan General Knowledge (GK) for upcoming competitive tests. |
Official Portal Links & Important Resources |
Official Notification Bulletin & Press Track | Download Latest Health Circulars |
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