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RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 | 118 Vacancies for B.Pharm & Pharm.D

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Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Paramedical Categories Recruitment 2026 | 118 Pharmacist Vacancies

Short Information of Notification (CEN No. 05/2026)
The Government of India, Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has released the Detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 05/2026) for the recruitment of various Paramedical Categories. This is a massive opportunity for Pharmacy professionals, featuring 118 Vacancies for the post of Pharmacist (Entry Grade). Eligible and interested candidates possessing a B.Pharm or Pharm.D degree can apply ONLINE through the official RRB websites. The selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification. Please read the complete in-depth details regarding educational qualifications, age limits, syllabus, and application process before applying.

Short Information of Notification (CEN No. 05/2026)

The Government of India, Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has released the Detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 05/2026) for the recruitment of various Paramedical Categories. This is a massive opportunity for Pharmacy professionals, featuring 118 Vacancies for the post of Pharmacist (Entry Grade). Eligible and interested candidates possessing a B.Pharm or Pharm.D degree can apply ONLINE through the official RRB websites. The selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification. Please read the complete in-depth details regarding educational qualifications, age limits, syllabus, and application process before applying.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News	12.09.2026
Opening Date for Online Application	15.09.2026
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application	14.10.2026 (23:59 hours)
Last Date for Application Fee Payment	16.10.2026
Modification Window for Corrections (with fee)	17.10.2026 to 26.10.2026

Application Fee Details

Category of Candidate	Application Fee	Refund Condition
For All Candidates (Except categories mentioned below)	₹ 500/-	₹ 400/- will be refunded duly deducting bank charges on appearing in CBT.
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities & EBC	₹ 250/-	₹ 250/- will be refunded duly deducting bank charges on appearing in CBT.
Mode of Payment	ONLINE fee payment only (Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI).

Pharmacy Vacancy Details, Pay Scale & Eligibility

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Pay Level (7th CPC)	Age Limit (As on 01.01.2027)	Educational Qualification (Mandatory)
Pharmacist (Entry Grade)	118 Posts	Level 5 (Initial Pay: ₹ 29,200/-)	20 – 35 Years (Age relaxations applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per Govt rules)	Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) (Allopathic) from a Central or State Government recognized University or Institute AND registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. OR Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from a Central or State Government recognized University or Institute AND registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Note: Candidates awaiting final results are NOT eligible to apply.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern (CBT)

The recruitment process involves a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification (DV) and a Medical Examination (Medical Standard C2 for Pharmacist).

Subject / Sections	No. of Questions	Marks
Professional Ability (Pharmacy Subject Knowledge)	70	70
General Awareness	10	10
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning	10	10
General Science	10	10
Total (Duration: 90 Minutes)	100 Questions	100 Marks
Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Detailed Syllabus for Pharmacist (Entry Grade)

Subject Domain	Topics Covered
Core Pharmacy Subjects (70 Marks)	Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry, Remedial Biology/Remedial Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pathophysiology, Computer Applications in Pharmacy, Environmental sciences, Physical Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Herbal Drug Technology, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Quality Assurance, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Pharmacy Practice, Novel Drug Delivery System, Biostatistics and Research Methodology, Social and Preventive Pharmacy, Pharma Marketing Management, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals, Computer Aided Drug Design, Cell and Molecular Biology, Cosmetic Science, Experimental Pharmacology, Advanced Instrumentation Techniques, Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals.

Subject Domain

Topics Covered

Core Pharmacy Subjects (70 Marks)

Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry, Remedial Biology/Remedial Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pathophysiology, Computer Applications in Pharmacy, Environmental sciences, Physical Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Herbal Drug Technology, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Quality Assurance, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Pharmacy Practice, Novel Drug Delivery System, Biostatistics and Research Methodology, Social and Preventive Pharmacy, Pharma Marketing Management, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals, Computer Aided Drug Design, Cell and Molecular Biology, Cosmetic Science, Experimental Pharmacology, Advanced Instrumentation Techniques, Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals.

How to Apply Online?

Step-by-Step Application Guide
Candidates must visit the official RRB website (links provided below) and click on the CEN No. 05/2026 link. Create an Account: Candidates who have not registered in recent RRB exams must create an account using an active Mobile Number and Email ID. (Details entered here cannot be changed later). Login with the generated credentials and fill the ONLINE Application Form carefully. Select the RRB zone and post preferences (Pharmacist – Entry Grade). Live Photo & Signature: The portal requires capturing a live photo via webcam/mobile camera. Upload a clear scanned signature (black ink, running handwriting, size 30-49 KB). Pay the required Application Fee via Online mode. Verify identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar for a smoother recruitment process. Submit the application before the closing date: 14.10.2026 and take a printout for future reference.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

Candidates must visit the official RRB website (links provided below) and click on the CEN No. 05/2026 link.
Create an Account: Candidates who have not registered in recent RRB exams must create an account using an active Mobile Number and Email ID. (Details entered here cannot be changed later).
Login with the generated credentials and fill the ONLINE Application Form carefully.
Select the RRB zone and post preferences (Pharmacist – Entry Grade).
Live Photo & Signature: The portal requires capturing a live photo via webcam/mobile camera. Upload a clear scanned signature (black ink, running handwriting, size 30-49 KB).
Pay the required Application Fee via Online mode.
Verify identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar for a smoother recruitment process.
Submit the application before the closing date: 14.10.2026 and take a printout for future reference.

Important Links & References

Action	Direct Links
Apply Online (Registration/Login)	Apply Online Here
Download Official Detailed Notification (PDF)	Download RRB CEN 05/2026 PDF
Official RRB Portal	Visit Official Website

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RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 | 118 Vacancies for B.Pharm & Pharm.D