RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have invited online applications for 118 Pharmacist (Entry Grade) vacancies under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 05/2026.
This recruitment is for pharmacy professionals with B.Pharm or Pharm.D qualifications and the required pharmacist registration. The post carries Pay Level 5 with an initial pay of ₹29,200.
The last date to apply is 14 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| CEN | 05/2026 |
| Post | Pharmacist (Entry Grade) |
| Total Vacancies | 118 |
| Qualification | B.Pharm / Pharm.D + Pharmacist Registration |
| Age Limit | 20–35 Years |
| Age Cut-off | 1 January 2027 |
| Pay Level | Level 5 |
| Initial Pay | ₹29,200 |
| Medical Standard | C2 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 14 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Chennai Vacancy | 15 |
RRB Pharmacist Vacancy 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards have notified 118 vacancies for the Pharmacist (Entry Grade) post under CEN 05/2026.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 118 | Level 5 |
RRB-wise Vacancy Highlights
| RRB | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Chennai | 15 |
| Mumbai | 12 |
| Kolkata | 10 |
| Malda | 9 |
| Ranchi | 8 |
| Prayagraj | 7 |
| Ajmer | 6 |
| Bengaluru | 6 |
| Gorakhpur | 6 |
| Guwahati | 6 |
| Patna | 6 |
| Ahmedabad | 5 |
| Chandigarh | 5 |
| Secunderabad | 5 |
| Muzaffarpur | 4 |
| Bhopal | 2 |
| Bilaspur | 2 |
| Siliguri | 2 |
| Bhubaneswar | 1 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 1 |
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm – Allopathic) from a recognised university or institution.
- OR Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from a recognised university or institution.
- Candidate must be registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
Important: The required qualification must be completed on or before 14 October 2026. Candidates awaiting final examination results are not eligible.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2027.
- Applicable age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories according to Government/Railway rules.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 |
Other admissible allowances and benefits are applicable according to Railway rules.
Medical Standard
The Pharmacist (Entry Grade) post carries C2 medical standard as specified in CEN 05/2026.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The CBT includes professional pharmacy knowledge along with General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science.
The examination carries negative marking as prescribed in the detailed CEN.
Important Dates
| Indicative Notice | 12 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 14 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Modification Window | 17–26 October 2026 |
| Scribe Details Window | 27–31 October 2026 |
Important: Submit the online application before 14 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500, subject to the refund provisions specified in the notification.
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC: ₹250, subject to the applicable refund provisions.
Candidates should verify the applicable fee and refund conditions in the official CEN before payment.
How to Apply for RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official RRB application portal.
- Read CEN 05/2026 carefully.
- Complete the candidate registration.
- Select one RRB and the eligible Pharmacist post.
- Enter personal, educational and professional details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Review the complete application carefully.
- Submit the application before 14 October 2026.
- Download and save the submitted application and payment receipt.
Important Links
| RRB Official Website | Visit Official RRB Website |
| RRB CEN 05/2026 Notification | View Official Notification |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
Conclusion
RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 offers 118 Pharmacist (Entry Grade) vacancies across Indian Railway zones. Candidates with B.Pharm or Pharm.D and the required pharmacist registration can check the detailed eligibility requirements and apply online.
Last date to apply: 14 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Candidates should carefully read CEN 05/2026 and verify the selected RRB, qualification, registration, age, medical standard and other requirements before submitting the application.
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