The Railway Recruitment Board is a government organization under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, responsible for conducting the RRB Pharmacist exam for Pharmacist posts in the Indian Railways. Under RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025, a total of 105 vacancies have been announced, for which the selection process includes the CBT Exam, DV, and Medical Exam. As the registration process is over, the board will now announce the RRB Pharmacist Exam Date 2025 soon on their official website https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/.
RRB Pharmacist Notification 2025 Out
The official notification regarding RRB Paramedical Vacancy 2025 has been released for 434 vacancies for various Paramedical categories, out of which 105 are reserved for Pharmacist (Entry Grade). The detailed RRB Pharmacist Notification 2025 carries all details regarding registration dates, pay level, initial salary, age limit, application fee, educational qualification, age limit, and more.
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RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 Highlights
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has come up with a total of 105 vacancies for Pharmacist (Entry Grade) posts. Candidates who have completed a Diploma or a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma.) and age in between 20 to 35 years old are eligible to apply online for RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025.
| RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 Highlights | |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post | Pharmacist (Entry Grade) |
| Vacancies | 105 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Exam Date | Will be Announced Soon |
| Selection Process |
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| Pay Level | Level 5, Rs 29200 |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ & https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
RRB Pharmacist Exam Date 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board is going to conduct the first stage of the selection process, i.e., a computer-based test to recruit candidates for 105 Pharmacist (Entry Grade) vacancies. The RRB Pharmacist Exam Date 2025 for the Computer-Based Test will be announced soon by the Board at their official website https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/. Candidates who will be appearing for the exam must go through the exam pattern to know the marks distribution among various sections and the marking scheme of the exam.
RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
The complete schedule for the RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025, along with its detailed notification, was released by the Railway Recruitment Board. The RRB Pharmacist Exam Date 2025 will be announced soon by the RRB at their official website https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 8th August 2025 |
| Start Date To Apply Online | 9th August 2025 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | 18th September 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 20th September 2025 |
| Date of Modification | 21st to 30th September 2025 |
| Admit Card | -- |
| Exam Date | Will be Announced Soon |
RRB Pharmacist Vacancy 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board has officially announced a total of 105 vacancies for the post of Pharmacist, and the category-wise vacancy has been released along with the RRB Pharmacist Notification 2025.
| RRB | ZONE | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | TOTAL |
| AHMEDABAD | WR | 03 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 07 |
| AJMER | NWR | -- | 01 | 01 | -- | -- | 02 |
| WCR | -- | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 | |
| BANGALORE | SWR | 02 | 01 | -- | -- | -- | 03 |
| BHOPAL | WR | 01 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 01 |
| BHUBANESWAR | ECR | -- | -- | -- | -- | 01 | 01 |
| BILASPUR | CR | 01 | -- | -- | 01 | -- | 02 |
| SECR | 03 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 03 | |
| CHANDIGARH | NR | -- | -- | 01 | 01 | -- | 02 |
| CHENNAI | SR | 03 | 03 | 04 | 02 | -- | 12 |
| GORAKHPUR | MCF | 01 | -- | -- | 01 | -- | 02 |
| NER | 03 | 01 | -- | 02 | -- | 06 | |
| GUWAHATI | NFR | 02 | -- | -- | 02 | 01 | 05 |
| JAMMU-SRINAGAR | NR | 02 | 01 | -- | 01 | -- | 04 |
| KOLKATA | CLW | 02 | 01 | -- | 01 | 01 | 05 |
| ER | 01 | 02 | -- | -- | 02 | 05 | |
| MUMBAI | CR | 05 | 02 | 02 | 03 | 01 | 13 |
| WR | 04 | 02 | 02 | 03 | 01 | 12 | |
| MUZAFFARPUR | ECR | -- | 01 | -- | 01 | -- | 02 |
| PATNA | ECR | 02 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| PRAYAGRAJ | NCR | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 | 04 |
| NR | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 06 | |
| RANCHI | ECR | -- | -- | -- | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| SECUNDERABAD | ECoR | -- | -- | 02 | -- | -- | 02 |
| SILIGURI | NFR | 02 | -- | 01 | 01 | -- | 04 |
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RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025, candidates have to fulfil the eligibility criteria that have been specified by the Railway Recruitment Board. Below, we have mentioned the criteria that have to be fulfilled by the candidates in terms of educational qualification, age limit, and medical standard. Candidates must make sure they fulfil the criteria before applying for the recruitment.
Educational Qualification
Candidates interested in the Pharmacist recruitment must have:
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 in Science or its equivalent, with a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
- Candidates must have registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 (OR)
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) from a recognized University or equivalent and Registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act,1948.
Age Limit & Age Relaxation (as on 01/01/2026)
The candidates who want to apply for the post of pharmacist must have a minimum age of 20 years and a maximum age of 3 years. The Railway Recruitment Board has also provided some relaxation in the upper age limit based on the category of the candidates.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
| PWD + OBC | 13 years |
| PWD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex‑Servicemen | 3-8 years |
| Govt Servants/RRB employees | up to 40-45 years |
Medical Standards
Candidates who want to apply for the recruitment must be physically fit under the vision standard C‑2 category:
- Distance vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses
- Near vision: Sn. 0.6 with or without glasses
- Must pass colour, night, binocular, and mesopic vision tests
RRB Pharmacist Application Form 2025
The online registration process for the RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 is going on at the Railway Recruitment Board official website https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ & https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/. The interested and eligible candidates can apply for the pharmacist post till today, i.e., 18th September 2025. Candidates who haven't applied yet can use the link provided below to apply, which will be activated till today.
RRB Pharmacist 2025 Apply Online Link (Active) - Click to Apply
RRB Pharmacist Selection Process 2025
The selection process for RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 involves a multi-stage process to ensure that only the most suitable candidates are selected for the post of Pharmacist. The first stage is a computer-based test; the second stage will be a medical examination and the third stage will be a medical examination.
- Stage 1: Computer-Based Test
- Stage 2: Document Verification
- Stage 3: Medical Examination
RRB Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2025
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) evaluates candidates' aptitude and knowledge relevant to the Pharmacist role. The exam will include 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions covering Professional Ability (70 questions), General Awareness (10 questions), General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning (10 questions), and General Science (10 questions). The exam has a duration of 90 minutes, with a penalty of 1/3rd of the marks for each incorrect answer.
- Professional Ability: 70 questions, 70 marks
- General Awareness: 10 questions, 10 marks
- General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning: 10 questions, 10 marks
- General Science: 10 questions, 10 marks
| RRB Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2025 | |||
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 | 90 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 | |
| General Science | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
RRB Pharmacist Salary 2025
The RRB Pharmacist salary is based on the 7th Pay Commission, with an initial basic pay of ₹29,200 per month at Pay Level 5. In addition to the basic pay, the position includes various allowances and benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA). Other benefits typically include medical coverage, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), pension, gratuity, and opportunities for professional development.
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