RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026, Apply Online Starts for 118 Vacancies
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Last Updated: 15 September 2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a total of 118 vacancies for the post of Pharmacist across various Railway zones, for which the detailed RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released under the advt. no. CEN 05/2026. Candidates holding a Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) and aged between 20 and 35 years are eligible to apply for Pharmacist posts.
The online application process has started on 15 September 2026. Candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can now start submitting their application forms online at the RRB official website www.rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
RRB Pharmacist Notification 2026 Out
The official notification under the CEN 05/2026 has been released for various paramedical posts on the Railway Recruitment Board official website www.rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, out of which a total of 118 vacancies have been announced for the post of Pharmacist (Entry Level). Candidates who are willing to apply for the RRB Pharmacist Vacancy 2026 must go through the detailed notification PDF to check all details, including registration dates, salary, age limit, application fee, educational qualification, age limit, and more.
RRB Pharmacist Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download
RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026- Highlights
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) aims to fill a total of 120 vacancies for Pharmacist (Entry Grade) posts, for which application dates will be notified along with the official notification. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official RRB websites (rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbapply.gov.in) for the latest updates regarding the recruitment drive.
| RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post | Pharmacist (Entry Grade) |
| Vacancies | 118 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 15 September to 14 October 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) |
| Age Limit (As on 01/01/2027) | 20 to 25 Years |
| Selection Process |
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| Pay Level | Level 5, Rs 29200/- |
| Official Website | www.rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Pharmacist Vacancy 2026
A total of 118 vacancies for the post of Pharmacist (Entry level) have been announced by the Railway Recruitment Board across various Railway Zones. Candidates can check the zone-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution from the table provided below.
| RRB Zone | Rly | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Ahemdabad | WR | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Ajmer | NWR | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bilaspur | CR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SECR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Chandigarh | NR | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Chennai | SR | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | RCF | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kolkata | CLW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ER | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
| Malda | ER | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| SER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Mumbai | CR | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Patna | ECR | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Prayagraj | BLW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| NCR | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| NR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Ranchi | ECR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| SER | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
| Secunderabad | SCR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Railway Pharmacist Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The complete schedule for the RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 has been released along with its detailed notification by the Railway Recruitment Board.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Start Date To Apply Online | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | 14 October 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 16 October 2026 |
| Date of Modification | 17 to 26 October 2026 |
| Dates to Provide Scribe Details | 27 to 31 October 2026 |
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What is the Eligibility Criteria for RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
To be eligible to apply for the RRB Pharmacist Recruitment, candidates have to fulfil the eligibility criteria that have been specified by the Railway Recruitment Board. Candidates must make sure they fulfil the criteria before applying for the recruitment.
Educational Qualification
Candidates interested in the Pharmacist recruitment must have:
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) from a recognized University or equivalent and registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act,1948 OR
- Doctor of Pharmacy from a Central or State Government recognized University or Institute
- Candidates must have registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 (OR)
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2027)
The candidates who want to apply for the post of pharmacist must have a minimum age of 20 years and a maximum age of 35 years as on 1 January 2027. The Railway Recruitment Board has also provided some relaxation in the upper age limit based on the category of the candidates.
- Minimum Age - 20 years
- Maximum Age - 35 years
Age Relexation
| 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
Railway Pharmacist Application Form 2026 Link
The online application window for the RRB Pharmacist Exam has opened on 15 September 2026 at the official website www.rrbapply.gov.in, and interested and eligible candidates can now start submitting their duly filled application form by filling the registration form, paying the fee payment and providing other required details. Candidates can also use the direct link provided below to apply online.
Railway Pharmacist Application Form 2026 Link (Active)- Click to Apply
RRB Pharmacist Vacancy 2026 Application Fee
All candidates must pay the required application fee to complete the Railway Pharmacist Application Form 2026. The fee will be paid through an online payment gateway via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or E-Challan (offline mode).
- UR/OBC - Rs. 500/-
- SC/ ST/ Ex Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/EBC - Rs. 250/-
This fee will be refunded only to the candidates who will appear in the RRB CBT Examination as follows:
- Gen/ OBC/ EWS: Rs. 400/-
- SC/ ST/ Ex Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/EBC: Rs. 250/-
RRB Pharmacist Selection Process 2026
The selection process for RRB Pharmacist Recruitment involves the following stages.
- Stage 1: Computer-Based Test
- Stage 2: Document Verification
- Stage 3: Medical Examination
RRB Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026
- The exam will be conducted in online computer-based mode
- The exam will include 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions for 100 marks
- The time duration of the exam is 90 minutes and 120 minutes for PwBD/PWD candidates.
- There is negative marking; 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer
| RRB Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2026
The RRB Pharmacist salary is based on the 7th Pay Commission, with an initial basic pay of Rs. 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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