| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Post | Pharmacist (Entry Grade) |
| Notification | CEN No. 05/2026 (RRB Paramedical Categories), released 14 September 2026 |
| Vacancies | 118 (Pharmacist), out of 590 total paramedical posts under this CEN |
| Application Window | 15 September 2026 – 14 October 2026 |
| Level | Central Government (Indian Railways), Pay Level 5 (7th CPC) |
| Educational Qualification | 12th with Science, or Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, registered with the State Pharmacy Council or the Pharmacy Council of India |
| Age Limit | 20–35 years (as on 01.01.2027), with standard government relaxations |
| Exam Mode | Single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Candidates must hold 12th with Science, or a Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) from a recognised institution and be registered with the State Pharmacy Council or the Pharmacy Council of India under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027): Minimum 20 years, Maximum 35 years.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 years |
| PwBD | +10 years |
| PwBD + OBC | +13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | +15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3–8 years (as applicable) |
Age relaxation rules follow standard Government of India norms — always confirm against CEN 05/2026's official PDF for the exact clause that applies to you.
Selection is based on a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination, as per CEN 05/2026.
Selection is based on a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination, as per CEN 05/2026.
Yes — 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
CEN No. 05/2026 (released 14 September 2026) announced 118 vacancies for Pharmacist (Entry Grade), part of 590 total paramedical posts. Always check rrbapply.gov.in for the latest corrigendum, since this figure can be revised.
Online applications for CEN 05/2026 are open from 15 September 2026 to 14 October 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB: www.rrbapply.gov.in/ — official notifications and recruitment updates.
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