Eligible candidates possessing a recognized Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) along with a valid registration from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) or any State Pharmacy Council
OR
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) from a Central or State Government recognized University or Institute and registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 can submit their online applications via rrbapply.gov.in starting 15 September 2026 until 14 October 2026.
Registration Prerequisite: Candidates must be registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, on or before the closing date of application (14 October 2026). Possession of the valid registration certificate is mandatory during document verification.
RRB Pharmacist (Entry Grade) 2026: Snapshot
| Post Title | Pharmacist (Entry Grade) |
| Recruitment Notification | CEN 05/2026 (Paramedical Categories) |
| Recruiting Agency | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Indian Railways |
| 7th CPC Pay Scale | Level-5 (Starting Basic Pay: INR 29,200/- + DA, HRA, Transport & Medical Allowances) |
| Medical Fitness Standard | C-2 (Vision and physical fitness as per Indian Railway Medical Manual) |
| Age Limits | 20 to 35 Years (as of specified cutoff date) |
| Online Registration Period | 15 September 2026 to 14 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | INR 500/- (UR/OBC) [INR 400 refundable] | INR 250/- (SC/ST/Female/PwBD) [Full refund upon CBT attendance] |
| Mode of Application | Online Mode Only (rrbapply.gov.in) |
Detailed Educational & Professional Eligibility
To apply for the post of Pharmacist (Entry Grade) under CEN 05/2026, applicants must possess either of the following qualifications from a recognized institution/university and must be registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948:
- Option A: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India.
- Option B: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from a recognized institution/university.
Note: Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification and valid Pharmacist registration by the closing date of application (14 October 2026).
Age Limit & Category-Wise Relaxation
The prescribed age criteria for the Pharmacist post is 20 to 35 years. Permissible upper age relaxations include:
| Category | Age Relaxation Allowed |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years (Up to 38 Years) |
| SC / ST Candidates | 5 Years (Up to 40 Years) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 Years (General/EWS), 13 Years (OBC), 15 Years (SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen Candidates | Service period rendered plus 3 years |
Computer Based Test (CBT) Pattern for Pharmacist
The single-stage Computer Based Examination evaluates both core pharmaceutical subject expertise and general aptitude:
| Subject / Component | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability (Pharmacy Syllabus) (Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy, Jurisprudence) |
70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science & Basic Arithmetic | 10 | 10 |
| Total Aggregate | 100 Questions | 100 Marks |
Examination Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by a scribe). 1/3rd mark penalty applies for every wrong answer.
Step-by-Step Application Procedure for Pharmacists
- Navigate to the official unified portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
- Register an account using your active Aadhaar-verified identity, mobile number, and personal email.
- Under CEN 05/2026, select your target Railway Recruitment Board (e.g., RRB Chandigarh, RRB Mumbai, RRB Kolkata, RRB Allahabad, etc.).
- Select the post Pharmacist (Entry Grade) and furnish details of your Pharmacy Diploma/Degree and State Pharmacy Council Registration Number.
- Upload a recent passport-sized colored photograph against a plain white background, digital signature, and relevant certificates.
- Complete the fee payment through online banking or UPI and retain a download copy of the e-receipt and application summary.
Important Official Links
| Direct Online Application Portal | Apply Online at rrbapply.gov.in |
| Detailed CEN 05/2026 Official Notification | Download Official CEN 05/2026 PDF |
| Indian Railways RRB Unified Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
