RRB CEN 05/2026: 118 Pharmacist vacancies | Apply on or before 14 October 2026, 11:59 PM
RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026-27

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Notification at a glance

RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2026

Important information for eligible Pharmacy graduates. The official RRB notification remains the final authority.

01

Important dates

Opened: 15 September 2026
Last date: 14 October, 11:59 PM
Fee payment: up to 16 October
Correction: 17-26 October

02

Eligibility

Recognised B.Pharm or Pharm.D with registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Qualifications must be completed by the closing date.

03

Post and pay

Pharmacist (Entry Grade), Category No. 5, Pay Level 5 with initial basic pay of ₹29,200. Medical standard: C2.

Vacancy distribution

118 RRB Pharmacist vacancies

Category UR SC ST OBC-NCL EWS Total
Notified vacancies 54 19 21 15 9 118

Check the official notification and corrigenda before choosing your RRB and preference order.

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20 grand testsFull-length CBT-style practice.
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CBT pattern and syllabus

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Examination pattern

100Questions and marks
90 minStandard duration
+1Correct answer
Wrong answer

Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL/SC 30%, ST 25%.

Major preparation areas

  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Industrial Pharmacy
  • Quality Assurance
  • Biopharmaceutics & PK
  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
  • Microbiology & Biotechnology
  • Novel Drug Delivery Systems
  • General Awareness
  • Arithmetic and Reasoning
  • General Science
  • Computer Applications
Selection process

From application to appointment

01

Apply online

Submit one accurate application to one RRB.

02

Clear CBT

Compete through the 100-mark test.

03

Document verification

Present qualification and registration records.

04

Medical and final

Meet C2 medical and final requirements.

Frequently asked questions

RRB Pharmacist 2026 FAQs

How many vacancies are available?

There are 118 Pharmacist (Entry Grade) vacancies under CEN 05/2026.

What qualification is required?

A recognised B.Pharm or Pharm.D plus registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, subject to official conditions.

Is D.Pharm eligible?

D.Pharm alone is not listed as eligible for this recruitment in the supplied notification summary.

What is the age limit?

The base age limit is 20-35 years as on 1 January 2027 for UR/EWS. Official relaxations apply.

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