RRB Pharmacist works in railway hospitals, dispensaries, and health units across all 17 Railway zones. They dispense medicines, maintain drug inventories, verify prescriptions, manage pharmacy records, and advise patients on medication use. Railway Pharmacist combines government job security with healthcare work.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards — Health Department cadre |
| Post | Pharmacist — Railway Health Management |
| Qualification | D.Pharm or B.Pharm from recognised pharmacy institute + registered with State Pharmacy Council |
| Age | 18–33 years General; OBC 36; SC/ST 38 |
| Pay Level | Level 5 — Basic ₹29,200/month |
| Posting | Central & Divisional Railway Hospitals, Railway Dispensaries |
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Periodic — check respective RRB websites |
| CBT Exam | After notification |
| DV/Medical | Post-CBT |
| Joining | Upon selection |
RRB Pharmacist CBT: Professional Knowledge (Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Hospital Pharmacy, Drug Store Management — 80 qs, 80M) + General Awareness (20 qs, 20M) = 100 questions, 90 minutes. Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer.
RRB Pharmacist at Level 5: Basic ₹29,200/month. Gross with DA, HRA, TA, railway allowances: ₹50,000–₹65,000. Free railway travel pass for family, railway hospital medical benefits, subsidised quarters. Promotion path: Pharmacist → Senior Pharmacist through Departmental Competitive Exam.
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