Reserve Bank of India
Contractual / Regular

RBI Mumbai Pharmacist Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 15, 2026
Pharmacist

Required Qualification

10th Pass55
Diploma in Pharmacy4
B.Pharm4
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
22 Posts
Pay Scale
Fixed ₹600/- per hour (Up to ₹3,000/- per day)
Age Limit
Minimum 18 Years (as on 01/10/2026)
Job Location
Maharashtra39Mumbai16+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 13, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 13, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window13 Oct – 3 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess: (a) Matriculation or its equivalent examination, and (b) Minimum qualification of Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) from a recognized University registered under Pharmacy Act, 1948 (Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy / B. Pharm candidates can also apply). Candidates must be registered with the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council and possess a minimum of two (02) years of experience as a Pharmacist (experience with PSBs / PSUs / Government organizations will be preferred). Basic working knowledge of computers is required.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age as on October 01, 2026. Age proof and medical fitness are verified during the selection process.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Proximity Shortlisting

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Interview & Document Verification

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Selection is conducted through an Interview for shortlisted candidates. Shortlisting criteria consider overall educational qualifications (PG/Degree/Diploma), distance of residence from Bank dispensaries across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, and previous experience with PSBs, PSUs, Government hospitals, or RBI. Shortlisted candidates undergo interview, document verification, and medical fitness examination before final empanelment for the 240-day panel.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Pharmaceutical Dispensing Knowledge & Clinical Pharmacy Viva40 Marks
Professional Qualification & Pharmacy Council Standing30 Marks
Prior PSB / PSU / Government Hospital Dispensing Experience20 Marks
Dispensary Proximity & Computerized Inventory Skills10 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Contractual dispensary pharmacist role managing institutional outpatient dispensaries operated by the Reserve Bank of India across staff residential quarters and regional office complexes in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai (Fort, Byculla, Chembur, Khar, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Belapur, etc.). Duties involve dispensing prescribed medications to serving and retired RBI officers/employees and their families, maintaining computerised inventory, tracking expiry dates, storing cold-chain drugs, and assisting visiting Bank Medical Officers (BMOs). Daily engagement is strictly limited to 5 hours with fixed hourly remuneration of ₹600/hr.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement for a maximum period of 240 days at a stretch. The Bank reserves the right to allocate dispensaries anywhere across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation jurisdictions. The engagement does not confer any claim for permanent absorption or regular appointment in the Bank's service.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Part-time contractual dispensary position without cadre advancement or regular promotional avenues. However, experience gained in Reserve Bank of India dispensaries carries immense prestige and formal weightage for regular Pharmacist recruitments in ESIC, CGHS, Railway Hospitals, and AIIMS.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Mandatory State Registration: Candidates must possess an active, valid registration certificate with the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council; pharmacists registered only in other states are not eligible.
  • Dual Submission Requirement: Candidates must submit both the physical hard copy application with enclosures to the RBI Fort office and complete the online web link details by 03/11/2026 (17:00 hrs).
  • Proximity Factor: Shortlisting explicitly considers the distance of the applicant's residence from Bank dispensaries in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai to ensure punctuality.
  • OBC Certificate Validity: OBC applicants must submit a central Govt format certificate issued after 01 April 2026 containing the Non-Creamy Layer clause.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR13
  • OBC5
  • EWS2
  • SC1
  • ST1
Total Vacancies22 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed hourly remuneration of ₹600/- per hour up to 5 hours daily (maximum ₹3,000/- per day), translating to approximately ₹66,000 - ₹75,000/- per month depending on dispensary working days.

Fixed hourly remuneration at the rate of ₹600/- per hour with a maximum period of 5 hours per day (not exceeding ₹3,000/- per day). Appointees will not be entitled to any additional pay, allowances, or other facilities. Contract engagement is for a maximum period of 240 days at a stretch across various Bank dispensaries in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application format (Annex-I) from the notification circular.
  2. Fill out the application form completely in neat block letters and affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph.
  3. Enclose self-attested photocopies of certificates regarding age proof, matriculation, D.Pharm/B.Pharm degree/diploma certificates, Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council registration certificate, experience certificates, and central format caste/EWS certificate (if applicable).
  4. Enclose the completed form and documents in a sealed envelope superscribed as 'Application for the post of Pharmacist on contract basis with fixed hourly remuneration, Mumbai'.
  5. Send by post or deliver by hand to: Regional Director, Human Resource Management Department, Recruitment Section, Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Regional Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400001 on or before 03 November 2026 by 17:00 hrs.
  6. In addition to the physical application, candidates must also furnish their requisite details through the online Google/Web form link provided in the advertisement on the RBI website.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is prescribed for this contractual recruitment).

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Pharmacists are paid a fixed remuneration of ₹600/- per hour for up to 5 hours per day, not exceeding ₹3,000/- per day (approximately ₹66,000 to ₹75,000 per month).

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