Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Contractual / Regular

SCTIMST Pharmacy Apprentice Walk-in 2026

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Oct. 5, 2026
Apprentice Trainee in Pharmacy

Required Qualification

Diploma in Pharmacy2
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2 + Panel Posts
Pay Scale
₹10,900/- per month (Stipend)
Age Limit
Maximum 30 Years as on 01.10.2026
Job Location
Kerala38Thiruvananthapuram14

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 1, 2026

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Starts

Oct 1, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 12, 2026

Application Window1 – 12 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date12 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

• Essential Qualification: Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognized University / Institute.
• Passing Timeline: Candidates are eligible only if the interval between the date of commencement of training and the date of issue of the final mark list is less than 3 years.
• Experience Bar: Candidates with more than one year of prior job or training experience after qualifying D.Pharm are strictly NOT eligible.
• Desirable Skill: Working knowledge in computer applications.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 30 years as on 01.10.2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates as per Government of India rules upon producing valid community certificates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Walk-in Registration & Document Verification

Physical Verification (Reporting at 09:00 AM on 12.10.2026)Qualifying Only

Written Screening Test (Contingent on Turnout)

Written Multiple-Choice Test (Conducted if candidate count is large)Qualifying Only

Personal Interview

Oral Technical Interview before Institute Selection BoardMerit Scored

Selection will be made through Walk-in Selection scheduled on October 12, 2026. Candidates must report at 09:00 AM for registration and credential verification. Depending on candidate turnout, a written test may be conducted to shortlist candidates for the personal interview at 10:30 AM. Final selection panel is prepared based on merit.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component30 MarksScrutiny of aggregate percentage, academic consistency, and foundational coursework in Diploma in Pharmacy
Evaluation Component30 MarksUnderstanding of inpatient/outpatient dispensing, medication storage, cold chain maintenance, dosage calculations, and pharmacopoeial standards
Evaluation Component20 MarksBasic pharmacology, adverse drug reactions, drug-drug interactions, and common cardiovascular/neurological pharmaceuticals relevant to SCTIMST
Evaluation Component10 MarksFamiliarity with computer operations, hospital pharmacy software, inventory tracking, and electronic record maintenance
Evaluation Component10 MarksVerbal articulation, patient counseling etiquette, professional conduct, and aptitude for hospital pharmacy teamwork

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.

Apprentice Trainees in Pharmacy at SCTIMST Trivandrum gain intensive hands-on clinical exposure in one of India's premier autonomous tertiary care institutes dedicated to advanced cardiac and neuro sciences. Working under the supervision of senior clinical pharmacists, trainees manage inpatient and outpatient pharmacy counters, dispense critical care medications, maintain cold-chain storage for biologicals, and operate computerized pharmacy inventory systems. The working environment is fast-paced, clinical, and disciplined, requiring high accuracy in prescription interpretation and dosage calculations.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is strictly for a non-extendable period of exactly 1 year under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The training takes place at the SCTIMST Medical College Campus in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Apprentice trainees receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹10,900/- with no additional allowances or hostel accommodation provided by the institute.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Apprenticeship is a statutory training program with no direct promotional ladder or guarantee of regular employment/absorption at SCTIMST. However, completing a one-year hospital pharmacy apprenticeship at an Institute of National Importance (INI) carries significant weightage, providing essential clinical credentials that enhance prospects for permanent Pharmacist recruitments in Central Government hospitals (AIIMS, ESIC, RRB) and state healthcare services (Kerala PSC).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Three-Year Passing Window: Candidates are eligible only if the gap between the commencement of training and the date of issue of the final D.Pharm mark list is less than 3 years.
  • Prior Experience Bar: Candidates having more than one year of prior training or job experience after obtaining the D.Pharm qualification are strictly disqualified under the Apprentices Act.
  • Walk-In Selection Timing: Candidates must report strictly by 09:00 AM on October 12, 2026, at the Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies (AMCHSS), SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram; late entries will not be registered.
  • Original Certificates Mandatory: Candidates must bring all original certificates along with self-attested copies to prove age, D.Pharm qualification, pharmacy council registration, and caste category.
  • No Travel Reimbursement: No TA/DA is provided for attending the walk-in selection.

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

  • UR (Unreserved)2
Total Vacancies2 + Panel Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Stipend: Fixed consolidated stipend of ₹10,900/- per month.
• Training Duration: Exactly 1 year.
• Accommodation: No hostel or residential accommodation is provided by the institute.

Statutory monthly stipend of ₹10,900/- per month during the 1-year training period under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Verify eligibility: D.Pharm passed within the last 3 years, age below 30 years as on 01.10.2026, and no more than one year of prior training or work experience.
  2. Assemble original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies:
    • Proof of Date of Birth (SSLC / 10th Standard Certificate).
    • D.Pharm Certificate and all Semester / Year Marksheets.
    • State Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate.
    • Caste / Community Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC category candidates claiming age relaxation).
    • Recent passport-size photographs.
  3. Report in person on October 12, 2026, at 09:00 AM for registration and certificate verification.
  4. Venue: Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies (AMCHSS), Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695011.
  5. Selection interview/test commences from 10:30 AM onwards.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable for attending the walk-in selection.

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Apprentice Trainees in Pharmacy at SCTIMST receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹10,900/- for a training period of exactly one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

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