RRB Pharmacist Entry Grade Recruitment 2026 – 118 Vacancies

Recruitment Overview - Railway Recruitment Boards invite online applications under CEN 05/2026 for Pharmacist Entry Grade. - This listing covers 118 of the 590 tentative paramedical vacancies notified across participating RRBs. - Apply through only one RRB. Multiple applications may be rejected. Vacancy Breakup - Pharmacist Entry Grade: 118 tentative vacancies across participating Railway zones and production units. - RRB-wise and category-wise distribution is provided in Annexure B of the official notice. Educational Qualification - B.Pharm (Allopathic) or Pharm.D from a recognized institution with pharmacist registration under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. - The required qualification must be completed by 14 October 2026. Candidates awaiting final results should not apply. Age Limit - 20 to 35 years as on 1 January 2027. - SC/ST: 5 years; OBC-NCL: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC-NCL), 15 years (SC/ST); Ex-servicemen and other eligible groups: as stated in CEN 05/2026. - Relaxations are not cumulative. Read the official notice for service-specific conditions. Important Dates - Online application opens: 15 September 2026. - Last date and time: 14 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. - Last date for fee payment: 16 October 2026. - Modification window: 17 October to 26 October 2026. - Scribe-details window: 27 October to 31 October 2026. - CBT date: not announced. Check the official RRB websites for the city intimation slip and e-call letter. Application Fee - All other candidates: ₹500. ₹400 is refundable after appearing in CBT, less bank charges. - SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minority and eligible EBC candidates: ₹250, refundable after appearing in CBT, less bank charges. - Payment is online only. A ₹250 modification fee applies for each permitted correction. Selection Process - Single-stage Computer Based Test. - Document Verification. - Railway Medical Examination under medical standard C2. - CBT: 100 questions in 90 minutes. One-third mark is deducted for each wrong answer. How to Apply - Open the official RRB application portal and create or use your account. - Choose one RRB carefully. Select CEN 05/2026 and the eligible paramedical post preferences. - Enter personal, qualification, category and communication details exactly as supported by certificates. - Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and documents. - Pay the applicable fee online, review the complete form and submit it before 11:59 PM on 14 October 2026. - Save the submitted application, registration number and payment receipt. Check Before Submission - Confirm the selected RRB, post preference, qualification, registration details and medical standard. - Match name and date of birth with the Matriculation or SSLC certificate. - Verify category, EWS, EBC, PwBD and ex-serviceman claims and keep valid certificates ready. - Do not submit a second application to another RRB. Official Information - Official notification page: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/getdata?loc=chandigarh&cenum=05/2026&category=Notification - Direct official application portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing - Read CEN 05/2026 and later corrigenda before applying. The official RRB notice prevails over this summary.