The Reserve Bank of India, through its Mumbai Office, is recruiting Pharmacists on a contract basis to serve at the Bank's dispensaries across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. A total of 22 posts are on offer, and the engagement is on a need basis for a maximum period of 240 days at a stretch. Selected candidates will attend dispensaries during working hours as per the Bank's requirements, making this a suitable opportunity for registered pharmacists in the Maharashtra region.
RBI Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
22
Last Date
03 Nov
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Last date 03 Nov 2026 · 16 days left
- Notification15 Oct
- Applications Opentill 03 Nov
About RBI Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Reserve Bank of India
- Post Name
- Pharmacist (Contract Basis)
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years as a Pharmacist; experience with PSBs, PSUs or Government organizations preferred
- Credentials Required
- Registration with Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council; basic working knowledge of computers
- Tenure
- Maximum 240 days at a stretch
Vacancy Breakdown
Pharmacist (Contract Basis)
22
UR 13OBC 5SC 1ST 1EWS 2
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist (Contract Basis) | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
Eligibility Details
Pharmacist (Contract Basis) - Educational Qualification and Experience
Matriculation or its equivalent examination. Applicant should possess minimum qualification of Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized University registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Applicant having Bachelor's Degree (B.Pharm) in Pharmacy can also apply. Applicant should be registered with the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council. Minimum experience of two (02) years as a Pharmacist; experience with any PSBs/PSUs/Government Organizations will be given preference. Applicant should have basic working knowledge of computers.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Pharmacist (Contract Basis) - Educational Qualification and Experience | Matriculation or its equivalent examination. Applicant should possess minimum qualification of Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized University registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Applicant having Bachelor's Degree (B.Pharm) in Pharmacy can also apply. Applicant should be registered with the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council. Minimum experience of two (02) years as a Pharmacist; experience with any PSBs/PSUs/Government Organizations will be given preference. Applicant should have basic working knowledge of computers. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Based on overall educational qualifications (PG/Degree/Diploma), distance of residence from the Bank's dispensaries and experience with PSBs, PSUs, Government organizations or RBI.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview; no TA, DA or other allowance is paid for attending.
- 3Medical Examination
Candidates shortlisted after the interview are subjected to a medical examination.
- 4Document Verification
Documents are verified before the candidate is placed on the panel for engagement.
Salary Structure
Rs. 600 per hour, for a maximum of five hours per day, not exceeding Rs. 3,000 per day; no additional pay, allowance or other perks
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format given in Annex-I of the notification.
- 2Fill in all the details in the application form completely and affix a recent self-attested passport size photograph.
- 3Attach self-attested photocopies of qualification certificates, caste certificate, experience certificate, age proof and the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council registration certificate.
- 4Furnish the requisite details through the online link provided by the Bank.
- 5Super-scribe the sealed cover as 'Application for the post of Pharmacist on contract basis with fixed hourly remuneration, Mumbai'.
- 6Send the sealed cover by post or in person so that it reaches The Regional Director, Human Resource Management Department, Recruitment Section, Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Regional Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, Mumbai 400001 by 1700 hrs on 3 November 2026.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested photocopies of professional
•Academic and other qualification certificates
•Caste certificate in the prescribed proforma (OBC certificate issued after April 01
•2026 with Non-Creamy Layer clause
•EWS Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26 valid for 2026-27)
•Experience certificate(s)
•Age proof such as Matriculation certificate
•Copy of registration certificate issued by the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council
Important Details
- Engagement is purely on contract/need basis for a maximum of 240 days at a stretch and does not confer any right to a temporary or permanent post in the Bank.
- Pharmacists engaged are not regular employees and are not entitled to any facilities admissible to regular employees.
- The Bank may stop utilising their services at any time without notice or reason.
- Selected candidates must sign an agreement with the Bank including a Non-Disclosure clause and the Code of Conduct at Annex II.
- No TA, DA or other allowance is paid for attending the interview.
- The Bank allocates any dispensary within Mumbai and Navi Mumbai at its discretion, and a pharmacist may be attached to one or more dispensaries as required.
Job Description
- Work in any of the Bank's dispensaries located within the jurisdiction of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai during working hours.
- Attend dispensaries for a maximum period of five hours per day as per the requirements of the Bank.
- Maintain strict secrecy regarding the Bank's affairs and serve the Bank honestly and loyally with high integrity.
- Comply with and obey all orders and directions issued by authorised Bank employees.
Reservation Certificate Requirements
- SC/ST/OBC candidates must produce a caste certificate in the prescribed proforma meant for appointment to posts under the Government of India, clearly indicating the caste, the Act/Order under which it is recognised and the village/town of ordinary residence.
- The caste name and its spelling in the certificate must match the Central Government lists exactly; a certificate with any variation in the caste name will not be accepted.
- OBC candidates availing reservation must produce an OBC certificate issued after April 01, 2026 with the Non-Creamy Layer clause; candidates falling in the Creamy Layer are not entitled to OBC reservation.
- EWS candidates must produce an Income and Asset Certificate for the Financial Year 2025-26 valid for the Year 2026-27; EWS vacancies are tentative and the appointment is provisional subject to verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Bank post a selected pharmacist at any of its dispensaries?
Yes. The Bank allocates any dispensary within Mumbai and Navi Mumbai at its discretion, and a pharmacist may be attached to one or more dispensaries as per requirement.
Can candidates from outside Maharashtra apply?
The notification sets no domicile restriction, but applicants must be registered with the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council.
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