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🚆 Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Pharmacist Snapshot 2026
| Recruitment Agency | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) / Indian Railways |
| Post Name | Pharmacist Grade III (Paramedical Categories) |
| Pay Level | Level-5 (7th CPC) – Initial Basic Pay Rs. 29,200 + DA + Railway Passes |
| Age Range | 20 to 35 Years (Plus statutory OBC/SC/ST relaxations) |
| Medical Standard | C-2 Medical Fitness Category |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd (0.33 Mark) deducted for each incorrect answer |
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts nationwide competitive examinations to recruit Pharmacist Grade III across Indian Railways divisions, workshop health units, and central railway hospitals. A railway pharmacist enjoys exceptional job security, railway travel privileges (Privilege Passes & PTOs), central government healthcare benefits, and steady promotions to Chief Pharmacist cadres.
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1. Minimum Educational Eligibility
- 10+2 in Science or its equivalent; AND
- Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognized institution with registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948; OR
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognized University/Institute recognized by PCI and registered as a Pharmacist.
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2. RRB CBT Examination Pattern (100 Questions / 90 Minutes)
The single-stage Computer Based Test is divided into Professional Ability and General non-technical sections:
| Section | Subject Area | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Professional Ability (Core Pharmacy Curriculum) | 70 | 70 |
| Part B | General Awareness (Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity) | 10 | 10 |
| Part C | General Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| Part D | General Science (Class 10 Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences) | 10 | 10 |
| TOTAL | 100 MCQs | 100 Marks | |
Crucial Rule: Indian Railways follows a strict 1/3rd negative marking system (-0.33 for every incorrect answer). Accuracy is paramount to avoid score degradation during percentile normalization.
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3. Model Questions for RRB Paramedical CBT
Q1. In tablets, the phenomenon of separation of a tablet into two or more distinct horizontal layers is called:
(a) Capping
(b) Lamination
(c) Mottling
(d) Picking
Correct Answer: (b) Lamination
Explanation: Lamination is the separation of a tablet into two or more distinct horizontal layers, whereas Capping is the partial or complete removal of the top or bottom crown from the main body of the tablet.
Q2. Which of the following is an example of an osmotic diuretic?
(a) Furosemide
(b) Mannitol
(c) Spironolactone
(d) Hydrochlorothiazide
Correct Answer: (b) Mannitol
Explanation: Mannitol is a non-reabsorbable osmotic diuretic that exerts osmotic pressure in the renal tubules, inhibiting water reabsorption, predominantly in the proximal convoluted tubule and loop of Henle.
🔗 Official Links & Railway Boards
- Official Railway Recruitment Dashboard: Indian Railways Official (indianrailways.gov.in)
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