| Useful Important Links | |
|---|---|
| RRB Paramedical CBT Exam Date (CEN 05/2026) | 23 & 25 November 2026 |
| Apply Online Registration (CEN 05/2026) | Registration Closed (14 Oct) |
| Download Official Notification (CEN 05/2026 PDF) | Download Official PDF |
| RRB Railway Pharmacist Previous Year Solved Question Paper (Official Key) | View RRB Solved Paper » |
| Practice Top 100 Government Pharmacist Solved MCQs | Solve 100 MCQs » |
| Download All Previous Papers & Solution Guides | Download Papers » |
| RRB Pharmacist Syllabus & Book Weightage Blueprint | Check Exam Pattern » |
| Official Indian Railways Recruitment Portal | Official Portal » |
| Sarkari Pharma Home Portal | Homepage » |
Railway RRB Document Verification (DV) Mandatory Checklist:
- State Pharmacy Council / PCI Registration: Candidate must hold a live, valid Registered Pharmacist certificate with registration number issued on or before the closing date.
- Educational Credentials: 10th/Matriculation Certificate (for Date of Birth proof), 10+2 Science Marksheet, and Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) all semester marksheets and passing certificate.
- Category & Community Certificates: SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificates strictly in the official Central Government Railway Annexure format issued by the competent authority.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): Serving Central/State Govt or PSU employees must produce original NOC from their appointing authority on DV day.
Single-Stage CBT High-Yield Strategy & Selection Rules:
- 70 Marks Pharmacy Technical Core: Prioritize Pharmacology (drug mechanisms, ADRs), Pharmaceutics (dosage forms, calculations), Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy, and Jurisprudence (Schedules M, H, X).
- 1/3rd Negative Marking Discipline: Every wrong answer deducts 0.33 marks. Candidates must avoid blind guessing and aim for 85%+ accuracy on high-confidence questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — RRB Pharmacist CEN 05/2026:
Q1: Exactly how many vacancies are released for Pharmacist in RRB CEN 05/2026?
A: There are exactly 118 Vacancies specifically allocated for Pharmacist (Entry Grade) in Pay Level-5. The total notification encompasses 590 vacancies across various Paramedical categories (including 365 Nursing Superintendent posts, 28 Lab Assistant posts, etc.).
Q2: Are D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy) candidates eligible for Railway Pharmacist?
A: Yes. Both D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy) and B.Pharm (Bachelor in Pharmacy) / Pharm.D candidates are 100% eligible provided they are registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 with the Pharmacy Council of India or any State Pharmacy Council.
Q3: What is the age limit for RRB Pharmacist CEN 05/2026 and is there an extra relaxation?
A: Yes. The normal age limit is 20 to 35 years as on 01/01/2027. However, the Ministry of Railways has granted a 3-year extra one-time age relaxation across all categories. Therefore, General/EWS candidates up to 38 years, OBC candidates up to 41 years, and SC/ST candidates up to 43 years are eligible to apply.
Q4: Railway Pharmacist me salary kitni milti hai aur form kaise bhare?
A: Railway Pharmacist 7th CPC Level-5 post hai jisme starting basic pay ₹29,200 hoti hai aur DA, HRA, Transport Allowance jodkar monthly in-hand salary lagbhag ₹45,000 se ₹55,000 banti hai. Online form bharne ke liye official portal rrbapply.gov.in par jakar CEN 05/2026 Paramedical category me register karein.