Reserve Bank of India Recruitment 2026 – Pharmacist on Contract, Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai, invites applications to prepare a panel of 22 Pharmacists on a contract basis for dispensaries located across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Eligible candidates must hold a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and be registered with the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council. Applicants must also have at least two years of experience as a Pharmacist and basic computer knowledge. The engagement offers a fixed remuneration of ₹600 per hour, subject to a maximum of ₹3,000 per day, for a maximum period of 240 days.
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
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| Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Position | Pharmacist |
| Vacancies | 22 |
| Job Type | Contract basis |
| Location | Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Engagement Period | Maximum 240 days |
| Remuneration | ₹600 per hour |
| Maximum Daily Remuneration | ₹3,000 for up to 5 hours per day |
| Application Deadline | 3 November 2026, by 5:00 PM |
| Selection Process | Interview, medical examination and document verification |
| Application Mode | Prescribed application form by post, plus online details submission |
About the Recruitment
RBI is preparing a panel of Pharmacists for its dispensaries in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. This is a temporary contractual engagement, not a regular RBI employee position. Candidates placed on the panel may be engaged as and when the Bank requires their services, subject to medical fitness and acceptance of the applicable terms and conditions.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 1 |
| ST | 1 |
| OBC | 5 |
| EWS | 2 |
| General / UR | 13 |
| Total | 22 |
Eligibility & Qualifications
Candidates must satisfy the following requirements specified in the official advertisement.
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must have passed Matriculation or an equivalent examination and possess either of the following pharmacy qualifications:
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D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy) from a recognized university, with registration under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
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B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy).
Experience and Other Requirements
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Minimum 2 years of experience as a Pharmacist.
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Registration with the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council.
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Basic working knowledge of computers.
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Experience with Public Sector Banks (PSBs), Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), government organizations, or RBI will be given preference.
Salary and Remuneration
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Hourly Remuneration | ₹600 |
| Maximum Duty Hours | 5 hours per day |
| Maximum Daily Remuneration | ₹3,000 |
| Maximum Engagement Period | 240 days at a stretch |
| Additional Allowances | Not provided under the stated remuneration terms |
The engagement does not confer any right to a temporary or permanent position in RBI. The Bank may assign the Pharmacist to one or more dispensaries within its Mumbai and Navi Mumbai jurisdiction.
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes the following stages:
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Shortlisting: Based on educational qualifications, residence distance from RBI dispensaries, and relevant work experience.
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Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
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Medical examination: Candidates shortlisted after the interview will undergo a medical examination.
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Document verification: Required certificates and supporting documents will be verified before engagement.
Being eligible does not guarantee an interview call or actual engagement from the panel.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete both application steps before the deadline.
Step 1: Submit the Online Details
Fill in the additional details through the online form provided by RBI.
RBI Pharmacist Application Form
Online details submission is required in addition to the postal application.
Step 2: Send the Application by Post
Use the prescribed application format provided in Annex I of the official advertisement. Enclose photocopies of the required professional, academic, experience, age-proof, and other applicable certificates.
Postal address:
The Regional Director Human Resource Management Department, Recruitment Section Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Regional Office Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort Mumbai – 400001
The sealed envelope must be superscribed:
“Application for the post of Pharmacist on contract basis with fixed hourly remuneration, Mumbai”
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Last date: 3 November 2026
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Deadline time: 5:00 PM
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Applications must reach the stated address by the deadline.
Important Instructions
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Submit the application in the prescribed format.
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Include all required certificates and supporting documents.
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Ensure that the online details form is also completed.
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Candidates claiming SC, ST, OBC, or EWS reservation must submit the applicable certificates in the prescribed format.
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OBC candidates claiming reservation must satisfy the Non-Creamy Layer requirements and provide a certificate issued after 1 April 2026, as specified in the advertisement.
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No travel or other allowances will be paid for attending the interview.
For the complete advertisement and application instructions, visit the official RBI recruitment notice.
Job Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Vacancies (position titles) | 22 Pharmacists on contract basis |
| Required Education | D.Pharm or B.Pharm |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years as a Pharmacist; Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council registration required |