The Health, Medical, and Family Welfare Department has invited applications for the post of Pharmacy Officer (Pharmacist Gr-II). This recruitment is purely on a contract basis for one year, extendable based on performance and government rules. Candidates holding Diploma or Degree in Pharmacy with valid registration in the Pharmacy Council are eligible to apply.
📋 Job Details
- Post Name: Pharmacy Officer (Pharmacist Gr-II)
- Job Type: Contractual (1 year, renewable)
- Vacancies: Multiple (subject to change)
- Salary: ₹32,670/- per month
- Application Mode: Offline submission at designated counters
- Application Fee:
- ₹500 for OC
- ₹300 for SC/ST/BC/PH
- Age Limit:
- General: up to 42 years (as on 07-07-2025)
- Relaxations: SC/ST/BC/EWS (+5 years), Ex-servicemen (+3 years + service), Disabled (+10 years), Maximum limit 52 years.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Education:
- Must have passed SSC (or equivalent).
- Must possess Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or Bachelor in Pharmacy (B.Pharm).
- Registration with Pharmacy Council is mandatory.
- Age Limit: 18–42 years (with relaxations as above).
- Other Requirements:
- Study certificates (4th to 10th) for local status proof.
- Valid caste/EWS/disability/service certificates (if applicable).
🛠️ Roles & Responsibilities
- Dispense medicines in government hospitals and health centers.
- Maintain stock registers and medical records.
- Provide guidance on drug usage, dosage, and side effects.
- Support doctors and medical staff in treatment plans.
- Participate in health awareness programs.
- Handle emergency and routine medicine distribution responsibly.
⚖️ Selection Process
The selection is based on merit and weightage marks:
- Academic Qualification (75 marks): Based on aggregate in D.Pharm/B.Pharm.
- Experience Weightage (up to 15 marks):
- 2.5 marks per 6 months in Tribal Area
- 2 marks per 6 months in Rural Area
- 1 mark per 6 months in Urban Area
- 5 marks per 6 months in COVID Duty
- Additional Marks (up to 10): For services after acquiring required qualification.
- Document Verification before final appointment.
🖊️ How to Apply
- Download or collect the application form from official sources.
- Fill all mandatory details and attach:
- Passport photo
- SSC and Intermediate Certificates
- Diploma/Degree in Pharmacy & Marks Memos
- Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate
- Caste/EWS/PH/Ex-Servicemen/Sports certificates (if applicable)
- Local status proof (study certificates or residence certificate)
- Service certificate (for claiming weightage)
- Pay the application fee via Demand Draft in favor of the Regional Director of Medical & Health Services.
- Submit the filled application at designated counters before the deadline.
- Keep the acknowledgment receipt safely.
🎁 Benefits
- Monthly salary of ₹32,670/-.
- Opportunity to work in government health institutions.
- Service weightage considered for future recruitments.
- Contribution to public health and medical services.
- Professional growth in healthcare sector.
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❓ FAQs
Q1. What is the salary for Pharmacy Officer (Pharmacist Gr-II)?
Ans: ₹32,670/- per month.
Q2. What is the minimum qualification required?
Ans: Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or Bachelor in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) with valid registration.
Q3. Is this a permanent job?
Ans: No, it is a contractual job for one year (renewable).
Q4. What is the maximum age limit?
Ans: 42 years for General, relaxable up to 52 years with category relaxations.
Q5. How is selection done?
Ans: Based on academic marks and service weightage.
Q6. Can freshers apply?
Ans: Yes, fresh Diploma/Degree holders with Pharmacy Council registration can apply.
Q7. Is there an online application option?
Ans: Applications must be submitted offline at designated counters.