ESIC Pharmacist Exam Guide 2026
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| Exam Conducting Authority | Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://www.esic.nic.in |
| Name of the Post | Pharmacist - Allopathic Pharmacist - Ayurvedic |
| Total Vacancies | To be Announced |
| Selection Process | Written Examination |
| Hall Ticket Release Date | To be Announced |
| Last Date to get Hall Ticket | To be Announced |
| Exam Date and Time | To be Announced |
| Exam Center Location | Various states of India |
| Exam Mode | Online / Offline |
📊 Exam Centre
| State | Vacancy | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | SC | ST | OBC | ||
| Assam | 13 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 25 |
| Bihar | 24 | 7 | - | 10 | 41 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | 5 |
| Chattisgarh | 9 | 2 | 5 | - | 16 |
| Delhi | 20 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 48 |
| Gujarat | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 28 |
| Haryana | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | 6 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 4 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Jharkhand | 14 | 3 | 6 | - | 23 |
| Karnataka | 15 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 25 |
| Kerala | 3 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
| Ludhiana | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | 5 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 32 |
| Maharashtra | 20 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 35 |
| Odisha | 12 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 23 |
| Rajasthan | 7 | 2 | - | - | 9 |
| Tamil Nadu | 6 | 3 | - | - | 9 |
| Telangana | 13 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 25 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 19 | 9 | - | 3 | 31 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| West Bengal | 5 | 3 | 5 | - | 13 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Female
- Rs. 250 (will be refunded when the candidate appears for the written exam)
- General
- Rs. 500
- Category
- Application Fee
- SC, ST, BC, PWD & Ex-Servicemen
- Rs. 250 (will be refunded when the candidate appears for the written exam)
📊 Application Fee
- OBC
- 3 years
- PwD
- General: 10 years SC,/ST: 15 years OBC: 13 years
- Others
- As per the rules of regulations of Indian Government
- SC, ST
- 5 years
- Category
- Age Relaxation
- Ex-servicemen
- Length of service in the armed forces in addition to 3 years. Additional relaxation to candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC.
- Government Servants and employees of ESIC
- Upto 37 years
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Pharmacist (Allopathic) | Degree in Pharmacy/Sr. Secondary with Diploma in Pharmacy from any recognized Institution and must have qualified & registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. |
| Pharmacist (Ayurvedic) | Matriculation or its equivalent qualification from any recognized Board. Diploma in Ayurveda from a recognized Institution Three years of experience in Ayurvedic Pharmacy from a recognized Institute/ Hospital after being duly registered under the pharmacy act, 1948. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Part | Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | Technical Subject | Human Anatomy and Physiology Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology Health Education and Community Pharmacy Pharmaceutics Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmacognosy Pharmacology and Toxicology Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence Drug Store and Business Management Hospital and Clinical Pharmacology |
| Part B | General Aptitude and awareness | Quantitative aptitude Reasoning’english Technical subjects Current affairs Verbal ability Numerical ability Non-verbal reasoning History Geography Culture Economics General polity Scientific research Basic algebra Ratio and proportion Profit and loss Mensuration Interest Data interpretation |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Technical Subject | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Part B | General Aptitude and awareness | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 125 Questions | 125 Marks |
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| ESIC Pharmacist Exams | To be Announced |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Category | ESIC Pharmacist Expected Cut Off 2020 |
|---|---|
| UR | 68-70 Marks |
| SC | 58-60 Marks |
| ST | 53-55 Marks |
| OBC | 51-54 Marks |
| Ex-Servicemen | 48-50 Marks |
| PWD | 55-57 Marks |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Where will the ESIC Pharmacist application process be held?
The ESIC Pharmacist application process is held online on the official website of the Corporation.
Q2.What scanned documents do I need to upload in the ESIC application form?
Various documents such as your photo, signature, self declaration form, etc. may be required to be scanned and uploaded in the ESIC Pharmacist application form.
Q3.What is the age relaxation provided for EWS candidates in the ESIC Pharmacist recruitment process?
No age relaxation is provided to candidates under the EWS category.
Q4.What do I do if my image in the ESIC hall ticket is not clear?
Candidates must try to reprint the ESIC Pharmacist Hall Ticket, or take a color print so that the image can be more visible.
Q5.Can I challenge the ESIC Pharmacist Result declared on the official website of the Corporation?
No, the ESIC Pharmacist Result is final and no changes can be made after its declaration.
Q6.Is the ESIC Pharmacist eligibility criteria different for candidates applying for Ayurvedic and Allopathic posts?
Yes, the educational qualification is different for candidates applying for these posts.
Q7.Can NRIs from the USA apply for the ESIC pharmacist posts?
No, only the candidates from the nationalities as mentioned above in the article are eligible to apply for these posts.
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