Railway Pharmacist Exam Guide 2026
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📊 RRB Pharmacist Recruitment Eligibility – Details
| Age Limit | Minimum Age: 20 Years Maximum Age: 38 Years |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed 10+2 in Science or its equivalent, with Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution and registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Bachelor degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) from a recognized University or equivalent and Registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act,1948. |
| Nationality | Must be an Indian Citizen. |
| Number Of Attempts | Until reaching the maximum age limit |
| Experience | No prior experience |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Category | Community | Age relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer | 3 years | |
| SC/ST | 5 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months of service after attestation | UR | Upper age limit as mentioned in the respective posts plus community age relaxation wherever applicable plus Number of years of service rendered in Defense plus 3 years |
| OBC- NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | ||
| SC/ST | ||
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | UR | 10 years |
| OBC- NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | 13 years | |
| SC/ST | 15 years | |
| Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | UR | Upper age limit plus community age relaxation wherever applicable plus 5 years |
| OBC- NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | ||
| SC/ST | ||
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour, and Substitutes and put in a minimum of 3 years service (continuous or in broken spells) | UR | 40 years of age |
| OBC- NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | 43 years of age | |
| SC/ST | 45 years of age | |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi- Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies, and Institutes | UR | Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower plus community age relaxation wherever applicable |
| OBC- NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | ||
| SC/ST | ||
| Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from their husbands but not remarried. | UR | 35 years of age |
| OBC- NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | 38 years of age | |
| SC/ST | 40 years of age |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Has the official notification regarding the RRB Pharmacist Eligibility criteria been released?
Yes, the official notification regarding the RRB Pharmacist Eligibility criteria been released.
Q2.What is the age limit for candidates to apply for the post of Pharmacist in the RRB?
The age limit for applying for the post of Pharmacist is between 20-38 years of age. However, certain relaxations are given to candidates of certain categories.
Q3.How many attempts can a candidate give for applying to the post of Pharmacist?
There is no limit specified about the number of attempts that a candidate can give for the Railway Pharmacist exam. Candidates can give the exam as many times as they want until the maximum age limit allowed by the RRB Pharmacist Eligibility criteria.
Q4.What should the nationality of an individual be to apply for the Railway Pharmacist exam?
The nationality of the applicants should be Indian only. Apart from that, candidates should also make sure that they fulfill the other RRB Pharmacist Eligibility criteria.
Q5.Will I be selected for further rounds if I do not fulfill a single criterion of eligibility?
No, it is required for all the candidates to fulfill all of the given criteria for eligibility before applying for the post.
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