Punjab Health Department Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab has invited applications for recruitment to the post of Pharmacist (Pharmacy Officer). A total of 454 vacancies have been announced. Selection will be based on written examination and experience marks. The post carries Level-5 pay with an initial pay of ₹29,200.
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Salary Structure Important Links Important Instructions Required Documents FAQs| Organisation | Department of Health and Family Welfare Punjab |
| Post Name | Pharmacist (Pharmacy Officer) |
| Total Vacancies | 454 |
| Pay Level | Level-5 |
| Initial Pay | ₹29,200 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination + Experience Marks |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Official Website | health.punjab.gov.in |
| Requirement | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Passed Senior Secondary Part-II Examination with Science or equivalent |
| Professional Qualification | Diploma in Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Pharm-D from recognized institution |
| Registration | Must be registered as Pharmacist with Punjab Pharmacy Council under Pharmacy Act, 1948 |
| Knowledge of Punjabi | Punjabi at Matriculation level or equivalent qualification as prescribed |
| Component | Marks |
| Written Examination | 90 |
| Experience Weightage | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
| Category | Total |
| General | 136 |
| EWS | 34 |
| BC | 50 |
| SC (M&B) | 43 |
| SC (R&O) | 42 |
| ESM/LDESM General | 42 |
| ESM/LDESM SC (M&B) | 17 |
| ESM/LDESM SC (R&O) | 15 |
| ESM/LDESM BC | 14 |
| Physically Handicapped Female | 14 |
| Sports General | 15 |
| Sports SC (M&B) | 5 |
| Sports SC (R&O) | 5 |
| Freedom Fighter Female | 22 |
| Total | 454 |
| Stage | Details |
| Written Examination | 90 Marks |
| Experience Marks | 10 Marks |
| Merit List | Based on Written Test + Experience Marks |
| Document Verification | Required before appointment |
| Component | Details |
| Pay Level | Level-5 |
| Initial Pay | ₹29,200 |
| Pay Commission | 7th CPC |
| Allowances | As per Punjab Government Rules |
| Qualification | Qualification and registration must be completed before last date of application. |
| Punjabi Test | Punjabi language test is mandatory with minimum 50% marks where applicable. |
| Category | Category once selected cannot be changed. |
| Multiple Posts | Separate application and fee required for each post. |
| Experience Marks | Maximum 10 marks for eligible COVID-19 duty experience. |
| Merit | Selection based on inter-se merit of written examination and experience marks. |
| Minimum Marks | Candidates scoring less than 33% in written test will be ineligible. |
| Higher Qualification | No extra weightage for higher qualifications. |
| Tie Breaking | Older candidate will be preferred in case of equal marks. |
| Document | Purpose |
| Matriculation Certificate | Date of Birth and Punjabi Proof |
| Senior Secondary Certificate | Educational Qualification |
| Diploma/B.Pharm/Pharm-D Certificate | Professional Qualification |
| Punjab Pharmacy Council Registration | Mandatory Registration Proof |
| Category Certificate | Reserved Category Benefit |
| Experience Certificate | COVID Duty Experience Marks |
| Disability Certificate | PwD Candidates |
| NOC | Government Employees |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Recruitment Notification | Click Here |
| Punjab Health Department | Click Here |
| How many vacancies are available in Punjab Pharmacist Recruitment 2026? | A total of 454 Pharmacist (Pharmacy Officer) vacancies have been announced. |
| What is the salary of a Pharmacist in Punjab Health Department? | The initial pay is ₹29,200 under Level-5 of the 7th CPC pay structure. |
| What qualification is required for Pharmacist Recruitment 2026? | Candidates must have Diploma in Pharmacy, B.Pharm or Pharm-D and registration with Punjab Pharmacy Council. |
| What is the age limit for Punjab Pharmacist Recruitment? | Candidates must be between 18 and 37 years of age with relaxation for reserved categories. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection will be based on a 90-mark written examination and 10 marks for eligible experience. |
| What are the minimum qualifying marks? | Candidates must score at least 33% marks in the written examination. |
