Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
Mumbai Regional Office
22 Vacancies | Fixed Hourly Remuneration
Applications must reach the RBI Mumbai Regional Office by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
1. Job Details
The Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai, invites applications from eligible candidates to prepare a panel of Pharmacists for engagement on a contract basis with fixed hourly remuneration.
- Recruiting Organization: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Office: Mumbai Regional Office
- Post: Pharmacist
- Nature of Appointment: Contract basis
- Maximum Engagement: 240 days at a stretch
2. Job Location
Selected candidates may be assigned to one or more RBI dispensaries located within Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, according to the Bank's requirements. The Bank reserves the right to allot the dispensary.
3. Number of Posts & Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 1 |
| ST | 1 |
| OBC | 5 |
| EWS | 2 |
| General / UR | 13 |
| Total | 22 |
SC: Scheduled Caste; ST: Scheduled Tribe; OBC: Other Backward Classes; EWS: Economically Weaker Section; UR: Unreserved.
4. Educational Qualification
- Matriculation or its equivalent examination.
- Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized university/institution registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
- Candidates possessing a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree may also apply.
5. Experience & Other Eligibility Conditions
- Must be registered with the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council.
- Minimum two years of experience as a Pharmacist.
- Experience with Public Sector Banks (PSBs), Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Government organizations or similar institutions will be given preference.
- Must have basic working knowledge of computers.
6. Age Limit
The notification's eligibility criteria do not specify a minimum or maximum age limit. The application form requires the candidate's date of birth and age as on 01 October 2026. Check the official notification for any clarification before applying.
7. Age Relaxation
Specific age-relaxation provisions are not stated in the supplied notification. Candidates should refer to the official advertisement for any applicable clarification.
8. Category Relaxation & Reservation
The advertised vacancies are distributed among SC, ST, OBC, EWS and General/UR categories as shown in the vacancy table above.
- Eligible reserved-category candidates must submit valid caste/category certificates in the prescribed format.
- OBC candidates claiming reservation must submit a certificate issued after 01 April 2026, containing the Non-Creamy Layer clause, as specified in the notification.
- EWS candidates must provide a valid Income and Asset Certificate for Financial Year 2025–26, valid for 2026–27, in the prescribed format.
9. Application Fees
The supplied notification does not specify an application fee. Applicants should check the official instructions before submitting their applications.
10. Salary / Remuneration
- Hourly remuneration: ₹600 per hour.
- Maximum duty: 5 hours per day.
- Maximum daily remuneration: ₹3,000.
- No additional pay, allowances, perks or facilities are admissible apart from the fixed remuneration.
Engagement is contractual and does not confer a right to permanent or temporary employment in the Bank.
11. Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on educational qualifications, experience and other criteria, including distance from RBI dispensaries.
- Interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Document verification and medical examination for candidates shortlisted after interview.
- Engagement from the panel as and when required, subject to medical fitness and acceptance of the Bank's terms and conditions.
Note: No travelling, halting or other allowances will be paid for attending the interview. Placement on the panel does not guarantee day-to-day engagement.
12. Last Date to Apply
03 November 2026, by 5:00 PM.
The completed application and supporting documents must reach the prescribed RBI address by the deadline.
13. How to Apply
- Download the official notification and application form (Annexure I).
- Fill in the application form completely in the prescribed format.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of age proof, educational qualifications, experience certificates, caste/category certificate where applicable, and Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council registration certificate.
- Affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph.
- Submit the required candidate details through the online form linked in the official notification.
- Place the application and supporting documents in a sealed cover. Superscribe the envelope: “Application for the post of Pharmacist on contract basis with fixed hourly remuneration, Mumbai”.
- Send or deliver the sealed cover to the address below before the closing time.
Postal Address:
Regional Director,
Human Resource Management Department, Recruitment Section,
Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Regional Office,
Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort,
Mumbai – 400001.
14. General Instructions
- Use only the prescribed application format.
- Incomplete applications or applications without the required certificates may be rejected.
- Ensure that the required details are also submitted through the online link.
- Submit valid documents to support any reservation claim.
- Read the official notification, terms and conditions, and code of conduct before applying.
- The Bank may discontinue contractual services at any time under the stated conditions.
- Contract engagement does not make the candidate a regular RBI employee.
Disclaimer: This post is a summary for informational purposes. Refer to the official RBI notification for the complete terms, eligibility requirements and instructions.
