Pharmacy Government Jobs 2026: Complete List of 500+ Active Vacancies (UPSC Drug Inspector, AIIMS CRE-5, SSC, State PSC & Expected Vacancies)
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Last Updated: July 4, 2026 | Reading Time: 20 minutes Author: A2G Smart Editorial Team Quick Summary — Active Vacancies Right Now Recruitment Vacancies Last Date Salary Status UPSC Drug Inspector 2026 186 July 17, 2026 ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 🟢 ACTIVE AIIMS CRE-5 Pharmacist 62–64 July 3, 2026 ₹29,200–₹92,300 🟡 CLOSED (Exam July 25-27) SSC Phase XIV Pharmacist 140+ May 4, 2026 ₹29,200–₹92,300 🔴 CLOSED Gujarat GSSSB Pharmacist 184 May 2026 ₹29,200–₹92,300 🔴 CLOSED Rajasthan Pharmacist 84 TBA ₹29,200–₹92,300 🟡 EXPECTED ESIC Pharmacist 2026 200+ (Expected) TBA ₹29,200–₹1,12,400 🟡 EXPECTED State PSC Pharmacist 500+ (Combined) Various ₹29,200–₹1,12,400 🟡 EXPECTED 🚨 Urgent: UPSC Drug Inspector 2026 applications close July 17, 2026 (6:00 PM) . Apply now at upsc.gov.in Table of Contents UPSC Drug Inspector 2026 — 186 Vacancies AIIMS CRE-5 Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 SSC Phase XIV Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 State-Wise Pharmacist Vacancies 2026 Expected Upcoming Vacancies (July–December 2026) Salary Comparison: All Pharmacy Government Jobs Eligibility Quick Reference How to Prepare for Pharmacy Government Exams Frequently Asked Questions UPSC Drug Inspector 2026 — 186 Vacancies The biggest pharmacy government job opportunity of 2026 is currently open. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced 186 Drug Inspector posts under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Key Details Parameter Details Recruiting Body UPSC Department CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Post Name Drug Inspector (Medical Devices) Total Vacancies 186 Job Type Permanent, Group 'B' Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) Pay Scale Pay Level-08 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) Application Start June 27, 2026 Last Date July 17, 2026 (6:00 PM) Exam Date To be announced Age Limit 30 years (relaxation as per GoI norms) Qualification B.Pharm / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Medicine with Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown Category Vacancies UR 55 EWS 41 OBC 39 SC 35 ST 16 Total 186 Selection Process Recruitment Test (RT) / Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) Interview Document Verification Application Fee General/OBC: ₹25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Free 💡 A2G Smart Tip: Drug Inspector is one of the most prestigious pharmacy government jobs. Start preparing with our GPAT Master Sheets — the syllabus overlaps significantly with Drug Inspector exams. 📄 Official Notification: upsc.gov.in AIIMS CRE-5 Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 AIIMS conducted its Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5) for 1,484 Group B & C vacancies , including 62–64 Pharmacist posts across multiple AIIMS institutions. Key Details Parameter Details Recruiting Body AIIMS, New Delhi Total CRE-5 Vacancies 1,484 (Group B & C) Pharmacist Vacancies 62–64 Application Period June 13 – July 3, 2026 CBT Exam Date July 25–27, 2026 (Tentative) Pay Level Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) Qualification D.Pharm / B.Pharm + Pharmacy Council Registration Age Limit 21–27 years Institution-Wise Pharmacist Distribution AIIMS Institute Posts AIIMS New Delhi 8 AIIMS Patna 8 AIIMS Rishikesh 6 AIIMS Bhubaneswar 5 AIIMS Raipur 5 AIIMS Bhopal 4 RHTC Najafgarh (Delhi) 4 AIIMS Awantipora 3 AIIMS Madurai 2 AIIMS Rajkot 2 AIIMS Guwahati 2 AIIMS Jodhpur 2 ABVIMS & RML Hospital 2 CNCI Kolkata 2 Exam Pattern Section Questions Marks General Knowledge 25 100 Reasoning 25 100 Aptitude 25 100 Pharmacy Subject 25 100 Total 100 400 Duration 90 Minutes Negative Marking -1 per wrong answer ⚠️ Status: Application closed on July 3, 2026. Admit cards expected soon. Exam on July 25–27, 2026. SSC Phase XIV Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released Phase XIV Selection Posts notification with 140+ pharmacy-related vacancies across central government departments. Key Details Parameter Details Recruiting Body SSC Posts Pharmacist (Allopathic), Ayurvedic Pharmacist, Junior Chemist, Pharmacist-cum-Clerk Total Vacancies 140+ Application Period April 13 – May 4, 2026 Exam Date June 2026 (Tentative) Pay Level Level 4–5 Qualification D.Pharm / B.Pharm / B.Sc (Chemistry) Post-Wise Details Post Name Department Age Limit Pay Level Pharmacist-Cum-Clerk DGHS 21–28 Level 5 Pharmacist (Allopathic – CGHS) CGHS 18–27 Level 5 Ayurvedic Pharmacist (CGHS) CGHS 20–30 Level 5 Junior Chemist Ministry of Agriculture 18–30 Level 5 ⚠️ Status: Application closed on May 4, 2026. Exam
