Pharmacist Govt. Job

ECHS Polyclinic (under Ministry of Defence, Government of India)
Full Time • Contract
₹36,500 per month
Bhilwara
Posted 1h ago

Pharmacist Govt. Job

ECHS Polyclinic (under Ministry of Defence, Government of India)

Job description

Looking to build a career in as a government pharmacist? Explore this Pharmacist vacancy at the ECHS Polyclinic in Bhilwara, Rajasthan.

 Company Description 

The Ministry of Defence, Government of India is responsible for India’s defence establishment and the welfare of serving and retired Armed Forces personnel. Its Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) provides comprehensive healthcare to ex-servicemen pensioners and their qualifying dependants through polyclinics and empanelled hospitals to make medical services accessible across India by hiring Medical Officers. 

 Job Summary 

This is a government job vacancy for a Pharmacist at ECHS Polyclinic, Bhilwara. Applicants must be aged up to 56 years, hold B.Pharm or 10+2 science and D.Pharm qualifications, be registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, and have at least three years’ experience. Remuneration is ₹36,500 per month.

 Key Responsibilities 

  • Accurately dispense the recommended medicines and ensure that patients receive the correct prescriptions in the correct quantities and dosages.

  • As a Pharmacist in a government job setting, you need to check prescriptions for accuracy, confirm drug names and strengths, and uncover potential drug-related problems.

  • Provide patients with instruction on medication, dosing regimens, storage and precautions.

  • Maintain stock of medicines, verify expiry dates, ensure suitable storage conditions and availability of essential medicines.

  • Keep detailed records of administered medicines and prescriptions as well as inventory transactions.

  • Liaise with healthcare providers.

 

 Educational Qualification 

The candidate for this government job as a pharmacist should have one of the qualifications:

  • B.Pharm from a recognized institute, or

  • 10+2 with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) from a recognized board along with D. Pharm recognized by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). They should also have a minimum of 3 years work experience.

  • Candidates should be registered as Pharmacists under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.

 

Other Criteria:

  • Maximum Age: 56 years.

  • Reservation: 70% reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) in terms of recruitment notice.

  • Ex-Servicemen will be preferred.

 

 Skills Required 

  • Knowledge of drugs, dosage forms, drug classifications, and drug safety.

  • Ability to accurately verify prescriptions and identify any medication-related problems.

  • Ability to track medicine stockpiles, expiry dates and correct storage conditions.

  • Ability to keep pharmacy records, coordinate dispensing activities and communicate with health providers.

 

 Salary Structure 

  • Monthly remuneration of pharmacist is ₹36,500 (fixed).

  • This is a contractual appointment and not a permanent central government position.

 

 Career Development 

This position as a Pharmacist in a government setting offers hands-on experience in the operations of a hospital pharmacy. This includes distributing medications, verifying prescriptions, managing inventory and counselling patients. This expertise can be useful for future opportunities in hospital pharmacy, dispensary operations, pharmaceutical management and pharmacy supervisory roles.

 

 How to Apply 

  • Visit our job portal and search for Pharmacist Govt. Job listing.

  • Complete the application form and attach self-attested photocopies of your educational qualification and work-experience certificates.

  • Submit the completed application in duplicate to: OIC, ECHS Cell
    Station Headquarters, Ajmer, Rajasthan.

  • Ensure the application reaches the concerned office by 8 November 2026.

  • The tentative interview schedule is during November 2026. The exact date and time will be communicated through mobile, SMS, telephone, or email.

  • Candidates must bring the following original documents at the time of interview:

  • Educational certificates and mark sheets.

  • 10th, 10+2, graduation and diploma certificates, wherever applicable.

  • Work-experience certificates.

  • Discharge Book, PPO and service records, wherever applicable.

  • Two recent passport-size colour photographs.

Recruitment-related contact details:

 

Employment Type: Full Time • Contract
Industry: Healthcare
Role Category: Pharmacy
Application: External (Company Site)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills

PharmacyGovernment
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