Pharmacist (Govt. Job)

Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Govt. of West Bengal
Full Time
₹22,000 per month
Birbhum, West Bengal
Posted 3d ago

Pharmacist (Govt. Job)

Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Govt. of West Bengal

Job description

Looking to build a career in as a government pharmacist? Explore this Pharmacist vacancy under RBSK in Birbhum, West Bengal, dispensing medicines and supporting community healthcare through the National Health Mission programme.

 Company Description 

The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Birbhum, operates under the Government of West Bengal’s Health and Family Welfare Department. Through the District Health & Family Welfare Samiti and National Health Mission, it coordinates public-health recruitment and healthcare programmes across the district, including RBSK Mobile Health Team services.

 Job Summary 

This is a government job for 23 Pharmacist posts under RBSK in Birbhum district. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in the district according to vacancies and counselling based on final merit. The role is contractual and offers consolidated remuneration of ₹22,000 per month. Applicants must meet the D.Pharm, registration, Bengali-language and residency requirements stated in the notice for this vacancy.

 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  

  • Candidates must possess a two-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm – Allopathic) from an institute approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) or AICTE.

  • Candidates must possess a valid registration certificate issued by the West Bengal Pharmacy Council.

  • Candidates must be permanent residents of West Bengal.

  • Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Bengali.

  • Minimum age: 18 years.

  • Maximum age: 40 years as of 1 January 2026.

  • Age relaxation for reserved categories will be provided according to government norms.

Preferential Qualification:

  • Candidates possessing a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm – Allopathic) from an institute approved by PCI/AICTE will receive additional marks.

  • Candidates possessing a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm – Allopathic) from an institute approved by PCI/AICTE will also receive additional marks.

Selection Scoring Criteria:

  • Class 10: Maximum 20 marks.

  • Class 12: Maximum 20 marks.

  • Diploma in Pharmacy: Maximum 30 marks.

  • B.Pharm: Maximum 20 additional marks.

  • M.Pharm: Maximum 10 additional marks.

 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 

The Pharmacist position under RBSK offers ₹22,000 per month as consolidated remuneration.

 Career Development 

This role as a Pharmacist in government sector can provide experience in pharmacy services within an RBSK Mobile Health Team, including medicine dispensing, stock handling, patient counselling and coordination with public-health staff. Such experience may support later opportunities in community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy and public-health programme operations.

How to Apply  

  • Visit our job portal and look for Pharmacist (Govt. Job) opening.

  • Complete the online registration and application form using the prescribed format.

  • Upload your recent photograph and full signature as required.

  • Pay the non-refundable application fee:

  • General category: ₹100.

  • Reserved category: ₹50.

  • Payment can be made through net banking or a credit/debit card.

  • After successful payment, log in again using your application ID and complete the final application submission.

  • Download and retain a printout of the online registration form for document verification. There is no requirement to send a hard copy by post.

Recruitment-related Queries:

Email: hrcellbirbhum@gmail.com
Contact number: 8927806709 (Call and WhatsApp)

 

Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Healthcare
Role Category: Government
Application: External (Company Site)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills

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