Pharmacist Job: Latest Pharmacist Vacancy for D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm and PharmD
Looking for pharmacist job? Jobslly lists the latest pharmacist vacancy and pharmacy vacancy openings from hospitals, government departments, pharma companies and retail pharmacy chains, so you can find pharmacy jobs that match your degree, your State Pharmacy Council registration and your city. From pharmacy jobs for freshers to senior pharma jobs in regulatory affairs, every pharmacist job here is checked before it goes live, listings are updated daily, and applying is free.
Pharmacist jobs in India fall into four main groups: hospital pharmacist jobs, government pharmacist jobs, pharma jobs in manufacturing and regulatory roles, and retail or community pharmacy jobs. Use the filters above to narrow pharmacist jobs by city, job type and experience, then read the guide below to see what each route needs and what it pays.
Latest Pharmacist Vacancy and Pharmacy Vacancy by Type
Every pharmacy vacancy asks for something slightly different. These are the main types of pharmacist jobs and pharmacy jobs you will see on Jobslly:
- Hospital pharmacist jobs: dispensing, ward supply and medication safety in private and government hospitals. Read the hospital pharmacist jobs guide.
- Government pharmacist jobs: pharmacist posts in AIIMS, ESIC, the Railways and state health departments, plus Drug Inspector posts. Read the government pharmacist vacancy guide.
- Pharma jobs: production, quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), formulation, R&D and regulatory affairs roles in pharmaceutical companies. Read the pharma jobs guide.
- Retail and community pharmacist jobs: store pharmacist, pharmacy manager and online pharmacy roles.
- Clinical pharmacist jobs: medication review and patient counselling, mainly for PharmD graduates.
- Pharmacovigilance and clinical research jobs: drug safety and trial roles that welcome pharmacy graduates. See our pharmacovigilance jobs and medical affairs jobs.
- Medical representative roles: field jobs promoting medicines to doctors and chemists, open to D.Pharm and B.Pharm graduates.
Hospital Pharmacist Job in India
Hospital pharmacist jobs are one of the most stable ways to start a pharmacy career. A hospital pharmacist manages the hospital pharmacy: dispensing medicines against prescriptions, controlling stock and expiry, supplying wards and operation theatres, checking drug interactions and helping doctors and nurses use medicines safely. Larger hospitals also hire clinical pharmacists who review treatment plans and counsel patients.
Most hospital pharmacist vacancies ask for a D.Pharm or B.Pharm with a valid State Pharmacy Council registration, while PharmD is preferred for clinical roles. Private hospital chains such as Apollo, Fortis, Max, Manipal and Narayana Health hire regularly, and government hospitals such as AIIMS and ESIC recruit through official notifications. Hospital pharmacist jobs often involve shifts, so check the timings on each listing. Browse hospital pharmacist jobs in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad.
Government Pharmacist Jobs and Pharmacist Govt Job Vacancy
Government pharmacist jobs are among the most searched pharmacist vacancies in India, because a pharmacist govt job offers stability, a fixed pay scale and long-term benefits. A government pharmacist vacancy usually appears in these places:
- AIIMS: Pharmacist Grade II posts at AIIMS institutes across the country.
- Railways (RRB): pharmacist posts in railway hospitals, recruited through the Railway Recruitment Boards.
- ESIC and CGHS: pharmacists in ESIC hospitals and dispensaries and in central government health schemes.
- State health departments and NHM: district hospital, community health centre and National Health Mission pharmacist posts.
- Drug Inspector: regulatory posts under the State Drug Control Departments.
- Armed forces medical services: pharmacist and dispenser roles in defence hospitals.
Government recruitment is exam or merit based. Eligibility, age limits, vacancy numbers and pay differ for every government pharmacist vacancy, so always read the official notification before applying. You will almost always need a valid State Pharmacy Council registration, and most posts ask for a D.Pharm or B.Pharm. Jobslly also lists openings on our government healthcare jobs page.
AIIMS Pharmacist Salary
AIIMS Pharmacist Grade II posts are at Level 5 of the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, with a basic pay range of about ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 a month, plus allowances such as dearness allowance (DA), house rent allowance (HRA) and transport allowance. The in-hand AIIMS pharmacist salary depends on your posting city, because HRA is higher in metros, and on the allowances in force, so check the pay level in the current AIIMS notification.
Railway (RRB) Pharmacist Salary
The entry-level RRB pharmacist post is also at Level 5, with an initial basic pay of about ₹29,200 a month before allowances. Recent notifications asked for 10+2 with Science and a D.Pharm, or a B.Pharm, with an age limit that varies by category. Confirm the details in the latest RRB notification.
Pharma Jobs: Manufacturing, QC, QA, Regulatory Affairs and R&D
Pharma jobs cover everything that happens inside a pharmaceutical company: production, quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), formulation development, R&D and regulatory affairs. Pharma jobs are shift-based plant or lab roles that suit B.Pharm and M.Pharm graduates, and they are concentrated in pharma clusters such as Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Baddi and Pune.
Companies that hire for pharma jobs include Cipla, Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy's, Lupin, Aurobindo, Glenmark and Torrent. Regulatory affairs is among the better-paid pharma jobs, and consultancies such as Freyr, Indegene and Lambda hire heavily for it. A short certification in regulatory affairs or pharmacovigilance can open more pharma jobs and lift your starting salary.
Pharmacy Jobs for Freshers
Pharmacy jobs for freshers are available all year, in hospitals, retail pharmacies, pharma plants and drug safety teams. If you hold a D.Pharm or B.Pharm and need your first pharmacist job, these steps help you get hired faster:
- Complete your State Pharmacy Council registration. Hospital, retail and government pharmacist jobs ask for it.
- Choose a direction. Hospital and retail pharmacy jobs for freshers hire continuously. QC, production and QA pharma jobs often hire in batches.
- Add a short certification. A pharmacovigilance or regulatory affairs course of 6 to 8 weeks can raise your starting salary and open more roles.
- Write a one-page resume that leads with your degree, council registration, internships and lab or software skills.
- Set a job alert so you see new pharmacy jobs for freshers the day they are posted.
Pharmacist Salary in India: Pharmacy Jobs Salary by Degree and Role
Your degree and your role decide your pharmacist salary more than anything else. These are approximate annual ranges for pharmacy jobs in India, based on typical industry bands. The actual pharmacy jobs salary on offer depends on the employer, the city and your experience.
| Degree or role | Typical pharmacist salary |
|---|---|
| D.Pharm (retail and dispensing) | ₹1.5 to ₹3 lakh a year |
| B.Pharm fresher | ₹2 to ₹4 lakh a year (retail ₹2 to ₹3 lakh, QC and production ₹3 to ₹4 lakh) |
| M.Pharm | ₹3.5 to ₹6 lakh a year |
| PharmD | ₹4 to ₹8 lakh a year |
| Government pharmacist (AIIMS, RRB), Level 5 | Basic pay from about ₹29,200 a month plus allowances |
| Medical Science Liaison (MSL) | ₹8 to ₹25 lakh a year |
| Senior regulatory affairs specialist | Up to ₹15 to ₹40 lakh a year |
A pharmacovigilance or regulatory affairs certification can add roughly ₹50,000 to ₹1.5 lakh to a starting package. Check the salary shown on each Jobslly listing for the real offer.
Pharmacist Jobs by City
Pharmacist jobs are not spread evenly. Manufacturing clusters in a few regions, while hospital and retail pharmacist jobs exist in every major city. Pick your city to see current pharmacist vacancies:
- Pharmacist jobs in Hyderabad: India's biggest pharma hub (Dr. Reddy's, Aurobindo, Divi's Labs, Hetero), with many QC, production and regulatory pharma jobs.
- Pharmacist jobs in Mumbai: home to Cipla, Lupin and Glenmark, with strong regulatory roles and large hospital chains.
- Pharmacist jobs in Delhi NCR: heavy retail and online pharmacy hiring (Tata 1mg, Apollo Pharmacy) and many hospital pharmacist jobs.
- Pharmacist jobs in Bangalore: biopharma (Biocon, Strides), regulatory and clinical research roles alongside hospital pharmacy.
- Pharmacist jobs in Pune: a growing manufacturing and research base.
- Pharmacist jobs in Ahmedabad: a major manufacturing hub, with Sun Pharma, Torrent and Zydus nearby in Gujarat.
- Pharmacist jobs in Chennai: Orchid Pharma and Caplin Point, plus solid hospital pharmacy work.
Other places with growing pharma jobs include Vadodara, Indore, Baddi in Himachal Pradesh, Goa and Visakhapatnam.
Retail Pharmacy Jobs and Apollo Pharmacy Jobs
Retail pharmacist jobs are the easiest to get into and the most plentiful. Chains and e-pharmacies such as Apollo Pharmacy, MedPlus, Tata 1mg, Wellness Forever and Netmeds hire store pharmacists and pharmacy managers regularly. If you are searching for Apollo Pharmacy jobs, check each chain's official careers page alongside the retail pharmacist jobs listed on Jobslly, and never pay anyone to secure a position.
Pharmacist Jobs Near You and Abroad
Searching for pharmacist jobs near me? Use the Location box or the Popular Cities filters on this page to see only the pharmacist jobs in your city, then add the job type filter to find part-time, full-time, hybrid or remote pharmacy vacancy openings. If you are open to moving, the pharma clusters above usually have the most openings.
Many Indian pharmacists also look at pharmacist jobs abroad. If you are interested in Australia, read our guide to pharmacist jobs in Australia, which explains the registration pathway for overseas pharmacists, the OPRA exam, the internship and typical salaries.
How to Apply for Pharmacist Jobs and Avoid Fake Pharmacy Vacancies
Create a free Jobslly profile, upload your resume and apply directly from each pharmacist job listing. Never pay a fee to apply for a job or to attend an interview. If a recruiter asks for registration or training money, treat it as a red flag. Cross-check unfamiliar employers on LinkedIn or the company's own careers page before sending documents.
