RBI Pharmacist Recruitment 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai Regional Office, is inviting applications to prepare a panel of Pharmacists for contract engagement at its dispensaries in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Candidates with a pharmacy qualification, Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council registration and the required work experience may apply.

The recruitment is for 22 panel positions, with applications accepted through a prescribed offline form as well as an online details-submission link. The sealed application must reach RBI by 5:00 PM on 3 November 2026. Selection involves shortlisting, an interview, medical examination and document verification; engagement is for a maximum of 240 days at a time.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

RBI is preparing a panel of 22 Pharmacists. The category-wise distribution is shown below. The EWS vacancy count is tentative and subject to Government of India directions and the outcome of any litigation.

Pharmacists may be assigned to one or more RBI dispensaries in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai according to the Bank’s requirements. This is a contractual engagement, not regular RBI employment, and it does not create a right to a temporary or permanent position with the Bank. RBI may discontinue a contract pharmacist’s services at any time without notice. Those engaged must sign an agreement that includes a non-disclosure clause and comply with RBI’s Code of Conduct.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) or an equivalent examination and hold a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognised university, registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) may also apply. Registration with the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council is mandatory, as is at least two years of experience working as a Pharmacist. Basic computer working knowledge is required. Experience with Public Sector Banks, public sector undertakings or Government organisations is preferred.

Applicants claiming reservation must provide the relevant certificate in the prescribed Government of India format. SC, ST and OBC certificates must state the caste name exactly as it appears in the Central list. OBC applicants must have a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued after 1 April 2026. EWS applicants must submit an Income and Asset Certificate for financial year 2025–26, valid for 2026–27, in the prescribed Government of India format.

Age Limit

The notification details provided do not specify an age limit or age relaxation for this recruitment.

Application Fee

The supplied notification details do not state an application fee. Check the official notice for any applicable instructions before submitting your application.

How to Apply

1. Open the official RBI recruitment notice and download the notification and application format provided as Annex-I.
2. Complete the application using the prescribed Annex-I format.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of your qualification certificates, Pharmacy Council registration, experience certificates and age proof. Add the applicable caste or EWS certificate if claiming reservation.
4. Place the completed form and documents in a sealed envelope. Write “Application for the post of Pharmacist on contract basis with fixed hourly remuneration, Mumbai” on the envelope.
5. Send the envelope to: The Regional Director, Human Resource Management Department, Recruitment Section, Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Regional Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400001. It must reach the address by 5:00 PM on 3 November 2026.
6. Also submit your details through the online link provided in the RBI notice. The online submission does not replace the requirement to send the physical application.

Applications that are not in the prescribed format or are missing required documents may be rejected. The notification PDF is available at this official RBI document link.

Salary & Pay Scale

The engagement carries fixed remuneration rather than a regular pay scale. Pharmacists receive INR 600 per hour, for a maximum of five duty hours a day. The highest possible daily remuneration is INR 3,000. No additional pay, allowances, perks or facilities are provided.

Selection Process

RBI will first shortlist applicants, considering their qualifications, the distance of their residence from RBI dispensaries, and relevant experience with Public Sector Banks, public sector undertakings, Government organisations or RBI. The Bank may raise the minimum standards to restrict the number of candidates called forward. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview; no travel or halting allowance (TA/HA) is paid for attending it. Candidates selected after the interview must pass a medical examination and complete document verification. Those who clear the required stages will be placed on a panel and engaged as and when needed.

Eligible candidates should complete both submission requirements and ensure the sealed application reaches the RBI Mumbai Regional Office before 5:00 PM on 3 November 2026.