Overview
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai Office, has released a notification for the engagement of Pharmacists on a contract basis. This recruitment drive aims to fill 22 vacancies for qualified individuals to work in RBI dispensaries located in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. The engagement is purely contractual, for a maximum period of 240 days. Successful candidates will be offered a fixed hourly remuneration and will be required to work up to five hours daily.
Important Dates
Prospective applicants should note the following key date for this recruitment:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Last Date | 03 November 2026 (until 5:00 PM) |
Vacancy Details
This recruitment drive is specifically for Pharmacist positions on a contract basis:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Pharmacist (Contract Basis) | 22 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for the Pharmacist position:
- Educational Qualification: Applicants must have passed Matriculation or an equivalent examination, along with holding a minimum qualification of a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognized university registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) is also acceptable.
- Experience: A minimum of two years of experience as a Pharmacist is mandatory. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Public Sector Banks (PSBs), Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or Government organizations.
- Registration: Candidates must be registered with the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council.
- Computer Knowledge: Basic working knowledge of computers is required for this role.
- Age Limit: The notification does not specify an age limit for this contractual engagement.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Pharmacist positions will involve multiple stages:
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their overall academic qualifications (including postgraduate, degree, and diploma), their proximity of residence to various RBI dispensaries, and relevant experience, particularly with PSBs, PSUs, Government organizations, or RBI.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
- Medical Examination & Document Verification: Following the interview, candidates who qualify will undergo a medical examination and a thorough document verification process.
- Panel Formation: Successful candidates will be placed on a panel for engagement as and when the bank's requirements arise.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply offline by submitting their applications via post or in person. The prescribed application format (Annex-I), which can be found in the official notification, must be used. Applicants must ensure their completed application form, along with self-attested photocopies of all necessary documents, reaches the designated address by the last date:
Application Address:
The Regional Director,
Human Resource Management Department,
Recruitment Section,
Reserve Bank of India,
Mumbai Regional Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road,
Fort, Mumbai – 400001
The sealed cover containing the application must be super-scribed as ‘Application for the post of Pharmacist on contract basis with fixed hourly remuneration, Mumbai’. Additionally, applicants are advised to fill in requisite details through the online link provided by the Bank, as mentioned in the official notification. Incomplete applications, those not in the prescribed format, or applications lacking required documents will be summarily rejected.
Required Enclosures (Self-attested photocopies):
- Professional, Academic, and Other qualification certificates.
- Caste certificate (if applicable, in prescribed GOI proforma, with non-creamy layer clause for OBC and issued after April 01, 2026).
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates (for FY 2025-26, valid for 2026-27).
- Experience certificate(s).
- Age proof (e.g., Matriculation certificate).
- Registration certificate issued by the Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council.