The Reserve Bank of India has issued an official notification for the engagement of two part‑time pharmacists on a contract basis at its Guwahati dispensaries. Eligible candidates with a Diploma in Pharmacy or B.Pharm, registered with the State Pharmacy Council and with minimum experience, can apply offline by submitting a sealed application to the Regional Director, RBI, Guwahati by 5:00 PM on 9 March 2026. This article summarises the vacancy details, eligibility requirements, selection process, remuneration, key dates and application procedure, and provides direct links to the official notification and RBI portal.
Recruitment summary
This notification covers two part‑time pharmacist positions at RBI Guwahati. The engagement is on a contractual basis with fixed hourly remuneration and a maximum contract period specified in the notification.
Key dates
Candidates should note the important dates and deadlines related to the engagement process as published by the Bank.
- Notification release date: 8 February 2026
- Last date for submitting application (sealed cover): 9 March 2026 (5:00 PM)
Vacancy details
The recruitment advertises two vacancies distributed across category types. The table below lists the posts and their category-wise distribution.
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part‑time Pharmacist | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 |
| 2 | Part‑time Pharmacist | Unreserved (UR) | 1 |
Eligibility and experience
Candidates must meet the educational and experience criteria specified by the Bank to be considered eligible.
- Educational qualification: Matriculation or equivalent, and Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized university registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Candidates with a Bachelor degree (B.Pharm) in Pharmacy are also eligible.
- Registration: Must be registered with the State Pharmacy Council.
- Experience: Minimum two years’ experience as a pharmacist. Experience with PSU/Government organisations is preferred.
- Other: Basic working knowledge of computers is required.
Selection process
The selection for engagement will follow a multi‑stage process as outlined in the notification.
- Shortlisting based on educational qualifications, residence distance from dispensaries, and experience including PSU/Government experience.
- Interview of shortlisted candidates.
- Medical examination of selected candidates.
- Document verification.
- Signing of agreement before engagement.
Remuneration and contract terms
The appointment is contractual with fixed hourly remuneration and specific limits on working hours and contract duration.
| Details | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hourly rate | Rs. 400/- per hour |
| Maximum hours per day | 5 hours |
| Maximum hours per week | 30 hours |
| Contract period | Maximum 240 days |
| Benefits | No pay, allowance or perks admissible to regular employees |
How to apply
Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format and delivered in a sealed cover to the Regional Director at the RBI Guwahati address provided in the notification. Candidates should follow the instructions and enclose required documents.
- Application format: Prescribed format (Annex‑I of the notification).
- Documents to enclose: Photocopies of professional/academic certificates, Pharmacy Council registration certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), experience certificate, age proof, and a recent passport size photograph.
- Submission address: Regional Director, RBI Human Resource Management Department (Recruitment Section), Station Road, Panbazar, Guwahati – 781001.
- Cover inscription: “Application for the post of Pharmacist on contract basis with fixed hourly remuneration”.
- Submission deadline: 5:00 PM on 9 March 2026.
Official notification and portal
Candidates should download and read the full notification for detailed instructions, annexures and application format from the RBI documentation portal.
- Official notification PDF: Download notification (PDF)
- RBI official documentation portal: https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in
