JNPORT Recruitment Dossier

The Post of Pharmacy Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Pharmacy Officer administered by JNPORT Authority (Maharashtra).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JNPORT Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Maharashtra

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Official Domain: jnport.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Maharashtra

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Interview Schedule the Post of Medical Physicist	2 Openings	₹78 (Level-4)	2024-12-23
Shortlisted Candidates to Appear Before the Interview Panel on	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Syllabus Assistant Manager HR	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
The Post of Office Assistant	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by JNPORT

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
E TENDER for Supply of Medicines to Lgbrimh to Be Used in the Dept of Chi	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for the Work of Annual Rate Contract for Civil Maintenance Works	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E TENDER for Topographical Survey for Land of Housing and Urban Developme	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Eck Ts3 Rdss E TENDER Package 03 2023 24	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for The Post of Pharmacy Officer?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JNPORT Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain jnport.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Applicants must visit the official JNPORT recruitment portal, navigate to the active careers section, and complete initial registration by providing a valid email address and mobile number to generate login credentials.

Post-registration, candidates must log in to fill out the Detailed Application Form (DAF) and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) module by entering accurate personal, academic, and professional licensure details.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, category certificates, pharmacy council registration certificates, and academic mark sheets strictly conforming to the specified file size and dimension guidelines.

Pay the requisite application fee securely through the integrated online payment gateway using net banking, credit cards, or debit cards, ensuring generation and downloading of the final transaction receipt.

Successfully registered candidates must periodically monitor the portal for announcements regarding admit card downloads, which become available two weeks prior to the scheduled examination date upon entering valid login credentials.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Post of Pharmacy Officer is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening Test	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General English and Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and Current Affairs with emphasis on maritime sectors
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Examination	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, and Drug Store Management
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Fitness Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of original academic degrees and mark sheets, Verification of State Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate, Caste and category certificate scrutiny as per central government norms, Comprehensive medical fitness and visual acuity assessment by authorized port medical board
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Offer of Appointment	Based on Stage 2 Performance	Compilation of scores obtained in the domain test, Application of horizontal and vertical reservation policies, Resolution of tie cases using standardized date of birth and alphabetical criteria, Issuance of formal offer of appointment subject to police verification

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Pharmacy Officer position at JNPORT Authority operates under the revised pay structure aligned with Central guidelines, typically positioned at Level 5 or Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Pay Matrix, depending on specific recruitment rules and responsibilities. The entry basic pay for Level 5 starts at rupees 29200, whereas Level 6 starts at rupees 35400. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53 percent, House Rent Allowance (HRA) ranging between 9 to 27 percent based on the city classification (X, Y, or Z categories), and Transport Allowance (TA) with DA applicable thereon, the estimated Gross Monthly Salary ranges from approximately rupees 52000 to rupees 65000. After mandatory statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA, professional tax, and income tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary for a newly appointed Pharmacy Officer is securely positioned between rupees 44000 and rupees 55000, ensuring high financial stability.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation of vacancies for the post of Pharmacy Officer at JNPORT Authority strictly adheres to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines and Presidential directives for Central Public Sector Enterprises. Vertical reservations are implemented with 15 percent for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5 percent for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27 percent for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 percent for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxation is admissible up to 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates, along with SC, ST, and PwBD applicants, are exempted from application fees or provided fee concessions as per prevailing administrative rules.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of Pharmacy Officer

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the JNPORT Pharmacy Officer examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is typically set at 40 percent for Unreserved and EWS categories, and 35 percent for SC, ST, and OBC candidates, subject to the availability of qualified candidates and overall performance distribution.

Is normalization of scores applied if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test is administered across multiple shifts due to high applicant volume, a standardized statistical normalization formula approved by psychometric experts will be applied to ensure a level playing field.

Does JNPORT require newly appointed Pharmacy Officers to execute a service surety bond?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service bond committing to serve the authority for a specified duration of two to three years, failing which a predetermined liquidated damages amount must be paid.

What is the duration of the probation period for confirmed employment?

All direct recruits appointed as Pharmacy Officers undergo a mandatory probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which their performance, conduct, and departmental training assessments are closely monitored.

What is the standard of the technical syllabus for the domain test?

The technical syllabus is designed around the standard Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) curriculum approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), emphasizing clinical and hospital pharmacy practices.

What are the primary posting locations for selected candidates?

Selected candidates will be posted primarily at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPORT) installations, hospitals, and dispensaries located in Nhava Sheva, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, with potential transfers across administrative units.