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The Post of Pharmacy Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Pharmacy Officer administered by NCVET Authority (Uttar Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NCVET Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-04-10 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttar Pradesh

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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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Enquiry for Office Furniture Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Enquiry for Procurement of Ccd Camera and Spectrograph	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Enquiry for Procurement of Integrated Data Centre for Hpc System	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Etender for Supply of Dietary Items Vide TENDER	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 2025-04-10. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NCVET Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NCVET recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing primary personal details, valid email ID, and active mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in using OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, pharmacy council registration details, and selecting preferred examination center locations across India.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, pharmacy degree/diploma, state pharmacy council registration certificate, passport-size photograph, and signature in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, with exemptions applicable for SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and await the release of the e-admit card on the portal prior to the examination.

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 Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language and Comprehension
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	120 Marks, 120 Minutes	Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Drug Store and Business Management, Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic certificates, State Pharmacy Council Registration validation, Identity proof verification, Standard medical fitness examination by authorized medical board
Stage 4: Merit List & Final Allocation	Based on Stage 2 Marks	Compilation of final merit list based on normalized CBT scores, Resolution of tie cases, Category-wise seat allocation, Issuance of provisional appointment letters

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Pharmacy Officer post under the NCVET Authority is classified as a Group 'C' Non-Gazetted Ministerial post, mapped to Level 5 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Pay Band Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300). The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 29,200. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA component amounts to Rs. 15,476. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification: Class X (30% or Rs. 8,760), Class Y (20% or Rs. 5,840), and Class Z (10% or Rs. 2,920). Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 3,600 plus DA (totaling Rs. 5,508) for higher TPTA cities. The Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X city is approximately Rs. 58,944. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) (10% of Basic + DA) and CGHS/CGEGIS total roughly Rs. 5,000, resulting in an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of Rs. 53,944.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the Pharmacy Officer cadre strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to valid income and asset certificates. In accordance with central mandates, women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote inclusivity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of Pharmacy Officer

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the NCVET Pharmacy Officer exam?

The minimum qualifying marks in the Computer Based Test are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual cutoffs depend on vacancy ratios.

Will normalization of marks be applied to the CBT scores?

Yes, since the CBT is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift normalization formula approved by the DoPT will be applied to determine final merit ranks.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this post?

There is no mandatory financial service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being confirmed into permanent central government service.

What is the duration of the probation period for a newly recruited Pharmacy Officer?

The newly appointed Pharmacy Officers will be on probation for a period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and attendance will be closely evaluated.

Is registration with the Pharmacy Council of India or State Pharmacy Council mandatory?

Yes, candidates must possess a valid and active registration as a Registered Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, with any State Pharmacy Council at the time of application.

Where will the selected Pharmacy Officers be posted?

Selected candidates will be posted at NCVET headquarters in New Delhi or any of its regional offices and training centers across major cities in India, subject to administrative requirements.