Pharmacist / Assistant Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
Pharmacists working in public healthcare systems play an important role in ensuring that patients receive safe, affordable, and effective medications. Positions within government healthcare initiatives such as AMRIT pharmacies help improve access to essential medicines for patients visiting major government hospitals. This role supports hospital pharmacy operations, promotes rational drug use, and contributes to better healthcare delivery for thousands of patients every day.

Job Description
HLL Lifecare Limited is conducting a walk-in selection process for Pharmacist and Assistant Pharmacist positions for AMRIT Pharmacy outlets located in major government hospitals in Delhi including All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Safdarjung Hospital, and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. The selected candidates will work in AMRIT Pharmacy outlets operating inside these hospitals, where they will be responsible for dispensing medicines, maintaining pharmacy records, and supporting hospital pharmacy services. These positions will be offered on a Fixed Term Contract (FTC) basis and provide pharmacists with the opportunity to work in a government-supported healthcare environment.

Key Features of the Role:
Walk-in recruitment opportunity for pharmacists in government healthcare projects
Placement at AMRIT Pharmacy outlets in major Delhi government hospitals
Fixed Term Contract employment with a public sector healthcare organization
Opportunity to gain experience in hospital pharmacy operations
Work environment focused on patient care and affordable medicines

Responsibilities
Dispense prescription medicines accurately to patients visiting AMRIT pharmacy outlets
Maintain pharmacy inventory and ensure adequate stock availability of medicines
Ensure proper storage conditions and handling of pharmaceutical products
Provide patient counselling regarding medication usage, dosage, and precautions
Maintain pharmacy documentation, dispensing records, and regulatory compliance
Support daily pharmacy operations within hospital premises
Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and institutional guidelines

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognized institution

Experience and Skills:
Experience requirements depend on the pharmacist grade:

Assistant Pharmacist – D.Pharm / B.Pharm (experience may not be mandatory)
Pharmacist Grade IV – D.Pharm / B.Pharm with 2 years of experience
Pharmacist Grade III – D.Pharm / B.Pharm with 4 years of experience
Pharmacist Grade II – D.Pharm / B.Pharm with 6 years of experience
Pharmacist Grade I – D.Pharm / B.Pharm with 8 years of experience

Valid State Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate is required

Age Eligibility:
Maximum 37 years as of 1 March 2026
Age relaxation will be applicable for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates as per Government of India rules.

Salary Insights

Assistant Pharmacist – ₹16,000 to ₹20,000 per month
Pharmacist Grade IV – ₹20,000 to ₹25,000 per month
Pharmacist Grade III – ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 per month
Pharmacist Grade II – ₹30,000 to ₹35,000 per month
Pharmacist Grade I – ₹35,000 to ₹40,000 per month

Company Overview
HLL Lifecare Limited is a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The organization is involved in several national healthcare initiatives including the AMRIT Pharmacy scheme, which aims to provide affordable medicines to patients in major government hospitals across India.
The organization contributes significantly to public healthcare services by supporting hospital pharmacy operations, healthcare programs, and medical product distribution.

FAQs
Where will the selected candidates work?
AMRIT Pharmacy outlets located in major government hospitals in Delhi

What qualifications are required?
D.Pharm or B.Pharm from a recognized institution with valid pharmacy registration

What is the maximum age limit?
37 years as of 1 March 2026

What type of employment is offered?
Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Application Tips
Carry all original educational certificates and mark sheets for verification
Bring valid Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate
Include experience certificates if applying for higher pharmacist grades
Carry government ID documents such as Aadhaar and PAN card
Ensure passport-size photographs and category certificates (if applicable) are available for the walk-in process

Walk-in Interview Details
Date: 17 March 2026
Reporting Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: HLL Lifecare Limited, B-14A, Sector-62, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida – 201307, Uttar Pradesh