Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
The Pharmacist role under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme supports the delivery of pharmaceutical services to ex-servicemen and their families. Pharmacists play an important role in ensuring safe medication dispensing, maintaining pharmacy records, and assisting healthcare professionals in delivering effective patient care within ECHS healthcare facilities.

Job Description
The Pharmacist will be responsible for dispensing prescribed medicines, maintaining drug inventory, and supporting medical officers in medication management. The role involves ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintaining proper documentation within the healthcare facility.

Key Features of the Role
• Opportunity to work within a government healthcare scheme
• Direct involvement in patient medication services
• Exposure to pharmacy operations within healthcare facilities
• Stable employment environment within a public health program
• Opportunity to support healthcare services for ex-servicemen and their families

Responsibilities
• Dispense medications accurately as prescribed by medical officers
• Maintain pharmacy stock, inventory, and drug storage systems
• Ensure proper documentation of medicine distribution and records
• Provide medication guidance to patients when required
• Support doctors and healthcare staff in medication management
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws and healthcare regulations
• Maintain safe and organised pharmacy operations

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognized institute
OR
• 10+2 with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) from a recognized board and Diploma in Pharmacy from an institute recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India
• Must be registered as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948

Experience and Skills
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a pharmacist in a recognized hospital or pharmacy
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy dispensing and medication management
• Good record-keeping and inventory management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in medication handling
• Ability to work collaboratively within healthcare teams

Age Eligibility
• Minimum Age Limit: 18 years
• Maximum Age Limit: 45 years
• Age relaxation applicable as per organisational norms

Salary Insights
The role offers a monthly remuneration of approximately INR 36,500.

Vacancies
• Total Positions Available: 1

Company Overview
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme is a healthcare initiative by the Government of India designed to provide medical services to retired armed forces personnel and their dependents. The scheme operates through a network of healthcare facilities across the country, offering outpatient care, medicines, and specialist services to beneficiaries.

FAQs
• What qualifications are required for this role?
Candidates must have B.Pharm or 10+2 with Science along with a Diploma in Pharmacy and pharmacist registration.

• Is work experience required?
Yes, a minimum of three years of pharmacist experience is required.

• What is the age eligibility for this role?
Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years of age with relaxation as per organisational rules.

• What is the salary for this position?
The monthly salary is approximately INR 36,500.

Application Tips
• Ensure your pharmacy registration certificate is valid
• Highlight relevant pharmacy experience in your resume
• Mention experience with pharmacy inventory and dispensing systems
• Prepare all educational and experience documents before applying
• Follow the recruitment instructions provided in the official notification carefully

Closing Date: 25-03-2026

Official Notification Click Here