| Important Dates | Overview |
| • Notification Date: 21 April 2026 | • Post Name: Pharmacy Officer • Total Posts: 1085 • Pay Scale: FPL-6A, ₹39,900/- |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 1085 | |
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy Officer (Pharmacist) | 1085 |
| Important Update on Recruitment Process |
| As per the amended rules, recruitment for Pharmacy Officer will now be done as follows: |
| Mode | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Direct Recruitment | 95% |
| Promotion (MPHW/ Lab Technician) | 5% |
| Transfer/ Deputation | As applicable |
| This clearly shows that the majority of seats (95%) will be filled through direct recruitment, which is a big opportunity for fresh candidates. |
| Educational Qualification (Direct Recruitment) |
| Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility: |
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | 10+2 with Science (Physics & Chemistry) |
| Degree | B.Pharmacy (4 years) OR Pharma D (6 years) |
| Registration | Must be registered with the Haryana State Pharmacy Council |
| Language | Hindi or Sanskrit in Matric or Higher Education |
| Qualification for Promotion |
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience | 5 years as MPHW or Laboratory Technician |
| Education | Same as direct recruitment (10+2 + B.Pharmacy/Pharma D) |
| Registration | Mandatory Pharmacy Council registration |
| Qualification for Deputation/Transfer |
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | 10+2 with Science + B.Pharmacy/Pharma D |
| Experience | 5 years as Pharmacy Officer |
| Registration | Haryana State Pharmacy Council |
| Language | Hindi/Sanskrit required |
| Important Eligibility Relaxation |
| A very important point mentioned in the notification: Candidates who have passed a Diploma in Pharmacy or were already admitted before 17 December 2021 will also remain eligible for Pharmacy Officer posts. This is a major relief for diploma holders. |
| What This Means for Aspirants |
| This amendment makes things very clear: • Direct recruitment dominates, so fresh candidates have strong chances • B.Pharmacy / Pharma D is the primary qualification, but diploma holders still protected (older batch) • Registration is compulsory, no exception • Experience matters only for promotion/deputation |
| Some Useful Important Links | |
| Gazette Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |