The month of October 2025 has opened up a plethora of opportunities for pharmacy professionals across the country, ranging from apprenticeships in Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) to contractual positions in premier government health institutions like AIIMS. This detailed article brings you the key information, including eligibility, number of seats, salary/stipend, and the application process for these major pharmacy recruitments.
1. NCL Paramedical Apprentice Trainee (D. Pharm) – Exclusive for UP & MP Residents
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Mini Ratna company under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has released a notification for Paramedical Apprentice Trainees. This is a one-year training program designed to give freshers valuable industry exposure.
| Detail | Description |
| Organization | Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) – Ministry of Coal |
| Position | Diploma in Pharmacy (Paramedical Apprentice Trainee) |
| Number of Seats | 8 Vacancies (Part of a larger 100-post paramedical recruitment) |
| Qualification | Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) passed from an AICTE-recognized institution. |
| Experience | Freshers are Eligible. Candidates who have completed 1 year or more of job experience or have undergone apprenticeship previously are ineligible. |
| Eligibility/Residency | Must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh (UP) or Madhya Pradesh (MP). Proof of residency is mandatory. |
| Age Limit (as of 01.10.2025) | Minimum 18 years, Maximum 26 years. Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates as per Government of India rules. |
| Stipend (Monthly) | ₹12,700 (Inclusive of the Government of India’s share paid via DBT) |
| Training Tenure | 1 Year |
| How to Apply | Online application is mandatory through the National Apprentice Training Scheme (NATS) web portal (nats.education.gov.in). |
| Important Dates | Application Start: October 6, 2025. Application Last Date: October 18, 2025. |
| Selection Process | Selection will be merit-based, determined by the marks secured in the qualifying D. Pharm examination, followed by Document Verification (DV) and a Medical Examination. |
2. HLL AMRIT Pharmacy Pharmacist Jobs at AIIMS Guwahati & GMC Assam
HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL), a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI, is recruiting dynamic professionals for its AMRIT Pharmacy outlets situated at AIIMS Guwahati and other Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals in Assam. The positions are on a Fixed Term Contract basis.
| Detail | Description |
| Organization | HLL Lifecare Limited (for AMRIT Pharmacy Outlets) |
| Location | AIIMS Guwahati & Gauhati Medical College (GMC), Assam |
| Positions Offered | Assistant Pharmacist, Pharmacist Grade IV, Grade III, Grade II, Grade I |
| Qualification | B. Pharm / D. Pharm |
| Experience (Post-Qualification) | Assistant Pharmacist: Freshers are Eligible. |
| Pharmacist Grade IV: Minimum 2 years in retail pharmacy. | |
| Pharmacist Grade III: Minimum 4 years in retail pharmacy. | |
| Pharmacist Grade II: Minimum 6 years in retail pharmacy. | |
| Pharmacist Grade I: Minimum 8 years in retail pharmacy. | |
| Age Limit (Maximum) | 37 years as of 01.10.2025 (Relaxation applicable for reserved categories). |
| Salary/Emoluments | Fixed-term contract basis; salary will be competitive and fixed based on the grade, qualification, and experience. |
| How to Apply | Walk-in Selection. Candidates must report directly at the venue. |
| Selection Process | A two-stage process: 1. Written Test: A 30-minute multiple-choice question (MCQ) test (50 marks, no negative marking). 2. Interview. |
| Mandatory Document | Candidates must possess the State Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate of Assam for obtaining the pharmacy license for the outlet. |
| Walk-In Details | Date: October 17, 2025. Reporting Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Venue: AMRIT Pharmacy, Cardiac and Neuro Centre, Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam – 781032. |
3. NCL Limited – Graduate Apprentice (B. Pharm) – Tamil Nadu
A separate opportunity is highlighted for Graduate Pharmacy candidates through a different NCL (Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited – assumed based on the TN context, though the video only mentions NCL Limited) recruitment drive, likely targeting candidates in Tamil Nadu.
| Detail | Description |
| Organization | NCL Limited (Tamil Nadu) |
| Position | Graduate Apprentice (Pharmacy) |
| Number of Seats | 3 Vacancies |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) |
| Experience | Freshers are typically eligible for Graduate Apprentice roles, provided they haven’t undergone previous apprenticeship training or have more than one year of work experience. |
| Stipend (Monthly) | Approximately ₹15,000 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 27, 2025 |
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