The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) regularly releases recruitment notifications for various non-faculty posts, including Pharmacist roles. While entry-level Pharmacist positions (often Pharmacist Grade II) are typically filled through the central Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), the higher-grade posts of Chief Pharmacist and Senior Pharmacist (Grade I) are frequently filled through the Deputation method.
1. Senior-Level Pharmacist Vacancy Details (Deputation Basis)
Recent advertisements from individual AIIMS institutions (such as AIIMS Rishikesh, AIIMS Kalyani, etc.) indicate openings for senior roles, generally filled by government employees on deputation. These positions are highly responsible, involving supervision and management of pharmacy services.
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Group | Common Eligibility (Deputation) |
| Chief Pharmacist | Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400) | Group ‘B’ | Officials holding analogous posts on a regular basis, OR with 5 years of regular service in the grade of Pharmacist Grade II in the Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/-. |
| Senior Pharmacist (Often equivalent to Pharmacist Grade I) | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) | Group ‘B’ | Officials holding analogous posts on a regular basis, OR with 6 years of regular service in the grade of Pharmacist Grade II in the Grade Pay of Rs. 2800/-. |
Note: The number of posts and specific eligibility may vary slightly with each AIIMS’s notification. Interested candidates must consult the specific vacancy circular for the AIIMS they are applying to.
2. General Eligibility and Application Process
A. Eligibility (Deputation)
- Applicant Status: Must be a serving official under the Central/State/U.T. Governments/Universities/Statutory Bodies, or Autonomous Bodies.
- Maximum Age Limit: Typically 56 years as of the last date of receipt of the application.
- Deputation Period: The initial period of deputation is usually 3 years, subject to extension as per DoPT norms.
B. Application Procedure
The application for deputation posts is strictly an offline process through the candidate’s current employer (Proper Channel).
- Download Proforma: Obtain the prescribed application form (Proforma) from the specific AIIMS website’s recruitment section.
- Submit Through Proper Channel: The candidate must fill the application and submit it to their Head of Department/Organisation.
- Forwarding Authority’s Responsibilities: The forwarding authority must ensure the application includes the following essential documents:
- Application Proforma duly completed and signed by the candidate.
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
- Integrity Certificate.
- Duly attested photocopies of APARs/ACRs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) for the last five years.
- Statement showing no pending minor/major penalties (if any).
- Latest Salary Slip (mentioning designation, grade pay, and level).
- Final Submission: The complete application package must be sent by Speed Post/Registered Post to the concerned AIIMS (e.g., Dy. Director (Administration) or Recruitment Cell) before the last date.
3. Entry-Level Pharmacist Vacancy (CRE-2025)
For candidates seeking Direct Recruitment to the entry-level Pharmacist posts (typically Pharmacist Grade II), the recruitment is generally conducted through the AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-2025).
| Detail | AIIMS CRE Pharmacist (Illustrative) |
| Recruitment Body | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) |
| Posts | Pharmacist Grade II (Allopathic, Ayurvedic, Homeopathy) |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | Aug/Sep 2025 (Based on recent cycles) |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification. |
| Eligibility (General) | Diploma/Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institute and registration with a State Pharmacy Council. |
Candidates interested in these entry-level vacancies should constantly monitor the official AIIMS Examination portal, aiimsexams.ac.in, for the release of the next Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) notification.
Stay Updated: Always refer to the official website of the concerned AIIMS for specific advertisement numbers, application deadlines, and official notification PDFs.
The following video provides information regarding the Senior & Chief Pharmacist Vacancy:
