Openings for Pharmacists (350 posts) under Health Recruitment Board

Online applications are invited from Indian Citizen for recruitment to the Post of Pharmacist Grade- III under Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal. A candidate should verify from the notified eligibility criteria to ascertain whether he/ she is eligible for submission of application. The conditions prescribed cannot be relaxed. The recruitment will be made by selection DIRECT RECRUITMENT following method prescribed below.

Post : Pharmacist Grade-III

No of posts : 360 (UR-146, SC-73, ST-21, OBC Category A - 35, Category A - B, UR(PWD)-11, SC(PWD)-4, EWS-35)
Scale of Pay : Basic Pay Rs.28,900/- at Entry point at Level 9 as Per WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019.
Method of Recruitment: - By selection (direct recruitment) through the West Bengal Health Recruitment Board.
Qualification:- (i) Must have Passed Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) from West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology; and
(ii) Two years’ Diploma course in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal or Bachelor degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal; and
(iii) Registered as “A” category Pharmacist under West Bengal Pharmacy Council.
Age : Not less than 18 years and more than 39 years on the date of issue of advertisement for recruitment : Provided that the provisions of the West Bengal Services (Raising of Age limit) Rules, 1981 shall apply as long as the same remain in force. Provided further that upper age may be relaxed for the candidates belonging to Scheduled castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward classes as per Government rules or orders issued from time to time.

Note : The candidate whose age is within the prescribed limit as mentioned above and does not require any age relaxation should not fill up the field “Age relaxation” while filling up the online application form. For age proof, admit card or mark sheet or certificate of Secondary or Xth standard Examination or any Government ID Proof have to be submitted (which one contains the candidates name, Father’s name & D.O.B. of the candidate). In case of married women, who are using their changed surname in the application as a result of marriage but who cannot produce documentary evidence in support of her changed surname, the following documents may be uploaded along with proof of D.O.B in a running PDF as detailed below :
I. Marriage registration certificate as a proof of marriage wherever possible.
II. In the absence of marriage registration certificate, affidavit before the Judicial Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate regarding the change of surname as a result of marriage.

FEE
Candidates must submit the online application fee amounting Rs. 210/- (Rupees two hundred ten) only through Banks participating in the GRIPS (Govt. Receipt Portal System). Money order, Cheque, Bank Draft, and Cash etc. shall not be accepted. No application shall be considered unless accompanied by the requisite application fee excepting Candidates belonging to SC/ST category of West Bengal and persons with disabilities specified under Disabilities Rule, 1999 (certificates obtained before the Advertisement date) who do not require to pay any fee. Such exemption of fee is, however, not applicable to any OBC candidate.
No claim for refund of the fee shall be entertained nor shall it be held in reserved for any other examination.

Requisites for Qualification
1. Passed Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) from West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology :
A. Candidates are requested to upload Mark Sheet(s) including supplementary mark sheet(s), if any along with passed certificate of Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) from West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology, in the space provided for the same.
B. Candidates are requested to generate a single running PDF file containing Mark Sheet(s) including supplementary mark sheet(s), if any of Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) from West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology along with passed certificate and then upload the documents in the “Upload Mark sheet” space provided for the same. C. Marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology will be considered for calculation of percentage of marks for Higher Secondary (10+2) or its equivalent examination. Accordingly, candidates are requested to calculate the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology of Higher Secondary (10+2) or its equivalent Examination and then fill up the total marks (TOTAL MARKS OBTAINED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED THREE SUBJECTS, i.e., PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS OR BIOLOGY) in the space for “Marks Obtained”. Whereas in the space “Full Marks”, total full marks of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology (SHOWN IN THE MARKSHEET) of Higher Secondary (10+2) or its equivalent examination, need to be filled in. AND
2. Bachelor degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal :
A. Candidates are requested to upload all years’ Mark Sheet(s) including supplementary mark sheet(s), if any, along with passed certificate of Bachelor degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal, in the space provided for the same.
B. Candidates are requested to generate a single running PDF file containing all years’ Mark sheet(s) including supplementary mark sheet(s), if any of Bachelor degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal along with passed certificate and then upload the documents in the “Upload Mark sheet” space provided for the same.
C. Marks obtained ( IN ALL TOTAL CORRESPONDING SUBJECTS/ PAPERS) in Bachelor degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal, to be filled in the space for “Marks Obtained” (all years) and grand total of full marks in respect of ALL TOTAL CORRESPONDING SUBJECTS/ PAPERS to be filled in the space for “Full Marks”(all years).

NOTE : Meaning of Segregation in marking criteria for qualification [Bachelor degree in Pharmacy] :
% of Marks obtained ; Marks to be allotted
Upto 54.99% - 40
55%-59.99% - 41
60%-64.99% - 42
65%-69.99% - 43
70%-74.99% - 44
75%-100% - 45

OR 3. Two years’ Diploma course in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal :
A. Candidates are requested to upload all years’ Mark Sheet(s) including supplementary mark sheet(s), if any, along with passed certificate of Two years’ Diploma course in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal, in the space provided for the same.
B. Candidates are requested to generate a single running PDF file containing all years’ Mark sheet(s) including supplementary mark sheet(s), if any of Two years’ Diploma course in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal along with passed certificate and then upload the documents in the “Upload Mark sheet” space provided for the same.
C. Marks obtained ( IN ALL TOTAL CORRESPONDING SUBJECTS/ PAPERS) in Two years’ Diploma course in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal, to be filled in the space for “Marks Obtained” (all years) and grand total of full marks in respect of ALL TOTAL CORRESPONDING SUBJECTS/ PAPERS to be filled in the space for “Full Marks”(all years).
NOTE : Meaning of Segregation in marking criteria for qualification [Two years’ Diploma course in Pharmacy]:
% of Marks obtained Marks to be allotted
Upto 54.99% - 35
55%-59.99% - 36
60%-64.99% - 37
65%-69.99% - 38
70%-74.99% - 39
75%-100% - 40
AND

4. Registered as “A” category Pharmacist under West Bengal Pharmacy Council :
A. Candidate must be registered ON OR BEFORE THE LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS as “A” category Pharmacist under West Bengal Pharmacy Council and should fill up in specified space provided for the same. B. Candidates are requested to input "100" marks in "Marks obtained" column and "100" marks in "Full marks" column while filling up the field i.e., Registered as “A” category Pharmacist under West Bengal Pharmacy Council. No marks will be allotted for uploading the aforesaid certificate though uploading the same is MANDATORY for all. C. Candidates must upload relevant documents generating a single PDF file or jpeg/jpg/png format with high resolution in the space specified for the same.
AND
5. Master degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal :
A. Candidates are requested to upload all years’ Mark Sheet(s) including supplementary mark sheet(s), if any, along with passed certificate of Master degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal, in the space provided for the same. B. Candidates are requested to generate a single running PDF file containing all years’ Mark sheet(s) including supplementary mark sheet(s), if any of Master degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal along with passed certificate and then upload the documents in the “Upload Mark sheet” space provided for the same.
C. Marks obtained ( IN ALL TOTAL CORRESPONDING SUBJECTS/ PAPERS) in Master degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of West Bengal, to be filled in the space for “Marks Obtained” (all years) and grand total of full marks in respect of ALL TOTAL CORRESPONDING SUBJECTS/ PAPERS to be filled in the space for “Full Marks”(all years).
D. It is stated that the aforementioned qualification is NOT MANDATORY.
NOTE : Meaning of Segregation in marking criteria for qualification [Master degree in Pharmacy] :
% of Marks obtained ; Marks to be allotted
Upto 54.99% - 1
55%-59.99% - 2
60%-64.99% - 3
65%-69.99% - 4
70%-100% - 5

N.B:
(a) Conversion sheet is mandatory to be uploaded along with mark sheets in a single running PDF file, where marks are given in grade pattern. Candidature will be rejected if the candidate fails to upload conversion sheet in case of marks is given in Grade Pattern.
(b) In the column “Additional Attempt”, candidates are requested to put “No” as no deduction of marks is there for additional attempt.
(c) Candidates must upload relevant documents generating a single PDF file or jpeg/jpg/png format with high resolution in the space specified for the same.

Requisites for Experience
1. Working Experience as “A” category Pharmacist in Govt./Private Institution/Organization/Clinical Establishment/ Hospital :
A. The experience certificate must be issued by the Head of the Institution(s)/ Organisation(s)/ Clinical Establishment(s)/ Hospital(s) where the candidate has worked, in proper letterhead along with requisite seal/stamp, bearing Memo No. and Date of issue of such certificates.
B. The candidates possessing the relevant experience must select YES option (Radio Button) in the Experience section.
C. Candidates possessing more than 01(one) experience certificate should click “ADD ROW” button to provide the information of multiple experience certificates.
D. Tenure of any experience should be taken up to the last date of submission of application. E. Candidates are requested to generate a single running PDF file containing all the relevant certificates of the aforementioned experience and then upload the documents in the “Upload Certificate” space provided for the same.
F. It is stated that the aforementioned experience is NOT MANDATORY.

Instruction to the candidate :
• DEPARTMENTAL CANDIDATES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE POST. However those who are in regular service in the same post, i.e. Pharmacist, should not apply.
• Mere empanelment shall not confer any right to be recommended and/ or appointed.
• The Board may decide to hold Written Examination or Computer Based Test (CBT), at any subsequent stages of the recruitment process, for either short listing of candidates for interview, or for preparation of Overall Performance List. Accordingly, the marks distribution pattern, mentioned in clause ‘H’ of this advertisement, may be changed, if such Written Examination or Computer Based Test (CBT) is conducted for recruitment to the above mentioned post.
• Candidates must fulfil the essential qualification at the time of submission of application. No degree or experience certificate issued after the last date of submission of application will be considered.
• In the event, the last date of submission of online application is extended for whatsoever may be the reason, no particulars and certificates and/ or qualification/experience (either essential or desirable) acquired during such extended period, shall be accepted.
• Candidate has to upload all the relevant documents (wherever applicable), preparing a single pdf file or take snap shots of all the relevant documents preparing a single image of jpeg/ png format with high resolution (maximum size: 2 MB) while applying in the website. Candidates are requested to upload the relevant documents in legible and readable format in the space provided for the same. If any document is uploaded in the space provided for the other one, the candidature may be rejected.
• Scanning of original copy of all the relevant documents will be taken into consideration.
• Candidate has to be careful that all the words/ marks in the uploaded documents shall be readable clearly, otherwise such uploaded documents will not be accepted and candidature may be rejected
• Applications received after the scheduled date and time for submission of application will be rejected.
• Address Proof: If Government ID Proof (i.e., Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/Driving License/Passport) is not available, then candidates may submit any certificate issued by the revenue office/ municipality/BDO Office/Panchayat Office as their present address.
• Photo: Recent colour front-facing passport size photograph with single colour background (60% of the photograph must be covered by face) must be uploaded.
• Signature: Full running signature in blue/black ball point pen on white blank sheet must be uploaded.
• No short signature/ initial will be entertained. No higher qualification without essential qualification shall be entertained.
• Candidates after uploading documents online may edit any information and upload documents till the last date of online submission. Every time a candidate has to log in and go through all the steps till final submission. No step can be skipped. Editing in any step may be done and other steps may be kept unchanged using the “SAVE” button in all the steps.
• Edit Mode will remain active till final submission.
• Clauses in the advertisements may be modified/added subsequently. In case of discrepancy, if any, decision of the Board will be final.
• Candidates are requested to follow the website of WBHRB regularly for further notice.
• Candidates are requested to be careful while filling in the information and uploading the documents. As the entire process is software based, sending documents through email or hard copies cannot be uploaded. Hence such request cannot be entertained.
• Candidature of a candidate shall be rejected forthwith for any error in documents submitted/ information filled in by the concerned candidate.
• In case, any of the statement made in the application subsequently found to be false within the knowledge of the candidates- his/her candidature shall be liable to be cancelled, and even if appointed to a post on the results of this examination his/her appointment shall be liable to be terminated. Willful suppression of any material fact shall also be similarly dealt with.
• Candidates should take particular note that entries in their application submitted to the Board must be made correctly against all the items which shall be treated as final and no alteration, addition or deletion in this regard shall be allowed after final submission of the application.
• Application not duly filled in or found incomplete or defective in any respect or without fee shall be liable to rejection.
• Submission of more than one application is strictly forbidden. A candidate should note that his/her participation in the examination and/or interview process shall be deemed provisional subject to determination of his/her eligibility in all respects.
• If at any stage even after issuance of the letter of appointment a candidate is found in-eligible for admission to this Examination, his/her Candidature shall be cancelled without further reference to him/her.
• Canvassing : Any attempt on the part of candidate to enlist support for his/her application shall disqualify him/her for appointment. Applicants may take print-out of the application form for their record.

Applications received in any form, other than Online Mode, will be rejected.

Only online registration & submission of Application will be allowed on the website (hrb.wb.gov.in) between 13.08.2025 (From 10:00 AM) to 03.09.2025 (Till 02:00 PM).