HLL Lifecare Hiring Pharmacists for Government MCH, VSSC, Cochin Port Trust Hospital

HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL), a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, is a global provider of high-quality healthcare products and services.

The Retail Business Division of HLL Lifecare Limited has set up HLL Pharmacy & Surgical at Government MCH Kalamassery, AMRIT Pharmacy at VSSC Aluva and is shortly commencing operation at Cochin Port Trust Hospital. The company is looking for dynamic and performance-driven professionals with the right attitude for the following position on a Fixed Term Contract basis.

Assistant Pharmacist
Qualification : D.Pharm / B.Pharm

Pharmacist Grade IV
Qualification : D. Pharm / B.Pharm with minimum 2 years post qualification experience in retail pharmacy

Pharmacist Grade III
Qualification : D.Pharm / B. Pharm with minimum 4 years post qualification experience in retail pharmacy

Pharmacist Grade II
Qualification : D.Pharm / B. Pharm with minimum 6 years post qualification experience in retail pharmacy

Pharmacist Grade I
Qualification : D.Pharm / B.Pharm with minimum 8 years post qualification experience in retail pharmacy

Age : The maximum age limit for applying to the above positions is 37 years as of 01.02.2026.

Selection Procedure : The selection process for the positions of Pharmacist (Grade IV to I) and Assistant Pharmacist comprises a written test and an interview.
The written test for all posts will consist of multiple-choice questions to be answered within 30 minutes. The maximum mark for the written examination is 50. There are no negative marks for wrong answers.

General Conditions
1. Before applying, candidates should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the advertisement.
2. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
3. SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates will be eligible for relaxation as per Government of India directives.
4. The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the same as the cut-off date for calculating qualification and post-qualification experience of the candidates.
5. HLL reserves the right to cancel, restrict, or modify the selection process, or not to fill any or all of the posts notified, at its discretion. The number of vacancies may also be increased or decreased based on organizational requirements.
6. The decision of the Management regarding selection will be final.
7. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
8. Candidates are required to bring all their original certificates along with self- attested copies to prove age, qualification, mark sheets, experience certificates, latest salary certificate with break-up, Aadhaar, PAN, and recent passport-size photographs for verification. SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must produce their community certificate in original, issued by the concerned Revenue Authorities. Failure to produce the original certificates will result in disqualification from the selection test.
9. The appointment will be on a Fixed Tenure Contract basis.
10. The proposed place of posting indicated may vary as per business requirements. Management reserves the right to determine the final place of posting as deemed fit.
11. Only candidates with relevant qualification and experience will be permitted to attend the written test.
12. Candidates applying for the post of Pharmacist (Grade IV to I) / Assistant Pharmacist must submit their State Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate of Uttar Pradesh in order to obtain the pharmacy license for the outlet.