NIT Agartala Announces Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Direct Selection via Computer-Based Test
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National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala has issued an official recruitment notification inviting applications from Indian citizens for the regular post of Pharmacist. The position falls under Pay Level 5 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and will be filled on a direct recruitment basis through a competitive examination.
Vacancy, Pay Matrix, and Career Progression
- Post Name: Pharmacist
- Vacancies: 01 (One)
- Pay Scale: Pay Band-1 (Rs. 5,200 – 20,200) with Grade Pay of Rs. 2,800/- (Pay Level 5 under 7th CPC).
- Probation Period: 1 Year.
- Career Upgradation Path:
- After 2 years of regular service in GP Rs. 2,800/-, the candidate receives Non-Functional Upgradation (NFU) to GP Rs. 4,200/- (PB-2) and redesignation as Senior Pharmacist.
- Senior Pharmacists with 7 years of service (minimum 5 years in GP Rs. 4,200/-) can be considered for promotion to Pharmacist (Selection Grade II) in GP Rs. 4,600/-.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Maximum 27 years for unreserved candidates (minimum 18 years). Standard age relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and internal contractual/departmental candidates per Government of India norms.
- Educational Qualifications & Registration:
- 10+2 in Science stream (PCB or PCM) from a recognized Board/University.
- And
- 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) with First Class from a PCI-recognized institution, plus at least 2 years of experience in a recognized hospital or pharmacy.ORBachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognized institution.
- Mandatory: Valid registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
Selection Scheme & Examination Pattern
Per DoPT guidelines, no personal interview will be conducted. Final selection is based solely on performance in a single 100-mark Computer-Based Test (CBT), consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Part I (General Aptitude): English Language, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, and Numerical Ability (Matriculation level).
- Part II (Core Pharmacy Domain): Complete pharmacy curriculum, including Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Jurisprudence.
Application Fee & Submission Schedule
- Application Fee:
- UR / OBC-NCL / EWS: Rs. 1,000/-
- SC / ST: Rs. 750/-
- PwD: Exempted from fee payment.
- Application Mode: Online only via the official portal at nita.ac.in (under the “Recruitment” tab).
- Portal Opening: September 20, 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Application Deadline: October 20, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
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