Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata

The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoS&PI), has announced a rare career opportunity for pharmacists. This position is part of a larger direct recruitment drive for non-teaching staff at its Kolkata Headquarters.

Job Profile & Compensation

Attribute	Details
Post Name	Pharmacist ‘A’
Total Vacancy	01 (Unreserved)
Pay Scale	₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Pay Level 5, 7th CPC)
Additional Benefits	DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical Reimbursement, LTC, and NPS.
Initial Posting	Kolkata (HQ), though transferable to other branches (Delhi, Bangalore, etc.).

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent.
Technical Qualification: Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) of at least 2 years duration.
Registration: Must be a Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council.
Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience.
Skills: Proficiency in dressing, first-aid, and basic nursing is essential.
Age Limit: Below 35 years (Relaxation applicable as per GoI norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).

Application Fee Structure

Category	Fee (INR)
General / OBC / EWS / Ex-Servicemen	₹500
SC / ST	₹250
Female / PwBD	NIL (Exempted)

Note: Payment must be made online via the link provided in the official notification. Ensure you save the Transaction No. and Date for the application form.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step

Since this is an Offline Application process, follow these steps carefully:

Download Form: Visit the ISI Jobs Page and download the prescribed application format.
Fill & Attach: Complete the form and attach self-attested copies of:
- Educational certificates and mark sheets.
- Pharmacy Council Registration certificate.
- Experience certificates.
- Proof of Date of Birth (Age proof).
- Category/Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Copy of the online fee payment receipt.
Envelope: Superscribe the envelope with: “Application for the post of Pharmacist ‘A’”.
Submission: Send it via Speed Post or Registered Post to:Chief Executive (A&F),Indian Statistical Institute,203, B. T. Road, Kolkata – 700108.
Deadline: The application must reach within 30 days of the advertisement appearing in Employment News (Tentative deadline: February 22, 2026).

Selection Process

The selection will likely involve a Screening of Applications followed by a Written Test and a Trade/Skill Test. The syllabus usually covers:

Domain Knowledge: Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Jurisprudence, and First-aid.
General Aptitude: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness.