Himachal Pradesh Health Dept Recruitment 2026: 18 Vacancies for Pharmacy Officers (Allopathy) Announced

The Department of Health and Family Welfare has officially opened applications for the position of Pharmacy Officer (Allopathy). This recruitment drive is primarily aimed at freshers and experienced candidates looking to serve as Job Trainees within the healthcare infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh.

Key Recruitment Highlights

Financials: Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 18,000.
Location Focus: Preference is strictly given to Bonafide Himachali candidates. Applicants must be willing to serve in the state’s interior and tribal regions.
Probationary Period: The role includes a two-year probation, which may be extended by an additional year based on performance and administrative requirements.

Eligibility & Age Requirements

Criterion	Requirement
Education	10+2 (Science) + Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy
Registration	Valid registration with State/Central Pharmacy Council
Age Limit	18 – 45 years (as of the advertisement date)
Local Requirement	Must have completed Matric and 10+2 from an HP-based institution (Exempt for Bonafide Himachalis)

Reservation Status

The 18 available slots are distributed across several categories to ensure equitable hiring:

General: 7
SC: 5 (including 1 BPL)
OBC: 3 (including 1 BPL)
EWS: 2
ST: 1

Important Instructions for Applicants

Candidates are required to present all original academic degrees, pharmacy registrations, and category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/IRDP) during the verification process. Documentation must be issued by a competent authority, such as the BDO, on the prescribed Himachal Pradesh Government formats.