Indian Red Cross Society Chhattisgarh Announces Walk-In Drive for Pharmacist-cum-Administrative Posts: Full Details, Eligibility, and Interview Schedule

The Chhattisgarh State Branch of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Raipur, has issued an official recruitment notification (Letter No. /IRCS/CSR/2026/113) inviting eligible candidates for walk-in interviews to fill vacant contractual positions for its Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) operations. Under this initiative, applications are invited for the post of Pharmacist-cum-Administrative Employee, offering a consolidated monthly remuneration along with direct public healthcare field exposure.

Position Overview and Key Details

Designation: Pharmacist-cum-Administrative Employee
Total Vacancies: 04 Posts
Remuneration: Rs. 18,000/- per month (Fixed consolidated pay; no additional allowances apply)
Tenure: Initially contracted for 01 year, subject to extension based on annual performance reviews and service evaluation.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognized university or institute.
Professional Registration: A valid, live registration with the Chhattisgarh Paramedical Council is mandatory.
Domicile Status: The candidate must be a native/permanent resident of Chhattisgarh.
Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 64 years of age. A 10th standard board certificate/marksheet will serve as official proof of date of birth.

Selection Process & Merit Evaluation Criteria

Candidate selection will be executed through document scrutiny, followed by a test/interview round based on a 100-mark evaluation matrix:

Academic Qualification (80 Marks / 80% Weightage): Evaluated proportionately from the qualifying pharmacy degree or diploma marks.
Work Experience (Up to 10 Marks): Awarded at the rate of 2 marks for every completed year of relevant service, up to a maximum of 10 marks.
- Mandatory Verification: Only experience certificates from government, semi-government, autonomous bodies, public undertakings, or registered firms will be deemed valid. Candidates must submit their initial appointment order along with salary slips for the first three consecutive months to authenticate their claims.
Interview / Skill / Written Test (10 Marks): Conducted on the same day. If applicant turnout is exceptionally high, candidates up to five times the total vacancy count will be shortlisted for this stage based on their merit standing.

Tie-Breaking Order: If two or more candidates obtain identical cumulative marks, priority is given first to the older candidate by date of birth, followed by the candidate with greater verified work experience.

Application Fee & Demand Draft Details

Fee Amount: ₹300/-
Payment Method: Demand Draft (DD) issued by any nationalized bank.
Drawn In Favor Of: Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Jashpur
Payable At: Jashpur
Note: The physical Demand Draft must be enclosed along with the application form. Submissions without the fee will be summarily rejected.

Walk-In Interview Schedule

Date of Walk-in: 30 September 2026
Official Notification Portal: jashpur.nic.in

Stage	Reporting & Activity Window	Details
Stage 1	09:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Registration, submission of physical forms, fee DD, and self-attested documents
Stage 2	12:00 PM – 03:00 PM	Document verification, scrutiny by the selection panel, and merit list display
Stage 3	From 04:00 PM onwards	Skill Test, Written Assessment, or Personal Interview

Essential Document Checklist

Applicants must bring self-attested photocopies along with original documents for on-spot verification:

Filled application form with a recent, self-attested passport-size photograph affixed.
Class 10 marksheet/certificate (Age proof).
D.Pharm / B.Pharm consolidated marksheets and degree/diploma certificates.
Live Chhattisgarh Paramedical Council registration certificate.
Valid Chhattisgarh domicile/residence certificate.
Caste/category certificate (where applicable).
Relevant experience certificate, appointment letter, and initial 3 months’ pay slips.
Original Demand Draft of ₹300/-.
Valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the current employer (mandatory for in-service candidates in government/semi-government units).