If you hold a D.Pharm or B.Pharm and live in or near West Bengal, this one is for you. HLL Lifecare Limited, a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, is hiring Assistant Pharmacist and Pharmacist (Grade IV, III, II and I) for its AMRIT Pharmacies in government district hospitals and medical colleges across West Bengal. Posts are on a Fixed Term Contract basis. Fresher pharmacists can apply for the Assistant Pharmacist post.
There is no online form here. You simply walk in with your documents. Registration runs 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon at one of three venues on 28, 29 or 30 October 2026. Check the venue table below, pick the one nearest to you and read every section carefully. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more central PSU jobs like this.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL) |
| Posts | Assistant Pharmacist; Pharmacist Grade IV, III, II, I |
| Total Vacancies | Not stated in the notification |
| Engagement | Fixed Term Contract (FTC) |
| Location | AMRIT Pharmacies in Government District Hospitals and Medical Colleges, West Bengal |
| Mode | Walk-in selection (offline) |
| Walk-in Dates | 28, 29 and 30 October 2026 |
| Registration Time | 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon |
| Contact | rbdrecruitment@lifecarehll.com |
Before you plan your travel, note one thing clearly. The notification does not give a vacancy count for any post. It only says HLL may increase or decrease the number of vacancies based on its organisational requirements. So do not trust any number you see on social media. The only safe source is the notification itself, linked in Essential Links below. You can also write to the HR email given above if you need to clarify anything.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Pharmacist | Not stated |
| Pharmacist Grade IV | Not stated |
| Pharmacist Grade III | Not stated |
| Pharmacist Grade II | Not stated |
| Pharmacist Grade I | Not stated |
Every post needs D.Pharm or B.Pharm. What changes by grade is the post-qualification experience in retail pharmacy. This is a good medical and healthcare job for both freshers and experienced pharmacists.
| Post | Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Assistant Pharmacist | D.Pharm/B.Pharm; freshers can apply |
| Pharmacist Grade IV | D.Pharm/B.Pharm with minimum 2 years post qualification experience in retail pharmacy |
| Pharmacist Grade III | D.Pharm/B.Pharm with minimum 4 years post qualification experience in retail pharmacy |
| Pharmacist Grade II | D.Pharm/B.Pharm with minimum 6 years post qualification experience in retail pharmacy |
| Pharmacist Grade I | D.Pharm/B.Pharm with minimum 8 years post qualification experience in retail pharmacy |
Do not guess your grade. Count your years of experience only from the date you completed your D.Pharm or B.Pharm, and only the time spent in retail pharmacy. If you have 5 years of such experience, for example, you fit the 4-year Grade III condition and not the 6-year Grade II one. A fresher should look at the Assistant Pharmacist post.
Other conditions from the notification:
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All posts (as on 01.10.2026) | 37 years |
| SC, ST, OBC and PwD | Relaxation as per Government of India directives (years not stated) |
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The notification does not state any salary or pay scale. Appointment is on a Fixed Term Contract, so ask about the pay at the venue and do not rely on rumours. Candidates must also carry their latest salary certificate with break-up, as listed in the documents below. Posting locations may change as per business requirements, and the management decides the final place of posting.
The selection for all posts has two stages: a Written Test and an Interview.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Test | Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 50 |
| Negative Marking | None for incorrect answers |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 25% of total marks |
| Interview | Second stage of selection |
Please remember that only candidates who pass the experience and qualification check are allowed into the written test. Prepare basic pharmacy knowledge such as drug names, dosage forms, storage, dispensing and pharmacy practice, because the paper is a 30-minute MCQ test. This is our preparation tip, not a syllabus given by HLL, as the notification does not publish one.
HLL can cancel, restrict or modify the selection process, or leave any or all posts unfilled. The decision of the management is final, and canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
This is an offline walk-in process. There is no application link and no online form.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check that you meet the qualification, experience and age rules for your grade. |
| 2 | Pick one venue and date from the table below. |
| 3 | Reach between 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon for registration. |
| 4 | Carry originals plus self-attested copies of all documents. |
| 5 | Submit your West Bengal State Pharmacy Council registration certificate. |
| 6 | Appear for the written test and then the interview. |
Walk-in venues:
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| 28 October 2026 | The Dolphin Palace Hotel, Balindi, No 7 Mouja, Haringhata, Near Kalyani More, Nadia, Kalyani – 741246 |
| 29 October 2026 | Subhangan Banquet Hall, Goda Rd, Goda, Bardhaman, West Bengal – 713104 |
| 30 October 2026 | National English School, V.I.P. Road, Baguiati, Kolkata – 700059 |
Keep your papers in one folder in the order listed here, so the desk does not hold you up. Bring originals and self-attested copies of proof of age, qualification, mark sheets, experience certificates, latest salary certificate with break-up, Aadhaar, PAN and recent passport-size photographs. SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must show the original community certificate issued by the Revenue Authorities. Failure to produce original certificates means disqualification from the selection test.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in at Kalyani (Nadia) | 28 October 2026 |
| Walk-in at Bardhaman | 29 October 2026 |
| Walk-in at Baguiati, Kolkata (last walk-in date) | 30 October 2026 |
| Registration time on each day | 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon |
| Age cut-off date | 01 October 2026 |
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Registration runs only two hours, so plan your travel the night before. The three venues are in Kalyani (Nadia), Bardhaman and Baguiati (Kolkata), so choose the one closest to your home and avoid last-minute rushing. Registration closes at 12 noon, so do not reach late. Walk-in drives move fast, so reach the venue early with every document in order. If you meet the experience rule for your grade, there is no reason to wait. The last walk-in date is 30 October 2026. Explore more West Bengal government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the latest updates.
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