The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) under the Kolkata City NUHM Society has released Advertisement No. 06/Kolkata City NUHM Society/2025-26 dated 26.02.2026 for the recruitment of Pharmacist (Contractual Basis) under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).
This is an excellent opportunity for D.Pharm, B.Pharm, and M.Pharm graduates registered with the West Bengal Pharmacy Council to secure a government contractual pharmacist job in West Bengal.
Applications are invited online only through the official website from 05 March 2026 to 19 March 2026 (Midnight).
📌 KMC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Post Name: Pharmacist (Contractual)
- Total Vacancies: 26
- Organization: Kolkata City NUHM Society
- Department: Health Department, KMC
- Job Type: Contractual
- Salary: ₹22,000 per month
- Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Application Mode: Online
🧾 Category-Wise Vacancy Details (Total: 26)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 9 |
| UR (Ex-Servicemen) | 3 |
| EWS | 3 |
| EWS (Ex-Servicemen) | 1 |
| SC | 2 |
| SC (Ex-Servicemen) | 2 |
| ST | 1 |
| OBC-A | 1 |
| OBC-B | 2 |
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
1️⃣ Residency
- Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal
- Must have knowledge of local languages as per state norms
2️⃣ Educational Qualification
- Minimum Two-Year Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm – Allopathic)
- Recognized by Government of West Bengal
- Registered as “A” category Pharmacist under West Bengal Pharmacy Council
- Higher qualification (B.Pharm / M.Pharm) will get additional weightage
3️⃣ Additional Requirements
- Proficiency in Bengali language
- Computer knowledge including MS Office & Internet
4️⃣ Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years as on 01 January 2026
- Age relaxation as per Government of West Bengal norms
💰 Salary & Benefits
- Monthly Remuneration: ₹22,000
- Government healthcare sector exposure
- Opportunity to work under National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)
- Merit list validity: 1 year
- Scope for panel-based future vacancy utilization
🧪 Selection Process
The KMC Pharmacist selection process includes:
Stage 1: Document Verification
- Shortlisting based on academic qualification
- Ratio: 1:10 (vacancy to candidate)
Stage 2: Computer Test (Practical)
- Minimum qualifying marks: 50%
- Final merit based on:
- Academic marks
- Computer test marks
- Tie-breaker: Candidate senior in age
📊 Scale of Scoring (Total 100 Marks)
| Qualification | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| D.Pharm | 65 |
| B.Pharm | 75 |
| M.Pharm | 85 |
| Computer Test | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
- Proportionate marking up to 2 decimal points
- CGPA conversion as per UGC norms
📂 Documents Required
Candidates must upload:
- Age proof (Madhyamik Certificate)
- Address proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport)
- Pharmacy degree/diploma mark sheets
- Computer certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Sports certificate (if applicable)
📝 How to Apply for KMC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
- Visit official website:
👉 https://www.kmcgov.in - Navigate to Recruitment Section
- Fill online application form
- Upload required documents
- Submit before 19 March 2026 (Midnight)
⚠️ No hard copy submission required.
⚠️ Regularly check website for updates on document verification and computer test dates.