BFUHS Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Out for 454 Posts, Check Application Dates

The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, has released the BFUHS Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 notification for 454 Pharmacist (Pharmacy Officer) vacancies under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab. As per Advertisement No. BFU-26/20, the online application process commenced on 11 June 2026 and will remain open until 1 July 2026. Eligible candidates can now submit their applications through the official BFUHS website. For the convenience of applicants, the direct application link has also been provided in this article.

BFUHS Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Overview

BFUHS Pharmacist Notification 2026 Download

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences has invited online applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of 454 Pharmacist (Pharmacy Officer) posts. The recruitment will be conducted for vacancies available under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab. Candidates can check the detailed notification PDF provided below for complete information regarding application fees, category-wise vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, selection process, and other important instructions before applying.

BFUHS Pharmacist Notification 2026 PDF Download (Part 1)

BFUHS Pharmacist Notification 2026 PDF Download (Part 2)

BFUHS Pharmacist Vacancy 2026

A total of 454 vacancies have been announced for the post of Pharmacist (Pharmacy Officer).

BFUHS Pharmacist Important Dates 2026

Candidates must keep track of the important dates related to the recruitment process.

BFUHS Pharmacist Apply Online 2026

The BFUHS Pharmacist Apply Online link is now active on the official website, www.bfuhs.ac.in. Eligible candidates can complete their registration and submit the application form online until 1 July 2026. Applicants are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid technical issues during the final days of registration. Details regarding the application fee, required documents, and other instructions are available in the official notification.

BFUHS Pharmacist Apply Online Link

Steps to Apply for BFUHS Pharmacist Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online:

• Visit the official website of BFUHS, www.bfuhs.ac.in.
• Click on the recruitment section available on the homepage.
• Open Advertisement No. BFU-26/20 for Pharmacist (Pharmacy Officer) recruitment.
• Complete the registration process using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill in the application form carefully.
• Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
• Pay the application fee, if applicable.
• Submit the application form and download a copy for future reference.

Application Fees

• General and Other Categories: Rs. 2,360/- (Rs. 2,000 Fee + Rs. 360 GST @ 18%).
• SC Category: Rs. 1,180/- (Rs. 1,000 Fee + Rs. 180 GST @ 18%).
• Note: All application charges are non-refundable.

Eligibility Criteria

Here is the details eligiblity critieria required to apply for BFUHS Pharmacist Recruitment 2026

1. Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Academic: You must have passed the Senior Secondary Part-II Examination with Science or its equivalent from a recognized university or institution.
• Professional: You must possess a Diploma in Pharmacy, a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) from a recognized university or institution. Candidates with higher qualifications in the same discipline are also eligible.
• Registration: You must be registered as a Pharmacist with the Punjab Pharmacy Council under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. All qualifications and registration must be completed prior to the last date of filling applications.

2. Nationality

• You must be a citizen of India, a citizen of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, for permanent settlement.
• Persons of Indian origin migrated from specific countries (like Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African nations, etc.) with the intention of permanently settling are also eligible, provided they hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of Punjab.

3. Mandatory Punjabi Language Requirement

• Matriculation Standard: You must have passed the Matriculation examination with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or an equivalent examination.
• Note: Certain exemptions apply to War Heroes discharged due to disability (and their dependents), while wards of defense personnel who are residents of Punjab get a 2-year window after appointment to clear this requirement.

4. Age Limit

Selection Process

The selection process carries 100 marks, comprising a 90-mark written examination and 10 marks for eligible COVID-19 service experience.

1. Punjabi Language Qualifying Test

• Candidates must pass a Punjabi language test of Matriculation standard.
• A minimum of 50% marks is required.
• Failure to qualify will result in disqualification, irrespective of performance in the written exam.

2. Competitive Written Examination (90 Marks)

• Candidates must secure at least 33% marks to be considered for the merit list.

3. Experience Weightage (10 Marks)

Awarded to medical and para-medical personnel who served on a temporary, contractual, or outsourced basis during COVID-19 (March 2020–June 2021).

• 5 marks: Service of less than 1 year.
• 10 marks: Service of 1 year or more.

Experience must be in the same designation/post applied for and certified by the institution head. No additional marks are given for higher qualifications.

4. Merit List & Tie-Breaking

• Final merit is prepared based on written exam marks (90) + experience weightage (10).
• In case of a tie, preference is given to the older candidate.

5. Document Verification

Final appointment is subject to counselling, verification of original documents, a valid Police Verification Certificate, and an NOC (if already employed in government service).

Salary

Selected candidates for the post of Pharmacist (Pharmacy Officer) will receive an initial basic pay of Rs. 29,200 per month under Pay Level 5 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix. In addition to the basic salary, employees will be entitled to applicable allowances and benefits as per the rules of the Punjab Government. The overall salary package may increase over time through annual increments, promotions, and revisions in government pay structures.