BFUHS Pharmacy Officer Recruitment 2026: Exam Date, Syllabus & Admit Card Details

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, has confirmed the exam date for the recruitment of 454 Pharmacy Officers (Advertisement No. BFU-26/20) under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab. The competitive written exam will take place on 19 July 2026. With the online application window now closed, candidates should finalize their revision strategies and stay alert for official announcements regarding admit card issuance and exam-day guidelines.

BFUHS Pharmacist Exam Date 2026 Out

The BFUHS Pharmacy Officer written examination is set for 19 July 2026. Administered under the DHS Punjab recruitment drive (Advt. No. BFU-26/20), the assessment will follow an MCQ format. The examination is scheduled from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, providing candidates a total time allocation of 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the test.

BFUHS Pharmacist 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot
Advertisement Number	BFU-26/20
Post Name	Pharmacist (Pharmacy Officer)
Department	Health and Family Welfare, Punjab
Total Vacancies	454
Application Mode	Online
Online Application Starts	11 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	1 July 2026
BFUHS Pharmacy Officer Exam Date 2026	19 July 2026
Job Location	Punjab
Official Website	www.bfuhs.ac.in

BFUHS Pharmacist Notification 2026 Download

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences initiated this recruitment drive to fill 454 Pharmacy Officer positions within the Punjab Department of Health and Family Welfare. Candidates are encouraged to review the official notification PDF below to understand the selection criteria, category-wise vacancy splits, and essential examination instructions.

Download BFUHS Pharmacy Officer Official Notification PDF (Part 1)

Download BFUHS Pharmacy Officer Official Notification PDF (Part 2)

BFUHS Pharmacist Vacancy 2026

A total of 454 Pharmacy Officer vacancies are being filled through this competitive selection process.

Category	Total Fresh Posts	Backlog	Total Posts	Posts Reserved for Women
General	136	00	136	39
EWS	34	00	34	11
BC	35	15	50	14
SC (M&B)	35	08	43	14
SC (R&O)	35	07	42	14
ESM/LDESM (General)	25	17	42	14
ESM/LDESM (SC M&B)	07	10	17	00
ESM/LDESM (SC R&O)	06	09	15	00
ESM/LDESM (BC)	07	07	14	07
Physical Handicapped	14	00	14	(Female) by Rotation
Sports (General)	07	08	15	04
Sports (SC M&B)	02	03	05	00
Sports (SC R&O)	02	03	05	00
Freedom Fighter	03	19	22	01 (Female) by Rotation
Total	348	106	454	118

BFUHS Pharmacist Important Dates 2026

Applicants are advised to stay updated on all critical milestones and timeline adjustments regarding this recruitment.

Event	Date
Notification Release	June 2026
Online Application Begins	11 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	1 July 2026
BFUHS Pharmacy Officer Exam Date 2026	19 July 2026

BFUHS Pharmacist Apply Online 2026

The online application window for BFUHS Pharmacy Officer posts at www.bfuhs.ac.in has officially closed. Candidates who completed their registration before the deadline are now eligible for the written examination. Please continue to monitor the official portal for admit card release dates and further recruitment updates.

BFUHS Pharmacy Officer Application Portal (Closed)

Steps to Apply for BFUHS Pharmacist 2026

For record purposes, here were the steps required to register for the Pharmacy Officer recruitment:

• 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

Review the detailed eligibility criteria required to qualify for the BFUHS Pharmacy Officer positions.

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

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age	Relaxation Details
General Category	18 years	37 years	No relaxation
SC / BC	18 years	42 years	5 years relaxation in upper age limit
Physically Handicapped (PwD)	18 years	47 years	10 years relaxation in upper age limit
Widows & Divorcees	18 years	40 years	Relaxation up to 40 years of age
Government Employees	18 years	45 years	Applicable to Punjab Govt., Central Govt., and other State Govt. employees
Contractual / Outsource Workers	18 years	As per eligibility	Upper age relaxation equal to the actual period of service under the Punjab Government, subject to a minimum of 3 months of service and fulfillment of initial eligibility conditions at the time of appointment

Selection Process

The selection process consists of a 100-mark evaluation: a 90-mark written examination combined with 10 marks awarded for qualified COVID-19 pandemic service.

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)

The 10 bonus marks are designated for medical and para-medical professionals who served in contractual or outsourced roles during the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020–June 2021).

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

To claim experience credit, documentation must specify the exact designation held and be verified by the relevant institution head. Please note that additional qualifications do not provide extra scoring weight.

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

The final appointment is contingent upon successful counselling, document verification, a clear Police Verification Certificate, and an NOC for existing government employees.

Salary

Successful candidates will be recruited with a starting basic salary of Rs. 29,200 (Pay Level 5, 7th CPC). Employees will also receive standard Punjab Government allowances, with salary growth expected via annual increments and future pay revisions.