| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | 5 |
| Pay Band | 5200 - 20200 |
| Grade Pay | 2800 |
| Pay Scale | 29200 - 92300 |
| Basic Salary | 29200 |
| Maximum Salary | 92,300 |
| DA Allowance | 16936 (58% of Basic Salary) |
| HRA Allowance | 2920 |
| TA Allowance | 1000 |
| Medical/Wash Allowance | 1000 |
| NPS Deduction | 4614 (10% of Basic Salary + DA) |
| Professional Tax Deduction | 200 |
| Monthly Gross | 51056 |
| Yearly Gross | 612672 |
| Monthly In Hand | 46242 |
| YearlyIn Hand | 554904 |
8th Pay Commission Projection for Pharmacist (2026): Under the expected 8th Pay Commission, a 1.96 fitment factor may be applied. As a result, the government hospital pharmacist’s basic pay could increase from ₹29,200 to around ₹57,200 in 2026.
Govt Hospital Pharmacist State-Wise Salary (India)
| State | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹29200 - 92,300 |
| Central Govt (Railways/AIIMS/ESIC) | ₹29200 - 92,300 |
| New Delhi (MCD/Govt Hospitals) | ₹29200 - 92,300 |
| Maharashtra | ₹29200 - 92,300 |
| Bihar | ₹29200 - 92,300 |
| West Bengal | ₹28900 - 74,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹25300 - 80,500 |
| Odisha | ₹29200 - 92,300 |
| Rajasthan | ₹33800 - 1,06,700 |
| Jharkhand | ₹29200 - 92,300 |
| Haryana | ₹35400 - 88,700 |
Contractual Salary (NHM & BMC): NHM and BMC pharmacist posts are mostly contract-based, offering a fixed salary of ₹17,000–₹25,000 per month without regular pay scale or allowances.
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29200
Basic Salary
46242
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Govt Pharmacist Allowances List
| Benefit | Status |
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| Free Phone Call & Guard | |
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| Festival Bonus | |
| Periodic Promotion | |
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Pharmacist Allowance (Additional):
1. Patient Care : Pharmacists posted in infectious disease or trauma wards may receive an additional ₹4,100 per month, subject to applicable government notifications.
2. LTC & Gratuity: Government hospital pharmacists are eligible for Leave Travel Concession (LTC) every two years and receive gratuity benefits after retirement, as per central or state service rules.
Govt Hospital Pharmacist Promotion & Salary
| Rank | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Pharmacist - II After (Probation) yr | ₹29200 - 92300 |
| Pharmacist - I 18 - 20 yr | ₹35400 - 112400 |
| Sr. Pharmacist According to experience yr | ₹44900 – 142400 |
| Chief Pharmacist Seniority yr | ₹47600 – 151100 |
Pharmacist Training & Probation Salary:
In some states (such as Madhya Pradesh), government pharmacists are appointed on a 3-year probation.
1st Year Salary: 70% of basic pay, approx ₹17,710 + DA.
2nd Year Salary: 80% of basic pay, approx ₹20,240 + DA.
3rd Year Salary: 90% of basic pay, approx ₹22,770 + DA.
Full Salary:₹29,200 basic pay plus allowances is paid only after successful completion of the probation period.
