The Headquarters Andaman and Nicobar Command, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released an important notice regarding the recruitment of Pharmacist (01 Post).
According to the notification, the Pharmacist post that was earlier advertised for filling through Absorption could not be filled as no candidate was found eligible by the Selection Board. Consequently, the vacancy has now been earmarked for Direct Recruitment as per the existing recruitment rules.
This announcement is significant for candidates seeking opportunities in the defence civilian establishment, as the post may now become available to a wider pool of eligible applicants through a fresh direct recruitment process.
Headquarters Andaman and Nicobar Command
Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Civilian Recruitment Cell
Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Andaman and Nicobar Islands
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Pharmacist | 01 |
Absorption Recruitment Cancelled
Vacancy Reserved for Direct Recruitment
The notification refers to the earlier advertisement published in Employment News dated 12–18 October 2024 for recruitment to the post of Pharmacist through absorption.
Following scrutiny and evaluation:
Candidates interested in Pharmacist positions under the Ministry of Defence should keep a close watch on future recruitment notifications from:
A fresh direct recruitment advertisement is expected to provide detailed information regarding:
| Particular | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Pharmacist |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Previous Mode | Absorption |
| Current Status | Direct Recruitment to be initiated |
| Notice Date | 19 May 2026 |
| Issuing Authority | Officer-in-Charge, Civilian Recruitment Cell |
| Place | Sri Vijaya Puram |
This update does not invite applications at present. Instead, it informs candidates that the vacancy will be filled through a future direct recruitment process.
Interested applicants should regularly monitor official recruitment notifications for the release of the detailed advertisement.
The Ministry of Defence has announced that the Pharmacist vacancy at Headquarters Andaman and Nicobar Command could not be filled through absorption due to non-availability of eligible candidates. The post will now be filled through direct recruitment as per existing recruitment rules.
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