Pharma Department recruitment 2026, Advertisement 06/2026 dated 31 October, invites applications for five contractual positions in New Delhi. There are three Technical Consultant Grade-I posts and two Young Professional positions. The work spans medical devices, international cooperation and departmental coordination.
Complete applications must reach the Department of Pharmaceuticals by 20 November 2026. The prescribed forms can be submitted by email, Speed Post or hand delivery.
Pharma Department recruitment: posts, pay and age
| Post and division | Positions | Monthly remuneration | Maximum age on 31 October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Consultant Grade-I: Medical Devices | 2 | ₹80,000 | 40 |
| Technical Consultant Grade-I: Pharmaceuticals, International Cooperation | 1 | ₹80,000 | 40 |
| Young Professional: Parliament and Coordination | 2 | ₹70,000 | 32 |
The official role sheets specify nil application fee. These are whole-time consultancy engagements; they should not be described as permanent government appointments. Contract terms follow the relevant department guidelines linked from the recruitment page.
Medical Devices: qualification and experience
The essential qualification is B.E./B.Tech in Biomedical, Biotechnology, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering, or M.Pharma. A relevant M.Tech or equivalent postgraduate qualification is desirable. At least three years of relevant work is required in medical-device manufacturing, regulatory affairs, R&D, testing laboratories or related subjects.
The role involves research, industry and regulatory analysis, briefing material and coordination. When preparing your application, show what you did in each relevant assignment rather than listing technical terms without evidence.
International Cooperation: Pharmaceuticals
The qualification is the master’s/integrated qualification in M.Pharma or M.Sc. (Pharmacology) listed in the role sheet. A minimum of three years of relevant experience is required in the pharmaceutical industry, relevant regulatory/government work, consulting/research, trade and market-access analysis or related data analytics.
The work supports pharmaceutical policy, trade-related analysis, meeting briefs and international engagements. Knowledge of APIs, KSMs and drug intermediates is desirable. Check the exact qualification wording in the downloadable document if your course title differs.
Who can apply as a Young Professional?
The YP sheet accepts a relevant master’s degree, B.E./B.Tech, MBBS, LLB, CA/ICWA or the specified relevant professional qualification earned after graduation or an equivalent qualification. Applicants must be no older than 32 on 31 October 2026.
Tasks include meeting support, drafting, tracking references, portal monitoring and record keeping. The published sheet does not state a separate minimum number of work-experience years for this YP role; do not import the consultant’s three-year requirement into it. Review the governing YP guidelines too.
How to submit the prescribed application
- Download the Technical Consultant or Young Professional form appropriate to your application. For consultants, mark the relevant division.
- Complete education, work history, contact details and declarations. Add the requested photograph and supporting evidence.
- Email to SO-Establishment@pharma-dept.gov.in, or send by Speed Post/hand-deliver a sealed cover to Office of Under Secretary (E&A), Department of Pharmaceuticals, G-19, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, during working hours on a working day.
- Plan for receipt by 20 November 2026. Keep the submitted form and email or delivery evidence.
Before you apply
These forms have different qualification rules, age limits and remuneration. Build your checklist from the relevant role sheet, not from the headline alone. Qaskme suggests keeping a short eligibility summary beside the form so you can check every claim against a certificate.
Explore government recruitment guides and consultancy opportunities. This advertisement does not label these five positions as a PMU recruitment.
Official notice and application links
- Department of Pharmaceuticals recruitment and updates
- Technical Consultant Grade-I form and eligibility
- Young Professional form and eligibility
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