Apply Online for Professor at NIPER - Medicinal Chemistry Department

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Kolkata is an Institute of National Importance established by an Act of Parliament in 2007 under the aegis of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India.

Post : Professor

Online Applications are invited from the eligible and suitable Indian Nationals for the Teaching posts on a direct recruitment/deputation basis through open competition on an all-India basis.

Pay Level (7th CPC) : Level-14 / 7th CPC
Max. Age (For direct recruitment) : 50
Department : Medicinal Chemistry

Direct Recruitment Essential : Ph.D. with first class or equivalent grade at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with very good academic record throughout and atleast 10 years of Teaching/ Research/ Industrial experience with published works of high quality, well recognized and established reputation of having made conspicuous seminal contributions to knowledge in Pharmaceutical, Chemical and allied areas.
Desirable : Expertise in Pharmacoinformatics / computational chemistry / Cheminformatics / Bioinformatics, with strong knowledge of the development of various software and web servers in drug discovery and development. Exposure to HPC (High Performance Computing) is preferable. Proven publication record in molecular docking, molecular dynamics, quantum medicinal chemistry, and virtual screening/QSAR is essential (all from own independent work). Experience in Artificial Intelligence in Drug Discovery is an added advantage. Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to collaborate with experimental pharmaceutical scientists (in medicinal chemistry/pharmacology/pharmaceutics, etc.).
Experience in establishing computational facilities, software installation, system administration, bug fixing, etc. is also desirable. The candidate is expected not only to conduct advanced research in Medicinal Chemistry but also to lead the Pharmacoinformatics group. Candidate should have demonstrated adequate experience of independent Research in terms of guided Master’s students and a minimum of 2 PhD students. Preference will be given to the candidate having a minimum of 3 years’ experience at the level of Associate Professor or equivalent industry experience and who has completed EMR or industry-sponsored projects, technology transfers, strong record of undertaking consultancy work, patents, etc., and demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Age : Not exceeding 50 years
Deputation : Faculty members from Central/State Universities or Government Institutions of Higher Education holding analogous post on regular basis or with 5 (Five) years of regular service at the level of Associate Professor AND possessing the educational qualifications prescribed for Direct Recruitment.
Age : 3 years prior to superannuation in the parent organisation

General Instructions :
1. The applicant must be a Citizen of India.
2. The posts carry usual allowances i.e., Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) etc. as admissible to the Central Government Employee posted Kolkata. Further, reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession and Children Education Allowance etc. are also available as per Govt. Of India rules. Further, the selected candidates will be governed by the “National Pension System” based on the defined contribution as adopted by NIPER Kolkata for its employees.
3. Candidates should read the requisite essential qualifications, age, experience criteria, etc., laid down in the advertisement before applying for the relevant post. Since all the applications will be screened based on data submitted by the candidate in the “Application Form (Hard Copy only)”, the candidates must satisfy themselves of the suitability for the position to which they are applying. If at any stage during the recruitment and selection process, it is found that candidates have furnished false or wrong information, their candidature will be rejected.
4. Application once submitted cannot be altered/ resubmitted, under any circumstances. Further, requests with respect to making changes in any data/particulars entered by the candidate in the Online Application will not be entertained once the application is submitted successfully. Therefore, please keep all data/details ready before you start filling up the Application Online.
5. Candidates can submit their application through the online link available on the NIPER-Kolkata Website. Based on the number of candidates applying, the institute reserves the right to hold a written test and /or Interview for the post as per the suitability of the institute/norms in force. 6. Incomplete online application or Hard copy of application or those without relevant supporting documents (self-attested copies of Date of Birth/Degree Certificates / Marksheets / Experience Certificates/documents, etc.) will be rejected.
7. Mere fulfilment of minimum qualifications and experience does not entitle any candidate to receive a call letter.
8. The applicants serving in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSUs/Autonomous organisation must send their hard copy of Application Form (in the prescribed format) along with the relevant documents including “No Objection Certificate” in the prescribed format as Annexure -I “Through Proper Channel”. Such candidates are required to send advance copies of their applications before the due date, but their candidature shall only be considered if their applications are received through proper channel within 15 days of the closing date of receipt of hard copy of applications.
9. Applicants who are applying on deputation have to submit APARs of the last 3 years, Vigilance clearance certificate and Integrity Certificate along with the application.
10. The Selection Committee reserves the right to recommend higher initial pay and position to exceptionally qualified, experienced and deserving selected candidates as per Govt. of India rules.

11. Online Interviews can be arranged for overseas candidates only, subject to submission of a request to attend the interview online. However, the decision shall be final and binding by the competent authority.
12. No TA/DA and accommodation shall be provided for attending the Written test / Skill test / Interview.
13. The maximum age limit and eligibility conditions shall be reckoned for Teaching Posts as on the last date for submission of online applications i.e., on 17.09.2026 and the experience for Teaching post will be considered from the date of completion of Master’s Degree to the last date of online application i.e., on 17.09.2026 by excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. in both full time and part time (copies of documents for date of registration and date of completion of Ph.D. must be enclosed, in case if the candidate is unable to submit the proof for date of registration, post PhD experience will only be considered).
14. Appointments under Direct Recruitment are regular in nature with a probation period of 1 (one) year for the post T-01 and the same shall be confirmed depending upon satisfactory performance of the incumbent.
15. The Deputation is for 03 years, extendable as per GoI norms and at the discretion of the institute competent authority. The terms and conditions of deputation will be governed by the provisions contained in GoI DOPT's Om No. 6/8/2009-Estt/ (Pay II) dated 17 June 2010 and Government of India's instructions issued from time to time on the subject. Applicants under deputation will be considered for permanent absorption on completion of deputation period as per rules subject to satisfactory service. The permanent absorption in service is at the sole discretion of the institute competent authority and the incumbent has no right to claim for it during or on completion of the deputation period.
16. An Application Fee of Rs.2000/- (Rupees Two thousand only) for a teaching post has to be paid through online mode only. The fee once paid will not be refunded or re-adjusted under any circumstances. No fee is required for applicants belonging to SC / ST, Persons with Disability and Women. During submission of the online Application, a PDF will be generated with the completed form. Application fees not necessary for applying on deputation.
17. For the posts T-01, the mode of recruitment is Direct/Deputation only.
18. Mode of Selection: The selection process for Teaching posts consists of two phases (a) Seminar Presentation (b) Interview. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a seminar presentation before a duly constituted Committee. Only the candidates recommended by the Committee based on their performance in the seminar presentation shall attend the Interview before the Selection Panel. Candidates are advised to visit the Website niperkolkata.edu.in regularly. No separate call letter will be sent by post. Email communication will only be sent.
19. A Candidate’s admission to the Interview and subsequent process is strictly provisional. The mere fact that the call letter(s)/has been issued to the candidate does not imply that his/her candidature has been finally declared by the NIPER-Kolkata. NIPER-Kolkata would be free to reject any application, at any stage of the process, cancel the candidature of the candidate in case it is detected at any stage that a candidate does not fulfill the eligibility norms and/or that he/she has furnished any incorrect/false information/Certificate/documents or has suppressed any material fact(s). If any of these shortcomings is/are detected after appointment in the NIPER-Kolkata, their services are liable to be summarily terminated.
20. The Institute reserves the right to: (a) Withdraw the advertisement either partly or wholly at any time without assigning any reason to this effect. (b) Fill or not fill up the post advertised for any reason whatsoever. (c) Increase/Decrease the number of posts without giving any reason. (d) Any addition/deletion and changes in the matter of terms and conditions given in this notification of recruitment. (e) Hold Written Test, Skill/Presentation and /or Interview for selection, whenever circumstances so warrant.

21. Applicants are advised to mention their correct and active email id in the application, as all the correspondence like issuance of call letter or any other information will be communicated through email only.
22. Intimations will be sent only by E-mail as per the details mentioned in the Application form.
23. In case of any corrigendum/addendum pertaining to this advertisement, the same shall be published on the Institute’s website only. Accordingly, all applicants in their own interests are advised to regularly visit the Institute’s Website.
24. Guidelines relating to recruitment rules shall be followed as per NIPER Act, 1998 as amended from time to time.
25. Certificate in support of Experience should be in proper format i.e., it should be on the organisation letterhead bearing the date of issue, specific period of work (in DD/MM/YY/) including nature of duties, Name, Designation and Signature of the Administration Authorities.
26. No person shall be recruited unless he/she is in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect that is likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his/her official duties. Before candidates recruited directly are finally approved for appointment to the institute, he/she shall be required to produce a medical certificate of physical fitness from a medical officer whom the appointing authority specifies.
27. After joining the service of the Institute, the persons will have to abide by the Rules, Regulations, Ordinances, Statutes and Act of the Institute applicable from time to time. He/ She may be assigned any duty within or outside the Institute depending upon the exigency of the work.
28. Candidates who have obtained degrees/diplomas/certificates for various courses from any Institution declared fake/ derecognized by the UGC/AICTE/PCI shall not be eligible for being considered for recruitment to the post advertised.
29. In case any dispute arises on account of interpretation of clauses in any version of this Advertisement other than English, the English version available on the NIPER-Kolkata Website shall prevail.
30. Any dispute arising out of this Advertisement, including the recruitment process, shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Hon’ble Courts situated at Kolkata only.

31. The following subjects are considered under Pharmaceutical Sciences Category and allied areas: Medicinal Chemistry; Pharmaceutical Technology (Process Chemistry); Pharmacoinformatics; Pharmaceutical Chemistry
32. CANVASSING IN ANY FORM MAY LED TO DISQUALIFICATION OF THE CANDIDATURE
33. Relaxation in Age Limit shall be as per the Govt. of India rules only
Departmental Candidates : Relaxable up to 5 years as per the norms for the appointments by Direct Recruitment (For NIPER candidates who have been selected through appropriate selection committee).
As per DoPT order Where there are no posts under reserved categories, such candidates can apply against unreserved posts; provided they meet all the norms prescribed for unreserved category. No age relaxation against the unreserved vacancies as per Govt. of India order No.36011/1/98/Estt (Res) dated 1/7/1998.
34. Candidates shall have to produce original testimonials at the time of interview, failing which the interview will not be allowed. The original Certificates/Degrees/Certificate (wherever applicable), etc., of the candidate(s) are subject to verification before joining, in case of selection.
35. The institute will NOT be responsible for non-receipt of application (s) within stipulated period due to any postal delay/loss of application/document sent in transit. Late receipt of applications may not be considered. However competent authority reserves the right to condone the delay due to unforeseen circumstances.

37. (a) The candidates are required to apply ONLINE only from10:00 AM on 27.08.2026 to 17.09.2026 up to 06.00 PM.
(b) For submission of application through ONLINE MODE, please visit : niperkolkata.edu.in/
(c) Before sending/posting the Hard Copy of Online Application (successfully submitted) the candidates must ensure that the Application Form is completed in all aspects, i.e., duly signed, along with all relevant educational, experience and Category Certificate (wherever applicable) duly self- attested copies have been attached properly.
(d) No enquiries regarding eligibility will be entertained.
(e) Each Application must be sent in a separate envelope, and each envelope should contain one application only.
(f) The complete Hard Copy Application Form (in all aspects) must reach the Institute on or before 30.09.2026 up to 05.00 PM by Registered / Speed Post/Courier. The envelope, containing complete application, should be super-scribed as “Name of the Post Applied” & Post Code.
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and must be sent to
The Registrar I/c
NIPER-Kolkata
168, Chunilal Bhawan
Maniktala Main Road
Kolkata - 700054
(g) The Applications (Hard Copy of the successfully submitted online form only) can be submitted in person at the institute during 11 AM to 5 PM on all working days up to 30.09.2026.