The Department of Pharmaceuticals was created on the 1st of July in the year 2008 in the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers with the objective to give greater focus and thrust on the development of pharmaceutical sector in the country and to regulate various complex issues related to pricing and availability of medicines at affordable prices, research & development, protection of intellectual property rights and international commitments related to pharmaceutical sector which required integration of work with other Ministries.
Department and place : Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, New Delhi
Young Professionals (YPs)
No of posts & Division : Pharmaceutical Policy Division : Two posts
International Cooperation Division : Two posts
Medical Device Division : Three posts
Note : The Division mentioned above is indicative; DoP will have the right to deploy to any other Division.
Nature of engagement : The YP will be a consultant, engaged on whole-time basis. Nothing in the contract of engagement of YP will be construed as establishment, constituting or implying that the relationship between DoP and YP is that of an employer and its employee, or a principal and its agent. Further, YP will not be regarded for any purposes as an employee or representative of DoP.
Roles, responsibilities and attributes : The YP will work as an executive assistant and provide administrative support and high- quality inputs towards analysis, planning, execution, verification and reporting in the related field. She/he will liaise effectively with various Divisions in DoP and with other Ministries/Departments concerned and State Governments, including their organisations and agencies, as required. Responsibilities include the following:
(a) Support to research on global and domestic policies, industry trends, manufacturing promotion, access to medical devices, and related areas;
(b) Assistance in the preparation of background notes, talking points, briefs, and presentations and minutes of the meeting for related meetings, events and conferences;
(c) Support for coordination with industry associations and related Ministries/Departments of Government of India, including their organisations and offices;
(d) Providing comprehensive secretarial support, including for drafting of proposals, handling of correspondence, file processing, record-keeping etc.; and
(e) Carrying out of such other duties and tasks as may be entrusted from time to time.
The following attributes are required of the applicants :
(a) The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines; and
(b) Good knowledge and skill in the use of office productivity applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software, along with strong communication, analytical and presentation skills.
Eligibility criteria :
Qualification : Graduate degree from a University as defined in the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or equivalent qualification
Age : Not exceeding 32 years of age on the date of publication
Young Professionals (YPs)
No of posts & Division : Integrated Finance Division : One post
Note : The Division mentioned above is indicative; DoP will have the right to deploy to any other Division.
Nature of engagement : The YP will be a consultant, engaged on whole-time basis. Nothing in the contract of engagement of YP will be construed as establishment, constituting or implying that the relationship between DoP and YP is that of an employer and its employee, or a principal and its agent. Further, YP will not be regarded for any purposes as an employee or representative of DoP.
Roles, responsibilities and attributes :
The YP will work as an executive assistant and provide administrative support and high- quality inputs towards analysis, planning, execution, verification and reporting in the related field. She/he will liaise effectively with various Divisions in DoP and with other Ministries/Departments concerned and State Governments, including their organisations and agencies, as required. Responsibilities include the following :
(a) Assisting the Integrated Finance Division in DoP in financial analysis, budget planning, expenditure monitoring, appraisal of financial proposals and ensuring financial discipline across Departmental schemes and projects;
(b) Supporting efficient and effective utilisation of public funds and adherence to General Financial Rules and applicable Government instructions and procedures;
(c) Assisting the examination and appraisal of financial proposals and preparation of memos for Expenditure and Standing Finance Committees and other appraisal processes;
(d) Analysing expenditure trends, cost estimates and resource requirements for various schemes and projects;
(e) Supporting the preparation of budget estimates, revised budget estimates and finalising expenditure projections;
(f) Assisting in monitoring scheme-wise and demand-wise expenditure and preparing utilisation reports;
(g) Maintaining updated databases of budget allocations, releases, expenditures and performance indicators;
(h) Preparing financial reports, dashboards, briefs and presentations for senior management;
(i) Providing comprehensive secretarial support, including for drafting of proposals, handling of correspondence, file processing, record-keeping etc.; and (j) Carrying out of such other duties and tasks as may be entrusted from time to time.
The following attributes are required of the applicants :
(a) The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines; and
(b) Good knowledge and skill in the use of office productivity applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software, along with strong communication, analytical and presentation skills.
Eligibility criteria :
Qualification : Graduate degree from a University as defined in the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or equivalent qualification
Age : Not exceeding 32 years of age on the date of publication
Young Professionals (YPs)
No of posts & Division : Coordination and Parliament Division : Two posts
Note : The Division mentioned above is indicative; DoP will have the right to deploy to any other Division.
Nature of engagement : The YP will be a consultant, engaged on whole-time basis. Nothing in the contract of engagement of YP will be construed as establishment, constituting or implying that the relationship between DoP and YP is that of an employer and its employee, or a principal and its agent. Further, YP will not be regarded for any purposes as an employee or representative of DoP.
Roles, responsibilities and attributes :
The YP will work as an executive assistant and provide administrative support and high- quality inputs towards analysis, planning, execution, verification and reporting in the related field. She/he will liaise effectively with various Divisions in DoP and with other Ministries/Departments concerned and State Governments, including their organisations and agencies, as required. Responsibilities include the following :
(a) Tracking references for inter-departmental cooperation, coordinating with various Divisions within the Department as well as with its organisations, ensuring proactive and timely follow-up, processing and closure of matters;
(b) Providing support for organising meetings, drafting proposals, summarising documents, preparing minutes of meetings and action taken reports, and ensuring effective record-keeping;
(c) Monitoring of portals managed by the Division;
(d) Providing comprehensive secretarial support, including for drafting of proposals, handling of correspondence, file processing, record-keeping etc.; and
(e) Carrying out of such other duties and tasks as may be entrusted from time to time.
The following attributes are required of the applicants :
(a) The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines; and
(b) Good knowledge and skill in the use of office productivity applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software, along with strong communication, analytical and presentation skills.
Eligibility criteria :
Qualification : Graduate degree from a University as defined in the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or equivalent qualification
Age : Not exceeding 32 years of age on the date of publication
Remuneration Fixed monthly remuneration as follows :
(a) In the first year of engagement, Rs. 50,000;
(b) On satisfactory completion of each year of engagement as YP, annual increase over monthly remuneration in the preceding year by— (i) 5% for the second and third years; and (ii) 10% for subsequent years.
Other terms and conditions
These will be governed by the “Guidelines for engagement of Young Professionals on contract basis” of the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
Application fee : Nil
Applications made in the said form should reach on or before the last date for receipt of applications, in hard copy by Speed Post or hand-delivered in a sealed cover at CR Section, Room no. 239, A Wing, Second floor, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi during office hours on a working day, as well as by email at the email address SO - Establishment@pharma-dept.gov.in The hard copy, sent by Speed Post or hand-delivered in sealed cover, should be addressed to:
Division Head and Director in charge of Establishment and
Administration Division
Department of Pharmaceuticals
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Shastri Bhawan
New Delhi - 110 001
Last date of receipt of applications is 22.12.2025
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