NIPER Recruiting Assistant Professor for Biotechnology and Medical Devices Department

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati is an Institute of National Importance set up by an Act of Parliament under the aegis of Dept. of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India, to impart higher education and undertake advanced research in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology. NIPER-G desires to recruit Teaching & Non-Teaching posts for the institute in the departments as detailed below.

NIPER-G is looking for candidates, who exhibit a high level of achievement, scientific maturity, ability to conduct research, guide students and possess leadership qualities in the chosen field. Online Applications are invited from the eligible Indian Nationals for Direct Recruitment for the Teaching & Non-Teaching posts on regular basis through open competition.

Assistant Professor
Department of Biotechnology
Post Code : T-01
No of post : ST-01
Pay Matrix : Level-12 and Cell-1 of Pay Matrix Basic Pay: Rs. 78,800/-
Max. Age limit : Not exceeding 40 Years
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Bioscience & Bioengineering/Life Sciences/Biomedical Sciences with First class or equivalent grade at the preceding degree (M.Pharm/MS/MTech/M.Sc.) in Biotechnology/Bioscience & Bioengineering/Life Sciences/Biomedical Sciences with a very good academic record throughout and at least 5 years of Teaching/Research/Industrial experience with published works of high quality.
Desirable : Candidate should have expertise in characterization of biologicals/ biosimilars, vaccines, bioprocess engineering, gene therapy, cell-based therapy. Candidate should have demonstrated adequate experience of Industrial research in biopharma and academic research in terms of guidance of Masters’ students, teaching experiences, execution and/or recipient of sponsored/EMR projects and with publications in SCI journals.

Assistant Professor
Department of Medical Devices
Post Code : T-02
No of post : UR-01
Pay Matrix : Level-12 and Cell-1 of Pay Matrix Basic Pay: Rs. 78,800/-
Max. Age limit : Not exceeding 40 Years
Essential Qualification : Ph. D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree (M.Sc/M.Pharm/ M.S.Pharm/B.Tech/M.Tech) in Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Electronics or relevant branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least 5 years of Teaching / Research / Industrial experience excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. with published works of high quality.
Desirable : Candidates should have experience in Biomedical Imaging, AI in healthcare, Biomedical signal processing, etc. Expertise in developing and testing Biomedical devices in the class 2 and class 3 categories will be an added advantage. Patent filed/granted in the area of biomedical devices will be preferred. Preference will be given to the candidates who have demonstrated adequate experience in independent research in terms of guidance of Master students, execution of sponsored/EMR projects and with publications in SCI journals.

General Instruction and Terms & Conditions
1. Eligibility, Age, Qualification & Experience
a) Pay levels mentioned are of 7th Central Pay Commission.
b) All qualifications acquired must be recognized in law.
c) Qualifications and experience of candidates must be relevant to the position applied for.
d) Age and experience requirements shall be reckoned as on the closing date of the advertisement. Experience gained after completion of post-graduation and after Ph.D. will be considered subject to provision of experience certificate.
e) Mere fulfillment of qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to be short-listed. The Institute reserves the right to restrict the candidates to be called for the selection process to a reasonable number based on relevant criteria, higher than the minimum prescribed.
f) The Institute reserves the right to act and take decisions as deemed fit, in all matters relating to (i) eligibility; (ii) acceptance or rejection of the application; (iii) incomplete or incorrect information (if any) furnished by the applicant; (iv)short listing and selection; (v) offer of appointment on regular or contract basis. No request or correspondence of any kind in this regard would be entertained. g) No vigilance or disciplinary case should have been contemplated, initiated, pending or taken against the candidate as on the date of submitting the applications. Such candidates would be ineligible and hence should not apply. If such a development arises after the candidate submits the application, the Institute must be promptly notified.
h) The candidates should not have faced any action by any law enforcement agency and should not have been convicted by any Court of Law, either in India or abroad. .
2. Vacancies and Positions :
a) The Institute reserves the right not to fill any, some or all the advertised positions; or cancel the advertisement in whole or in part, without assigning any reason and without incurring any liability. The Institute also reserves the right to extend the closing date for receipt of applications; restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the requirements or recruitment process in whole or part, if such need arises, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reason thereof.
b) Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria, but not found suitable in the selection process for the positions applied for may be offered positions at lower pay-level (or) on contract, if needed.
c) Higher basic pay may be considered for deserving candidates i.e., of outstanding merit or exceptional record of performance.
d) Appointments under Direct Recruitment are regular in nature with a probation period as per the norms of the Institute and the same shall be confirmed depending upon satisfactory performance of the incumbent.
Age Relaxation : SC/ST 5 Years against reserved posts only

4. Disqualification :
a) If a candidate is found ineligible at any stage of recruitment process, he/she will be disqualified, his/her candidature will be canceled and if selected, the offer of appointment may be canceled, withdrawn; or service terminated forthwith without any compensation and with no liability for the Institute, whatsoever. Suppressing any information (in whole or part) or submitting false or misleading information (in whole or part) may lead to similar penal action at any stage of recruitment.
b) Applications which are not in prescribed form, filled incorrectly or incomplete may be rejected outright. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
c) Issuance of letter (if any) for attending the selection process will not confer any right of appointment.
d) In case of any inadvertent error in the process of selection which may be detected at any stage even after the issue of offer of appointment, the Institute reserves the right to withdraw, cancel, or modify any communication, offer or appointment made to the candidate, without incurring any liability whatsoever.
e) Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

Other Terms & Conditions :
a) The Institute strives to have a workforce with gender balance and hence, female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. b) All recruitment shall be done on the recommendations of duly constituted Screening Committee and the Selection Committee. c) In all matters of recruitment such as screening, shortlisting, selection, fixation of salary etc., the interpretation and decision of the Competent (Appointing) Authority of the Institute shall be final and binding. Also, the recruitment notice may be called off at any stage without assigning any specific reasons, with the approval of the Competent Authority.
d) Applicants called for Written Test/ Skill Test/ Interview shall not be entitled for Payment of any TA/DA.
e) Disputes (if any) shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts of Guwahati.
f) NIPER Guwahati will retain the data of online applications received from non- shortlisted candidates only for a period of six months after completion of recruitment process i.e., the issuance of offer letter to the selected candidate. Thereafter, no RTI on the subject shall be entertained.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply using the prescribed format only, available on the website (niperguwahati.ac.in) from 11:00 AM on 30/01/2026 to 5:00 PM on 28/02/2026.
a) Fee of Rs. 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only) for both Teaching and Non- teaching posts has to be paid through the link provided inside the portal. The fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances. No fee is required for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD category. Candidate after submission of Application and payment of fee, a PDF will be generated with the completed form. Applicants are required to take the print of the PDF application form, sign and send the same along with all self- attested relevant supporting documents (Age Proof, All Essential Degree Certificates, Proper experience certificates, etc) by Speed Post or Courier to NIPER- Guwahati within the prescribed date mentioned below. It is mandatory to submit the hard copy of application form along with all the relevant documents as mentioned.
b) Candidates employed in Government or Government Organizations (e.g., CFTIs, Autonomous Institutions, Universities etc.) must apply through proper channel; or produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview; If selected, they must produce a Relieving Letter at the time of reporting for duty. Such candidates may send advance applications, but, if found eligible and shortlisted, they would be allowed take part in the selection process only if the application is received through proper channel and/or a No Objection Certificate is produced on or before the interview date.
c) Candidates are advised to visit the website of NIPER Guwahati (niperguwahati.ac.in) regularly for any updates. Any amendments, corrigendum, addendum, o r any other information pertaining to this recruitment will be placed on the Institute website only.
d) Applications for TEACHING POSITIONS ONLY must be accompanied by:
i. Statement of Purpose (maximum of 1000 Words)
ii. Your proposed contribution to the Institute (maximum of 1000 words)
iii. Your notable achievements in education and employment
iv. Awards, Rewards, Recognitions won and/or professional affiliations
v. Professional References relevant and not relatives (three) with Name, Designation, Organization, e-Mail ID, Mobile and Landline

e) Application must be supported by reservation certificate (if applicable) issued by the competent authority (as per attached annexures), with validity as on the closing date of applications.
f) Applications must be complete in all respects. Additional sheets as needed may be used and referenced suitably. All information furnished must be supported by documentary evidence. Incomplete, incorrect and sketchy applications are liable to be rejected.
g) Except the documentation sought as above, no other certificate or documentation needs to be attached or provided, at the stage of submitting the application. Such proof would be sought later, ONLY from short-listed applicants.
h) Completely filled-in application duly ink-signed along with documents mentioned above, should be sent by Speed Post or Courier to the address given below, ensuring it reaches the Institute latest by 07-03-2026 by 1700 hrs. The Registrar i/c, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research(NIPER) Guwahati, Vill: Sila Katamur (Halagurisuk), P.O.: Changsari, Dist: Kamrup, Assam-India, 781101
i) The envelope containing the application form should be superscribed as: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ADVERTISEMENT REF. NO. 01/2026 DATED: 30/01/2026”
j) The institute will NOT be responsible for non-receipt of application (s) with in stipulated period due to any postal delay/ loss of application/ document sent in transit. Applications received after the last date and time will NOT be considered.
k) The Institute will communicate only with short-listed and selected candidates. It is explicitly made clear that no correspondence whatsoever shall be entertained from applicants not shortlisted for interview or not selected for appointment.
l) Any query about the online application process, please send us an email to recruitment.support@niperguwahati.ac.in with subject-line as Application for the post of (Name of Post) during the period of online application process only.

Date & time of commencement of Online Applications : 30/01/2026 from 11:00 AM
Last date & time of Online Application & Payment of Fees : 28/02/2026 up to 5:00 PM
Last date for receipt of hard copy of the online application along with all enclosures : 07/03/2026 up to 5:00 PM