Apply Online for Associate Professor - Pharmaceutical Analysis at NIPER Kolkata

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 : Associate Professor

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

Post Code : T-01
Discipline : Pharmaceutical Analysis
Pay Level (7th CPC) : Level-13 / 7th CPC
No of post : 01 (OBC-NCL)
Max. Age (For direct recruitment) : 45

Essential Qualification : Ph.D. with first class or equivalent grade in the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with very good academic record throughout and at least 8 years of Teaching/ Research/ Industrial experience with published works of high quality, well-recognised and established reputation of having made conspicuous seminal contributions to knowledge in Pharmaceutical and allied areas.
Desirable : Preference will be given to candidates with a postgraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Analysis. The candidate should have experience and expertise in pharmaceutical and bio-analytical techniques, AQbD, impurity profiling, data integrity, cGMP, GLP, ICH guidelines, instruments’ calibration, validation and regulatory requirements of DCGI, USFDA etc. Candidates having hands-on experience in handling sophisticated instruments like HPLC, LC-MS-MS and GC-MS and using them for the analysis of API/finished dosage forms as per IP, USP, BP, etc. will be given preference. Knowledge in characterization of biological products and stability testing, troubleshooting skills, etc., will be preferred. The candidate should have demonstrated adequate experience of independent research in terms of guided Master’s students and at least one PhD student, execution and/or receipt of sponsored/EMR projects and publication in SCI journals.
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 Assistant Professor and possessing the educational qualifications prescribed for Direct Recruitment.

Age Limit
Not exceeding 45 years 3 years age relaxation for OBC-NCL candidates
3 years prior to superannuation in the parent organization

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 employee.
3. Candidates should read carefully 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 on the basis of 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. Hence, submission of hard copy of application within time is essential. 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, request 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 online link available in the NIPER-Kolkata Website. They can apply for more than one post and more than one category provided; they fulfill the eligibility criteria. In such a case, the candidate has to apply for each post and category and Pay Application Fee separately. However, based on the number of candidates applying for different posts, the institute reserves the right to hold a written test and /or Interview for the various posts together or separately on a single or multiple days across various sessions as per 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 fulfillment of minimum qualifications and experience does not entitle any candidate to receive call letter.
8. The applicants serving in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSUs/Autonomous organization 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 closing date of receipt of hard copy of applications.
9. Applicants who are applying on deputation has to submit APARs of last 3 years, Vigilance clearance certificate and Integrity Certificate along with the application.
10. Selection Committee reserves the rights 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 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 all the posts (Teaching and Non-Teaching) as on the last date for submission of online applications i.e., on 17/08/2026 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 17/08/2026 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 for the posts NT-01 to NT- 03, 2 (Two) years 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 both Teaching and Non-Teaching (from Pay level 10 and above), Rs. 1000/- (One Thousand only) for other non-Teaching posts 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. The payment receipt to be attached with the application. Application fees not necessary for applying on deputation.
17. For the post T-01, the mode of recruitment is Direct/Deputation.
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 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 Written Test/Skill Test/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. The 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 short comings 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 to fill up some or all the posts advertised for any reasons whatsoever. (c) Increase/Decrease the number of posts without giving any reason. (d) Any addition/deletion and changes in 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 in 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 organization letter head 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 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 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 the Pharmaceutical Sciences Category and allied areas: Medicinal Chemistry; Pharmaceutical Analysis; Pharmacology & Toxicology; Pharmaceutics; Regulatory Toxicology; Pharmacy Practice; Clinical Pharmacy; Hospital Pharmacy; Industrial Pharmacy; Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulation); Pharmaceutical Technology (Process Chemistry); Pharmacoinformatics; Pharmacognosy; Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Quality Assurance; Community Pharmacy; Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
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 Category Age Relaxation
OBC(NCL) : 3 Years against reserved posts for OBC (NCL) only.
SC : 5 Years against reserved posts for SC 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.
36. Only shortlisted candidates are called for Interview / Written Test / Skill Test. The Director / Screening Committee reserves the right to shortlist the candidates based on educational qualification/experience/papers published.

37. (a) The candidates are required to apply ONLINE only from 10:00 AM on 18/07/2026 to 17/08/2026 up to 06.00 PM.
(b) For application format, please visit : niperkolkata.edu.in/
(c) Before sending/posting the Hard Copy of Application, 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), and a duly self-attested copy 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 01.09.2026 up to 05.00 PM by Registered / Speed Post/Courier. The envelope, containing the complete application, should be superscribed as “Name of the Post Applied” & Post Code. “Advertisement No.________” 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 01.09.2026.

Last date of receipt of Online Application & Payment of Fees : 17/08/2026 up to 6.00 PM
Last date of receipt of hard copy of successfully submitted online application at NIPER-Kolkata along with all enclosures : 01/09/2026 up to 5.00 PM