CDSCO eases Test Licence Pathway, cuts approval timelines under NDCT Rules Amendment 2026
28 January 2026

CDSCO eases Test Licence Pathway, cuts approval timelines under NDCT Rules Amendment 2026

In a move aimed at accelerating drug development while maintaining regulatory oversight, India’s drug regulator has notified sweeping changes to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019, introducing a faster “prior intimation” route for select test licences and sharply reducing approval timelines.

The amendments, notified on January 20, 2026, under G.S.R. 46(E), mark a significant shift in how manufacturers can produce new drugs and investigational products for clinical trials, bioavailability, bioequivalence studies, and analytical testing

27 January 2026
Pharmacy graduates can start project work at the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
BPharm or equivalent / Bachelors Degree in Sciences OR MVSc / Masters Degree in Sciences from a recognized University or equivalent.
27 January 2026
Online applications are invited from Pharmaceutical Candidates at CSIR-NCL
Master / Integrated Masters in Natural or Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences / MVSc / Animal Sciences OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University OR Any equivalent qualifications duly recognized by the concerned authority as per the functional requirement
27 January 2026
Central Organisation Recruitment 2026 - 19 Vacancies for Pharmacists
B.Pharm from a recognized institute Or Diploma in Pharmacy from an institute recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India. Registered as pharmacist under Pharmacy Act 1948. Minimum three years experience. Candidates may preferably apply for only one post/vac in two ECHS Polyclinic locations.
27 January 2026
Advertisement for Pharma candidates at Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishvvavidyalaya
B.Pharm + 3 years experience in laboratory OR M.Pharma in any of the following branch of specialization - Pharmaceutics, or Pharmaceutical chemistry.
27 January 2026
CSIR-NCL Offers Research Opportunities for Pharmaceutical Sciences Candidates

Applications are invited online for filling up of position on a purely temporary basis, in the prescribed proforma. The details of the Sponsored Project under which engagement is proposed to be made is as under.

Post : Project Associate-I

Title of Project : Technical services: National Collection of Industrial Microorganisms
Name of Sponsoring Agency : NCL
Project Code : TSP024126

27 January 2026
Inviting applications for Full-Time PhD at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India with scholarship
MAHE Manipal encourages research in interdisciplinary areas and the academic program leading to the PhD degree involves course credit requirement and timely research progress presentations, ultimately leading to thesis submission on satisfactory fulfillment of submission requirements.
27 January 2026
Invites applications for post of Pharmacist at ECHS Polyclinic Ajmer
ECHS invites applications to engage Pharmacist on contractual basis in ECHS Polyclinic Ajmer.
27 January 2026
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya looking for Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology candidates
MSc. in Life sciences (Botany/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Zoology) from a recognized University with 04 or more years of experience in research & development in academic institutions/ universities.
27 January 2026
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Medicinal Chemistry at University of Cape Town
Postdoctoral research fellowships are only available to individuals who have achieved a doctoral degree within the past 3 years. Applicants must not previously have held full-time permanent professional or academic posts.
27 January 2026
ECHS Polyclinic Kota invites applications for post of Pharmacist
B.Pharmacy from recognized Institute or 10 plus 2 with science stream Physics, Chemistry & Biology from a recognized board, Approved Diploma in Pharmacy from an Institute recognized by the Pharmacy council of India
27 January 2026
Require Analytical Research Assistant at St. John's Research Institute
Operate, monitor, and assist in routine use of various mass spectrometry platforms under established protocols. Support sample preparation and processing, including extraction, dilution, derivatization, and cleanup techniques as required for analysis.
27 January 2026
NAARI Opens Roles in QA, QC, Production, Analytical and Formulation R&D
Solid dosage operations, BMR & logbook maintenance. cGMP- compliant production as per SOPs.
27 January 2026
Colgate-Palmolive Hiring Associate Scientist
Strong knowledge and expertise in chromatography and working as an analytical scientist with a multinational pharma / FMCG organization, particularly with experience in stability testing.
27 January 2026
Sun Pharma Gets DCGI Nod for Generic Semaglutide Injection for Weight Management in India
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd on Tuesday said it has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to manufacture and market a generic version of semaglutide injection for chronic weight management in adults. The approval follows the successful review of a Phase III clinical trial conducted in India, the company said in a statement.
27 January 2026
China’s Drug Regulator Suspends Import, Sale and Use of Two Indian-Manufactured Medicines over Quality Compliance Failures
Chinas National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced on January 26 that it has suspended the import, sale and use of two pharmaceutical products manufactured in India after regulatory inspections uncovered significant deficiencies in production quality and compliance with Chinese standards.
27 January 2026
How the India - EU Trade Deal Will Benefit the Pharmaceutical Sector

The proposed India-European Union (EU) trade deal is expected to bring significant benefits to India’s pharmaceutical industry. The EU is one of the largest and most regulated medicine markets in the world, and easier access to this region can open new growth opportunities for Indian drug manufacturers. The agreement focuses not only on trade but also on regulatory cooperation, which is crucial for pharmaceuticals.

26 January 2026
200 Pharmacists Openings Announces by State Health Mission
Bachelor in Pharmacy from a recognized institution. Approved Diploma in Pharmacy from the institute recognized by Pharmacy Council of India and registered with Pharmacy Council.
26 January 2026
Research positions for PG degree in Pharma, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology at CSIR-CCMB
Ph.D / MD / MS / MDS or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc / M.Pharm / ME / M.Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed.
26 January 2026
SSB Recruitment 2026 - Latest Vacancies for Pharmacists
B.Pharmacy from any Institution recognised by Government. The selection for the post shall be made on the basis of merit obtained in the written / OMR examination only.
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