Department of Pharmaceuticals Technical Consultant and Young Professionals Recruitment 2026Out

• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
• Technical Consultant Grade-I (Medical Devices): B.E./B.Tech in Biomedical, Biotechnology, Electronics or Instrumentation engineering, or M. Pharma, with at least 3 years of experience in medical devices manufacturing, regulatory affairs, research and development, a medical device testing laboratory or related work.
• Medical Devices applicants must have sound knowledge or practical experience in the medical devices industry, domestic and international trade and regulation, emerging technologies, and economics/industry data analytics; programme management experience, if any, is also listed. M.Tech or an equivalent postgraduate degree in Biomedical, Biotechnology or Instrumentation engineering is desirable.
• Technical Consultant Grade-I (Pharmaceuticals): Master's/Integrated Degree in M. Pharma/M.Sc. (Pharmacology), with at least 3 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical/medical device regulatory authorities or government departments, relevant consulting or research organisations, trade and market access analysis, or economics/industry data analytics.
• Pharmaceuticals applicants with a detailed understanding of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Key Starting Materials and Drug Intermediates meet the stated desirable knowledge requirement.
• Both consultant roles require multitasking and deadline management, organisational ability, strong communication, writing and presentation skills, and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
• The notice does not state the minimum educational qualification for Young Professionals; candidates must check the eligibility criteria and engagement terms on the department's recruitment page.

• Download the prescribed application form from the department's recruitment page; the Technical Consultant Grade-I form is also included in the notification PDF.
• For a Technical Consultant application, identify the division and post you are applying for.
• Complete personal particulars, education from Class 10/matriculation onwards and employment details, listing the most recent employment first.
• Provide the requested details of other experience, publications, awards, convictions or pending criminal cases, referees and last remuneration.
• Read the engagement guidelines dated 03.02.2026, then complete and sign the declaration.
• Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign across it. Attach the specified supporting documents and a signed extra sheet if the employment section needs more space.
• For hard-copy submission, send the application by Speed Post or deliver it by hand in a sealed cover to Under Secretary (E&A), Department of Pharmaceuticals, G-19, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. Hand delivery must be during working hours on a working day.
• Email submission is also permitted; obtain the application email address from the official notification or recruitment page.
• Ensure the application reaches the department by 20 November 2026.

Recruitment overview

The Department of Pharmaceuticals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has issued Advertisement No. 06/2026 dated 31.10.2026 for five contractual positions. The recruitment covers Technical Consultant Grade-I roles in the Medical Devices and International Cooperation divisions, along with Young Professionals in the Parliament and Coordination Division. Applications are restricted to Indian nationals and must reach the department by 20.11.2026.

Who should check this notification

The three consultant vacancies are intended for candidates with the specified technical qualifications and at least three years of relevant experience. Medical Devices applicants can qualify through the listed engineering disciplines or M. Pharma. The Pharmaceuticals role requires the specified Master's/Integrated Degree in M. Pharma/M.Sc. (Pharmacology). Both consultant disciplines have an upper age limit of 40 years, calculated on 31 October 2026, and monthly remuneration of Rs. 80,000.

The notice does not provide the minimum qualification, age limit, fee or remuneration for the two Young Professionals positions. Their eligibility criteria and engagement terms are to be checked on the department's recruitment page.

Preparing and submitting the application

Download the prescribed form and, for Technical Consultant Grade-I, indicate the post and division. Enter educational details beginning with matriculation and arrange employment history with the latest appointment first. The form also seeks information on publications, awards, other experience, criminal proceedings, referees and last remuneration.

Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign across it. Include supporting material for publications, recognition, awards, briefs, journals or research papers, where applicable. If employment details require extra space, use a signed additional sheet. Read the guidelines dated 03.02.2026 before signing the declaration.

Submit the application by Speed Post, hand delivery or email. Hard copies must be in a sealed cover addressed to the Under Secretary (E&A), Department of Pharmaceuticals, G-19, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. Hand delivery is permitted during working hours on working days.

Engagement conditions

Both consultant roles are whole-time contractual assignments. Engagement does not confer employee, official or representative status within the department. The notification does not specify a selection procedure.