Department of Pharmaceuticals Technical Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Department of Pharmaceuticals has announced 5 vacancies for Technical Consultant - Grade 1 and Technical Consultant - Grade 2 posts on a contract basis under advertisement number 05/2026. Eligible candidates must apply through the prescribed offline application process, sending the completed form by speed post, hand-delivery in a sealed cover to Under Secretary (Policy), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Room No. 22020, 2nd floor, Kartavya Bhawan-II, or by email on or before 11 November 2026. Qualifications require a Post-Graduate degree in relevant fields with varying experience. The notified pay is Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month for Grade 1 and Rs. 1,45,000 to Rs. 2,65,000 per month for Grade 2.

DoP Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The application fee is Nil.

About DoP Recruitment 2026

The Department of Pharmaceuticals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, is implementing the Bio-pharma SHAKTI Scheme. These contractual positions are for the Project Management Unit (PMU) to provide technical and programme support for the scheme's implementation.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Post-Graduate degree (M. Pharm/M.Sc./M. Tech.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Medicinal Chemistry / Pharmacology / Biotech or related field; or equivalent qualification with strong relevant experience.
• Experience (Grade 1): 3-8 years post-qualification experience across drug R&D (discovery, pre-clinical, clinical and/or CMC) in industry/CRO/academia or government programmes.
• Experience (Grade 2): 8-15 years post-qualification experience across drug R&D (discovery, pre-clinical, clinical and/or CMC) in industry/CRO/academia or government programmes.
• Age Limit (Grade 1): Maximum age limit should not be more than 40 years as on 31.03.2026.
• Age Limit (Grade 2): Maximum age limit should not be more than 50 years as on 31.03.2026.

DoP Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Technical Consultant - Grade 1

• Assist in preparations of RFAs - for Implementation of the Scheme write component-wise RFAs, getting it approved by competent authority and publish it. Plan and undertake outreach activities include roadshows, webinars, social media post, etc.
• Conduct desk reviews of applications as required; review screening and parameter-based scoring; prepare technical appraisal notes and recommendations for TC/PAAC.
• Get assessment of scientific merit, novelty/FTO (basic), feasibility, team competency, development risks, and alignment to RPFs of Biopharma Shakti.
• Prepare tangible milestones as per the approved proposal for assigned projects. Ensure alignment with applicable regulatory, GFR and quality frameworks, and other domestic or international standards governing clinical, and ethical practices, and confirm that the supporting documentation is complete, current, and sufficient for evaluation.
• Review project plans for cost rationality, resource realism, co-funding evidence, and adherence to scheme expenditure guardrails; suggest re-phasing where required.
• Execute Agreement – Prepare and execute Grant agreement with legal vetting.
• Review progress reports; examine extension/variance and over/under-utilisation requests; recommend milestone disbursals/withholds.
• Undertake site/virtual visits and third-party validations as advised, file visit reports and non-conformance notes.
• Work with PMA, TC and empanelled experts for assignments, Relevant disclosure checks, and consolidation of reviews; maintain decision trails and audit ready records.
• Contribute to SOPs/templates, reviewer manuals, milestone descriptor catalogue, and portal/MIS field refinements.
• Support onboarding/orientation of reviewers; provide clarifications on technical queries from DoP/TC/PMA.

Technical Consultant - Grade 2

• Be responsible for implementation of one or more components of Scheme.
• Preparations of RFAs - for Implementation of the Scheme write component-wise RFAs, getting it approved by competent authority and publish it. Plan and undertake outreach activities include roadshows, webinars, social media post, etc.
• Conduct desk reviews of applications as required; review screening and parameter-based scoring; prepare technical appraisal notes and recommendations for TC/PAAC.
• Get assessment of scientific merit, novelty/FTO (basic), feasibility, team competency, development risks, and alignment to RPFs of Biopharma Shakti.
• Prepare tangible milestones as per the approved proposal. Ensure alignment with applicable regulatory, GFR and quality frameworks, and other domestic or international standards governing clinical, and ethical practices, and confirm that the supporting documentation is complete, current, and sufficient for evaluation.
• Review project plans for cost rationality, resource realism, co-funding evidence, and adherence to scheme expenditure guardrails; suggest re-phasing where required.
• Execute Agreement – Prepare and execute Grant agreement with legal vetting.
• Review progress reports; examine extension/variance and over/under-utilisation requests; recommend milestone disbursals/withholds.
• Undertake site/virtual visits and third-party validations as advised, file visit reports and non-conformance notes.
• Work with PMA, TC and empanelled consultant for assignments, Relevant disclosure checks, and consolidation of reviews; maintain decision trails and audit ready records.
• Contribute to SOPs/templates, reviewer manuals, milestone descriptor catalogue, and portal/MIS field refinements.
• Support onboarding/orientation of reviewers; provide clarifications on technical queries from DoP/TC/PMA.

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