Department of Pharmaceuticals Technical Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

The Department of Pharmaceuticals has 5 contractual positions open under Advertisement no. 06/2026: 3 for Technical Consultant Grade-I and 2 for Young Professionals. Applications must reach the department by 20 November 2026, either as a hard copy or by email. Technical Consultants will receive Rs. 80,000 per month and must not be over 40 years of age on 31 October 2026. Only Indian nationals can apply.

DoP Technical Consultant and Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the selection process, and it does not give the minimum educational qualification, age limit, application fee or pay for the Young Professionals posts.

About DoP

The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) is a Government of India department under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Its office is at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. This advertisement fills positions in its Medical Devices, International Cooperation, and Parliament and Coordination divisions.

DoP Technical Consultant and Young Professional Vacancy Details 2026

DoP Technical Consultant and Young Professional Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

For both Technical Consultant Grade-I posts, the age must not exceed 40 years as on 31 October 2026.

Technical Consultant Grade-I (Medical Devices)

Essential qualification: B.E./B.Tech (Biomedical, Biotechnology, Electronics, Instrumentation engineering) or M. Pharma.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years' work experience in Medical Devices Manufacturing, Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs, Medical Device Research and Development, a Medical Device Testing Laboratory and related subject.

Sound knowledge or hands-on experience in these areas is also listed:

• Medical devices manufacturing industry
• Domestic and global medical devices trade and regulatory issues
• Latest technologies and trends in medical devices
• Data analytics in economics/industry
• Programme management, if any

Desirable: M. Tech or equivalent post graduate degree (in Biomedical, Biotechnology, Instrumentation engineering).

Technical Consultant Grade-I (Pharmaceuticals)

Essential qualification: Master's/Integrated Degree in M. Pharma/M.Sc. (Pharmacology).

Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in:

• Pharmaceutical industry
• Pharmaceutical/Medical Device Regulatory Authority/Govt. Department
• Relevant consulting or research organizations
• Trade and market access analysis, or data analytics in economics/industry

Desirable: In-depth understanding of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Key Starting Materials (KSMs) and Drug Intermediates (DIs).

Attributes Required for Both Technical Consultant Posts

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Good organisational skills with excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
• Good knowledge and skill in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software

Young Professionals

The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification for this post. The advertisement says the eligibility criteria and terms of engagement can be accessed on the DoP recruitment page.

See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Consultant Grade-I (Medical Devices)

This consultant will provide specialised technical and analytical support on medical devices. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, market analysis, quality standards, manufacturing competitiveness and policy inputs. The duties include:

• Supporting research on global and domestic policies, industry trends, manufacturing promotion and access to medical devices
• Assisting with background notes, talking points, briefs, presentations and minutes for meetings, events and conferences
• Supporting coordination with industry associations and related Departments of the Government of India
• Providing comprehensive secretarial support, including drafting proposals, handling correspondence, file processing and record-keeping
• Carrying out other duties entrusted from time to time

Technical Consultant Grade-I (Pharmaceuticals)

This consultant will provide technical, regulatory and analytical support for initiatives in the Indian pharmaceutical sector, including policy development, industry competitiveness, trade facilitation, quality compliance and market access. The role requires strong knowledge of India's pharma ecosystem, regulatory frameworks and global pharmaceutical trends. The duties include:

• Assisting with background notes, briefs and presentations for bilateral and multilateral meetings, trade negotiations and other international engagements
• Helping to collect and analyse data, especially trade data, and preparing summary notes
• Supporting research and analytical reports on country profiles related to pharmaceuticals and medical devices, international trade matters, regulations and market access issues
• Providing comprehensive secretarial support, including drafting proposals, handling correspondence, file processing and record-keeping
• Carrying out other duties entrusted from time to time

Application Fee

The application fee for both Technical Consultant Grade-I posts is Nil.

Important Dates

Service Conditions

• The positions are contractual, and both Technical Consultant Grade-I posts are whole time.
• A Technical Consultant will not be regarded for any purpose as an employee, official or representative of DoP.
• The relationship between DoP and a Technical Consultant will not be one of employer and employee, or of principal and agent.
• Hiring would be governed by the 'Guidelines for engagement of Technical Consultant on contract basis', issued vide F.no. A-41011/01/2022-Estt. (E-21833) dated 03.02.2026 and available on the department's website.

How to Apply for DoP Technical Consultant and Young Professional Recruitment 2026

1. Get the application form from the DoP recruitment page. The form for Technical Consultant Grade-I is also printed in the official notification.
2. Fill in the prescribed form completely. For Technical Consultant Grade-I, mark the division and write the post applied for.
3. Enter your personal details, education from 10th/matriculation onwards and employment history, with the latest first.
4. Give any other experience, publications or awards, past conviction or pending criminal case, referees and last remuneration.
5. Read the guidelines dated 03.02.2026, then complete and sign the declaration.
6. Send the application by one of the two methods below so that it reaches the department by the last date.

By hard copy: Send it by Speed Post or hand-deliver it in a sealed cover, during working hours on a working day, addressed to:

Under Secretary (E&A), Department of Pharmaceuticals, G-19, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi

By email: Send it to [email protected].

The subject printed on the Technical Consultant form is: "Application for engagement of Technical Consultant Grade-I, invited vide Department of Pharmaceuticals' Advertisement no. 06/2026, Issue date: 31.10.2026".

Documents to Attach

• Recent passport size photograph, affixed to the form and signed across
• Supporting documents for publications, recognition, awards, briefs, journals or research papers
• A signed additional sheet, if the employment table needs more space

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