NIPER Research Associate III Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, has invited applications for the post of Research Associate -III under Advt No. 31/2026. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 27 November 2026.

The post is for Department of Pharmacy Practice & Clinical Research, NIPER, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab. Qualification required: Post Graduate degree in Public Health/Statistics/Epidemiology/Health Sciences/Life Sciences/Environmental Sciences/HTA/Population Sciences/Demography/Health Economics/M. Pharma (Pharmacy Practice/Pharmacology/Nursing with 03 years of experience, OR Ph.D. in a listed subject. The pay is Rs. 67,000 p.m. + HRA, as admissible. The application fee is Rs.500 for Unreserved and OBC. Selection is by shortlisting of applications, interview in person at NIPER-SAS Nagar and a written test may be conducted depending on the number of applications received. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 27 November 2026
• Vacancies: 1
• How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
• Fee: Unreserved and OBC: Rs.500; SC/ST/PwBD/female: NIL
• Pay: Rs. 67,000 p.m. + HRA, as admissible
• Age limit: Maximum 38 years (as on the last date of submission of applications)
• Place: Department of Pharmacy Practice & Clinical Research, NIPER, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab

NIPER Research Associate -III Recruitment 2026 - Overview

NIPER Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. 31/2026 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download NIPER notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Public Health/Statistics/Epidemiology/Health Sciences/Life Sciences/Environmental Sciences/HTA/Population Sciences/Demography/Health Economics/M. Pharma (Pharmacy Practice/Pharmacology/Nursing with 03 years of experience; OR Ph.D. in Public Health/Statistics/Health Sciences/Epidemiology/Environmental Sciences/Life Sciences/Population Sciences/Demography/Health Economics/HTA/Pharmacy Practice/Pharmacology/Clinical Research/Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Experience: 03 years of experience with the Post Graduate degree route
• Age limit: Maximum 38 years (as on the last date of submission of applications)
• Age relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/PwBD etc. As per Government of India rules

Other conditions:

• Only eligible Indian nationals can apply
• The engagement is full time

Desirable:

• Publications (Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis) as first author or corresponding author in SCIE Q1 Journals
• High-level expertise in conducting data analysis using R Programming/Phyton

Who Cannot Apply for NIPER Recruitment 2026

• Applications without valid proof of fee deposit (where fee applies) will be summarily rejected
• Candidates with incomplete applications or without supporting enclosures, photographs, signatures and prescribed fee will not be interviewed
• Candidates who fail to produce original certificates at the interview will not be allowed to appear

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Purely temporary for a period of 01 year, co-terminus with the duration of the project
• No right or claim for regularization/absorption against any vacant post in the Institute
• Institute may withdraw the position or choose not to fill it at any time without giving a reason

Application Fee

Payment mode: NEFT in the Institute's bank (State Bank of India, SAS Nagar).

Important Dates

How Will NIPER Select Candidates?

• Shortlisting of applications
• Interview in person at NIPER-SAS Nagar
• A written test may be conducted depending on the number of applications received
• Selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in interview
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview; call letters are sent by e-mail only

NIPER Exam Pattern 2026

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Written Test and/or Interview.

Documents to Enclose

• Duly filled application form in the prescribed proforma
• Attested copies of testimonials, degrees and certificates
• Experience certificate and reprints of important publications
• Latest passport size photograph
• Proof of payment of the application fee, wherever applicable
• Valid proof for claiming age relaxation

How to Apply for NIPER Recruitment 2026 Offline

1. Download the application form from https://niper.gov.in/jobs.
2. Fill in the prescribed proforma and attach attested copies of testimonials, degrees and certificates supporting the qualification and experience columns.
3. Attach a latest passport size photograph and proof of payment of the application fee (NEFT to the Institute's bank), wherever applicable.
4. Send the hard copy to Prof. Dipika Bansal, Department of Pharmacy Practice & Clinical Research, NIPER, Sector- 67, SAS Nagar - 160062 (Punjab) by Speed Post, Registered Post, Courier or by hand on or before 27.11.2026.
5. Also email a scanned copy of the form with all attachments (in .pdf format) to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] by 27.11.2026.

Other Points to Note

• Keep the email id and mobile number given in the application form active
• Any change to the schedule will be notified on the Institute's website
• Canvassing in any form may lead to cancellation of candidature

NIPER Research Associate -III Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), Advertisement No. 31/2026, dated 13 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.