National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata has invited online applications for Teaching and Non-Teaching posts, including Associate Professor, Assistant Registrar, Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator, and Junior Technical Assistant. This recruitment offers 4 vacancies at the Institute, and interested candidates, at Kolkata, West Bengal, can apply online before the last date, 17th August 2026. This is a good opportunity for academic and administrative professionals looking to join an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. Read below for complete details on eligibility, pay level, and how to apply for these job vacancies.
Official Notification Reference file: Employment Notification No. NIPER-K/P-VIII/2026 dated 18.07.2026
Date Posted: 22nd July 2026
Hiring Organization Name: National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Kolkata
Organization Profile: National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata (NIPER-K) was created in 2007 under the aegis of Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizer as a centre of excellence for higher education, research and development in Pharmaceutical Sciences. This followed the establishment of NIPER Mohali, which is the first national level institute in pharmaceutical sciences with a proclaimed objective of becoming a centre of excellence for advanced studies and research in pharmaceutical sciences. NIPERs are conceived to provide leadership in pharmaceutical sciences and related areas not only within the country, but also to the countries in South East Asia, South Asia, and Africa. The institute started with M.S (Pharm) in 3 disciplines viz Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products and Pharmacoinformatics in the year 2007. Subsequently 2 new courses were added – Pharmacology & Toxicology (2018), Pharmaceutics (2020). Ph D programme in this institute commenced from the academic year 2016 in 3 disciplines (Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products, and Pharmacoinformatics), Pharmacology & Toxicology (2018), Pharmaceutics (2020).
Employment Type: Direct Recruitment (regular, with probation) for all posts; Deputation also permitted for the Associate Professor post
Job Title/Designation:
- Associate Professor (Teaching)
- Assistant Registrar
- Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator
- Junior Technical Assistant (Non-Teaching)
Vacancy available in departments:
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis – 1 Associate Professor post (Teaching, backlog vacancy, OBC-NCL)
- Administration Department – 1 Assistant Registrar post (UR)
- Administration Department – 1 Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator post (UR)
- Instrumentation Department – 1 Junior Technical Assistant post (UR)
Essential Qualifications: For Associate Professor, candidates need a Ph.D with first class or equivalent grade in the preceding degree, a very good academic record, and at least 8 years of teaching, research, or industrial experience with high-quality published work. For Assistant Registrar, candidates need a Master’s degree in any discipline with 8 years of relevant supervisory experience, including at least 5 years at the immediate lower grade. For Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator, candidates need a graduate degree in any discipline with 3 years of relevant experience and good communication skills. For Junior Technical Assistant, candidates need Senior Secondary (10+2) with Science subjects.
Desirable: For Associate Professor, a postgraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Analysis is preferred, along with expertise in pharmaceutical and bio-analytical techniques, AQbD, impurity profiling, cGMP, GLP, ICH guidelines, and hands-on experience with HPLC, LC-MS-MS, and GC-MS. For Assistant Registrar, experience in Establishment, Examinations, or Finance is preferred. For Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator, computer proficiency and front-office or event coordination experience is preferred. For Junior Technical Assistant, knowledge of computers is preferred.
Experience: Associate Professor requires at least 8 years of teaching, research, or industrial experience after the Master’s degree (Ph.D duration excluded). Assistant Registrar requires 8 years of relevant experience, Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator requires 3 years, and further experience details are listed above for each post.
Age Limit: The maximum age for direct recruitment is 45 years for Associate Professor, 40 years for Assistant Registrar, 35 years for Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator, and 27 years for Junior Technical Assistant, all reckoned as on 17th August 2026. Age relaxation of 3 years is available for OBC-NCL candidates and 5 years for SC candidates against reserved posts.
Salary Details: Pay is as per the 7th CPC pay matrix: Level 13 for Associate Professor, Level 10 for Assistant Registrar, Level 7 for Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator, and Level 4 for Junior Technical Assistant, along with usual allowances such as DA, HRA, and TA as admissible to Central Government employees posted, at Kolkata.
Job Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Apply Mode: Online, followed by submission of hard copy
Important Dates: Online applications commence from 18th July 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The last date for receipt of online applications and payment of fees is 17th August 2026, up to 6:00 p.m. The last date for receipt of the hard copy of the successfully submitted online application, along with all enclosures, is 1st September 2026, up to 5:00 p.m.
Application Fees: ₹2,000/- for Teaching posts and Non-Teaching posts from Pay Level 10 and above, and ₹1,000/- for other Non-Teaching posts, payable through online mode only. No fee is required for SC/ST, Persons with Disability, Women candidates, or for applicants applying on deputation.
Organization Website: https://www.niperkolkata.edu.in/
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply online through the links given below between 18th July 2026 and 17th August 2026, pay the applicable fee online, and then send the complete hard copy of the successfully submitted application, along with self-attested documents, to the Registrar I/c, NIPER-Kolkata, so as to reach on or before 1st September 2026, up to 5:00 p.m., by Registered/Speed Post or Courier, or submit it in person, at Kolkata, between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on working days. The envelope should be superscribed with the name of the post applied for, the post code, and the advertisement number.
To Submit Online Application:
- Teaching Post: https://niperkrecruitment.in/teaching/
- Non-Teaching Posts: https://niperkrecruitment.in/nonteaching/
Organization address:
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)
Chunilal Bhawan, 168,
Maniktala Main Road
Kolkata – 700054 [ West Bengal]
Official Notification for Reference: NIPER Kolkata- Job Opening Notification
Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification of the Institution/University for details qualifications and other details, before applying.
General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the NIPER Kolkata jobs:
- Applicants must be Citizens of India and should read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
- Candidates already working in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU/Autonomous organizations must send their hard copy application through proper channel, along with a No Objection Certificate.
- Applicants applying on deputation must submit APARs of the last 3 years, a Vigilance Clearance Certificate, and an Integrity Certificate.
- Each application must be sent in a separate envelope, and incomplete applications will be rejected.
- No TA/DA or accommodation will be provided for attending the written test, skill test, or interview.
- All correspondence, including call letters, will be sent only through email; no separate call letter will be sent by post.
- Candidates should regularly visit the NIPER-Kolkata website for updates and any corrigendum related to this recruitment.
These job vacancies at NIPER Kolkata offer a valuable opportunity for academic and administrative professionals to join a premier pharmaceutical education institute. Eligible candidates should apply online, at Kolkata, before 17th August 2026, and ensure the hard copy reaches the Institute by 1st September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the last date to apply online for the job vacancies at NIPER Kolkata? The last date for receipt of online applications and payment of fees is 17th August 2026, up to 6:00 p.m.
2. How many vacancies are available in this NIPER Kolkata recruitment? There are 4 vacancies in total, covering 1 Teaching post (Associate Professor) and 3 Non-Teaching posts.
3. What is the minimum qualification required for the Associate Professor post at NIPER Kolkata? Candidates need a Ph.D with a first-class or equivalent grade, along with at least 8 years of teaching, research, or industrial experience.
4. What is the age limit for the Non-Teaching posts at NIPER Kolkata? The age limit is 40 years for Assistant Registrar, 35 years for Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator, and 27 years for Junior Technical Assistant.
5. How can candidates apply for the job vacancies at NIPER Kolkata? Candidates must apply online through the Teaching or Non-Teaching application link, pay the fee online, and then send the hard copy of the application to the Registrar I/c, NIPER-Kolkata, before the due date.
6. What is the application fee for the NIPER Kolkata recruitment? The fee is ₹2,000/- for Teaching and higher Non-Teaching posts, and ₹1,000/- for other Non-Teaching posts, with exemptions for SC/ST, PwD, and Women candidates.
7. What is the last date for submitting the hard copy of the application for the NIPER Kolkata recruitment? The hard copy of the successfully submitted online application must reach the Institute on or before 1st September 2026, up to 5:00 p.m.
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