
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), SAS Nagar, invites applications for 15 faculty positions across Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor levels, offering salaries up to ₹2 lakh per month as per the 7th CPC. The application deadline is extended to August 25, 2025.
Faculty Positions and Specializations
Professor (7 Posts, Pay Level-14A: ₹1,59,100–₹2,20,200)
- Eligibility: Ph.D. with first-class or equivalent in the relevant branch, 10 years of teaching/research/industrial experience, and high-quality published work. Max age: 50 years.
- Specializations:
- F-101: Natural Products (1 UR) – Traditional Medicine, AYUSH formulation, natural product isolation.
- F-102: Pharmaceutical Analysis (1 ST) – Stability Testing, Impurity Profiling, analytical platforms (LC-MS, LC-NMR, etc.).
- F-103: Pharmaceutical Analysis (1 OBC) – Regulatory Affairs, Business Development, bioanalysis.
- F-104: Pharmacology & Toxicology (1 UR) – Regulatory Toxicology, Safety Pharmacology.
- F-105: Pharmaceutical Management (1 SC) – Operations Management, R&D Management, HRM, or Marketing Research.
- F-106: Pharmaceutical Technology – Biotechnology (1 UR) – Fermentation Technology, Biocatalysis.
- F-107: Biotechnology (1 OBC) – Bacteriology, Virology, Experimental Omics, or anti-viral/anti-bacterial agent development.
Associate Professor (5 Posts, Pay Level-13A2: ₹1,39,600–₹2,11,300)
- Eligibility: Ph.D. with first-class or equivalent, 8 years of experience, and significant contributions to pharmaceutical sciences. Max age: 50 years.
- Specializations:
- F-201: Pharmaceutical Technology – Process Chemistry (1 ST) – Chemical Engineering, Flow Chemistry.
- F-202: Pharmaceutical Technology – Process Chemistry (1 SC) – Business Development, Pilot Plant Management.
- F-203: Clinical Research (1 OBC) – Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacovigilance, Phase I-III trials.
- F-204: Biotechnology (1 SC) – Nucleotide/Gene/Cell-based therapy development.
- F-205: Medical Devices (1 OBC) – Biomedical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering for medical devices.
Assistant Professor (2 Posts, Pay Level-12: ₹1,01,500–₹1,67,400)
- Eligibility: Ph.D. with first-class or equivalent, 5 years of experience, and high-quality published work. Max age: 45 years.
- Specializations:
- F-301: Pharmacology & Toxicology (1 ST) – Regulatory Toxicology, Molecular Toxicology, non-clinical safety studies.
- F-302: Pharmaceutics (1 OBC) – Solid State Pharmaceutics, 3D printing, QbD, formulation of biologicals.
Reservations
- 2 posts (across all levels) reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under locomotor disability, filled via horizontal reservation from SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/UR candidates.
- Age relaxation and reservations as per Government of India norms.
Benefits
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, Medical Reimbursement.
- Special Allowances:
- 50% subsidy on professional society memberships/journals (up to ₹5,000/year).
- Book allowance (up to ₹5,000/year).
- Support for consultancy and sponsored projects.
Application Process
- Eligibility: Indian nationals only.
- Application Form: Available at niper.gov.in/jobs. Submit with attested copies of testimonials, passport-size photo, and fee (₹1,000 for UR/EWS/OBC; NIL for SC/ST/PwBD/female) via NEFT to:
- Bank Details:
- Account Name: Director, NIPER, SAS Nagar
- Bank: State Bank of India, SCF No.32, Phase-X, Sector-64, SAS Nagar-160062
- Account No.: 55034549623
- IFSC: SBIN0004421
- Bank Details:
- Submission: Send completed application to The Registrar, NIPER, Sector-67, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali)-160062, Punjab.
- Deadline: August 25, 2025.
- Additional Requirements:
- Government employees must apply through proper channel with Vigilance Clearance and No Objection Certificate.
- Submit synopsis in PDF format to recruitmentcell@niper.ac.in.
- Provide three referees’ details, including two from previous/current employers.
General Information
- Applications must be in the prescribed format with all supporting documents. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Selection involves presentation and/or interview, with the institute reserving the right to limit candidates called.
- New Pension Scheme applies as per Central Government norms (effective from 01-01-2004).
- Check niper.gov.in for updates. No interim inquiries entertained.
- Canvassing in any form may lead to disqualification.
