Resident Pharmacist Recruitment at Malabar Cancer Centre (MCC)

The Malabar Cancer Centre (MCC), an autonomous institution under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Kerala, has announced an opening for the position of Resident Pharmacist. This role is integrated into the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), serving a vast population across Northern Kerala and neighboring states.

1. Position Overview

The Resident Pharmacist will be primarily responsible for clinical research-related pharmacy duties within the institute.

Post Name: Resident Pharmacist
Vacancies: 01 (includes existing and arising vacancies)
Age Limit: Below 30 years (calculated as of January 1, 2025)
Monthly Remuneration (Consolidated): *
D.Pharm Holders: Rs. 16,500/-
B.Pharm Holders: Rs. 18,700/-

2. Eligibility & Tenure

Qualification: Candidates must possess either a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm).
Nature of Appointment: Purely temporary and on a contract basis.
Tenure: Initially for 179 days. This can be extended for a maximum period of 3 years (up to 6 tenures), subject to satisfactory performance.

3. Application Process & Fees

Applications must be submitted ONLINE via the official portal.

Official Website: mcc.kerala.gov.in
Last Date for Submission: January 20, 2026, by 12:00 PM

Application Fee Structure:

SC/ST Category (listed in Kerala PSC): Rs. 100/-
General & Other Categories: Rs. 250/-
Note: SC/ST candidates from other states will be treated as General category applicants.

4. Selection Procedure

The selection will be conducted at the Administrative Block, MCC (PGIOSR) and may include:

Written Test/Online Test: To evaluate core subject knowledge.
Interview: Including attitude, aptitude, personality, and practical assessment.
Document Verification: Originals must be produced with self-attested copies at the time of the interview.

5. Important Guidelines for Applicants

Photo Specifications: 150W x 200H pixels, JPG format, maximum size 30Kb.
Communication: Candidates should check their email and the MCC website regularly for test/interview schedules. No separate physical letters will be sent.
Experience Calculation: Experience is counted from the date the requisite qualification was obtained until the date of the notification.
Disqualification: Any attempt to influence the selection process or provide false information will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature.