Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has announced a recruitment notification for 07 Scientific Officer (Group A) positions. Out of these, 04 posts are for Direct Recruitment (03 UR & 01 OBC) and 03 posts are for Deputation/Short-Term Contract (ISTC) basis.
If you have a Postgraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, or Chemistry, this is a great opportunity to work with a prestigious government organization.
📌 Last Date to Apply: 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News
🌐 Official Website: www.ipc.gov.in
Job Details
1. Scientific Officer (Direct Recruitment – 04 Posts)
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) as per 7th CPC
- Age Limit: Up to 35 years (Age relaxation as per Govt. norms)
- Essential Qualification:
- PG Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Microbiology/Chemistry or equivalent.
- Associateship Diploma of the Institution of Chemists (India).
- Experience Required:
- 5 years in drug analysis/research in relevant fields.
- Desirable Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in relevant discipline.
- Published research papers/drug analysis experience.
- Good knowledge of computer applications.
2. Scientific Officer (Deputation/ISTC – 03 Posts)
- Pay Scale: Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
- Age Limit: Up to 56 years
- Eligibility for Deputation:
- Officers from Central/State Govt./PSUs/Autonomous Bodies holding analogous posts OR
- 2 years in Pay Matrix Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) OR
- 3 years in Pay Matrix Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) OR
- 8 years in Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Essential Qualification & Experience: Same as Direct Recruitment.
About Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC)
The IPC is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Its key functions include:
✔ Publishing Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) – the official drug standards book.
✔ Releasing National Formulary of India (NFI) for generic medicines.
✔ Providing Reference Substances for drug testing.
✔ Serving as the National Coordination Centre (NCC) for:
- Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) – Drug safety monitoring.
- Materiovigilance Programme of India (MvPI) – Medical device safety monitoring.
How to Apply for IPC Recruitment 2024?
- Download the application form from IPC Official Website.
- Fill the form with passport-size photo and attested documents.
- Government employees must apply through proper channel.
- Send the application to:Secretary-cum-Scientific Director
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission,
Sector-23, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad – 201002
Super-scribe: “Application for the post of Scientific Officer”
📅 Last Date: Within 45 days of Employment News publication
