Bengaluru, February 17, 2026 – Hikal Limited, a leading pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals company, is conducting a walk-in interview on February 22, 2026, for multiple openings in its API manufacturing unit. The positions are based in the Bommasandra Industrial Area (Jigani), Bengaluru, Karnataka, and focus on production and quality control functions in the API industry.
This is a great opportunity for male candidates with backgrounds in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related fields to join a reputed organization known for its expertise in intermediates, APIs, and custom manufacturing. The walk-in venue is Sal Vishram Business Hotel, Hebbagodi, near the industrial area.
Available Roles and Responsibilities
1. Production API – Jr. Officer / Officer / Executive
- Handle intermediate production, cleanroom operations, shift in-charge duties, and hydrogenation block activities.
- Ensure smooth execution of API manufacturing processes, safety compliance, and batch documentation.
- Manage equipment handling, process optimization, and adherence to GMP standards in a production environment.
2. Quality Control – Officer
- Perform quality testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability studies.
- Operate sophisticated instruments including HPLC, GC, IR, wet lab analysis, auto titrator, and other QC tools.
- Prepare and review analytical data, ensure compliance with pharmacopoeial standards, and support release/rejection decisions.
Both roles require hands-on experience in the API/chemical industry, with a focus on male candidates as specified in the hiring notice.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Production API: B.Sc. / Diploma in Chemical Engineering / M.Sc. / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent). Experience in API production, cleanroom, shift handling, hydrogenation (intermediate to executive level).
- Quality Control: M.Sc. in Chemistry with 1 to 4 years of experience in QC for API industry. Key skills: HPLC, GC, IR, wet analysis, auto titrator, stability studies, raw material/finished product testing.
- Only male candidates are eligible as per the announcement.
Salary, Benefits, and Location
While exact salary details are not specified in the posting, similar roles at Hikal Limited and in the Bangalore API sector typically offer competitive packages in the range of ₹3.0 – 6.5 LPA (depending on experience and designation), along with industry-standard benefits such as PF, ESI, health insurance, performance incentives, and transport facilities where applicable.
Job Location: Hikal Limited, KIADB Industrial Area, Jigani, Anekal Taluk, Bommasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560105 (India).
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates are requested to attend the walk-in interview directly:
- Date: February 22, 2026
- Time: Likely 9:00 AM onwards (standard for such drives)
- Venue: Sal Vishram Business Hotel, Hebbagodi, 144-C/A, KIADB Industrial Area, opp. MTR, Bommasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560099
Carry multiple copies of your updated CV, educational certificates, experience letters, and recent passport-size photographs.
Alternatively, share relevant CVs via email to: ramya@hikal.com (mention the role and “Walk-in February 2026” in the subject line for priority).
