The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is conducting a walk-in recruitment drive for the position of Pharmacovigilance Assistant under the National Coordination Centre – Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (NCC-PvPI).

This opportunity is particularly relevant for candidates seeking pharmacovigilance jobs in India and professionals with qualifications in Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Pharm.D, MBBS or BDS.

Selected candidates may be posted at NCC-PvPI, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ghaziabad, or any Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centre (AMC) under PvPI.

The role involves hands-on work with Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), VigiFlow, drug safety data and pharmacovigilance case review. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can directly attend the walk-in interview on 24 August 2026.

Job Overview

Responsibilities

The Pharmacovigilance Assistant will support drug safety and adverse drug reaction monitoring activities under PvPI. Major responsibilities include:

• Processing Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs).
• Managing pharmacovigilance cases in VigiFlow.
• Performing quality review of ICSRs maintained in the safety database.
• Supporting clinical review of Individual Case Safety Reports.
• Supporting statistical review of ICSRs.
• Maintaining the quality and accuracy of pharmacovigilance safety information.
• Performing other pharmacovigilance or administrative responsibilities assigned by the competent authority.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications from a recognized university or institute:

Master’s Degree in:

• Pharmacology
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Pharmacy Practice
• Clinical Research

OR

Candidates with any of the following professional qualifications are eligible:

• Pharm.D
• MBBS
• BDS

Desirable Experience

Candidates with 1 year of experience in Drug Safety or Pharmacovigilance will be preferred.

The notification lists this experience as desirable, rather than as the stated essential educational qualification.

Salary and Age Limit

The selected Pharmacovigilance Assistant will receive a monthly emolument of:

₹32,000 per month

The prescribed maximum age is:

Not exceeding 28 years

Candidates should verify their eligibility according to the conditions applicable to the recruitment before attending the interview.

Place of Posting

Selected candidates may be posted at:

National Coordination Centre – Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (NCC-PvPI), Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ghaziabad

OR

Any ADR Monitoring Centre (AMC) operating under PvPI.

Therefore, candidates should be prepared for posting according to programme requirements.

Skills Relevant to the Role

Candidates preparing for the IPC Pharmacovigilance Assistant walk-in should have a working understanding of:

Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety, ICSR Processing, Adverse Drug Reactions, VigiFlow, Case Processing, Clinical Review, Quality Review, Safety Databases, ADR Monitoring and PvPI.

Knowledge of pharmacovigilance terminology and the workflow for processing adverse drug reaction reports can be particularly useful for this position.

Why This Opportunity Is Relevant

The IPC Pharmacovigilance Assistant recruitment provides an opportunity to gain practical exposure to India’s national pharmacovigilance system.

The role offers experience in areas such as ICSR processing, VigiFlow case management, adverse drug reaction monitoring, clinical review and pharmacovigilance quality review.

For pharmacy, Pharm.D and eligible healthcare graduates interested in building careers in drug safety and pharmacovigilance, this experience can provide valuable exposure to real-world safety surveillance activities.

How to Apply for IPC Pharmacovigilance Assistant Recruitment 2026

This recruitment is being conducted through a walk-in interview, so eligible candidates should report directly to the specified venue.

Walk-In Date: 24 August 2026
Reporting Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Venue:
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission
Sector 23, Raj Nagar
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

Candidates reporting after the prescribed reporting period will not be entertained.

Documents Required for Walk-In Interview

Candidates should bring:

• Two sets of updated CV/resume
• Four recent passport-size photographs
• Copies of educational qualification certificates
• Experience certificates, where applicable
• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• UAN details
• Bank account details
• All original documents for verification

Failure to produce the required original documents during verification may result in disqualification.

Important Instructions

Candidates should note that no TA/DA will be provided for attending the walk-in interview.

Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not automatically confer a right to selection or appointment. Qualifications and experience should be relevant to the respective position and obtained from a recognized institution or organization.

Candidates providing false, misleading, incorrect or suppressed information may be disqualified at any stage of the recruitment process.

The advertised position is purely contractual and outsourced in nature. Selection does not provide a right to claim regularization, absorption or permanent employment with the organizations or posted centre.

Candidates are advised to carefully verify all eligibility requirements and recruitment instructions before travelling to the walk-in venue.

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