The Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna, through its Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centre (AMC), has announced a walk-in interview for the post of Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate (Jr. PvA). This recruitment is being conducted under the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
This opportunity is ideal for Pharmacy, Pharm.D, Clinical Research, and Medical graduates seeking a career in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, and ADR monitoring within the PvPI (Pharmacovigilance Programme of India) network.
📌 Job Highlights
- Organization: IGIMS, Patna
- Department: Pharmacology – ADR Monitoring Centre (AMC)
- Post Name: Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate (Jr. PvA)
- Number of Posts: 01
- Job Location: Patna, Bihar
- Interview Date: 28 January 2026
- Reporting Time: 10:00 AM
- Interview Time: 11:00 AM onwards
- Salary: ₹32,000 per month
- Contract Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance)
🧑⚕️ Roles & Responsibilities (Job Description)
The selected Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate will be responsible for:
- Collection and documentation of Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reports
- Processing and submission of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)
- Data entry and case management in VigiFlow
- Quality review, clinical review, and statistical review of ICSRs
- Maintenance of drug safety databases as per PvPI & IPC guidelines
- Any additional work assigned by the competent authorit
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🎓 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Essential Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following:
- Master’s degree in Pharmacy / Clinical Pharmacology / Pharmacy Practice / Clinical Research
- Pharm.D
- MBBS / BDS from a recognized university or institute
⭐ Desirable Qualification
- Minimum 1 year experience in Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance
🎂 Age Limit
- Maximum 28 years as on the date of walk-in interview
💰 Salary & Benefits
- Monthly Salary: ₹30,000 – ₹32,000 (Fixed ₹32,000 as per IPC norms)
- Payment through authorized manpower agency of IPC, Ghaziabad
- Exposure to national-level pharmacovigilance activities
- Experience certificate under AMC & IPC-PvPI framework
- Opportunity for contract extension based on performance
📝 Application Process – Walk-in Interview
Interested and eligible candidates must appear in person for the walk-in interview.
📍 Interview Venue
Interview Date: 28 January 2026
Reporting Time: 10:00 AM
Interview Time: 11:00 AM onwards
Department of Pharmacology,
3rd Floor, Medical College Building,
IGIMS, Sheikhpura,
Patna – 800014, Bihar
📄 Documents Required (Original + 1 Photocopy)
- Matriculation certificate (Date of Birth proof)
- Graduation certificate & mark sheets
- Master’s degree certificate & mark sheets (if applicable)
- Experience certificate in Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety (if any)
- Government photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Duly filled application form (as per advertisement)
⚠️ No application fee. No TA/DA will be paid.
🧠 Why This Job Matters
This Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate vacancy at IGIMS Patna offers hands-on experience in real-world drug safety surveillance, making it a strong career entry point for candidates aspiring to work in pharmacovigilance, clinical research, regulatory affairs, or CROs.
