National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Kolkata released this recruitment notification on 10 August 2026 on its official website. As per Advertisement No. R-11/45/01/2024/NK/CoE/, candidates can read the full official notification here, and applications close on 1 September 2026. This is for candidates with a pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences background who want to work in a research and technology-transfer role at a central government institute.
NIPER Kolkata is hiring for 3 posts in total at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Flow Chemistry and Continuous Manufacturing: Formulation Scientist-I, Formulation Scientist-II, and Chief Executive Officer. A full post-wise breakdown of vacancies, qualifications and salary follows below. The place of posting is NIPER Kolkata, Chunilal Bhawan, 168, Maniktala Main Road, Kolkata – 700 054, West Bengal. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official NIPER Kolkata notification No. R-11/45/01/2024/NK/CoE/ dated 10/08/2026. Last verified: 11 August 2026.
NIPER Kolkata is recruiting 3 posts — Formulation Scientist-I, Formulation Scientist-II and Chief Executive Officer — at its Centre of Excellence in Continuous Manufacturing, through Advertisement No. R-11/45/01/2024/NK/CoE/. The last date to apply is 1 September 2026, and applications must be sent by email to nipercontrectt@niperkolkata.ac.in with the CV, publication list, and educational and experience certificates. Selection is through screening of applications followed by an interview, for which shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email.
Quick summary
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | NIPER Kolkata (Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers) |
| Post | Formulation Scientist-I, Formulation Scientist-II, Chief Executive Officer |
| Total Vacancy | 3 Posts |
| Salary | ₹58,000/- + HRA to ₹1,25,000/- + HRA (post-wise) |
| Application Mode | |
| Eligibility | M.Pharm/M.S.(Pharm)/M.Tech or PhD in Pharmaceutics or related field (post-wise, see below) |
| Selection Process | Screening of applications, then interview |
| Place of Posting | NIPER Kolkata, Maniktala, Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Last Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates with a relevant postgraduate degree/PhD and research experience in pharmaceutics or industrial pharmacy |
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About NIPER Kolkata
NIPER Kolkata is an Institute of National Importance under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilisers, Government of India. It has set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Flow Chemistry and Continuous Manufacturing, which is the unit hiring for these posts. Working at a Centre of Excellence under a central institute gives a candidate exposure to industry collaboration, technology transfer and applied pharmaceutical research, rather than only classroom or campus-based work.
Local context: working at NIPER Kolkata
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
NIPER Kolkata sits on Maniktala Main Road in central Kolkata, a part of the city well connected by road and by the Kolkata Metro. Kolkata is West Bengal’s state capital and its main hub for higher education and pharmaceutical research, so candidates relocating from other parts of West Bengal, or from neighbouring states, are moving into a city with an established pharma and life-sciences ecosystem, including other institutes and companies in the sector. This is a full-time, campus-based research role, not a remote or field posting.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 10 August 2026 |
| Last date of receipt of application | 1 September 2026 |
The notification does not give a separate application opening date — applications are accepted by email from the date of advertisement itself. Interview dates are not fixed in advance; they will be intimated only to shortlisted candidates by email.
Vacancy details and salary
| Post | Post Code | No. of Posts | Upper Age Limit | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formulation Scientist-I | RA-I | 1 | 35 years | ₹58,000/- + HRA |
| Formulation Scientist-II | RA-II | 1 | 40 years | ₹61,000/- + HRA |
| Chief Executive Officer | Not mentioned in the official notification | 1 | 45 years | ₹1,25,000/- + HRA |
| Total | 3 |
Category-wise reservation split is not mentioned in the official notification.
Eligibility (post-wise)
Formulation Scientist-I (RA-I)
- Qualification: First class master’s degree (M.Pharm/M.S.(Pharm)/M.Tech) in Pharmaceutics, Quality Assurance or Industrial Pharmacy.
- Experience: 3 years of experience in academic or industry research, or product design and development, with at least one research paper in an SCI journal.
- Desirable: Experience in solid oral dosage forms.
- Age limit: 35 years.
Formulation Scientist-II (RA-II)
- Qualification: Ph.D in Pharmaceutics or Industrial Pharmacy.
- Experience: 2 years of experience in academic or industry research, or product design and development, with at least one research paper in an SCI journal.
- Desirable: Experience in solid oral dosage forms.
- Age limit: 40 years.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Qualification (Option 1): Ph.D in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a relevant field, with a minimum of 5 years of research experience, of which 2 years must be in solid oral dosage forms development in industry.
- Qualification (Option 2): M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Quality Assurance or Industrial Pharmacy, with 10 years of research experience in academic or industry settings, of which 5 years must be in solid oral dosage forms development in industry.
- Desirable: Patents and publications in continuous manufacturing or related technologies/formulations.
- Age limit: 45 years.
Job profile
NIPER Kolkata Formulation Scientist-I and II will develop new formulations in the laboratory using continuous and traditional batch processes, write manuscripts for scientific publications, and carry out other assigned research work.
The CEO will manage project-related work, collaborate with industry on technology transfer, design projects, train academic and industrial researchers on continuous manufacturing, and plan revenue generation for the Centre.
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Selection process for NIPER Kolkata Recruitment 2026
Selection for all three posts is a two-step process based on the notification.
- Screening of applications on the basis of the CV, publication list, and educational and experience certificates submitted.
- Interview — shortlisted candidates will be intimated of the date by email.
No TA/DA (travelling or dearness allowance) will be paid for attending the interview.
Application fee
Application fee details are not mentioned in the official notification. Check the official website for updates.
How to apply
- Prepare a CV along with a list of publications, educational certificates, and experience certificates.
- Email the application to nipercontrectt@niperkolkata.ac.in.
- Use this exact subject line: “Application for the post of Formulation Scientist-I &II/CEO of Continuous Manufacturing – CoE project.”
- Send the email on or before 1 September 2026 — this is the last date of receipt of application.
- Wait for an email intimation if shortlisted; the interview date will be communicated separately.
Documents to keep ready
- Updated CV
- List of publications
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificates
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Important links
- NIPER Kolkata official notification (PDF)
- Send application by email to NIPER Kolkata
- More West Bengal government jobs on India Job Alerts
- More post graduate jobs on India Job Alerts
Should you apply?
This recruitment suits candidates who already hold a postgraduate degree or PhD in pharmaceutics, industrial pharmacy or a related field and have some research experience with published work, since all three posts ask for a minimum number of years of research experience and at least one SCI paper. It does not suit fresh postgraduates without research or publication experience, or candidates looking for a permanent government post — the notification states clearly that these positions are purely contractual for one year, extendable up to two years based on performance, with no claim to regular appointment or absorption. The competition is likely to be moderate rather than heavy, since the qualification and experience bar (research papers, specific years of industry or academic research) narrows the eligible pool compared to a general recruitment drive. For a candidate with the right research background, the role offers exposure to applied, industry-linked pharmaceutical research at a central government institute. The main trade-off is job security: this is temporary, project-linked engagement, not a permanent civil-service post.
This assessment is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm current details with the hiring office before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for NIPER Kolkata Formulation Scientist and CEO recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 1 September 2026. Applications must reach NIPER Kolkata by email at nipercontrectt@niperkolkata.ac.in on or before this date.
What is the salary for Formulation Scientist and CEO posts at NIPER Kolkata?
Formulation Scientist-I carries a salary of ₹58,000/- plus HRA, Formulation Scientist-II carries ₹61,000/- plus HRA, and the Chief Executive Officer post carries ₹1,25,000/- plus HRA, as per the official notification.
How can I apply for the NIPER Kolkata CoE recruitment 2026?
Candidates apply by sending their CV, publication list, and educational and experience certificates by email to nipercontrectt@niperkolkata.ac.in, using the exact subject line given in the notification, before 1 September 2026.
Are these permanent government posts at NIPER Kolkata?
No. The notification states these posts are purely contractual, initially for one year and extendable up to two years based on performance. Selected candidates cannot claim regular appointment or absorption at the institute.
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