NIPER Ahmedabad Recruitment 2026: The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad has issued an official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. Project/2026/002) for the post of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical). This position is being offered under a research project financially supported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
The recruitment is linked to an advanced research project titled “Hit to Lead Optimization of Novel Quinazolone-Tethered Benzofulvenes for Oral Cancer.” The selected candidate will work in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry, contributing to drug discovery research focused on developing potential treatments for oral cancer.
Recruitment Key Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad |
| Post Name | Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) |
| Project Name | Hit to Lead Optimization of Novel Quinazolone-Tethered Benzofulvenes for Oral Cancer |
| Funding Support | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) |
| Total Positions | 01 Vacancy |
| Application Method | Online Application through Google Form |
| Application Deadline | 23 February 2026 |
Vacancy & Tenure Details
As per the notification issued by the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad, only 01 position is available for this research project.
The appointment will initially be offered for 1 year. Based on the candidate’s performance and continuation of funding from the Indian Council of Medical Research, the tenure may be extended further for up to 2 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Educational Qualification
Essential Qualification:
Candidates must possess a Postgraduate Degree, including integrated PG degrees, in relevant fields.
Preferred / Desired Qualifications & Experience:
- Ph.D. with First Class M.Sc., M.S. (Pharm.), M.Pharm., M.Tech (Pharm.) or equivalent in Biological Sciences or Medicinal Chemistry
- Hands-on experience in in vitro anticancer screening and mechanistic evaluation of New Chemical Entities (NCEs)
- Practical exposure to advanced research techniques such as transcriptomics and whole-cell proteomics
- Experience working with LC-MS/MS analytical platforms
- Knowledge of animal handling, disease model development, and in vivo pharmacology or drug efficacy studies
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 35 Years (as on the last date of application submission)
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of approximately ₹56,000, along with applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per institute rules. Including allowances, the estimated total monthly earnings may reach around ₹72,800.
This salary package is provided for the project position at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad.
Application Process
- Candidates need to complete the online application form available through the official Google Form link provided in the notification.
- The application must be submitted on or before 23 February 2026.
- Applications sent through email, post, or any offline method will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through email for the interview process (which may be conducted online or offline).
- Selected candidates will be required to present original educational and experience certificates during document verification and final selection.
Important Dates: As per the notification released by the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad, the notification was issued on 09 February 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 23 February 2026.
| Notification | click here |
| Apply Online | click here |
FAQs – NIPER Ahmedabad Recruitment 2026
Q1. Which institute is offering this recruitment?
The recruitment is offered by the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
There is only 01 vacancy for the Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) post.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 23 February 2026.
Q4. What is the salary for this position?
The approximate monthly salary is around ₹72,800 including HRA.
Q5. What is the maximum age limit?
The maximum age limit is 35 years as per recruitment rules.
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