National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Guwahati, an institute of national importance dedicated to pharmaceutical sciences education and research in Assam, invites applications for Project Scientist III and Project Scientist II positions, with two openings in total. The roles belong to the Technical Resource Hub under the Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines, a project sponsored by the Department of Health Research, offering contract-based research appointments.
NIPER Guwahati Recruitment 2026 - Project Scientist III and Project Scientist II Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026NIPERG/Project-Rectt./2026/04/Re/12
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
08 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 08 Oct 2026
- Notification24 Sept
- Applications Open24 Sept
- Applications Closed08 Oct
About NIPER Guwahati Project Scientist Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Guwahati
- Advertisement No.
- NIPERG/Project-Rectt./2026/04/Re/12
- Post Name
- Project Scientist III and Project Scientist II
- Job Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Only candidates of Indian Nationality are eligible to apply for these positions)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Initially 12 months, with the possibility of further extension subject to performance and fund availability
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Scientist III
1
Project Scientist II
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist III | 1 |
| Project Scientist II | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Scientist III1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree in Pharmacy Practice/ Clinical Pharmacy/ Clinical Pharmacology/ Clinical Epidemiology/ Public Health/ Biostatistics/ Health Economics/ Health Technology Assessment or Pharm.D with 5 years of Teaching/Research/Industrial experience OR Ph.D. in Pharmacy Practice/ Clinical Pharmacy/ Clinical Pharmacology/ Clinical Epidemiology/ Public Health/ Biostatistics/ Health Economics/ Health Technology Assessment with 2 years of Teaching/Research/Industrial experience.
- Experience
- 5 years of Teaching/Research/Industrial experience with Post Graduate Degree or Pharm.D; 2 years with Ph.D.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years as on 08.10.2026
- Desirable
- Experience in conducting systematic reviews, meta-analysis and network meta-analysis; hands-on experience in meta-analysis using RevMan, CMA, STATA, R Programming or Python; expertise in assessing quality of evidence using the GRADE approach; publications on systematic review and meta-analysis as first or corresponding author in SCI journals; involvement in preparation of healthcare guidelines; guiding postgraduate or undergraduate research work; receiving extramural grants
- Project
- Technical Resource Hub under the Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines, sponsored by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India
- Duration
- Initially 12 months, extendable subject to performance
Project Scientist II1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree in Pharmacy Practice/ Clinical Pharmacy/ Clinical Pharmacology/ Clinical Epidemiology/ Public Health/ Biostatistics/ Health Economics/ Health Technology Assessment or Pharm.D with 3 years of Teaching/Research/Industrial experience OR Ph.D. in Pharmacy Practice/ Clinical Pharmacy/ Clinical Pharmacology/ Clinical Epidemiology/ Public Health/ Biostatistics/ Health Economics/ Health Technology Assessment.
- Experience
- 3 years of Teaching/Research/Industrial experience with Post Graduate Degree or Pharm.D; no experience required with Ph.D.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years as on 08.10.2026
- Desirable
- Experience in conducting systematic reviews, meta-analysis and network meta-analysis; hands-on experience in meta-analysis using RevMan, CMA, STATA, R Programming or Python; expertise in assessing quality of evidence using the GRADE approach; publications on systematic review and meta-analysis as first or corresponding author in SCI journals
- Project
- Technical Resource Hub under the Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines, sponsored by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India
- Duration
- Initially 12 months, extendable subject to performance
Age Limit
Project Scientist III: maximum 45 years; Project Scientist II: maximum 40 years. Crucial date for determining age limit is the last date of application, 08.10.2026.
Age Relaxation
The Competent Authority reserves the right to relax age and experience requirements in exceptionally meritorious cases on the recommendation of the Screening/Selection Committee.
Selection Process
- 1Screening
Screening is based strictly on the data submitted in the application form; meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview call.
- 2Interview
Conducted in hybrid mode, both physical and online; the shortlist is displayed on the institute website and shortlisted candidates receive the interview link by email one day before the interview.
Salary Structure
Project Scientist III
Pay: Rs. 78,000 + HRA (Rs. 15,600)
Project Scientist II
Pay: Rs. 67,000 + HRA (Rs. 13,400)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist III | Rs. 78,000 + HRA (Rs. 15,600) |
| Project Scientist II | Rs. 67,000 + HRA (Rs. 13,400) |
How to Apply
- 1Fill the online application in the Google Form available on the official link
- 2Keep high-quality scanned copies of all required supporting documents ready before starting
- 3Enter correct personal, educational and contact details in the form
- 4Upload self-attested proof of date of birth, degree certificates, mark sheets and experience certificates
- 5Review all details carefully and submit the form on or before the last date
- 6Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Proof of Date of Birth
•Degree Certificates
•Mark Sheets
•Experience Certificates (self-attested scanned copies)
Important Details
- Appointments are strictly on a contractual basis for one year, extendable based on performance and fund availability; these are temporary project positions and carry no claim for regularization or permanent appointment against any Institute post.
- Applications must be submitted online through the Google Form only and no other form of application will be entertained.
- Once submitted, an application cannot be altered or resubmitted.
- Incomplete applications or those missing self-attested supporting documents will be summarily rejected.
- The Competent Authority may relax age and experience requirements in exceptionally meritorious cases.
- All official intimations will be sent by email or hosted on the institute website.
- Canvassing in any form leads to automatic disqualification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates attend the interview online?
Yes. Interviews are held in hybrid mode, so candidates who cannot attend physically may participate online. Shortlisted candidates receive the interview link by email one day before the interview.
Is the Project Scientist appointment permanent?
No. The appointment is contractual for one year, extendable based on performance and fund availability, and carries no claim to regularization or a permanent Institute post.
Can I edit my application after submitting it?
No. Once an application is submitted it cannot be altered or resubmitted, and no requests for changes to data or particulars will be entertained.
How will I know if I am shortlisted for the interview?
The list of shortlisted candidates is displayed on the NIPER Guwahati website, and shortlisted individuals also receive the interview link on their registered email.
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