NIPER Guwahati, the first national pharmaceutical institute in northeast India, set up under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has opened recruitment for the post of Research Manager-Scientific on a contractual basis. The single opening sits with the Central Instrumentation Facility at the Centre of Excellence, a senior role suited to candidates with deep experience in pharmaceutical research, and selection will be through shortlisting followed by an interview.
NIPER Guwahati Research Manager Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026NIPERG/Rect./05(C)/2026
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Last date 30 Oct 2026 · 12 days left
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About NIPER Guwahati Research Manager Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Guwahati
- Advertisement No.
- NIPERG/Rect./05(C)/2026
- Post Name
- Research Manager-Scientific (Contractual)
- Job Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Only candidates of Indian nationality are eligible to apply for this post)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 10 (Ten) years of experience in research/teaching/industry and established reputation of having made conspicuous seminal contribution to knowledge in Pharmaceutical and allied areas.
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 1,25,000 per month (Consolidated)
- Tenure
- Initial engagement of 11 months, may be extended based on performance
- Notice Period
- Three months' notice or salary in lieu
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Manager-Scientific (Contractual)
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Manager-Scientific (Contractual) |
Eligibility Details
Research Manager-Scientific (Contractual) - Qualification and Experience
M.Sc. / M.Pharma from recognised University/Institute. Minimum 10 (Ten) years of experience in research/teaching/industry and established reputation of having made conspicuous seminal contribution to knowledge in Pharmaceutical and allied areas.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Manager-Scientific (Contractual) - Qualification and Experience | M.Sc. / M.Pharma from recognised University/Institute. Minimum 10 (Ten) years of experience in research/teaching/industry and established reputation of having made conspicuous seminal contribution to knowledge in Pharmaceutical and allied areas. |
Age Limit
Not more than 40 years
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny and Shortlisting
Applications are scrutinised and short-listing is carried out based on relevant work experience and knowledge of the relevant domains.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are invited for a walk-in or online interview by the Selection Committee.
Salary Structure
Rs. 1,25,000 per month (Consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Fill the application form in the prescribed format completely and sign it in ink.
- 2Attach self-attested copies of age proof, all essential degree marksheets and certificates, proper experience certificates and resume.
- 3Send the completed application by Speed Post or Courier to The Registrar i/c, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER) Guwahati, Vill: Sila Katamur (Halugurisuk), P.O.: Changsari, Dist: Kamrup, Assam-India, Pin -781101.
- 4Superscribe the envelope with "APPLICATION FOR (NAME OF POST) & ADVERTISEMENT REF. NO. NIPERG/Rect./05(C)/2026, Date: 14/10/2026".
- 5Email an advance copy of the application with self-attested supporting documents to [email protected] with the subject line "Recruitment for the post of Research Manager (Scientific)".
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Age proof
•All essential degree marksheets and certificates
•Experience certificates
•Resume
•Self-attested copies of all relevant supporting documents
Important Details
- The engagement is purely on contract basis and does not give any right to claim a permanent position at the Institute in future.
- It is terminable from either side with three months' notice or salary in lieu.
- Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, LTC Bonus, Medical Allowance, CCA and any retirement or terminal benefits are not admissible.
- Only candidates of Indian nationality are eligible.
- Incomplete applications or applications without relevant supporting documents will be rejected.
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification of candidature.
Desirable Qualification
- Experience in handling HPLC/LCMS/GCMS/cell culture, immunological assays, or molecular diagnostics and in vivo models and maintenance of instruments.
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and official ISO laboratory accreditations.
- Experience in Project Management.
Department
The post is for the Central Instrumentation Facility, Centre of Excellence, NIPER Guwahati.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the contract be terminated before the 11 months are over?
Yes. The engagement is terminable from either side with three months' notice or salary in lieu.
Does this contractual engagement lead to a permanent job at NIPER Guwahati?
No. The notice states that no one has the right to claim a permanent position at the Institute in future through this contractual engagement.
Is the emailed application enough, or must a hard copy also be sent?
The email is only an advance copy. The ink-signed application with self-attested documents must reach the Institute by Speed Post or Courier by the last date.
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