NIPER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 – Associate Professor & Non-Teaching Posts, Apply Online
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Kolkata, under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, has released Employment Notification No. NIPER-K/P-VIII/2026 for 04 Teaching and Non-Teaching posts, including Associate Professor, Assistant Registrar, Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator, and Junior Technical Assistant. Eligible Indian Nationals can apply online from 18 July 2026 to 17 August 2026.
NIPER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Kolkata |
|---|---|
| Employment Notification No. | NIPER-K/P-VIII/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 04 Posts (1 Teaching + 3 Non-Teaching) |
| Mode of Recruitment | Direct Recruitment / Deputation |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Official Website | niperkolkata.edu.in |
Important Dates – NIPER Kolkata Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Application | 18 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment | 17 August 2026, up to 6:00 PM |
| Last Date to Submit Hard Copy of Application | 01 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
NIPER Kolkata Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Code | Designation | Discipline | Pay Level (7th CPC) | UR | OBC (NCL) | Max. Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-01 | Associate Professor* | Pharmaceutical Analysis | 13 | 0 | 1 | 45 |
| NT-01 | Assistant Registrar | Administration | 10 | 1 | 0 | 40 |
| NT-02 | Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator | Administration | 07 | 1 | 0 | 35 |
| NT-03 | Junior Technical Assistant | Instrumentation | 04 | 1 | 0 | 27 |
*Post T-01 is a Backlog Vacancy.
Eligibility Criteria for NIPER Kolkata Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
Associate Professor (T-01): Ph.D. with first-class or equivalent grade in the relevant branch, a strong academic record, and at least 8 years of Teaching/Research/Industrial experience with quality published work and recognised contributions in Pharmaceutical and allied areas. A postgraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Analysis and hands-on expertise in techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS-MS, and GC-MS are desirable. Candidates on deputation should be Faculty Members from Central/State Universities or Government Institutions holding an analogous post, or with 5 years of regular service as Assistant Professor.
Assistant Registrar (NT-01): Master's degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute, with 8 years of relevant supervisory experience, including at least 5 years at the level immediately below (Section Officer/Administrative Officer, Pay Level 8) in a Central/State University, Research Institution, or recognized autonomous body.
Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator (NT-02): Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute, with 3 years of relevant experience in Central/State Government organizations, PSUs, universities, or research institutes, along with good communication skills.
Junior Technical Assistant (NT-03): Senior Secondary (10+2) with Science subjects; knowledge of computers is desirable.
Age Limit
Maximum age is reckoned as on the last date of online application (17 August 2026): 45 years for Associate Professor, 40 years for Assistant Registrar, 35 years for Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator, and 27 years for Junior Technical Assistant. Age relaxation of 3 years applies for OBC (NCL) candidates and 5 years for SC candidates against reserved posts, as per Government of India rules.
NIPER Kolkata Salary Structure 2026
Selected candidates will be placed in the applicable Pay Level of the 7th Central Pay Commission (Level-4 to Level-13, depending on the post), along with usual Central Government allowances.
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Reimbursement of Medical Expenses
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Children Education Allowance
- National Pension System (NPS) coverage
Selection Process for NIPER Kolkata Recruitment 2026
Teaching Post (T-01):
- Shortlisting of applications
- Seminar Presentation before a duly constituted Committee
- Interview before the Selection Panel (only for candidates recommended after the seminar presentation)
Non-Teaching Posts (NT-01 to NT-03):
- Written Test
- Skill Test / Interview (for candidates shortlisted from the written test)
Scheme of Examination and Syllabus
The notification does not specify a detailed syllabus. For Non-Teaching posts, selection includes a Written Test followed by a Skill Test/Interview relevant to the post's discipline. For the Teaching post, selection is through Seminar Presentation and Interview assessing the candidate's academic and research credentials. Candidates are advised to check the official website for further details on the examination pattern.
Registration and Examination Fee
- ₹2,000/- for the Teaching post and Non-Teaching posts of Pay Level 10 and above
- ₹1,000/- for other Non-Teaching posts (below Pay Level 10)
- No fee for SC/ST, Persons with Disability, and Women candidates
- No application fee for candidates applying on Deputation
- Fee must be paid online; once paid, it is non-refundable
How to Apply for NIPER Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official website: niperkolkata.edu.in
- Click on the relevant link – Teaching Post or Non-Teaching Posts
- Register and fill in the online application form with accurate details
- Upload the required documents and pay the applicable application fee online
- Submit the online application on or before 17 August 2026, 6:00 PM
- Send the signed hard copy of the successfully submitted application, along with self-attested documents, to the Registrar I/c, NIPER-Kolkata, so as to reach on or before 01 September 2026, 5:00 PM
Important Links
Interested Candidates must Read the Full Notification Before Apply
| NIPER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Teaching Post) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Non-Teaching Posts) | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
