The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati has invited applications from eligible candidates for research-based vacancies under a sponsored project in 2026. The recruitment is for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Project Scientist-I positions under the project titled “Developing pathways/process for producing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) using biomass derived from Furfural from NRL’s Bio Refinery”, funded by Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.
Candidates meeting the required educational qualifications and eligibility criteria may submit their applications through the prescribed format before the closing date.
NIPER Guwahati Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
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| Organization | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati |
| Job Type | Research Project |
| Total Posts | 2 |
| Post Names | Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project Scientist-I |
| Application Mode | Online (Prescribed Application Format) |
| Last Date | 15 July 2026 |
NIPER Guwahati Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Qualification | Age Limit | Monthly Fellowship / Salary |
|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 | M.S. (Pharm.)/M.Pharm./M.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemistry or Process Chemistry with minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.75. GPAT/GATE/CSIR-NET or any Central Govt. national entrance test qualified. | 28 years | ₹37,000 + 20% HRA |
| Project Scientist-I | 1 | Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Process Chemistry with at least one research publication in a reputed SCI/referred journal. | 35 years | ₹56,000 + 20% HRA |
Eligibility Summary
| Post | Essential Requirements |
|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Postgraduate degree in the relevant discipline with at least 60% marks and qualification in GPAT/GATE/CSIR-NET or another recognized Central Government entrance examination. |
| Project Scientist-I | Ph.D. in the relevant specialization along with published research work in a standard peer-reviewed scientific journal. |
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 28 years |
| Project Scientist-I | 35 years |
Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should complete the prescribed application form available on the official NIPER Guwahati website and submit it online before the deadline.
| Application Details | Information |
|---|
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Form | Prescribed format available on the institute website |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 July 2026 |
| Project | GAP-185 (Sponsored by Numaligarh Refinery Limited) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Online Application Begins | Available |
| Last Date for Submission | 15 July 2026 |
Detailed Advertisement
| Description | Link |
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| Official Recruitment Notification | Click Here |
