NIPER Guwahati Recruitment 2026 – Project Scientist Positions
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G) has announced recruitment for Project Scientist positions under the Technical Resource Hub of the Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines.
The project is sponsored by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
The recruitment notification includes openings for Project Scientist-III and Project Scientist-II for candidates with qualifications in Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, Public Health, Biostatistics and related disciplines.
Eligible Indian nationals can apply online from 24 September 2026 to 8 October 2026.
NIPER Guwahati Project Scientist Recruitment
Project Details
Project: Technical Resource Hub under the Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines
Sponsoring Agency: Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Institute: National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G)
Advertisement No.: NIPERG/Project-Rectt./2026/04/Re/12
Advertisement Date: 24 September 2026
The positions are temporary project appointments. The initial appointment is for 12 months, with the possibility of further extension subject to performance.
Project Scientist-III – NIPER Guwahati
Job Details
- Position: Project Scientist-III
- Vacancies: 01
- Fellowship: ₹78,000 + HRA of ₹15,600
- Maximum Age Limit: 45 years
- Initial Duration: 12 months, extendable subject to performance
Eligibility & Qualifications
Candidates must meet either of the following qualifications:
Option 1:
- Post Graduate Degree in:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Biostatistics
- Health Economics
- Health Technology Assessment
- Or Pharm.D
- Along with 5 years of Teaching/Research/Industrial experience
OR
Option 2:
- Ph.D. in:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Biostatistics
- Health Economics
- Health Technology Assessment
- Along with 2 years of Teaching/Research/Industrial experience
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- 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 the 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
- Experience guiding postgraduate or undergraduate research work
- Experience receiving extramural grants for research or evidence synthesis work
Project Scientist-II – NIPER Guwahati
Job Details
- Position: Project Scientist-II
- Vacancies: 01
- Fellowship: ₹67,000 + HRA of ₹13,400
- Maximum Age Limit: 40 years
- Initial Duration: 12 months, extendable subject to performance
Eligibility & Qualifications
Candidates must meet either of the following:
Option 1:
- Post Graduate Degree in:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Biostatistics
- Health Economics
- Health Technology Assessment
- Or Pharm.D
- Along with 3 years of Teaching/Research/Industrial experience
OR
Option 2:
- Ph.D. in:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Biostatistics
- Health Economics
- Health Technology Assessment
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
The notification states that preference will be given to candidates with:
- Experience in conducting systematic reviews, meta-analysis and network meta-analysis
- Hands-on experience with 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
Eligible Qualification Courses
Pharm.D | M.Pharm in Pharmacy Practice | M.Pharm in Clinical Pharmacy | M.Pharm in Clinical Pharmacology | M.Sc. Clinical Epidemiology | MPH | M.Sc. Public Health | M.Sc. Biostatistics | M.Sc. Health Economics | Health Technology Assessment-related postgraduate programs | Ph.D. in relevant disciplines
The advertisement specifically lists the eligible disciplines; candidates should verify that their exact degree title matches the notification.
Eligibility Conditions
Only candidates of Indian nationality are eligible to apply. The crucial date for determining the age limit is 8 October 2026, which is the last date of application.
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview call. NIPER Guwahati reserves the right to apply higher shortlisting benchmarks and may relax age or experience requirements in exceptionally meritorious cases on the recommendation of the Screening/Selection Committee.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply online through the Google Form specified in the official recruitment notification.
Application Portal: https://forms.gle/R7idQsxGHMktjisA6
Application Period: 24 September 2026 to 8 October 2026
No other mode of application will be entertained. Candidates should keep high-quality scanned copies of the required supporting documents ready before completing the application.
Documents Required
Candidates should provide self-attested supporting documents, including:
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Degree Certificates
- Mark Sheets
- Experience Certificates
- Other required supporting documents
Incomplete applications or applications missing the required self-attested documents may be rejected.
Interview Process
The interviews will be conducted in hybrid mode, allowing candidates to participate either physically or online.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified through the NIPER Guwahati website and registered email. Candidates participating online will receive the interview link one day before the scheduled interview.
Important Instructions
- The appointment is strictly contractual and temporary.
- The initial appointment is for one year and may be extended based on performance and fund availability.
- The position does not carry any claim for regularization or permanent appointment.
- Official communication will be through email or the NIPER Guwahati website.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Once submitted, the application cannot be altered or resubmitted.
Job Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G) |
| Vacancies | Project Scientist-III – 01; Project Scientist-II – 01 |
| Required Education | PG Degree/Pharm.D in Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Economics or Health Technology Assessment; Ph.D. in relevant disciplines |
| Experience | Project Scientist-III: 5 years with PG/Pharm.D or 2 years with Ph.D.; Project Scientist-II: 3 years with PG/Pharm.D; Ph.D. route as specified in notification |