National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Guwahati has issued a project recruitment notification for Project Scientist positions under the Technical Resource Hub under the Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines. The project is sponsored by the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
This recruitment is for candidates with strong academic and research backgrounds in Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment or Pharm.D. Since the posts are project-based, candidates should carefully check the experience requirement for each post before submitting the online form.
The application mode is online only. NIPER Guwahati has stated that no other form of application will be entertained, and candidates should keep high-quality scanned copies of all required supporting documents ready before filling the application.
NIPER Guwahati Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 Overview
NIPER Guwahati is inviting online applications for two temporary project positions. The posts are linked to the Technical Resource Hub under the Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines and are not regular institute appointments.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Guwahati |
| Advertisement No. | NIPERG/Project-Rectt./2026/04 |
| Post Names | Project Scientist-III and Project Scientist-II |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Mode | Shortlisting and interview |
| Interview Mode | Hybrid mode, both physical and online |
Important Dates
Candidates should complete the application well before the closing date because the notification states that once an application is submitted, it cannot be altered or resubmitted.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 21 April 2026 |
| Online application starts | 21 April 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 6 May 2026 |
| Age limit calculation date | 6 May 2026 |
| Interview date | To be informed to shortlisted candidates |
Vacancy Details
The notification includes one vacancy each for Project Scientist-III and Project Scientist-II. Both posts are attached to the same project and sponsoring agency.
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Project Scientist-III | 01 | Technical Resource Hub under the Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines |
| Project Scientist-II | 01 | Technical Resource Hub under the Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines |
Project and Sponsoring Agency
The advertised posts are for the project titled Technical Resource Hub under the Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines. The project is sponsored by the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
- Project title: Technical Resource Hub under the Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines.
- Sponsoring agency: Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
- Initial duration: 12 months.
- Further extension: Subject to performance and fund availability.
Eligibility for Project Scientist-III
For Project Scientist-III, the applicant must meet one of the essential qualification routes mentioned in the official notification. The post also requires post-qualification experience.
| Route | Essential Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate / Pharm.D route | 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 post-qualification experience in teaching, research or industry. |
| Ph.D route | Ph.D in Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Economics or Health Technology Assessment with 2 years post-qualification experience in teaching, research or industry. |
The maximum age limit for Project Scientist-III is 45 years, calculated as on 6 May 2026.
Eligibility for Project Scientist-II
For Project Scientist-II, candidates must satisfy the required academic background and experience level mentioned in the advertisement. The qualification areas are similar to the Project Scientist-III post, but the experience requirement is lower.
| Route | Essential Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate / Pharm.D route | 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 or industrial experience. |
| Ph.D route | Ph.D in Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Economics or Health Technology Assessment. |
The maximum age limit for Project Scientist-II is 40 years, calculated as on 6 May 2026.
Desirable Experience
NIPER Guwahati has listed desirable experience areas that are directly relevant to evidence synthesis, systematic reviews and healthcare guideline development. Candidates with these skills should clearly mention them in the online application.
- 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.
- Experience in guiding postgraduate or undergraduate research work.
- Extramural grants for research or evidence synthesis work.
Salary and HRA
The fellowship amount differs for the two Project Scientist posts. Candidates should note that these are project fellowship amounts, not regular permanent pay scales.
| Post | Fellowship | HRA |
|---|---|---|
| Project Scientist-III | Rs. 78,000 | Rs. 15,600 |
| Project Scientist-II | Rs. 67,000 | Rs. 13,400 |
Age Limit and Relaxation
The crucial date for determining the age limit is the last date of application, 6 May 2026. Candidates should check the post-wise age limit before applying.
| Post | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist-III | 45 years |
| Project Scientist-II | 40 years |
The notification states that age and experience requirements may be relaxed in exceptionally meritorious cases on the recommendation of the Screening or Selection Committee and approval of the competent authority.
How to Apply Online
The application must be submitted online through the format available on the NIPER Guwahati website. No other form of application will be entertained.
- Visit the official NIPER Guwahati website.
- Open the project recruitment section and find Advertisement No. NIPERG/Project-Rectt./2026/04.
- Read the notification carefully and confirm the post-wise eligibility.
- Fill the online application form with correct academic, experience and contact details.
- Upload high-quality scanned copies of all required supporting documents.
- Review the form carefully before final submission because submitted applications cannot be altered or resubmitted.
- Submit the online form on or before 6 May 2026.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep scanned copies of the required documents ready before starting the application. Incomplete applications or applications without self-attested supporting documents may be rejected.
- Proof of date of birth.
- Degree certificates.
- Mark sheets supporting the claimed qualification.
- Experience certificates.
- Documents supporting research, teaching or industrial experience.
- Publication details, if applicable.
- Any document supporting desirable experience in systematic review, meta-analysis, GRADE approach or healthcare guideline work.
Selection Process and Interview Mode
NIPER Guwahati will screen applications based on the information submitted in the online form. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call, and the institute may set higher benchmarks for shortlisting.
- Applications will be screened against essential qualification, age and experience criteria.
- Shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the institute website.
- Official communication will be sent through email or hosted on the NIPER Guwahati website.
- Interviews will be held in hybrid mode, both physical and online.
- Shortlisted candidates participating online will receive the link by email one day before the scheduled interview.
- The institute reserves the right not to fill any advertised position due to administrative reasons.
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to apply online is 6 May 2026.
There are 02 vacancies: 01 Project Scientist-III and 01 Project Scientist-II.
The application mode is online only. No other form of application will be entertained.
Project Scientist-III carries a fellowship of Rs. 78,000 plus HRA of Rs. 15,600.
Project Scientist-II carries a fellowship of Rs. 67,000 plus HRA of Rs. 13,400.
The maximum age limit is 45 years for Project Scientist-III and 40 years for Project Scientist-II.
The interview will be conducted in hybrid mode, both physical and online.
No. These are temporary contractual project positions for one year, extendable based on performance and fund availability.