National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, invites applications for 07 Consultant and Young Professional posts on a contractual basis. The notice also provides for a reserve panel/waiting list for future vacancies. Applications must reach NPPA by 26 October 2026. Engagement is initially for one year.
NPPA Consultant & Young Professional Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Consultant & Young Professional |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies |
07 |
| Age Limit |
32 to 35 years |
| Salary |
₹ 50,000 – 65,000/- per month |
| Minimum Qualification |
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline |
| Application Fee |
Nil |
| Selection Process |
Shortlisting + Computer Proficiency Test + Interview |
| Job Location |
New Delhi |
| Last Date |
26 October 2026 |
✅ NPPA Consultant & Young Professional Vacancy Details:
- Consultant (Medical Device) – 01 Post – ₹65,000/- per month
- Consultant (Cost – Grade-II) – 02 Posts – ₹55,000/- per month
- Young Professional (Pharma) – 01 Post – ₹50,000/- per month
- Young Professional (Medical Device) – 02 Posts – ₹50,000/- per month
- Young Professional (Data Analysis) – 01 Post – ₹50,000/- per month
- Reserve panel: Consultant (Data Analysis) and Consultant (Legal), each at ₹65,000/- per month.
✅ NPPA Consultant & Young Professional Age Limit:
- Consultant posts: Maximum 35 years.
- Young Professional posts: Maximum 32 years.
- Age is reckoned as per the conditions in the official notification.
✅ NPPA Consultant & Young Professional Eligibility Criteria:
- Consultant (Medical Device): Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Clinical/Biomedical Engineering or Biotechnology. Relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable. 2 years experience in medical-device manufacturing, regulatory affairs, research, testing or a related field.
- Consultant (Cost – Grade-II): CA Intermediate or CMA Intermediate. 1 year experience, including CA/CMA internship.
- Young Professional (Pharma): Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy. Pharma-sector experience preferred.
- Young Professional (Medical Device): Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation or Biotechnology. Medical-device or pharmaceutical experience preferred.
- Young Professional (Data Analysis): Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Econometrics or Statistics. Data-analysis experience using Excel and related skills preferred.
- Consultant (Data Analysis) – Reserve Panel: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, IT, Econometrics or Statistics, or a postgraduate degree/diploma in Data Science, with 2 years relevant post-qualification experience.
- Consultant (Legal) – Reserve Panel: Bachelor’s degree in Law and enrolment as an advocate with a Bar Council, with 2 years relevant post-qualification experience.
- Candidates should have good communication and analytical skills and working knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, as applicable.
✅ NPPA Consultant & Young Professional Selection Process:
- Shortlisting based on academic performance.
- Computer Proficiency Test (qualifying; MS Office knowledge is compulsory).
- Personal Interview.
- Final merit: Academic performance 70% and Personal Interview 30%.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email at least 10 days before the interview and CPT. No TA/DA will be paid.
✅ NPPA Consultant & Young Professional Important Dates:
|
Notification Release |
05/10/2026 |
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Last Date for Application |
26/10/2026 |
|
Interview / CPT Date |
To be notified by email |
✅ How to Apply NPPA Consultant & Young Professional 2026:
- Apply in the prescribed form given in Annexure-B of the notification. Clearly mention the post applied for.
- Attach self-attested copies of certificates and supporting documents.
- Submit by email to hiring@nppa.gov.in, or by post/hand delivery to Under Secretary (Estt./Admin.), National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, 5th Floor, YMCA Cultural Centre Building, 1 Jai Singh Road, New Delhi – 110001.
- The complete application must reach NPPA on or before 26 October 2026. Incomplete applications may be rejected.
- Initial contract is one year, extendable on performance. Fixed remuneration is consolidated. 5% annual increment may be granted subject to satisfactory performance. Leave is 12 days per year. No PF, pension, gratuity or medical benefits.