DoP Recruitment 2026 for Technical Consultant Grade-1 and Grade-2: Eligibility, Pay and How to Apply
The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has invited applications for 5 Technical Consultant posts: 2 at Grade-1 and 3 at Grade-2. These are contract roles in New Delhi, working on the Bio-pharma SHAKTI Scheme. If you have a pharma or biotech postgraduate degree and years of drug R&D experience, this is worth a close look. Pay goes up to ₹2,65,000 per month.
There is no online form here. You send a prescribed application by post, by hand or by email, and it must reach the Department by 11 November 2026. Read the sections below slowly, because the two grades differ in age, experience and pay. Stay with GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on this recruitment.
What Are the Key Highlights of DoP Technical Consultant Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 (issued 22.10.2026) |
| Posts | Technical Consultant Grade-1 and Grade-2 (Pharma) |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Nature of Engagement | Contract, whole time, as a consultant |
| Tenure | 1 fixed year + 4 years, extendable subject to satisfactory performance |
| Job Location | New Delhi (Project Management Unit, Bio-pharma SHAKTI Scheme) |
| Last Date | 11 November 2026 (date of receipt) |
The position is that of a consultant. The notification states that nothing in the contract creates an employer and employee relationship between the Department and the consultant. Understand this before you leave a permanent job for it. Looking for similar roles? See all other government jobs on our site.
How Many Vacancies Are There in DoP Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Consultant Grade-1 | 2 | Pharma Policy Division (PMU) |
| Technical Consultant Grade-2 | 3 | Pharma Policy Division (PMU) |
| Total | 5 |
The notification gives no category-wise (UR, OBC, SC, ST) split of these seats.
What Will DoP Technical Consultants Do Under the Bio-pharma SHAKTI Scheme?
Both grades work in the Pharma Policy Division, inside the Project Management Unit of the Bio-pharma SHAKTI Scheme. The work covers drafting requests for applications (RFAs) and outreach such as roadshows and webinars, desk review and technical appraisal of proposals, setting milestones that fit regulatory and GFR frameworks, and checking budgets and project plans. It also covers preparing grant agreements with legal vetting, reviewing progress reports, recommending milestone payments, and visits to project sites. Grade-2 is the senior post: the consultant is responsible for implementing one or more scheme components, while Grade-1 assists with RFAs, sharing the rest.
What Is the Eligibility for DoP Technical Consultant Recruitment 2026?
Both grades need the same essential qualification: a postgraduate degree (M.Pharm, M.Sc. or M.Tech) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Biotech or a related field, or an equivalent qualification with strong relevant experience. Holders of a postgraduate degree will find the experience requirement is what separates the grades.
| Post | Essential Experience |
|---|---|
| Grade-1 | 3 to 8 years post-qualification experience across drug R&D (discovery, pre-clinical, clinical and/or CMC) in industry, CRO, academia or government programmes |
| Grade-2 | 8 to 15 years post-qualification experience across the same drug R&D areas and settings |
Both grades also need the demonstrated ability to appraise R&D proposals and define TRL-based milestones, core knowledge of proposal appraisal, Indian regulatory pathways (CDSCO, New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules 2019, ethics committees, GMP/QMS basics) and working knowledge of MS Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint).
Desirable Qualifications
| Post | Preferred |
|---|---|
| Grade-1 | Postgraduate degree (M.Pharm, M.Sc., M.Tech, MS, MD or PhD); 6+ years of drug R&D experience; prior work with DBT, BIRAC, ICMR, CSIR or multilateral R&D funding programmes; depth in New Chemical Entities or New Biological Entities; service on SECs, TCs or grant review panels, or drafting SOPs and templates for reviewers; PubMed, SciFinder and PATENTSCOPE skills |
| Grade-2 | Preference to PhD in the same fields; 8+ years of drug R&D experience (post-doc counted); the same grant-management, review-panel and search-tool skills; depth in New Biological Entities, clinical research, biomanufacturing or NCEs |
The Department reserves the right to select a candidate who lacks the desirable qualifications or experience, provided the overall profile matches the job. The essential qualification and experience above are still your starting point.
What Is the Age Limit for DoP Technical Consultant Grade-1 and Grade-2 2026?
| Post | Maximum Age (as on 31.03.2026) |
|---|---|
| Grade-1 | 40 years |
| Grade-2 | 50 years |
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The notification states no minimum age and no age relaxation for any category. Check your age on 31 March 2026, not on the day you apply. If you are 41 or older, Grade-1 is closed to you, but Grade-2 allows up to 50 years and asks for 8 to 15 years of experience. Pick the grade that matches your age and your years in drug R&D, because the form asks you to name the post.
What Is the Salary for DoP Technical Consultant Posts in 2026?
| Post | Fixed Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Grade-1 | ₹80,000 to ₹1,45,000 |
| Grade-2 | ₹1,45,000 to ₹2,65,000 |
Remuneration is fixed and comes with an annual increment of 5%, subject to performance review. No pay level or allowances are mentioned. Other terms follow the Department’s Guidelines for Hiring of Technical Consultants on contract basis, which sit on the Department’s recruitment page (link in Essential Links below). The Grade-2 pay band starts exactly where Grade-1 ends, so a mid-career scientist should compare both bands honestly. Read the Guidelines before applying: your declaration says you have read them and agree to abide by them.
What Is the Selection Process for DoP Technical Consultant 2026?
The notification does not describe any selection stages, such as a written test or interview. It says only that the Department may select a candidate who lacks the desirable qualifications if the overall profile fits. Because no test is described, your application form is the only thing the Department sees first. Keep checking the official recruitment page for any further notice, and keep your experience details, publications and referee information ready in case you are contacted. Do not assume any stage that the notification does not state.
How to Apply Offline for DoP Technical Consultant Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the prescribed application form (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Fill in personal details (name, address and email in BLOCK letters), education, employment history, publications, any past conviction or pending criminal case, referees and last remuneration |
| 3 | Fix a recent passport-size photograph and sign across it. Sign and date the declaration |
| 4 | Write the post you are applying for (Grade-1 or Grade-2) in the blank in the form |
| 5 | Send it by Speed Post or hand delivery in a sealed cover to the Office of Under Secretary (Policy), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Room No. 22020, 2nd Floor, Kartavya Bhawan-II, New Delhi – 110 001. Hand delivery is accepted during working hours on a working day |
| 6 | Or email the application to us-pharmaschemes@pharma-dept.gov.in |
Both the hard copy and the email routes are valid. Whichever mode you choose, the application must reach the Department on or before 11 November 2026. Speed Post takes days, so posting on the last day is risky, and the notification asks for receipt by that date for every mode. Attach supporting documents for your publications and awards, and add a signed extra sheet if the employment table is too short.
What Are the Important Dates for DoP Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 22 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 11 November 2026 |
No time of day is stated for the last date, so do not leave it to the final evening. The notification gives no application start date.
What Is the Application Fee for DoP Technical Consultant Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Nil |
Essential Links for DoP Technical Consultant Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF and Application Form
- Official Notification Page for Department of Pharmaceuticals Recruitment 2026 (Advt 05/2026) – 5 Technical Consultant Posts: Grade-1 & Grade-2 (Bio-pharma SHAKTI Scheme)
- Visit Department of Pharmaceuticals Official Website
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If you hold the right postgraduate degree and the experience for your grade, do not wait. Fill the form carefully, complete every column and make sure it reaches the Department by 11 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates, and browse more Delhi government jobs while you are here.