National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad (NIPER Ahmedabad) Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad (NIPER Ahmedabad) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Junior Research Fellow. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

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Deadline

15th April

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Published

7th April 2026

📋Partner Notification

NIPER Ahmedabad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad (NIPER Ahmedabad) has released a recruitment advertisement for engagement of project staff under an ANRF ARG Program funded project. The recruitment is for the post of Junior Research Fellow (Project Associate-I) in the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology.

Advertisement No.: Project/2026/004 (For Project Staff)
Date of Advertisement: 02.04.2026

Organization Details

Organization Name	National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad (NIPER Ahmedabad)
Organization Name in Hindi	राष्ट्रीय औषधि शिक्षा एवं अनुसंधान संस्थान अहमदाबाद
Department	Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Official Website	https://niperahm.ac.in

Post Details

Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (Project Associate-I)
Post Name in Hindi	जूनियर रिसर्च फेलो (प्रोजेक्ट एसोसिएट-I)
Number of Posts	01
Employment Type	Temporary / Project-based / Contractual
Job Location	Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Street Address	Not specified in the notification
Postal Code	Not specified in the notification

Project Information

Project Funding Program	ANRF ARG Program funded project
Project ID / Code	ANRF/ARG/2025/004116/LS
Project Title	Targeting Rab27a-Mediated Extracellular Vesicle Signaling and Microtuble Dynamics to Promote functional Axonal regeneration in Spinal Cord injury
Principal Investigator	Dr. Hemant Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology

Salary Structure

The selected candidate will receive salary as per eligibility category along with House Rent Allowance (HRA).

Category	Base Salary
Candidates selected through National Eligibility Tests such as CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship), GATE, or through a selection process based on national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments, their Agencies, and Institutions	₹37,000/- + HRA
Other candidates who do not fall under the above category	₹30,000/- + HRA

Tenure and Engagement Period

The position is available initially for a period of 01 year.
The engagement may be extended further for up to 02 additional years.
Extension will depend on satisfactory performance of the candidate, availability of funds, and continuation of the project.
The engagement is co-terminus with the duration of the project.

Important Dates

Notification Date	02 April 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 April 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

Four years Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences or Agricultural Sciences
Master's Degree in Natural Sciences or Agricultural Sciences
BVSc
B. Pharm
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine
Degree must be from a recognized University or equivalent

Desired Work Experience

Experience in mammalian cell culture
Proficiency in molecular biology techniques
Experience in qPCR
Experience in Western blotting
Experience in immunostaining
Fundamental understanding of extracellular vesicle isolation and characterization
Experience with rodent handling and neurobiology models
Proficiency in data analysis
Scientific writing skills will be beneficial

Age Limit

Age limit is not mentioned in the notification.

Reservation Details

Reservation details are not mentioned in the notification.

Application Fees

Application fee is not mentioned in the notification.

Application Process

Interested candidates must apply by filling the online form.
The online application form is available through the Google Form link.
Candidates must submit the application on or before 15.04.2026.
Applications submitted through any mode other than the Google Form link will not be entertained.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email regarding the further screening process or interview.
Candidates must produce all original certificates and relevant documents at the time of the selection process.
A copy of the submitted application as proof of application must be attached with the documents during verification.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened after submission.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through email.
Further screening process or interview may be conducted in Online or Offline mode.
Candidates must appear with original certificates and relevant documents during the selection process.
Document verification will be part of the selection process.

Terms and Conditions

The position is purely temporary in nature.
The position is co-terminus with the project.
Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance each year.
Renewal is also subject to availability of funds.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
Applying through any mode other than the Google Form link will not be entertained.
Any further communication shall be made through the official email mentioned in the notification.

Contact Information

Helpline / Contact Email	rolling.recruitment@niperahm.res.in

Important Links

Application Link	https://forms.gle/txzuFrQNVjifJ4i98
Official Website Link	https://niperahm.ac.in

Other Important Information

Candidates are advised to read the recruitment advertisement carefully before applying. The post is project-based and temporary. The continuation of the position depends on performance, funding availability, and project duration. Candidates should preserve proof of application and must present original certificates and relevant documents during the selection stage.