The Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) has issued Recruitment Advertisement No. 02/2026 for 178 contractual vacancies across pharmacy, marketing, procurement, quality, finance, IT, HR, legal, media and other functional areas. Eligible candidates must submit the prescribed application form offline by post or courier so that it reaches PMBI by 24 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
PMBI functions under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, and implements the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). The recruitment offers opportunities ranging from Pharmacist and Marketing Officer roles to Executive, Senior Executive, Manager, Assistant Manager and General Manager positions.
PMBI Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruitment organisation | Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement number | 02/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 178 |
| Job nature | Contractual appointment |
| Initial contract period | 3 years |
| Application mode | Offline only — post/courier |
| Application fee | ₹100 through Demand Draft |
| Notification date | 3 September 2026 |
| Last date | 24 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Posting location | Delhi & NCR / Anywhere in India, depending on the post |
| Official website | PMBI recruitment portal |
| Notification PDF | PMBI Recruitment 2026 Notification |
PMBI has advertised vacancies across 11 broad post categories and 44 specific designations. Applicants should carefully match their educational qualification, professional experience and maximum age with the exact post for which they intend to apply.
Vacancy Details
The highest number of vacancies is available for Senior Executive posts, followed by Assistant Manager and Marketing Officer positions.
| Post name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Manager | 3 |
| Deputy General Manager | 6 |
| Manager | 6 |
| Deputy Manager | 4 |
| Assistant Manager | 31 |
| Senior Executive | 61 |
| Senior Marketing Officer | 15 |
| Senior Pharmacist | 6 |
| Executive | 10 |
| Marketing Officer | 30 |
| Pharmacist | 6 |
| Total | 178 |
The positions are distributed across the following departments:
- Sales & Marketing
- Procurement
- Quality
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Finance & Accounts
- IT & MIS
- HR & Administration
- Legal
- Media
- Grievance Division
- International Assistance Division
- Coordination Cell
Among the pharmacy-related roles, PMBI has notified 6 Senior Pharmacist posts and 6 Pharmacist posts. Marketing candidates can apply for 15 Senior Marketing Officer and 30 Marketing Officer vacancies, subject to the prescribed qualification and experience conditions.
Eligibility and Age Limit
Eligibility differs significantly by post. PMBI is accepting applications from candidates holding qualifications such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, B.Sc, BVSc & AH, B.Com, M.Com, B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, LLB, MBA and Mass Communication/Journalism degrees, along with relevant work experience.
Some key eligibility requirements are listed below:
| Post | Essential qualification | Maximum age | Minimum experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | B.Pharm; M.Pharm desirable | 28 years | 1 year in pharma sector |
| Senior Pharmacist | B.Pharm; M.Pharm desirable | 30 years | 3 years in pharma sector |
| Marketing Officer | B.Pharm / relevant B.Sc; MBA desirable | 28 years | 1 year |
| Senior Marketing Officer | B.Pharm / eligible B.Sc; MBA desirable | 30 years | 3 years |
| Executive, Finance | B.Com; higher finance qualifications desirable | 28 years | 1 year |
| Executive, IT & MIS | BCA / B.Tech / B.Sc Computer Science | 28 years | 1 year |
| Assistant Manager | Qualification varies by department | 33 years | 5 years |
| Deputy Manager | Qualification varies by department | 35 years | 7 years |
| Manager | Qualification varies by department | 40 years | 10 years |
| General Manager | Department-specific professional qualification | 55 years | 18 years |
For pharmacy and quality posts, candidates with B.Pharm or M.Pharm qualifications and relevant pharmaceutical-sector experience are likely to find the most directly suitable opportunities. For instance, Senior Executive (Quality) posts require B.Pharm, with M.Pharm preferred, along with three years of relevant experience in quality control, quality assurance, regulatory work or related pharmaceutical-sector functions.
The age and experience cut-off date is 3 September 2026, the date of publication of the advertisement.
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will receive consolidated monthly remuneration based on their designation. The reported pay scale ranges from ₹32,500 per month for entry-level Executive, Pharmacist and Marketing Officer roles to ₹1,58,000 per month for General Manager posts.
| Designation level | Consolidated monthly pay |
|---|---|
| Pharmacist / Marketing Officer / Executive | ₹32,500 |
| Senior Pharmacist / Senior Marketing Officer / Senior Executive | ₹38,000 |
| Assistant Manager | ₹53,000 |
| Deputy Manager | ₹67,000 |
| Manager | ₹90,000 |
| Deputy General Manager | ₹1,13,000 |
| General Manager | ₹1,58,000 |
Besides the consolidated salary, the notification provides for applicable conveyance allowance, telephone allowance, provident fund as per norms, group mediclaim coverage, group term life insurance and group accidental insurance. The exact allowances can vary by designation.
How to Apply Offline
There is no online application portal for this recruitment drive. Candidates must download the prescribed application format from the official PMBI website, complete it correctly and send the physical application through post or courier. Applications sent through email or any other mode may be rejected.
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official PMBI recruitment page and obtain the Recruitment Advertisement No. 02/2026 and prescribed application form. PMBI’s official recruitment page lists contractual recruitment notices.
- Read the detailed eligibility requirements, including qualification, experience, age limit, departmental requirement and place of posting, before choosing a post.
- Fill in the form in the prescribed format only. Use clear and complete information, especially your contact details, education and work-experience particulars.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph and self-attested copies of documents supporting age, educational qualification and experience.
- Prepare an original Demand Draft of ₹100 in favour of “Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)”.
- Send the application by post or courier to: CEO, PMBI
B-500, Tower B, 5th Floor
World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar
New Delhi – 110029 - Ensure that the application physically reaches the PMBI office by 24 September 2026, 5:00 PM. Posting it on the last date may be risky, so applicants should dispatch documents well in advance.
Candidates should retain a photocopy of the filled application, the Demand Draft details and the postal/courier tracking receipt for future reference.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to involve the following stages:
- Initial screening of the offline application and supporting documents
- Written examination for eligible shortlisted applicants
- Personal interaction/interview for candidates qualifying in the written test
- Original-document verification before final appointment
The written examination may assess English writing ability, job-related subject knowledge and general knowledge. PMBI may communicate the examination schedule, venue and other details to eligible candidates through email. No travel allowance or daily allowance is expected for attending the examination or interview.
Applicants should verify every detail against the official notification before dispatching the form, especially because incomplete applications, missing certificates, absent Demand Drafts, unreadable forms and late submissions can lead to rejection.