Last updated: September 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
The Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency for the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, has released Vacancy Circular Advt. No. 02/2026 for 178 posts on a purely contractual basis. The vacancies span 11 designations — from Pharmacist and Marketing Officer up to General Manager — across 12 divisions including Sales and Marketing, Quality, Procurement, Finance and Accounts, IT and MIS, Logistics and Supply Chain, HR, Legal, Media, Grievance, International Assistance and the Coordination Cell. Applications are accepted offline only, and the completed hard copy must reach the PMBI office in New Delhi by 24.09.2026 (till 05:00 PM).
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PMBI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Post Name | General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Senior Executive, Senior Marketing Officer, Senior Pharmacist, Executive, Marketing Officer and Pharmacist (11 designations) |
| Organization | Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India — implementing agency for Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 02/2026, dated 03.09.2026 |
| Location | All India / Central Govt — head office New Delhi; place of posting is Delhi and NCR or anywhere in India depending on the post, with liability to transfer anywhere in India |
| Total Vacancies | 178 posts (no category-wise reservation breakup is given in the notification) |
| Qualification | Varies by post — Graduate, B.Pharma, B.Sc, M.Pharma, B.Com / B.Com (Hons), B.Tech / MCA, LLB, BVSc & AH or Mass Communication, plus 1 to 18 years of relevant experience |
| Age Limit | Maximum 28 to 55 years depending on the post, as on 03.09.2026 (no minimum age stated) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Initial Screening → Written Examination → Personal Interaction cum Interview |
| Pay Scale | Consolidated ₹32,500 to ₹1,58,000 per month, plus conveyance and telephone allowance |
| How to Apply | Offline only — prescribed application form sent by post or courier to CEO, PMBI, New Delhi |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Current Openings | pmbi.co.in — Career → Recruitment |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date (Advt. No. 02/2026) | 03.09.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 03.09.2026 (from the date of the advertisement) |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Application to Reach PMBI | 24.09.2026 (till 05:00 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Age and Experience | 03.09.2026 (date of publishing of the advertisement) |
| Written Examination Date | Not specified in notification — date, time, venue and syllabus will be emailed to screened candidates |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates, all posts | ₹100 |
| Mode of payment | Demand Draft only, in favour of “Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)”, attached in original with the application form |
| Refund | Non-refundable — no fee is returned even if the recruitment is cancelled |
Note: The notification does not mention any fee exemption for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD or women candidates. An application submitted without the Demand Draft will be rejected.
Vacancy Details
Post-wise vacancy breakup
| S. No. | Post Name | Vacancies | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Manager | 03 | Sales and Marketing / Procurement / Quality |
| 2 | Deputy General Manager | 06 | Sales and Marketing / Quality / Finance and Accounts / IT and MIS / International Assistance Division |
| 3 | Manager | 06 | Procurement / Quality / Grievance Division / Coordination Cell |
| 4 | Deputy Manager | 04 | Sales and Marketing / IT and MIS / HR and Administration |
| 5 | Assistant Manager | 31 | Sales and Marketing / Procurement / Quality / Logistics and Supply Chain / Finance and Accounts / IT and MIS / HR and Administration / Legal / Grievance Division / International Assistance Division / Coordination Cell |
| 6 | Senior Executive | 61 | Sales and Marketing / Procurement / Quality / Logistics and Supply Chain / Finance and Accounts / Legal / Media / Grievance Division |
| 7 | Senior Marketing Officer | 15 | Sales and Marketing |
| 8 | Senior Pharmacist | 06 | Sales and Marketing |
| 9 | Executive | 10 | Finance and Accounts / IT and MIS / HR and Administration / International Assistance Division |
| 10 | Marketing Officer | 30 | Sales and Marketing |
| 11 | Pharmacist | 06 | Sales and Marketing |
| Total | 178 |
Division-wise vacancy breakup
| Division / Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sales and Marketing | 68 |
| Quality | 49 |
| Finance and Accounts | 14 |
| Procurement (including Pasu Aushadhi posts) | 13 |
| Logistics and Supply Chain | 09 |
| IT and MIS | 08 |
| HR and Administration | 04 |
| Grievance Division | 04 |
| Legal | 03 |
| International Assistance Division | 03 |
| Coordination Cell | 02 |
| Media | 01 |
| Total | 178 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Post-specific. Sales and Marketing posts require B.Pharma / B.Sc (Biotech, Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry) or a Graduate degree; Quality posts require B.Pharma or M.Pharma in pharmaceutical quality assurance; Procurement posts require B.Pharma, M.Pharma or BVSc & AH; Finance and Accounts posts require B.Com, B.Com (Hons) or M.Com; IT and MIS posts require B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science, BCA or MCA; Legal posts require LLB; the Media post requires graduation in Mass Communication or Journalism. |
| Experience (minimum, post-qualification) | General Manager 18 years; Deputy General Manager 15 years; Manager 10 years; Deputy Manager 07 years; Assistant Manager 05 years; Senior Executive, Senior Marketing Officer and Senior Pharmacist 03 years; Executive, Marketing Officer and Pharmacist 01 year — in the pharmaceutical sector or the relevant functional area. |
| Age Limit | Maximum age only, no minimum stated: General Manager 55 years, Deputy General Manager 50 years, Manager 40 years, Deputy Manager 35 years, Assistant Manager 33 years, Senior Executive / Senior Marketing Officer / Senior Pharmacist 30 years, Executive / Marketing Officer / Pharmacist 28 years — all as on 03.09.2026. Check your age eligibility → |
| Age Relaxation | No category-wise relaxation table is given in the notification. PMBI reserves the right to relax age, experience, qualification and other qualifying criteria in deserving cases. |
| Nature of Appointment | Purely contractual for 03 years with a 06-month observation period; it is not against a permanent vacancy and confers no right to claim regular or permanent employment in PMBI. |
| Application Restriction | Applications are accepted only in the prescribed format printed with the notification. Applications sent by email or in any other mode or format will be rejected outright. |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Initial Screening | The duly filled application form, complete in all respects and accompanied by copies of all educational and experience documents, is checked and verified against the eligibility criteria for the post. Candidates found eligible are called for the next stage. This stage is qualifying only — no marks are carried forward. |
| Stage 2 — Written Examination | Screened eligible candidates sit a written examination covering English language writing skills, subject-matter knowledge relating to the post applied for, and general knowledge. Marks, duration and the number of questions are not specified in the notification; the date, time, venue and exam syllabus are shared with screened candidates over email before the examination. No conveyance is paid for appearing. Candidates qualifying here move to the interview. |
| Stage 3 — Personal Interaction cum Interview | A reasonable number of candidates who qualify in the written examination are called for a Personal Interaction cum Interview. Candidates must carry all supporting documents (mark sheets, degree, experience certificates) in original along with one set of photocopies for verification. Based on credentials and interview performance, candidates are shortlisted and offers of appointment are issued in the order of merit. No TA or DA is paid for attending. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Pay | ₹32,500 to ₹1,58,000 per month depending on the post (post-wise table below) |
| Conveyance Allowance | ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 per month depending on the post |
| Telephone Allowance | ₹500 to ₹2,000 per month depending on the post |
| Provident Fund | Provident Fund facilities as per norms |
| Group Mediclaim Policy | ₹10 lakh for General Manager and Deputy General Manager level posts; ₹5 lakh for all other posts |
| Group Term Life Insurance | ₹10 lakh |
| Group Accidental Insurance | ₹10 lakh |
| Gratuity | As per rules |
| Leave | As per PMBI rules |
| Contract Period | 03 years initially, which may or may not be extended based on performance, with a 06-month observation period |
Note: Apart from the consolidated pay, conveyance allowance, internet and telephone allowance, provident fund and gratuity, the notification states that no other benefits, amenities, perks or allowances are payable.
Post-wise pay, age and experience
| Designation | Consolidated Pay | Conveyance | Telephone | Max Age | Min Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Manager | ₹1,58,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹2,000 | 55 yrs | 18 yrs |
| Deputy General Manager | ₹1,13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹2,000 | 50 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Manager | ₹90,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹2,000 | 40 yrs | 10 yrs |
| Deputy Manager | ₹67,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹1,000 | 35 yrs | 07 yrs |
| Assistant Manager | ₹53,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹1,000 | 33 yrs | 05 yrs |
| Senior Executive | ₹38,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹1,000 | 30 yrs | 03 yrs |
| Senior Marketing Officer | ₹38,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹1,000 | 30 yrs | 03 yrs |
| Senior Pharmacist | ₹38,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹1,000 | 30 yrs | 03 yrs |
| Executive | ₹32,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹500 | 28 yrs | 01 yr |
| Marketing Officer | ₹32,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹500 | 28 yrs | 01 yr |
| Pharmacist | ₹32,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹500 | 28 yrs | 01 yr |
How to Apply
- Download the official notification (Advt. No. 02/2026) from the PMBI website and read the post-wise eligibility, pay and job description carefully before choosing the post you qualify for.
- Print and fill the prescribed application form given at the end of the notification, in original and completely, and affix a recent passport-size photograph on it. Selfies are not accepted.
- Prepare a Demand Draft for ₹100 in favour of “Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)” and attach it to the application in original.
- Attach copies of age proof (matriculation certificate, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card or Passport), all educational certificates and mark sheets from matriculation onwards, and experience certificates.
- Send the complete application by post or courier so that it reaches CEO, PMBI, B-500, Tower B, 5th Floor, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi – 110029 on or before 24.09.2026 (till 05:00 PM).
Note: Online applications are not available for this recruitment. Applications submitted by email, or in any format other than the prescribed one, or through any channel other than post or courier, will be rejected outright. For any assistance, PMBI’s helpline is 011-49431800.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Prescribed application form | The original printed form from the notification, filled completely and legibly. Photocopied or photographed applications, and applications that are not properly visible or readable, are rejected. |
| Recent passport-size photograph | Affixed on the application form. Selfies are not accepted, and an application without a proper passport-size photo is rejected. |
| Age proof | Matriculation certificate, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card or Passport |
| Educational certificates and mark sheets | All qualifications from matriculation onwards, as listed in the application form |
| Experience certificates | Covering the minimum experience prescribed for the post applied for |
| Demand Draft of ₹100 | Attached in original, drawn in favour of “Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)” |
| Originals plus one set of photocopies | To be carried to the Personal Interaction cum Interview for verification |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Advt. No. 02/2026 — PMBI Vacancy Circular |
| Official Website / Current Openings | PMBI Recruitment Page |
| Telegram | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending the application by email or in any format other than the prescribed one — PMBI rejects these outright.
- Submitting a photocopy or a photograph of the filled form instead of the original application.
- Forgetting the ₹100 Demand Draft, or attaching a photocopy of it — the draft must be attached in original or the application is rejected.
- Using a selfie or an unclear photograph in place of a proper passport-size photo.
- Posting the application at the last moment — it must physically reach the New Delhi office by 05:00 PM on 24.09.2026, not merely be posted by that date.
- Assuming one age limit applies to all posts — the maximum age ranges from 28 to 55 years depending on the designation, calculated as on 03.09.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for PMBI Recruitment 2026?
The hard copy application must reach the PMBI office in New Delhi by 24.09.2026 till 05:00 PM.
2. How many vacancies are there in PMBI Advt. No. 02/2026?
There are 178 vacancies in total, spread across 11 designations and 12 divisions.
3. What is the application fee for PMBI Recruitment 2026?
₹100 for all candidates, payable only by Demand Draft in favour of “Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)”, and the notification lists no category-wise exemption.
4. Can I apply online for PMBI Recruitment 2026?
No — only hard copy applications sent by post or courier to CEO, PMBI, B-500, Tower B, 5th Floor, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi – 110029 are accepted, and applications sent by email are rejected.
5. What is the age limit for PMBI Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age ranges from 28 years for Executive, Marketing Officer and Pharmacist up to 55 years for General Manager, calculated as on 03.09.2026, and no minimum age is stated.
6. What is the salary for PMBI posts?
Consolidated pay ranges from ₹32,500 per month for Executive, Marketing Officer and Pharmacist to ₹1,58,000 per month for General Manager, plus conveyance and telephone allowance.
7. What is the selection process?
There are three stages — Initial Screening of applications, a Written Examination on English writing skills, subject knowledge and general knowledge, and a Personal Interaction cum Interview, with appointment offers issued in order of merit.
8. Is this a permanent government job?
No — the appointment is purely contractual for 03 years with a 06-month observation period, it is not against any permanent vacancy, and it confers no right to claim regular or permanent employment in PMBI.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
