PMBI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 178 Pharmacist, Executive & Other Posts (Advt 02/2026, Last Date Extended 15 October)

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the implementing agency of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), has released Vacancy Circular Advt. No. 02/2026 inviting applications for 178 contractual posts spread across 44 designations under 11 post categories. The posts include Pharmacist, Senior Pharmacist, Executive, Senior Executive, Marketing Officer, Senior Marketing Officer, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Manager, Deputy General Manager and General Manager across departments like Sales & Marketing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics & Supply Chain, Finance & Accounts, IT & MIS, HR & Administration, Legal, Media, Grievance Division, International Assistance Division and the Coordination Cell. The Bureau has extended the last date for receipt of applications to 15 October 2026 (till 5:00 PM) — applications must reach by post/courier only, as no online application portal has been provided. Candidates with relevant experience in pharma and other sectors should apply well before the deadline.

Important Dates

Application Fee

• All Candidates: ₹100/-
• Payment Mode: Demand Draft only (drawn in favour of “Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)”, payable at New Delhi) — the original DD must be attached with the application form
• Fee paid through any other mode will lead to rejection of the application

Vacancy Details

Appointment is purely contractual for an initial period of 3 years. Place of posting: Delhi & NCR or anywhere in India, depending on the post. Consolidated pay ranges from ₹32,500 to ₹1,58,000 per month plus conveyance and telephone allowances (Pharmacist: ₹32,500 + ₹5,000 conveyance + ₹500 telephone; Senior Pharmacist: ₹38,000 + ₹6,000 conveyance + ₹1,000 telephone).

Eligibility

• Educational Qualification (post-wise): Graduates, B.Pharma / M.Pharma, B.Sc (Biotech / Medicinal Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry), BVSc & AH, B.Com / M.Com, B.Tech / M.Tech / MCA, LLB and Mass Communication graduates — check the official circular for the exact qualification of each post
• Experience: Every post carries a mandatory minimum post-qualification experience in the pharma or relevant sector — from 1 year for Executive-level posts up to 18 years for General Manager
• Pharmacist & Senior Pharmacist: B.Pharm as essential qualification (D.Pharm alone is not listed); relevant experience required
• Age and experience are counted as on 03/09/2026 (date of publication of the advertisement); PMBI reserves the right to relax criteria in deserving cases

Age Limit (as on 03/09/2026)

• Age limit varies post-wise — candidates must refer to the official Vacancy Circular for the exact limit applicable to their post
• Age relaxation is applicable as per Government/PMBI rules for reserved categories
• Note: if an employee resigns, abandons service or violates appointment terms during the first year, liquidated damages equal to three months’ consolidated pay are payable

Selection Process

1. Initial Screening of applications
2. Written Examination (assessing English writing skills, domain subject matter and general knowledge)
3. Personal Interaction cum Interview and document verification

How to Apply

1. Visit the official PMBI website www.pmbi.co.in and download the official Vacancy Circular (Advt. No. 02/2026) along with the prescribed Application Proforma
2. Take a printout of the application form on standard A4 paper and fill in all details neatly in block letters
3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph (selfies not allowed) in the designated box
4. Prepare a Demand Draft of ₹100/- in favour of “Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)”, payable at New Delhi
5. Attach self-attested photocopies of: age proof (10th certificate / Aadhaar / PAN / Passport), educational qualification marksheets & degree certificates (from 10th onwards), work experience certificates clearly mentioning post held, tenure and salary, and the original Demand Draft
6. Enclose everything in an envelope clearly superscribed: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _____________ “ (fill in the post name)
7. Send via Speed Post / Registered Post / Courier to: CEO, PMBI, B-500, Tower B, 5th Floor, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi – 110029, so that it reaches on or before 15 October 2026 (till 05:00 PM)

Recruitment helpline: 011-49431800. Note: applications not submitted in the prescribed format, submitted without the original ₹100 demand draft, or submitted as photographs of documents will be rejected outright.

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FAQ

Q1. How many vacancies are available in PMBI Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 178 total contractual vacancies under Advertisement No. 02/2026 across 44 designations and 11 post categories.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for PMBI Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date has been extended — applications must reach PMBI by 15 October 2026 till 5:00 PM.

Q3. Is the application online or offline?
A: Offline only. Candidates must send hard-copy applications by post/courier; no online application facility is available.

Q4. What is the application fee?
A: ₹100 for all candidates, payable through Demand Draft only (in favour of “Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)”, payable at New Delhi).

Q5. What is the selection process?
A: Initial screening, followed by a written examination, and then personal interaction cum interview with document verification.

Q6. Is this a permanent government job?
A: No. The appointment is purely contractual for an initial period of 3 years, with posting in Delhi & NCR or anywhere in India.