Top Government Jobs For Pharm D Freshers

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Pharm D or Doctor of Pharmacy is a six-year doctoral degree course in pharmacy that covers clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical care, and patient safety. It is one of the most sought-after courses in the field of pharmacy, as it opens up various career opportunities for the aspirants.

One of the most attractive options for Pharm D graduates is to pursue government jobs, as they offer job security, social recognition, career growth, and lucrative salary packages. However, finding the right government job for Pharm D freshers can be challenging, as there are many factors to consider, such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, selection process, job role, and salary range.

To help you out, we have compiled a list of the top 6 government jobs for Pharm D freshers in India along with their eligibility criteria, job roles, and salary range. These jobs are based on the latest notifications and vacancies available on various official websites. However, you are advised to check the official websites or notifications for more details and updates.

Job Title	Department	Eligibility Criteria	Job Role	Salary Range
Drug Inspector	Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), State Drug Control Administration (SDCA), etc.	Pharm D degree with registration as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.	To inspect the quality, safety, and efficacy of drugs and cosmetics, to enforce the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the rules made thereunder, to conduct raids and seizures of spurious or adulterated drugs and cosmetics, to initiate legal actions against offenders, etc.	INR 9.3 lakh to INR 34.8 lakh per annum
Research Officer	Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), etc	Pharm D degree with a valid score in the National Eligibility Test (NET) or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) or equivalent.	To research various aspects of pharmacy, such as drug discovery, development, delivery, pharmacology, pharmacovigilance, etc., to publish research papers in reputed journals, to apply for grants and patents, etc.	INR 4.8 lakh to INR 18 lakh per annum
Lecturer/Assistant Professor	Government Pharmacy Colleges or Universities.	Pharm D degree with a valid score in the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) or equivalent.	To conduct research on various aspects of pharmacy, such as drug discovery, development, delivery, pharmacology, pharmacovigilance, etc., to publish research papers in reputed journals, to apply for grants and patents, etc.	INR 3 lakh to INR 12 lakh per annum
Hospital Pharmacist	All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), etc.	Pharm D degree with registration as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.	To teach pharmacy subjects to undergraduate or postgraduate students, to guide research projects or dissertations, to participate in academic activities such as seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., to evaluate students’ performance and provide feedback, etc.	INR 2.4 lakh to INR 9.6 lakh per annum
Regulatory Affairs Officer	Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), State Licensing Authority (SLA), Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), etc.	Pharm D degree with registration as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.	To handle the regulatory affairs of various pharmaceutical products and processes, such as drug registration, licensing, marketing authorization, labelling, packaging, import, export, etc., to liaise with the regulatory authorities and agencies, to prepare and submit the required documents and dossiers, to ensure the compliance with the applicable laws and regulations, etc.	INR 1.5 lakh to INR 4 lakh per annum
Quality Assurance Officer	Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), etc	Pharm D degree with registration as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948	To handle the regulatory affairs of various pharmaceutical products and processes, such as drug registration, licensing, marketing authorization, labelling, packaging, import, export, etc., to liaise with the regulatory authorities and agencies, to prepare and submit the required documents and dossiers, to ensure the compliance with the applicable laws and regulations, etc.	INR 1.8 lakh to INR 4.5 lakh per annum

These are some of the best government jobs for Pharm D freshers in India that offer a rewarding career in terms of salary, scope, and satisfaction. However, these jobs are highly competitive and require a lot of preparation and hard work to crack the exams and interviews. Therefore, if you are interested in any of these jobs, you should start your preparation as soon as possible and keep yourself updated with the latest notifications and vacancies.

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