Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) has issued Vacancy Circular Advt. No. 02/2026, inviting applications on contractual basis across 12 departments, from General Manager down to Executive level. Adding up the vacancy numbers printed against every post in the notice's own table gives 178 posts in total. Age limit (maximum) ranges from 28 to 55 years depending on the post, and essential qualification ranges from a plain graduate degree to B. Pharma, M. Pharma, B.Com, B.Tech, BVSc & AH or LL.B depending on the department. Interested candidates have to send a hard copy application with a demand draft of Rs. 100 as application fee, by post or courier, so as to reach PMBI's Delhi office up to 24.09.2026 (till 05:00 PM).
Fast facts
| Organization | Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) |
| Advertisement No. | Advt. No.: 02/2026 |
| Departments | 12 (Sales & Marketing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics & Supply Chain, Finance & Accounts, IT & MIS, HR & Administration, Legal, Media, Grievance Division, International Assistance Division, Coordination Cell) |
| Post categories | 44 individual post-department combinations (11 distinct post titles) |
| Total vacancies | 178 (sum of the 44 post-wise rows in the notice; see derivation below) |
| Nature of engagement | Contractual, initially 3 years |
| Application fee | Rs. 100 (demand draft) |
| Age limit (varies by post) | 28 Years to 55 Years (maximum), as on the date of publishing of the advertisement |
| Consolidated pay (varies by post) | Rs. 32,500/month to Rs. 1,58,000/month |
| Mode of application | Offline, hard copy by post/courier |
| Last date (as printed in the notification) | 24.09.2026, till 05:00 PM |
The source listing for this recruitment carries a headline saying the last date was "Extended" to 15 October 2026, shown here as 15 October 2026. The notification PDF itself carries no extension text anywhere, only the original date of 24.09.2026 (till 05:00 PM), printed twice, in the main circular and again in the general terms and conditions. Candidates should confirm the current last date on the official PMBI website before posting their application.
Post-wise and department-wise vacancies
| S.No. | Post | Department | No. of Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Manager | Sales & Marketing | 01 |
| 2 | Deputy General Manager | Sales & Marketing | 02 |
| 3 | Deputy Manager | Sales & Marketing | 01 |
| 4 | Assistant Manager | Sales & Marketing | 05 |
| 5 | Senior Executive | Sales & Marketing | 02 |
| 6 | Senior Marketing Officer | Sales & Marketing | 15 |
| 7 | Senior Pharmacist | Sales & Marketing | 06 |
| 8 | Marketing Officer | Sales & Marketing | 30 |
| 9 | Pharmacist | Sales & Marketing | 06 |
| Sales & Marketing total | 68 | ||
| 10 | General Manager | Procurement | 01 |
| 11 | Manager (Procurement - Pasu Aushadhi) | Procurement | 01 |
| 12 | Assistant Manager | Procurement | 03 |
| 13 | Assistant Manager (Procurement - Pasu Aushadhi) | Procurement | 02 |
| 14 | Senior Executive | Procurement | 04 |
| 15 | Senior Executive (Procurement - Pasu Aushadhi) | Procurement | 02 |
| Procurement total | 13 | ||
| 16 | General Manager | Quality | 01 |
| 17 | Deputy General Manager | Quality | 01 |
| 18 | Manager | Quality | 03 |
| 19 | Assistant Manager | Quality | 09 |
| 20 | Senior Executive | Quality | 35 |
| Quality total | 49 | ||
| 21 | Assistant Manager | Logistics & Supply Chain | 01 |
| 22 | Senior Executive | Logistics & Supply Chain | 08 |
| Logistics & Supply Chain total | 9 | ||
| 23 | Deputy General Manager | Finance & Accounts | 01 |
| 24 | Assistant Manager | Finance & Accounts | 01 |
| 25 | Senior Executive | Finance & Accounts | 05 |
| 26 | Executive | Finance & Accounts | 07 |
| Finance & Accounts total | 14 | ||
| 27 | Deputy General Manager | IT & MIS | 01 |
| 28 | Deputy Manager | IT & MIS | 02 |
| 29 | Assistant Manager | IT & MIS | 04 |
| 30 | Executive | IT & MIS | 01 |
| IT & MIS total | 8 | ||
| 31 | Deputy Manager (HR & Admin.) | HR & Administration | 01 |
| 32 | Assistant Manager (HR & Admin.) | HR & Administration | 02 |
| 33 | Executive (HR & Admin.) | HR & Administration | 01 |
| HR & Administration total | 4 | ||
| 34 | Assistant Manager (Legal) | Legal | 01 |
| 35 | Senior Executive (Legal) | Legal | 02 |
| Legal total | 3 | ||
| 36 | Senior Executive (Media) | Media | 01 |
| Media total | 1 | ||
| 37 | Manager (Grievance Division) | Grievance Division | 01 |
| 38 | Assistant Manager (Grievance Division) | Grievance Division | 01 |
| 39 | Senior Executive (Grievance Division) | Grievance Division | 02 |
| Grievance Division total | 4 | ||
| 40 | Deputy General Manager (International Assistance Division) | International Assistance Division | 01 |
| 41 | Assistant Manager (International Assistance Division) | International Assistance Division | 01 |
| 42 | Executive (International Assistance Division) | International Assistance Division | 01 |
| International Assistance Division total | 3 | ||
| 43 | Manager (Coordination Cell) | Coordination Cell | 01 |
| 44 | Assistant Manager (Coordination Cell) | Coordination Cell | 01 |
| Coordination Cell total | 2 | ||
The notification does not print a consolidated total anywhere. Adding the department subtotals above: 68 (Sales & Marketing) + 13 (Procurement) + 49 (Quality) + 9 (Logistics & Supply Chain) + 14 (Finance & Accounts) + 8 (IT & MIS) + 4 (HR & Administration) + 3 (Legal) + 1 (Media) + 4 (Grievance Division) + 3 (International Assistance Division) + 2 (Coordination Cell) gives 178 in total. This figure is a derived sum, not a number printed as such in the notice, though it matches the total of 178 posts mentioned in the source listing's headline.
Eligibility and pay, post-wise
Age is the maximum age as on the date of publishing of the advertisement (the notification's stated cut-off). Qualifications marked "desirable" are not compulsory.
| Post | Department | Vacancy | Age (Max) | Essential Qualification | Experience | Consolidated Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. General Manager | Sales & Marketing | 01 | 55 Years | B. Pharma / B.Sc. (Medicinal Chemistry) / B.Sc. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) (MBA in Sales & Marketing desirable) | Min. 18 years in Sales or Marketing in Pharma Sector | Rs. 1,58,000/month |
| 2. Deputy General Manager | Sales & Marketing | 02 | 50 Years | B. Pharma / B.Sc. (Medicinal Chemistry) / B.Sc. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) (MBA in Sales & Marketing desirable) | Min. 15 years in Sales or Marketing in Pharma Sector | Rs. 1,13,000/month |
| 3. Deputy Manager | Sales & Marketing | 01 | 35 Years | B. Pharma (M. Pharma desirable) | Min. 7 years in Sales or Marketing in Pharma Sector | Rs. 67,000/month |
| 4. Assistant Manager | Sales & Marketing | 05 | 33 Years | Graduate (MBA in Sales/Marketing desirable) | Min. 5 years in Sales or Marketing in Pharma Sector | Rs. 53,000/month |
| 5. Senior Executive | Sales & Marketing | 02 | 30 Years | Graduate (MBA in Sales/Marketing desirable) | Min. 3 years in Sales or Marketing in Pharma Sector | Rs. 38,000/month |
| 6. Senior Marketing Officer | Sales & Marketing | 15 | 30 Years | B. Pharma / B.Sc. (Biotech.) / B.Sc. (Medicinal Chemistry) / B.Sc. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) (MBA in Sales/Marketing desirable) | Min. 3 years in Sales or Marketing in Pharma Sector | Rs. 38,000/month |
| 7. Senior Pharmacist | Sales & Marketing | 06 | 30 Years | B. Pharma (M. Pharma desirable) | Min. 3 years in Pharma Sector | Rs. 38,000/month |
| 8. Marketing Officer | Sales & Marketing | 30 | 28 Years | B. Pharma / B.Sc. (Biotech.) / B.Sc. (Medicinal Chemistry) / B.Sc. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) (MBA in Sales/Marketing desirable) | Min. 1 year in Sales or Marketing in Pharma Sector | Rs. 32,500/month |
| 9. Pharmacist | Sales & Marketing | 06 | 28 Years | B. Pharma (M. Pharma desirable) | Min. 1 year in Pharma Sector | Rs. 32,500/month |
| 10. General Manager | Procurement | 01 | 55 Years | M. Pharma (MBA in procurement & supply chain management desirable) | Min. 18 years in pharmaceutical sector, incl. min. 8 years in pharma procurement | Rs. 1,58,000/month |
| 11. Manager (Procurement - Pasu Aushadhi) | Procurement | 01 | 40 Years | BVSc & AH (MBA desirable) | Min. 10 years in a company manufacturing veterinary products, preferably in procurement | Rs. 90,000/month |
| 12. Assistant Manager | Procurement | 03 | 33 Years | B. Pharma (MBA (Pharma)/M. Pharma/certification in material or supply chain management desirable) | Min. 5 years in Procurement/Purchase division in a pharmaceutical company | Rs. 53,000/month |
| 13. Assistant Manager (Procurement - Pasu Aushadhi) | Procurement | 02 | 33 Years | BVSc & AH (MBA desirable) | Min. 5 years in Procurement/Purchase division in a company dealing in veterinary products | Rs. 53,000/month |
| 14. Senior Executive | Procurement | 04 | 30 Years | B. Pharma (MBA (Pharma)/M. Pharma/certification in material or supply chain management desirable) | Min. 3 years in Procurement/Purchase division dealing in veterinary products | Rs. 38,000/month |
| 15. Senior Executive (Procurement - Pasu Aushadhi) | Procurement | 02 | 30 Years | BVSc & AH (MBA desirable) | Min. 3 years in Procurement/Purchase division dealing in veterinary products | Rs. 38,000/month |
| 16. General Manager | Quality | 01 | 55 Years | M. Pharma in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance (MBA in Pharmaceutical Management desirable) | Min. 18 years handling regulatory affairs, QA/QC, GMP implementation in manufacturing/warehouse management | Rs. 1,58,000/month |
| 17. Deputy General Manager | Quality | 01 | 50 Years | M. Pharma in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance (certification/diploma in Pharmaceutical Control/QMS desirable) | Min. 15 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs, QA/QC/QC Chemist, GMP implementation | Rs. 1,13,000/month |
| 18. Manager | Quality | 03 | 40 Years | B. Pharma in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance (M. Pharma/certification-diploma in Pharmaceutical Control/QMS desirable) | Min. 10 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs, QA/QC/QC Chemist, GMP implementation | Rs. 90,000/month |
| 19. Assistant Manager | Quality | 09 | 33 Years | B. Pharma in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance (M. Pharma/certification-diploma in Pharmaceutical Control/QMS desirable) | Min. 5 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs, QA/QC/QC Chemist, GMP implementation | Rs. 53,000/month |
| 20. Senior Executive | Quality | 35 | 30 Years | B. Pharma (M. Pharma desirable) | Min. 3 years in Quality Control/Quality Assurance/Quality Regulatory profile in Pharma Sector | Rs. 38,000/month |
| 21. Assistant Manager | Logistics & Supply Chain | 01 | 33 Years | Graduate (MBA in supply chain management desirable) | Min. 5 years in Logistics & Supply Chain division of a pharmaceutical company | Rs. 53,000/month |
| 22. Senior Executive | Logistics & Supply Chain | 08 | 30 Years | Graduate (BCA/MCA/M.Tech./M.Sc. in Computer Science desirable) | Min. 3 years in Logistics & Supply Chain division of a pharmaceutical company | Rs. 38,000/month |
| 23. Deputy General Manager | Finance & Accounts | 01 | 50 Years | B.Com./M.Com. (Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant desirable) | Min. 15 years handling books of accounts, audit, taxation in reputed companies | Rs. 1,13,000/month |
| 24. Assistant Manager | Finance & Accounts | 01 | 33 Years | B.Com. (Hons) (MBA (Finance)/M.Com./CA (Inter)/ICWAI (Inter) desirable) | Min. 5 years in Finance & Accounts in a reputed company | Rs. 53,000/month |
| 25. Senior Executive | Finance & Accounts | 05 | 30 Years | B.Com. (Hons) (MBA (Finance)/M.Com./CA (Inter)/ICWAI (Inter) desirable) | Min. 3 years in Finance & Accounts in a reputed company | Rs. 38,000/month |
| 26. Executive | Finance & Accounts | 07 | 28 Years | B.Com. (MBA (Finance)/M.Com./CA (Inter)/ICWAI (Inter) desirable) | Min. 1 year in Finance & Accounts | Rs. 32,500/month |
| 27. Deputy General Manager | IT & MIS | 01 | 50 Years | B.Tech./M.Tech. in Computer Science/MCA | Min. 15 years handling IT systems in FMCG companies; AI/ML and SAP knowledge desirable | Rs. 1,13,000/month |
| 28. Deputy Manager | IT & MIS | 02 | 35 Years | B.Tech./M.Tech. in Computer Science/MCA | Min. 7 years handling IT systems in FMCG companies; AI/ML and SAP knowledge desirable | Rs. 67,000/month |
| 29. Assistant Manager | IT & MIS | 04 | 33 Years | B.Tech./M.Tech. in Computer Science/MCA | Min. 5 years handling IT systems in FMCG companies; AI/ML and SAP knowledge desirable | Rs. 53,000/month |
| 30. Executive | IT & MIS | 01 | 28 Years | BCA/B.Tech./B.Sc. in Computer Science (MCA/M.Tech./M.Sc. Computer Science desirable) | Min. 1 year in IT/MIS | Rs. 32,500/month |
| 31. Deputy Manager (HR & Admin.) | HR & Administration | 01 | 35 Years | Graduate (MBA desirable) | Min. 7 years in Human Resource Management in a reputed company | Rs. 67,000/month |
| 32. Assistant Manager (HR & Admin.) | HR & Administration | 02 | 33 Years | Graduate (MBA desirable) | Min. 5 years in Human Resource (HR) | Rs. 53,000/month |
| 33. Executive (HR & Admin.) | HR & Administration | 01 | 28 Years | Graduate (MBA desirable) | Min. 1 year in Human Resource (HR) | Rs. 32,500/month |
| 34. Assistant Manager (Legal) | Legal | 01 | 33 Years | LL.B (LL.M from a reputed institution/university desirable) | Min. 5 years in legal work/procedures, preferably in a pharma company | Rs. 53,000/month |
| 35. Senior Executive (Legal) | Legal | 02 | 30 Years | LL.B (LL.M from a reputed institution/university desirable) | Min. 3 years in legal work/procedures | Rs. 38,000/month |
| 36. Senior Executive (Media) | Media | 01 | 30 Years | Graduation in Mass Communication/Journalism (Masters desirable) | Min. 3 years in Communication/media/PR/Advertising/Designing | Rs. 38,000/month |
| 37. Manager (Grievance Division) | Grievance Division | 01 | 40 Years | Graduate (B.Tech. in IT/CSE/MCA desirable) | Min. 10 years, incl. min. 5 years in grievance management, preferably pharma sector | Rs. 90,000/month |
| 38. Assistant Manager (Grievance Division) | Grievance Division | 01 | 33 Years | Graduate (B.Tech. in IT/CSE/MCA desirable) | Min. 5 years, incl. min. 3 years in grievance management, preferably pharma sector | Rs. 53,000/month |
| 39. Senior Executive (Grievance Division) | Grievance Division | 02 | 30 Years | Graduate (B.Tech. in IT/CSE/MCA desirable) | Min. 3 years, incl. min. 1 year in grievance management, preferably pharma sector | Rs. 38,000/month |
| 40. Deputy General Manager (International Assistance Division) | International Assistance Division | 01 | 50 Years | B. Pharma (MBA in Sales & Marketing/International Relations desirable) | Min. 15 years in Sales or Marketing in Pharma Sector | Rs. 1,13,000/month |
| 41. Assistant Manager (International Assistance Division) | International Assistance Division | 01 | 33 Years | B. Pharma (MBA in Sales & Marketing desirable) | Min. 5 years in Sales or Marketing in Pharma Sector | Rs. 53,000/month |
| 42. Executive (International Assistance Division) | International Assistance Division | 01 | 28 Years | Graduate (MBA in Sales/Marketing desirable) | Min. 1 year in Sales or Marketing in Pharma Sector | Rs. 32,500/month |
| 43. Manager (Coordination Cell) | Coordination Cell | 01 | 40 Years | Graduate (MBA desirable) | Min. 10 years in report generation, project report preparation/company presentation | Rs. 90,000/month |
| 44. Assistant Manager (Coordination Cell) | Coordination Cell | 01 | 33 Years | Graduate (MBA desirable) | Min. 5 years in report generation, project report preparation/company presentation | Rs. 53,000/month |
Pay, allowances and other facilities
Consolidated pay across the 44 posts ranges from Rs. 32,500/month (entry-level Executive posts) to Rs. 1,58,000/month (General Manager posts in Sales & Marketing, Procurement and Quality). On top of consolidated pay, every post carries a conveyance allowance (from Rs. 5,000/month at Executive level up to Rs. 15,000/month for General Manager) and a telephone allowance (from Rs. 500/month up to Rs. 2,000/month). All posts also get Provident Fund as per norms, Group Term Life Insurance of Rs. 10 Lacs and Group Accidental Insurance of Rs. 10 Lacs. Group Mediclaim Policy cover is Rs. 10 Lacs for General Manager and Deputy General Manager grade posts, and Rs. 5 Lacs for all other posts.
Selection process
The notification lists a three-stage selection process:
- Initial Screening: the application form and attached educational and experience documents are checked against the eligibility criteria.
- Written Examination: screened candidates are called for a written test on English language writing skills, subject knowledge relevant to the post and general knowledge. No conveyance is paid for the written exam. Date, time, venue and syllabus are sent by email to eligible candidates before the exam.
- Personal Interaction cum Interview: candidates who qualify the written exam are called for an interview and must carry original certificates (mark sheets, degree, experience certificates) with one set of photocopies for verification. Final selection is in order of merit based on interview performance.
How to apply
- Download the application form and the terms and conditions of appointment from the official website, https://www.pmbi.co.in/index.aspx.
- Send the completed hard copy application, with the demand draft of Rs. 100 attached in original, by post or courier.
- Address: CEO, PMBI, B-500, Tower B, 5th Floor, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi -110029.
- The application must reach this address up to 24.09.2026 (till 05:00 PM).
- For assistance, candidates may call 011-49431800.
Application fee
Candidates have to attach an application fee of Rs. 100 in the form of a demand draft in the name of "Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI)", in original, along with the hard copy application. An application without the demand draft will be rejected. The notification does not mention any category-wise fee concession.
Important dates
| Last date to submit application (as printed in the notification) | 24.09.2026, till 05:00 PM |
| Last date reported as extended (source listing, not confirmed in the notification PDF) | 15 October 2026 |
The notification PDF does not print a consolidated total or an extension notice. The date of 15 October 2026 is as reported by the source listing and structured data for this recruitment; it is not confirmed anywhere in the notification text supplied. Candidates should check the official PMBI website for any corrigendum before relying on the later date.
Official links
FAQs
How many total posts has PMBI advertised under Advt. No. 02/2026?
The notification lists 44 individual post-department combinations across 12 departments. Adding up the vacancy figures printed against every row gives 178 posts in total. This total is not printed as a single figure anywhere in the notification, it is a sum of the individual rows.
Has the last date for PMBI recruitment 2026 really been extended to 15 October 2026?
The notification PDF only states 24.09.2026 (till 05:00 PM) as the last date, in two places, and carries no extension text. The 15 October 2026 date comes from the source listing's headline and is not confirmed in the notice itself. Candidates should verify the current last date on the official PMBI website before applying.
What is the age limit for PMBI recruitment 2026?
Maximum age varies by post, from 28 Years for entry-level Executive and Marketing Officer/Pharmacist posts to 55 Years for General Manager posts. The cut-off date for age and experience is the date of publishing of the advertisement.
What is the pay range for PMBI's 2026 recruitment?
Consolidated pay ranges from Rs. 32,500/month for entry-level posts to Rs. 1,58,000/month for General Manager posts, with conveyance and telephone allowances on top, varying by post.
Is there a written exam for PMBI recruitment 2026?
Yes. After initial screening of applications, eligible candidates are called for a written examination on English writing skills, subject knowledge and general knowledge, followed by a Personal Interaction cum Interview for those who qualify.
Can I apply online for PMBI recruitment 2026?
No. The notification asks candidates to send hard copy applications by post or courier, with the application form downloaded from the PMBI website, along with a Rs. 100 demand draft.