The Pharmacy education and profession in India upto graduate level is regulated by the PCI, a statutory body governed by the provisions of the Pharmacy Act, 1948 passed by the Parliament. The Pharmacy Act 1948 was enacted on 4.3.48 with the following preamble- An Act to regulate the profession of pharmacy. Whereas it is expedient to make better provision for the regulation of the profession and practice of pharmacy and for that purpose to constitute Pharmacy Councils. The PCI was constituted on 9.8.49 under section 3 of the Pharmacy Act.
Educational Qualification and Experience : Educational Qualification Ph.D in Pharmacy with UG and PG (M.Pharm or Pharm.D) qualification in Pharmacy obtained from an institution approved under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Experience Minimum 15 years post qualification experience in teaching research regulatory out of which 5 years should be in the administrative responsibility.
Age Limit : 50 years.
General Terms and Conditions: Number of position(s) is tentative and may vary and the Council reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions and may or may not fill any position(s). The prescribed qualifications are the minimum and mere possession and fulfilment of the essential qualification, desirable skills and experience for a post does not entitle the candidate to be called for interview. Interested candidates may apply only online on PCI Web portal pci.nic.in on or before 25-10-2023 upto 5:00 pm from the date of publication of advertisement. Please upload the desired certificates (duly self attested) in support of your educational qualifications and experience etc. and passport size photo alongwith the application form.
