BFUHS Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility, Salary, Last Date 06 Feb

BFUHS Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate Recruitment 2026: Overview

The Guru Gobind Singh Medical College (GGSMC), Faridkot, operating under the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), has released an official notification for the recruitment of Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate posts. This recruitment is for the Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centre (AMC) under the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC).

This is a direct recruitment opportunity for candidates with a Master's degree in Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, or related medical degrees (MBBS/BDS). The position offers a stable salary of ₹32,000 per month and is based in Faridkot, Punjab.

Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (No Written Exam). Selection is based on Screening and Interview.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Essential: Master degree in Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice, and Clinical Research
  OR
  Pharm.D / MBBS / BDS from a recognised university/Institute.
• Desirable: One year experience in drug safety/Pharmacovigilance.

2. Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Age Cut-off Date: Age is calculated as of 31 December 2025.

3. Experience Requirements

While experience is listed as "Desirable," candidates with experience in drug safety or pharmacovigilance (handling ICSRs in VigiFlow) will have an advantage during the interview process.

🎯 Selection Process

This recruitment does not involve a preliminary written exam. The selection is a two-stage process involving screening and an interview.

1. Screening of Applications: A screening committee at the AMC (Faridkot) will review all submitted applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage.
2. Written Test / Interview: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a written test or interview at designated offices (NCC/AMC/CDSCO Zonal offices).
3. Final Selection: Based on interview performance. The coordinator will send the list of selected candidates to NCC (National Coordination Centre).
4. Appointment: Offer letters will be issued by the IPC authorized outsourcing agency.

Period of Engagement: Initially for one year or until further orders, extendable based on performance.

Application Fee

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

Candidates must send their application forms via Registered Post / Speed Post to the following address:

Step-by-Step Application Guide:

1. Download Form: Download the prescribed application form from the official notification PDF.
2. Fill Details: Fill the form in BLOCK LETTERS only.
3. Attach Photograph: Affix an attested passport-size photograph.
4. Attach Documents: Gather attested copies of:
   • Educational Qualification Certificates (Degree/Mark sheets).
   • Age Proof (Birth Certificate/10th Marksheet).
   • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable).
   • Experience Certificate (if available).
   • NOC from present employer (if currently employed).
5. Demand Draft (if applicable): Include DD details if a fee is required as per the form instructions.
6. Submission: Place all documents in an envelope and superscribe it with "Application for the Post of Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate". Send it via Registered Post.

📅 Important Dates

• Notification Release: Available Now
• Last Date for Application Submission: 06 February 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Interview/Written Test: Likely within 1 month of application closure (To be announced via email/website).

🔗 Important Official Links

• Official Notification PDF (Contains Application Form): Click Here to Download
• Official Website: Click Here

Job Description & Duties

Selected candidates will be responsible for:

• Collection of Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Reports.
• Processing of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) and managing them in VigiFlow.
• Quality review, Clinical review & Statistical review of ICSRs in the Drug Safety database.
• Any other work assigned by the Competent Authority.