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.

Post : Technical Assistant

No. of Post : 1 (One) for General category.

Pay Scale : Rs.9300-34800 (PB 2) + Grade Pay Rs.4200 plus other allowances at central government rates.

Educational qualification and experience required
Essential
1. B.Pharm degree obtained from an institution / authority approved under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
2. A registered pharmacist.

Desirable
1. At least 2 year professional experience.
2. Knowledge of computer applications.

Age Limit : Not exceeding 30 years as on the date of the publication of advertisement of the post.

Period of Probation : 2 years.

Conditions:
1. The Council reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement or part of it at any stage.
2. The prescribed qualification are the minimum and mere possession and fulfillment of the qualifications does not entitle the candidates to be called for interview/test.
3. Application must be neatly typewritten on A-4 size paper in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I).
4. Envelope containing application should be superscribed with “Application for the Post of “Senior Technical Assistant” or “Technical Assistant” as the case may be.
5. The applicant applying for both the posts shall apply separately for each post in separate envelope.
6. The candidates short-listed for interview/test will be informed by post. The council will not be responsible for any postal delay.
7. Original certificates should be produced only at the time of interview/test.
8. Persons working in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Organization should apply through proper channel. Candidates may send an advance copy of application. However, advance application shall be entertained by this council only when application through proper channel is received. It shall be necessary to furnish “No Objection Certificate” from the parent department/present employer at the time of interview/test.
9. Applications received after expiry of the prescribed period and/or found to be incomplete in any manner or not submitted in prescribed proforma will not be entertained and filed.
10. The decision of the Council in respect of selection shall be final and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. Canvassing in any type from any source will disqualify the candidature of the applicant.
11. Each application must be accompanied by
i) A Demand Draft of Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) drawn in favour of Register-cum-Secretary, Pharmacy Council of India, payable at New Delhi.
ii) Two self addressed envelops with postal stamps duly fixed on it giving complete postal address of the candidate.
12. The application, complete in all respects must be sent, directly or through proper channel (in case the candidate is already employed) so as to reach this Council within 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in the Employment News. The applications received after the due date will be summarily rejected and filed.