# NPPA opens applications for seven consultant posts 2026-10-15T21:36:36+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has invited applications for seven Consultant and Young Professional positions on a contractual basis, with fixed monthly remuneration between Rs 50,000 and Rs 65,000. The engagement is initially for one year, extendable up to two more years based on performance and NPPA's requirements. Vacancies include one Consultant (Medical Device) at Rs 65,000 per month, two Consultants (Cost-Grade-II) at Rs 55,000 each, and four Young Professionals in Pharma, Medical Device and Data Analysis at Rs 50,000 each. NPPA will also prepare reserve panels for Consultant (Data Analysis) and Consultant (Legal) posts, each paying Rs 65,000, valid for one year. The last date for applications is 26 October 2026. Shortlisting will be based on weighted academic marks, followed by a personal interview and Computer Proficiency Test. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The vacancies are limited and purely contractual, meaning job security hinges on annual performance reviews and the authority's evolving needs. NPPA's creation of reserve panels suggests it anticipates future attrition or workload increases in data analysis and legal functions, areas critical to its pricing and regulatory mandate. The weighted academic marks for Consultant (Cost-Grade-II), giving 50% weight to the CA/CMA intermediate or final exam, signals that professional certification carries more weight than general degrees. Applicants have until 26 October 2026 to submit complete applications. ## Coverage - medicaldialogues.in Straight factual listing of vacancies, eligibility, and process without any slant. This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: NPPA, Rakesh Kumar Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nppa-opens-applications-for-seven-consultant-posts/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nppa-opens-applications-for-seven-consultant-posts/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/