The chemical and pharmaceutical sector contributes a lion’s share to the development of the economic condition of India since it is acting as a major source of different drugs, medicines and related pharmaceutical formulations. The main aim of the organizations operating under this sector is to produce quality medicinal products in such a way that people can lead a happier and healthier life. In addition to offering quality medicine, this sector also plays a major role in improving the earning capacity of the people by offering them with the well-paid job opportunities. A number of public sector organizations are operating in this sector in India and the names of these public sector organizations are given below:

Public sector organizations in the Chemical & Pharmaceutical industry:

• Rajasthan Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited

• Orissa Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited

• Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited

• Indian Medicines & Pharmaceuticals Corporation Limited

• Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited

• Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited

• Hindustan Antibiotics Limited

• Bharat Immunologicals & Biologicals Corporation Limited

• Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited

Apart from the aforesaid state corporations belonging to the states of Rajasthan, Orissa and Karnataka, some other states in India also has their own state-owned chemical and pharmaceutical limited that offer employment opportunities to the respective talents.

Educational qualification needed for finding jobs in Chemical & Pharmaceuticals Sector:

Since this sector is something pertaining to technical field like chemicals and pharmaceuticals, candidates with the following educational qualifications can find employment opportunities in the technical field of this industry:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy

• Master of Pharmacy with any specialization

• Diploma in Pharmacy

• Bachelor of Science in

o Chemistry

o Biochemistry

• Master of Science in

o Chemistry

o Biochemistry

• Ph. D in any of the subjects like chemistry, pharmacy and biochemistry

Since this sector is engaged in a number of research activities, candidates with great interest towards the research field can find employment opportunities in the research sector of the aforesaid government organizations.

What are the recent public sector job openings in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry?

Recently, the following public sector organizations working in the Chemical and Pharmaceutical industry called for applications from eligible candidates for various positions:

• Deputy Manager (Production) – Rajasthan Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited

• Assistant Manager (Quality Control) – Rajasthan Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited

• Clerks - Rajasthan Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited

• Professional Consultants – Central Drugs Laboratory

• Junior Pharmacist – Damodar Valley Corporation

• General Manager – Karnataka  & Pharmaceuticals Limited

• Assistant Manager - Karnataka  & Pharmaceuticals Limited

• Area Manager - Karnataka  & Pharmaceuticals Limited

• Regional Sales Manager - Karnataka  & Pharmaceuticals Limited

• Director - National Institutes of Pharmaceuticals Education and Research

Thus, the chemical and pharmaceutical sector in India is expected to have to very bright growth in the future and candidates with interest towards this field can thereby get a very good job opportunity. In addition, government of India is also making several provisions for the development of this industry to improve the production of quality drugs and chemicals for the development of health sector.