IPC Pharmacovigilance Internship: 2025 Details
An IPC pharmacovigilance internship opportunity was announced by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission for pharmacy graduates and students in related fields. The programme offered internship categories ranging from one to six months, providing valuable experience in pharmacovigilance.
Deadline update: The stated application deadline, 31st October, 2026, has passed. This page is retained for reference; please check the official IPC website for current opportunities.
About the Organisation
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It serves as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmacovigilance in Public Health Programmes and Regulatory Services. IPC is dedicated to ensuring the quality of medicines in India and plays a crucial role in developing standards for drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Internship Categories:
- Category I: 1 month
- Category II: 3 months
- Category III: 6 months
Application Deadline: 31st October, 2026
Who Can Apply for the IPC Pharmacovigilance Internship?
The candidates pursuing or have completed any of the courses in the following areas are eligible to apply:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (B. Pharm/M. Pharm/Pharm D./Ph.D)
- Medical Sciences (MBBS, MD, DM)
- Dental Sciences (BDS, MDS, and Ph.D)
- Nursing (B.Sc./M.Sc. Nursing)
- Pharmacology (Clinical Pharmacology/Clinical Research)
- Allied health science courses (B. Tech, Biochemistry, etc.)
Selection Criteria
- The interns/trainees will be selected as per the requirement of the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PVPI).
- The candidate must possess first class in the Graduation/Post-graduation in the relevant discipline.
- The candidates must submit a forwarding letter from the Head of the Department/Institution.
- Undergraduate students must submit a letter of recommendation from their College/University/Institute indicating the requirement of internship/training and the duration necessary for the fulfillment of their degree.
- The selected candidates will be intimated via email.
Duties of Intern
The interns shall follow all rules and regulations of the NCC-PVPI. During this IPC pharmacovigilance internship, interns will assist PVPI in case processing of Adverse Events/Adverse Drug Reactions (AE/ADR), data entry in VigiFlow/ADRMS, assist in other activities assigned by NCC-PVPI personnel from time to time, and maintain the confidentiality of information.
Fees/Remuneration
The following fees will be collected from the participants for their internship:
- 1 Month: Rs. 2000/-
- 1-3 Months: Rs. 5000/-
- 3-6 Months: Rs. 10000/-
The fee shall be paid by the selected interns within 13 days of the receipt of email confirmation from MCC-PVPI. No remuneration or accommodation will be provided during the internship. Fee once paid will not be refunded. Note: All interns must carry their own laptop during the internship.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly via the Google link and QR code provided on the IPC website www.ipc.gov.in.
For further inquiries, candidates can contact training.nccpvpi-ipc@gov.in or call 0120-2783400 Extn. 145.
CLICK HERE FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION
This IPC pharmacovigilance internship was an opportunity for aspiring professionals in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors to gain experience in pharmacovigilance. As the 18 May 2025 deadline has passed, candidates should consult IPC’s official website for current internship opportunities.
