The Maharashtra Food & Drugs Administration has released a recruitment advertisement for Senior Technical Assistant and Analytical Chemist posts; the application window is open till 22 Oct 2024. Candidates interested in working at the laboratories of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs Administration can check the recruitment details here.
Maharashtra FDA Recruitment 2024
The Maharashtra FDA invites online applications from eligible candidates for the 56 posts of Analytical Chemist (Group B) and Senior Technical Assistant (Group C) posts to work at the FDA laboratories located in Mumbai, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and Nagpur.
Candidates interested in the FDA Maharashtra recruitment drive can apply online as the application window is open from 23 Sep 2024 till midnight of 22 Oct 2024. The candidates need to submit the application fee before the deadline of 23 Oct 2024 (23:59).
| Post Names | Analytical Chemist (Group B) and Senior Technical Assistant (Group C) |
| Recruiting Body | Office of Commissioner Food & Drugs Administration, Maharashtra |
| No. of Vacancies | 56 |
| Job Location | FDA laboratories (Mumbai/ Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar/ Nagpur) |
| Application mode | Online |
| Apply dates | 23 Sep 2024 to 22 Oct 2024 |
| Deadline to pay application fee | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website |
Maharashtra FDA Vacancy 2024
Candidates interested in the Maharashtra FDA recruitment drive for Analytical Chemist Group B and Group C Senior Technical Assistant posts can check the vacancy distribution below:
| Post Name | No.of Vacancies |
| Analytical Chemist Group B | 19 |
| Group C Senior Technical Assistant | 37 |
| Total | 56 |
Maharashtra FDA Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates willing to apply for the Maharashtra FDA recruitment drive can check their eligibility to apply from the eligibility criteria below:
Age Limit:
- Applicants’ age should be at least 18 years but not more than 38 years on the last date of application, 22 Oct 2024.
- The upper age is relaxed for Sportspersons/ EWS/ BC/ SEBC by 5 years, 7 years for disabled and orphan candidates, and 45 years upper age for earthquake-affected candidates.
Educational Qualification:
- For Analytical Chemist Post:
- Applicants applying for the Analytical Chemist post should possess a degree in Pharmacy or a PG degree in Biochemistry or Chemistry from a recognized University, or
- Applicants have a degree in Science in the second class of a recognized university and have at least 1 and a half years of experience in analytical drugs.
- For Senior Technical Assistant:
- Applicants applying for Senior Technical Assistant must possess a second-class degree in Science from a recognized University or a degree in Pharmacy.
Maharashtra FDA Application Fee 2024
Candidates will need to pay the following application fee when they apply for the Maharashtra FDA recruitment drive 2024:
| Category | Amount |
| Unreserved | ₹1000 |
| Reserved | ₹100 |
Maharashtra FDA Selection Process 2024
The administration will select the candidates for the Analytical Chemist (Group B) and Senior Technical Assistant (Group C) posts based on the following selection criteria:
- Online test: The recruiting body will conduct a Computer-based online test in all districts of Maharashtra to assess the knowledge of candidates. The exam date will be soon released by the FDA on the official website.
- Document Verification: Candidates will undergo a document verification where they have to present the original and self-attested copies of the claims he/she made in the application.
Maharashtra FDA Exam Date 2024
The FDA Maharashtra has not released the online test exam date for the recruitment of the Analytical Chemist (Group B) and Senior Technical Assistant (Group C). Candidates should regularly check the official website to stay updated on any notice released by the authority regarding the Group B and C posts.
The candidates can expect the exam date announcement after the last date of application with the admit card release date.
Maharashtra FDA Exam Pattern 2024
Candidates should learn the following exam pattern for the FDA Maharashtra 2024 recruitment for the Analytical Chemist (Group B) and Senior Technical Assistant (Group C) posts:
| Section | Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks |
| Section I | English | 15 | 30 |
| Section II | Language Paper – Marathi | 15 | 30 |
| Section III | General Knowledge & Logical Ability | 30 | 60 |
| Section IV | Related knowledge as per the post | 40 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 200 | |
- The online test for the FDA posts will be multiple choice question-based, where candidates would get 2 hours to answer the questions.
- Candidates who secure 45% marks of total marks will be shortlisted.
- With each correct answer, the candidates will gain two marks.
- Section IV of the question paper will be based on the post you have applied for and the questions will assess your technical knowledge from the respective field.
Maharashtra FDA Admit Card & Result Date 2024
The FDA Maharashtra has not revealed the admit card release date for the recruitment exam for Analytical Chemist (Group B) and Senior Technical Assistant (Group C) posts. However, the candidates can expect the administration to release the admit card at least a week before the examination.
The administration will release the result of the recruitment eczema on the official website, the candidates can expect the result in one or two months on the FDA Maharashtra official website.
The FDA Maharashtra has opened the application window for the Analytical Chemist (Group B) and Senior Technical Assistant (Group C) posts, the candidates interested in applying for the above posts should complete their online application before the deadline, 22 OCt 2024.
