Ajanta Pharma Ltd. Campus Interview for Packaging, Production, Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC) roles

Ajanta Pharma Ltd., a leading specialty pharmaceutical company with seven USFDA-approved manufacturing facilities, is conducting a Campus Interview for Packaging, Production, Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC) roles at its formulation facility in Dahej, Gujarat. The event is organized by H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, a NAAC A-grade, NBA-reaccredited institute established in 2004 under Shirpur Education Society (SES).

Ajanta Pharma, founded in 1973, employs 7,500+ professionals, generates ₹4,342 Crore revenue (FY24), and exports to 30+ countries. Rated 3.8/5 for culture on AmbitionBox (1k+ reviews), it scores 3.5/5 for work-life balance due to shift demands. Salaries range from ₹2–6 Lakhs/year for freshers (Glassdoor estimates). Join Ajanta to excel in pharmaceutical manufacturing! Register by May 13, 2025.

Campus Interview Details

• Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Venue: H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Karwand Naka, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra 425405
• Job Location: Ajanta Pharma Ltd., Plot No. Z/103/H, SEZ-II, Dahej, Bharuch, Gujarat 392130
• Registration: Open until May 13, 2025, via QR code (check institute website) or contact Training & Placement Cell
• Application Method: Register online at www.hrpatelpharmacy.co.in or email CV to placement@hrpatelpharmacy.co.in, subject: “Ajanta Pharma Campus Interview – [Role].”
• Contact: Dr. V. K. Chatap (Head, Training & Placement Cell), placement@hrpatelpharmacy.co.in, +91-2563-257588
• Website: www.hrpatelpharmacy.co.in (institute), www.ajantapharma.com (company)

Notes:

• Fraud Alert: Ajanta Pharma does not charge fees. Verify via sanketa.pednekar@ajantapharma.com or www.ajantapharma.com.

Why Join Ajanta Pharma?

Ajanta’s Dahej facility, a USFDA-approved plant in SEZ-II, produces oral solid dosages (OSD) and injectables, with advanced equipment like granulators, tablet presses, and vial filling lines. With zero 483s in recent USFDA audits and 1,200+ formulations, Ajanta ensures regulatory excellence. Rated 3.9/5 for learning (Indeed), it offers GMP training but faces feedback on slow appraisals (3.6/5). Benefits include health insurance, transport, and canteen.

The roles align with India’s $24.4 billion pharma export market, growing at 10% CAGR (Invest India). H. R. Patel Institute, ranked 76–100 by NIRF (2020), boasts 90–95% placement with top recruiters like Sun Pharma and Cipla, ensuring robust pre-placement training (aptitude, GD, interviews).

Job Positions

1. Packaging – Technician/Officer

• Vacancies: ~5–10 (estimated)
• Qualification: D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Sc
• Experience: 0–2 years (freshers preferred)
• Responsibilities: Operate blister packing, cartooning, and Track & Trace systems; ensure batch coding and labeling compliance; monitor cold chain for injectables.
• Skills: GMP, packaging line operations, documentation.
• Pay: ₹2–4 Lakhs/year.
• Why This Role?: Gain expertise in high-speed packaging, with 80% of freshers securing permanent roles (industry trends).

2. Production – Technician/Officer

• Vacancies: ~8–12
• Qualification: D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm
• Experience: 0–2 years
• Responsibilities: Execute granulation, compression, coating, or aseptic filling for OSD/injectables; operate vial washers, autoclaves, and filling machines; maintain BMR/BPR.
• Skills: Aseptic techniques, GMP, equipment handling (granulators, fillers).
• Pay: ₹2–4.5 Lakhs/year.
• Why This Role?: Hands-on exposure to USFDA-compliant manufacturing, rated 3.9/5 for learning (Indeed).

3. Quality Assurance (QA) – Officer

• Vacancies: ~5–8
• Qualification: B.Pharm, M.Pharm, M.Sc
• Experience: 0–2 years
• Responsibilities: Conduct IPQA, line clearance, and process validation; review SOPs, BMRs; support USFDA audits, CAPA, and deviation management.
• Skills: ICH Q9/Q10, GMP, QMS, audit readiness.
• Pay: ₹2.5–5 Lakhs/year.
• Why This Role?: Build regulatory expertise, with 90% of tasks supporting compliance (industry trends).

4. Quality Control (QC) – Officer

• Vacancies: ~5–8
• Qualification: B.Pharm, M.Pharm, M.Sc (Chemistry, Microbiology)
• Experience: 0–2 years
• Responsibilities: Perform HPLC, GC, and stability testing; conduct raw material and finished product analysis; ensure ICH Q2 compliance.
• Skills: HPLC, UV-Vis, microbial testing, GLP.
• Pay: ₹2.5–5 Lakhs/year.
• Why This Role?: Master analytical techniques, critical for product release.

Eligibility and Selection Process

• Qualifications: D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, M.Sc (Chemistry, Microbiology); final-year students (2025 batch) or alumni with 0–2 years’ experience.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Round 1: Aptitude/Technical Test (60 minutes): MCQs on pharmaceutical sciences (GMP, HPLC, OSD/injectables), logical reasoning, and quantitative aptitude. Sample topics: ICH guidelines, tablet compression, sterility testing.
  • Round 2: Personal Interview (20–30 minutes): Technical questions on role-specific skills (e.g., “How do you ensure aseptic conditions in vial filling?”) and internships/projects.
  • Round 3: HR Interview (15–20 minutes): Behavioral questions (e.g., “Why Ajanta Pharma?”), CTC expectations, shift willingness, and notice period.
• Pass Criteria: Minimum 60% in aptitude test; strong technical knowledge and communication skills in interviews.

How to Prepare

• Register: Complete registration by May 13, 2025, via QR code or www.hrpatelpharmacy.co.in. Contact placement@hrpatelpharmacy.co.in for issues.
• Bring Documents: Updated CV (highlight internships/projects in OSD/injectables), educational certificates (D.Pharm/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/M.Sc), Aadhaar/PAN copies, 2 photos; payslips/experience letters for alumni.
• Dress Professionally: Formal attire (e.g., shirt, trousers; avoid casuals).

Interview Prep:

• Aptitude/Technical Test: Study GMP, ICH Q2/Q9, OSD processes (granulation, coating), injectable processes (aseptic filling, lyophilization), and basic aptitude (ratios, percentages). Practice MCQs from GATE/GPAT question banks.
• Personal Interview: Review role-specific skills (e.g., HPLC for QC, BMR for Production, CAPA for QA). Be ready to discuss projects (e.g., “How did you optimize a packaging process?”). Study Ajanta’s Dahej facility (OSD, injectables).
• HR Interview: Prepare answers on career goals, shift flexibility, and why Ajanta. Address appraisal concerns diplomatically, as 35% report delays (AmbitionBox).

• Research Ajanta and HRPIPER: Visit www.ajantapharma.com for Dahej facility details and product portfolio (e.g., Olopatadine, Metronidazole). Check www.hrpatelpharmacy.co.in for placement training resources and past recruiters (Sun Pharma, Cipla). Review LinkedIn for Ajanta’s USFDA approvals.
• Arrive Early: Reach by 8:30 AM for registration; expect 1–2 hour wait (AmbitionBox). Parking available at HRPIPER campus.

Why Dahej, Gujarat?

Dahej, a pharma hub in Bharuch, hosts Ajanta’s USFDA-approved SEZ-II facility, part of Gujarat’s $7 billion pharma sector (12% CAGR, Invest India). Located 50 km from Bharuch via NH-48, it offers 500+ pharma jobs (Naukri) and affordable living (₹10,000/month for 1BHK, AmbitionBox). Company transport from Bharuch/Surat eases commuting. Ideal for sterile and OSD manufacturing careers.

About H. R. Patel Institute

Established in 2004, H. R. Patel Institute (NAAC A, NBA-reaccredited) is approved by AICTE, PCI, and affiliated with KBC NMU, Jalgaon. With 200+ research publications, 5 patents, and ₹110 Lakhs in funding (AICTE, DST), it ranks 76–100 (NIRF 2020) and secures 90–95% placements with top firms like Sun Pharma and Abbott (average package: ₹3–7 Lakhs). Its Training & Placement Cell offers aptitude tests, GD, and mock interviews, ensuring industry readiness.

Contact Information

• Institute: H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Karwand Naka, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra 425405
• Email: placement@hrpatelpharmacy.co.in (placement), principal@hrpatelpharmacy.co.in (general)
• Phone: +91-2563-257588, Dr. V. K. Chatap (Placement Head)
• Company: Ajanta Pharma Ltd., Plot No. Z/103/H, SEZ-II, Dahej, Bharuch, Gujarat 392130
• Company Email: sanketa.pednekar@ajantapharma.com (verification), hr.dahej@ajantapharma.com (queries)
• Websites: www.hrpatelpharmacy.co.in (institute), www.ajantapharma.com (company)
• LinkedIn: Ajanta Pharma Limited, H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

Join Ajanta Pharma on May 15, 2025, at H. R. Patel Institute, Shirpur, to launch your career in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Register by May 13, 2025, and seize this opportunity!