Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy, Buldana organized an Awareness Program on Competitive Exams on April 22nd, 2025, as part of its IQAC initiative. The session was conducted at the college campus and aimed at enlightening students about various career opportunities through competitive examinations, particularly in government and technical sectors. The program commenced at 2:30 PM and was graced by Mr. Gajanan P. Wairagade, Junior Engineer in the Signal & Telecom Department of Central Railway, as the guest speaker. Dr. Shirish Jain, Principal of the institution and President of the IIC, presided over the session.
During his address, Mr. Wairagade emphasized the importance of early planning and strategic preparation for competitive exams. He elaborated on the types of jobs available in the state, central, and local government sectors, as well as in semi-government and public sector undertakings (PSUs), including contractual positions. He explained the significance of staying updated through authentic sources such as official websites, newspapers, and employment portals. A clear understanding of the exam syllabus, referring to previous year question papers, and adopting topic-wise study plans were among the key preparation strategies discussed. He also introduced students to the option elimination method, a useful technique in multiple-choice exams such as UPSC, MPSC, and other government recruitment tests.
A special focus of the session was placed on the government sector vacancies available specifically for pharmacy graduates. Mr. Wairagade highlighted promising career roles such as Drug Inspector under the FDA, FDA Scientific or Technical Officer, Government Analyst in approved drug testing laboratories, and Government Pharmacist positions in hospitals managed by state health departments, railways, and defense services. He also spoke about academic opportunities in government pharmacy colleges for M.Pharm and Ph.D. holders and regulatory positions in organizations like CDSCO, IPC, NIPER, and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. These roles offer excellent job stability, structured salary packages, and benefits like pensions, healthcare, and professional growth.
The session was highly interactive, with enthusiastic participation from students who expressed keen interest in the guidance provided. Several queries related to job roles, eligibility, and preparation techniques were addressed by the speaker in detail. The event concluded on a positive note with a vote of thanks to the guest speaker and encouraging remarks from Dr. Shailesh Kewatkar HoD department of Pharmacognocy, who appreciated Mr. Wairagade’s effort in motivating the students and broadening their vision toward competitive career paths in the pharmaceutical and technical domains.
