Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India

Scientist 'C'

Recruitment for 10 permanent Scientist 'C' positions in the Department of Biotechnology. Requires a Ph.D. or M.D. and involves managing national research initiatives and bioeconomy priorities.

Closed for new applications Closed Scientific / Group 'A' Gazetted 10 Vacancies

Core Information

Advt Number: A-12024/2/2025-ESTT-DBT

Location: New Delhi (Department Headquarters), but candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad

Job Domains: scientist_c

Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level-11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700/-)

Posts / Profiles: Scientist 'C' (Permanent, Group 'A' Gazetted)

Important Dates

Application Start: 14/02/2026

Application End: 15/03/2026

Apply By: 15/03/2026

Admit Card Date: 29/05/2026

Exam Date: 28/06/2026

Last Date: 15/03/2026

Eligibility & Selection

Educational Qualification: Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Computational, Pharmaceutical, Agricultural, or Veterinary Sciences; or Ph.D. in Chemical/Biomedical/Biopharma Engineering/Technology; or M.D. in any branch of medicine.

Selection Process: Two-stage process: Stage I - Computer-based Written Examination; Stage II - Personal Interview

Exam Pattern: 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs); Duration: 120 minutes (160 for eligible PwBD) Part A: General Aptitude (100 questions) Part B: Scientific (100 questions covering Biochemistry, Agriculture, Animal Science, Data Science, and Biotechnology)

Negative Marking: Yes

Negative Marks Per Wrong: 1/2 (half) mark

Syllabus

Syllabus Coverage: General Aptitude (Intermediate level) and Technical Knowledge in specific scientific fields (Graduate level)

Fees & Notes

General/OBC Fee: ₹2000/-

SC/ST/PwD Fee: Nil (Exempted)

Description: Planning, implementation, and monitoring of R&D programs in biotechnology; regulatory appraisal, IPR issues, and institutional management

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Preparation Notes

Eligibility focus: Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Computational, Pharmaceutical, Agricultural, or Veterinary Sciences; or Ph.D. in Chemical/Biomedical/Biopharma Engineering/Technology; or M.D. in any branch of medicine.

Selection process: Two-stage process: Stage I - Computer-based Written Examination; Stage II - Personal Interview

Exam pattern: 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs); Duration: 120 minutes (160 for eligible PwBD) Part A: General Aptitude (100 questions) Part B: Scientific (100 questions covering Biochemistry, Agriculture, Animal Science, Data Science, and Biotechnology)

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