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.
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
Mock Tests Available
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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