Overview
The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad, an autonomous institute under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), has released Advertisement No. 062025 dated 27 December 2025 for recruitment to Scientist positions. Aspiring candidates with requisite qualifications and experience are invited to apply before the last date of 27 February 2026.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 2
Post Name: Scientist - IV, Scientist - III
Organization: Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad
Job Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies Reservation | Upper Age Limit |
|---|
| Scientist - IV | Level 12 | 01 OBC-NCL | 45 years Direct / 56 years Deputation |
| Scientist - III | Level 11 | 01 SC | 40 years |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Scientist - IV: First class M.Sc. with 9 years experience OR First class M.Tech/MD/MVMSc/M.Pharm/M.Biotech with 8 years RD experience OR Ph.D with evidence of original work, patents/publications and leadership with about 5 years RD experience. Additionally, 4 years experience as Scientist-III or equivalent in Pay Level-11 required.
Scientist - III General: First class M.Sc. with 9 years experience OR First class M.Tech/MD/MVMSc/M.Pharm/M.Biotech with 8 years RD experience OR Ph.D with evidence of leadership and about 5 years RD experience.
Scientist - III Diagnostics Laboratory: First class M.Sc. with 5 years experience OR First class M.Tech/MD/MVMSc/M.Pharm/M.Biotech with 4 years RD experience OR Ph.D with 1 year relevant post-doctoral experience.
Age Limit:
Important Dates
Notification Release: 27 December 2025
Application Start Date: 27 December 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 18 February 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy: 27 February 2026
Application Fee
General/OBC Candidates India: ₹300-
OBC with OCI Status Abroad: USD 20 or equivalent INR
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
Payment Mode: Online via SBI Collect
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Scale:
- Scientist - IV: Level 12
- Scientist - III: Level 11
Selection Process
How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted online followed by hard copy submission. Follow these steps:
Visit the official online application portal from 27 December 2025 and complete the registration and application process.
Pay the required application fee online through SBI Collect if applicable.
Take a printout of the submitted online application, sign it, and attach self-attested copies of all required certificates/documents.
Send the hard copy in an envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF __________” to The Head-Administration, Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Inner Ring Road, Uppal, Hyderabad 500039, Telangana, so as to reach on or before 27 February 2026. Separate applications for each post if applying for multiple.
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