Prospective candidates who meet the necessary qualifications and experience are encouraged to thoroughly review the complete CDFD Scientist Recruitment 2026 notification.
The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) in Hyderabad, which operates as an autonomous institute under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has published Advertisement No. 06/2025 dated 27.12.2025 for the recruitment of Scientist positions. Applications are sought from skilled and driven Indian researchers who possess exceptional academic credentials and a demonstrated history of achievements in cutting-edge fields of modern biology.
Prospective candidates who meet the necessary qualifications and experience are encouraged to thoroughly review the complete CDFD Scientist Recruitment 2026 notification to verify eligibility requirements, age restrictions, and the application process prior to submitting their applications for these esteemed scientific positions.
BRIC CDFD Scientist Recruitment 2026
Organization
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad
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No. 06/2025
Post Names
Scientist – IV and Scientist – III
Total Vacancies
02
Pay Levels
Level 11 to Level 12
Selection Process
Shortlisting and Interview
Job Location
Hyderabad, Telangana
Last Date (Hard Copy)
27/02/2026
Vacancy Details:
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
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online, followed by the submission of a hard copy. Please adhere to the following steps:
Step 1: Access the official online application portal starting from 27th December 2025 and complete both the registration and application processes.
Step 2: If applicable, pay the necessary application fee online via SBI Collect.
Step 3: Print the submitted online application, sign it, and include self-attested copies of all required certificates and documents.
Step 4: Dispatch the hard copy in an envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF __________” to The Head-Administration, Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Inner Ring Road, Uppal, Hyderabad – 500039, Telangana, ensuring it arrives on or before 27th February 2026. If applying for multiple positions, please submit separate applications for each.
Eligibility Criteria:
Scientist – IV: A first-class M.Sc. degree with 09 years of experience OR a first-class M.Tech/MD/MVSc/M.Pharm/M.Biotech degree with 08 years of R&D experience OR a Ph.D. with proof of original contributions (patents/publications) and leadership experience totaling approximately 05 years in R&D. Furthermore, a minimum of 04 years of experience as Scientist-III or an equivalent position in Pay Level-11 is required.
Scientist – III (General): A first-class M.Sc. degree with 09 years of experience OR a first-class M.Tech/MD/MVSc/M.Pharm/M.Biotech degree with 08 years of R&D experience OR a Ph.D. demonstrating leadership capabilities and around 05 years of R&D experience.
Scientist – III (Diagnostics Laboratory): A first-class M.Sc. degree with 05 years of experience OR a first-class M.Tech/MD/MVSc/M.Pharm/M.Biotech degree with 04 years of R&D experience OR a Ph.D. with 01 year of relevant post-doctoral experience.