DBT India Scientist Recruitment 2026: Online Application Form 10 Positions

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of India, is inviting online applications from qualified Indian citizens to fill the position of Scientist ‘C’ (Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) through direct recruitment.

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and hold a Ph.D. or M.D. in relevant fields are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review the comprehensive official notification prior to submitting their online applications to ensure they meet the requirements concerning age, qualifications, category, and other criteria. The online registration process for the DBT India Scientist Recruitment 2026, which offers 10 vacancies, will commence on 14th February 2026 and will conclude on 15th March 2026.

DBT India Scientist Recruitment 2026

Post Name	Scientist ‘C’ (Group ‘A’ Gazetted)
Total Vacancies	10 Posts
Age Limit	Maximum 35 Years
Pay Scale	Level-11: Rs.67,700 – Rs.2,08,700
Minimum Qualification	Ph.D. / M.D. in relevant discipline
Application Fee	As per official notification (likely category-wise)
Selection Process	Written Examination + Interview
Job Location	New Delhi / Anywhere in India (as decided by DBT)
Last Date	15 March 2026

Category-wise:

Category	No of Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	04
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	03
Scheduled Caste (SC)	01
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	01
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	01
PwBD (Hearing Handicapped – HH)	01 (Horizontal Reservation)

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates who are interested must complete the online application form via the official recruitment portal. The procedure is outlined as follows:-

• Step 1: Navigate to https://rcbdbt26.rcb.ac.in/RCBDBT or https://www.dbtindia.gov.in and select the recruitment link.
• Step 2: Register by providing a valid email address and mobile number.
• Step 3: Carefully fill out the online application form with your personal, educational, category, and experience information (if applicable).
• Step 4: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, qualification certificates, category certificate, PwBD certificate (if relevant), NOC (for government employees), etc.
• Step 5: Pay the application fee online (if required) and submit the form.
• Step 6: Print a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt for your records.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
• Age Limit (as on closing date): Not exceeding 35 years.
• Educational Qualification: Ph.D. in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Bioinformatics / Agriculture / Veterinary Sciences / Chemical / Biomedical / Bioprocess Engineering / Pharmaceutical Sciences OR M.D. in relevant branch from a recognized University / Institution.
• Experience: No minimum post-qualification experience required.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years | OBC – 3 years | PwBD – 10 years | Government servants – as per Central Government rules.

Selection Process:

The selection will be based on the following stages:-

• Stage 1: Written Examination (Objective Type – 200 marks, 2 hours, ½ negative marking)

Part A: General Aptitude (100 marks)

Part B: Subject-specific (100 marks)

• Stage 2: Interview (200 marks)
• Final merit list based on combined marks of Written Exam + Interview

Important Links:

Department of Biotechnology Official Website	Click Here
DBT Scientist Recruitment Online Application Form	Click Here
DBT Scientist ‘C’ Official Notification	Click Here

Important Dates:

Online Application Starting Date	14 February 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date for Online Application	15 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
Admit Card Download Date	27 March 2026
Date of Written Examination	12 April 2026