BRIC CDFD Scientist Recruitment 2025: Prestigious Research Career Opportunity
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06/2025, Dated: 27 December 2025
Short Description: BRIC CDFD Scientist Recruitment 2025
The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad, functioning under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification for Scientist-IV and Scientist-III posts.
This recruitment offers a rare and prestigious opportunity for accomplished Indian researchers to work in frontier areas of modern biology, including genomics, disease biology, infection biology, molecular diagnostics, and synthetic biology. The posts are available through Direct Recruitment and Deputation, carrying 7th CPC Pay Matrix Levels 11 & 12, along with central government benefits.
Important Dates and Application Fee: BRIC CDFD Scientist Recruitment 2025
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Begins | 27 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 February 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Receipt | 27 February 2026 |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Interview / Written Test | To be notified |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC (India) | ₹300/- |
| OBC (OCI candidates abroad) | USD 20 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
Mode of Payment
Online through SBI Collect
Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details: BRIC CDFD Scientist Recruitment 2025
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name / Pay Scale | Total Vacancy | Educational Qualification & Experience |
| Scientist-IV Pay Matrix Level-12 Initial Pay: ₹78,800 | 01 | 1st Class M.Sc with 9 yrs experience OR M.Tech/MD/MVSc/M.Pharm/M.Biotech with 8 yrs R&D experience OR Ph.D with proven original research & leadership |
| Scientist-III (Diagnostics Laboratory) Pay Matrix Level-11 Initial Pay: ₹67,700 | 01 | 1st Class M.Sc with 5 yrs experience OR M.Tech/MD/MVSc/M.Pharm/M.Biotech with 4 yrs R&D OR Ph.D with 1 yr post-doc |
Reservation Details
| Post | Reservation |
| Scientist-IV (Direct Recruitment) | OBC-NCL |
| Scientist-III | SC |
Note
- Age Limit:
- Scientist-IV: 45 years (Direct), 56 years (Deputation)
- Scientist-III: 40 years
- Age Relaxation: As per the Government of India rules
- Cut-Off Date for Age Calculation: 18 February 2026
How to Apply: BRIC CDFD Scientist Recruitment 2025
- Visit http://www.cdfd.org.in
- Register using a valid email ID
- Fill the online application form
- Upload all required documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Apply before 18.02.2026
- Print the submitted application
- Send the signed hard copy with enclosures to:
Head – Administration
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting & Diagnostics
Inner Ring Road, Uppal
Hyderabad – 500039, Telangana
Documents Required
- Signed printout of online application
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Educational certificates & mark sheets
- Experience certificates
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD)
- NOC / Declaration (for in-service candidates)
- SBI Collect fee receipt (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Valid photo ID proof
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
| Screening | Based on qualifications & experience |
| Interview | Two rounds (for Scientist-IV) |
| Written Test | If required (Scientist-III) |
| Document Verification | Mandatory |
| Medical & Police Verification | Mandatory |
Important Instructions
- Separate applications are required for each post
- Both online submission & hard copy are compulsory
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Posts are covered under the National Pension Scheme
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification
FAQs
Q1. Are these permanent government jobs?
Yes. These are regular scientific positions under the Government of India with central pay scales.
Q2. Is a hard copy submission mandatory?
Yes. An online application alone is not sufficient.
Q3. Can OCI candidates apply?
Yes, OCI candidates may apply, subject to fee payment and eligibility.
Important Links
- Official Website
- Notification PDF: Advertisement No. 06/2025
- Apply Online
- Last Date: 18 February 2026 (Online)
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