BRIC-CDFD Hyderabad Scientist III, IV & V Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD), Hyderabad, an institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has released Advt. No. 04/2026 for 6 faculty posts in the Scientist cadre: 2 Scientist-V, 2 Scientist-IV and 2 Scientist-III. Ph.D / MD holders in life sciences and related fields can apply online on cdfd.org.in from 31.10.2026 till 31.12.2026 (6 PM).
Important dates
Online application starts
31 Oct 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Last date to apply & pay fee
31 Dec 2026 · 06:00 pm IST
Eligibility & age limit
Ph.D in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Chemistry / related subjects, or Ph.D in relevant Engineering/Technology, or MD/MDS/MVSc. Scientist-V needs 5 years and Scientist-IV needs 3 years of post-qualification experience. Max age: 45 (V), 40 (IV), 35 (III) as on the last date.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| OBC (against reserved post) | 3 years | As per GoI rules |
| Ex-servicemen / PwBD / others | 0 years | As per Government of India rules |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist-V (Level 13, max age 45) | UR | 2 |
| Scientist-IV (Level 12, max age 40) | EWS 1, OBC-NCL 1 | 2 |
| Scientist-III (Level 11, max age 35) | EWS 1, OBC-NCL 1 | 2 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | All | ₹1,500 |
| Women, SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD | All | ₹0 |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Screening of applications
Seminar / interview by the selection committee
How to apply
- Visit cdfd.org.in and register under the recruitment section
- Pay the fee via SBI Collect (if applicable) and note the transaction number
- Fill the online form and upload all documents
- Submit by 31.12.2026, 6 PM
Official notification
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