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🧪 IPFT Specialist (Formulation) 2026
📍 Gurugram, Haryana | 01 Vacancy (OBC)
| Post | Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Vacancy | Qualification | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist (Formulation) Contract / Deputation |
Level 10: ₹56,100-1,77,500 (Consolidated for contract) |
01 (OBC) | M.Sc Chemistry (Physical/Organic/Agri) with 65% marks OR Ph.D in above branches | 3 yrs (M.Sc) or Ph.D with research evidence | 30 yrs (Contract) / 56 yrs (Deputation) |
💰 Salary & Career Benefits
- Deputation basis: 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) + allowances as per GOI norms.
- Contractual basis: Consolidated salary fixed at minimum of pay scale + admissible allowances; annual extension subject to performance.
- Promotion / Growth: No permanent absorption guarantee, but exposure to pesticide formulation research under Central Govt. autonomous institute. Deputationists retain parent cadre benefits.
- Other benefits: Medical facilities, Leave Travel Concession, Central Government holidays, EPF & NPS for contractual (as applicable).
- Career enrichment: Work with IPFT scientists, opportunity to publish research, collaborate with industry.
🔎 Recruitment Type & Selection
📌 Two modes:
- CONTRACT – Initial 1 year, extendable yearly. Consolidated salary. Age max 30 years.
- DEPUTATION – For Govt/PSU/Univ. employees. Tenure 3 years, extendable. Pay as per parent cadre or Level 10.
✅ Selection Process: Shortlisting (Screening Committee) → Written/Skill Test (if constituted) → Interview. No direct walk-in. Offline application only.
📆 Deputation age: Max 56 years as on closing date.
🎓 Eligibility & Location
- Essential (Contract): M.Sc Chemistry (Physical/Organic/Agricultural) with ≥65% marks AND 3 years experience in Central/State Govt/PSU/University/Reputed institute/company.
- OR Ph.D in above branch with published research work.
- Deputation eligibility: Analogous post on regular basis for 2 years OR 5 years in scale ₹5,500-9,000 (pre-revised).
- Posting: IPFT Headquarters, Sector-20, Udyog Vihar, Gurugram – 122016, Haryana.
- Age relaxation: As per Government of India norms (SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10, etc.).
📝 How to Apply – 10 Easy Steps
- Download format from www.ipft.gov.in (prescribed application form).
- Prepare Demand Draft of ₹500 (if not exempted) in favour of “Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology”, payable at Gurugram.
- Fill the form neatly in capital letters, attach self‑attested copies of all certificates (date of birth, caste, experience, last salary, ID proof).
- Superscribe envelope: “Application for the Post of Specialist (Formulation)”.
- Send by ordinary post / speed post to: The Director, Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology, Sector-20, Udyog Vihar, Opp. Ambience Mall, NH-8, Gurugram – 122016 (Haryana).
- Deadline: 17 February 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications received after due date will be rejected.
- Advance copy: Deputation candidates may send advance copy; final consideration only after receipt through proper channel.
- Email ID mandatory – keep active for call letters.
- No TA/DA for test/interview.
- Keep photocopy of application and DD for future reference.
✅ Documents to enclose (self‑attested)
- Date of Birth proof
- Caste certificate (OBC‑NCL etc.)
- Ex‑serviceman documents (if applicable)
- Experience certificates
- Last salary certificate
- ID proof (Aadhar/PAN/Voter)
- Educational mark sheets & degrees
- Demand Draft / Banker’s Cheque
- NOC (for Govt. employees at interview stage)
⚠️ Critical Instructions
- Incomplete / unsigned application → Rejected.
- False information → Candidature cancelled, repatriation (if deputation).
- No canvassing – disqualification.
- Only online verification of eligibility; no correspondence.
- IPFT reserves right to cancel recruitment without assigning reason.
- Court jurisdiction: Delhi/New Delhi.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is this a permanent job?
No, it is either contractual (1 year, extendable) or deputation (3 years). No automatic regularization.
Q2. Can I apply if I don’t have 65% in M.Sc?
No, 65% marks is essential for contractual recruitment. For deputation, the parent cadre qualification applies.
Q3. What is the application fee for OBC?
OBC candidates must pay ₹500 (non‑refundable) via DD/BC. Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex‑serviceman are exempted.
⚖️ Disclaimer
This is an informational blog post created to help job aspirants. We are not affiliated with IPFT, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, or any government body. The official notification (Advt. No. IPFT/RECTT/DEC/2025) is available at www.ipft.gov.in. Candidates must verify all details (eligibility, last date, fee) from the original PDF. We do not guarantee selection or job placement. Any reliance on this post is at your own risk. No copyright infringement intended – information sourced from public domain.
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