🏛️ CDSCO Senior Scientific Officer (SSO) Recruitment 2026
📍 CDTL, Chennai | Central Govt Job | Interview Based | Advt. April 2026
✅ Direct Recruitment (NOT contract/deputation) | ✅ Interview-based selection (No written test) | ✅ 6-step selection process
⏳ Application Deadline Countdown
Organization
CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Post Name
Senior Scientific Officer (SSO) – Group 'A' Gazetted
Salary
Pay Level 8 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700) 7th CPC
Last Date
13 June 2026 (60 days from Employment News)
Location
Central Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Recruitment Type
Direct Recruitment (Interview Based) | No Written Exam
Walk-in / Interview only📚 Education & Eligibility Details
✨ Salary, Perks & Benefits
✔️ Pay Level 8: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 + allowances as per 7th CPC (DA, HRA, TA).
✔️ Central Government pension benefits under NPS, medical facilities, LTC, and housing allowance.
✔️ Career progression to higher administrative grades, deputation opportunities in central drug regulatory bodies. ✔️ Research allowance & professional development.
📝 Step-by-Step Application Guide (Direct Recruitment)
- Verify your eligibility (Master’s + 5 yrs drug testing experience).
- Download official notification PDF from CDSCO website (www.cdsco.gov.in → Notifications → Vacancy).
- Download prescribed application form (Annexure-II) or fill bio-data format.
- Prepare documents: Attested copies of educational certificates, experience proof, caste/PwD certificates (if applicable), APAR/ACRs last 5 years, vigilance clearance.
- Submit application through proper channel: Heads of Department/Cadre Authorities must forward to “Shri Pawan Kumar, Deputy Director (Admn), CDSCO HQ, FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi – 110002” within deadline.
- Application fee: ₹500 (SC/ST/Women/PwBD exempted). Demand Draft in favor of “CDSCO, New Delhi”.
- Selection Process: Interview / Personal Interaction only (no written test). Shortlisting based on qualification & experience.
- Keep track of interview call letters via email / CDSCO website. Report with original documents.
🎯 Recruitment Type & Selection Process (6 Steps)
✔ Direct Recruitment (NOT contract/deputation) | ✔ Interview Only (NO written test)
1. Application Scrutiny → 2. Shortlisting → 3. Interview by CDSCO Selection Committee → 4. Document Verification → 5. Medical Fitness → 6. Offer of Appointment.
💡 No Walk-in interview; Offline applications through proper channel only. Deputation basis is NOT applicable for direct candidates.
⚠️ For offline applications, send filled form to CDSCO HQ Delhi. Application fee: ₹500 (SC/ST/Women Exempted) via Demand Draft.
