📢 CDSCO Junior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026
Central Drugs Testing Laboratory, Hyderabad | Direct Recruitment (Deputation)
✅ Direct Recruitment (Deputation) 🚨 Limited Vacancy: 1 Post
CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) - Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI
Junior Scientific Officer (Group 'B' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
Pay Level 8: ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 per month + allowances as per central govt rules.
15 July 2026 (within 60 days from Employment News publication)
Central Drugs Testing Laboratory (CDTL), Hyderabad, Telangana
✅ Deputation basis (including short-term contract)
🎯 Method: 50% by Promotion / failing which by Deputation
Master’s degree in Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Pharmacy / Pharmacology / Bacteriology / Medicine from recognized university.
➕ Essential Experience: 4 years in drugs testing, standardization & research.
🎯 Desirable: Doctorate (Ph.D) in relevant disciplines.
1 (One) vacancy for Junior Scientific Officer at CDTL Hyderabad.
🎯 Recruitment Type Details: Direct Recruitment (NOT contract/deputation for outsiders? Note: Mode is Deputation for existing govt officers, but eligible candidates can apply through proper channel; Selection based on Interview/Scrutiny (No written exam).)
✅ Step-by-step 6-step selection process (Screening ➜ ACR verification ➜ Shortlisting ➜ Interview ➜ Approval ➜ Offer).
✅ Complete application guide with screenshot-like details available below.
📈 Promotion & Career Growth
Junior Scientific Officer (Level 8) can advance to Senior Scientific Officer (Level 10/11) after requisite service & departmental promotion. Deputation period may be extended, and regularisation possible as per CDSCO recruitment rules. Promotional avenues up to Scientific Officer, Senior Scientific Officer & higher posts in regulatory cadres.
🔹 Benefits: Central Govt allowances (HRA, DA, Transport, Medical benefits), NPS, Leave Travel Concession, Government accommodation, Job security & pension eligibility under CCS rules.
📝 How to Apply – Offline Step-by-Step Guide
- Download the official notification & Application Proforma (Annexure-II) from CDSCO website / direct link given below.
- Fill the application in prescribed format with accurate personal, educational & experience details.
- Attach self-attested copies of Master’s degree certificate, Date of Birth proof, experience certificates.
- Attach APAR/ACRs for last 5 years, Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance & Penalty statement (if applicable).
- Cadre Clearance Certificate from current employer / Departmental forwarding.
- Clearly superscribe on envelope: “Application for the Post of Junior Scientific Officer, CDTL Hyderabad”.
- Send the complete application by Speed/Registered Post to: Shri Pawan Kumar, Deputy Director (Admn), CDSCO HQ, FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi – 110002.
- Ensure the application reaches within 60 days from publication in Employment News (last date 15 July 2026). No application fee required for deputation posts (SC/ST/Women exempted as per govt rules).
✅ Application in prescribed format (Annexure-II) duly signed & countersigned.
✅ Self-attested copies of Master’s Degree & DOB proof.
✅ Attested copies of APAR/ACRs for last 5 years (attested by Under Secretary rank).
✅ Integrity Certificate & Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
✅ Penalty statement for last 10 years (if any).
✅ Cadre Clearance Certificate.
⚠️ Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
⚠️ Fraud Warning: CDSCO never asks for money for recruitment. All applications are free of cost under deputation mode. Beware of touts or fake job agents.
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📅 Last Date: 15 July 2026 | 💰 Salary: ₹47,600 – 1,51,100 | 🏢 CDSCO
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