Job Details

Job

Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for filling up the post of Scientist ‘C’ (Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) on direct recruitment basis. Eligible candidates possessing Ph.D. or M.D. qualifications in relevant disciplines are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed official notification before applying online to confirm eligibility regarding age, qualification, category, and other criteria. The DBT India Scientist Recruitment 2026 for 10 Vacancies Online Registration process starts from 14th February 2026 and closes on 15th March 2026.

Organization

DBT India

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 10

Posts

Post Name

Scientist ‘C’ (Group ‘A’ Gazetted)

Total Vacancies

10 Posts

Age Limit

Maximum 35 Years

Pay Scale

Level-11: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700

Minimum Qualification

Ph.D. / M.D. in relevant discipline

Application Fee

As per official notification (likely category-wise)

Selection Process

Written Examination + Interview

Job Location

New Delhi / Anywhere in India (as decided by DBT)

Last Date

15 March 2026

Category No of Vacancies

Unreserved (UR)

04

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

03

Scheduled Caste (SC)

01

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

01

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

01

PwBD (Hearing Handicapped - HH)

01 (Horizontal Reservation)

Qualification

  • Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
  • Age Limit (as on closing date): Not exceeding 35 years.
  • Educational Qualification: Ph.D. in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Bioinformatics / Agriculture / Veterinary Sciences / Chemical / Biomedical / Bioprocess Engineering / Pharmaceutical Sciences OR M.D. in relevant branch from a recognized University / Institution.
  • Experience: No minimum post-qualification experience required.
  • Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years | OBC – 3 years | PwBD – 10 years | Government servants – as per Central Government rules.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on the following stages:-

  • Stage 1: Written Examination (Objective Type – 200 marks, 2 hours, ½ negative marking)
    Part A: General Aptitude (100 marks)
    Part B: Subject-specific (100 marks)
  • Stage 2: Interview (200 marks)
  • Final merit list based on combined marks of Written Exam + Interview

Form Apply Process

Eligible Interested candidates must fill the online application form through the official recruitment portal. The steps are as follows:-

➢ Step 1: Visit https://rcbdbt26.rcb.ac.in/RCBDBT or https://www.dbtindia.gov.in and click on the recruitment link.

➢ Step 2: Register using valid email and mobile number.

➢ Step 3: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, category, and experience details (if any).

➢ Step 4: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, qualification certificates, category certificate, PwBD certificate (if applicable), NOC (for Govt employees), etc.

➢ Step 5: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.

➢ Step 6: Take a printout of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.


Important Dates

Online Application Starting Date

14 February 2026 (10:00 AM)

Last Date for Online Application

15 March 2026 (11:59 PM)

Admit Card Download Date

27 March 2026

Date of Written Examination

12 April 2026

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 15/03/2026