Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 10 Scientist C Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official DBT website. The last date to submit the application form is 15-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the DBT Scientist C Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
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Company Name Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Post Name Scientist 'C' No of Posts 10 Advt No A-12024/2/2025-ESTT-DBT Salary Pay Matrix Level-11 (Rs. 67,700-2,08,700) Qualification Ph.D. in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / related disciplines or M.D. from recognised University Age Limit 35 years Start Date 14 February 2026 Last Date 15 March 2026 Official Website www.dbtindia.gov.in
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Category Vacancies UR 04 OBC (NCL) 03 SC 01 ST 01 EWS 01 Total 10
Note: One post is reserved for PwBD (Deaf, Hard of Hearing).
Nationality: Must be a citizen of India. Educational Qualification (Essential): Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in any discipline of Life Sciences or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Computational or Pharmaceutical or Agricultural or Veterinary Sciences or related disciplines; or Ph.D. in Engineering or Technology – Chemical or Biomedical or Biotechnology or Biopharma; or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in any branch of medicine from a recognised University or Institute. Experience: No minimum requirement.
Pay Matrix Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700) in 7th CPC. Pre-revised scale: Rs. 15,600-39,100 + Grade Pay Rs. 6,600.
Upper age limit: 35 years. Relaxable up to 5 years for Government servants. Relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (as per Central Government rules). Crucial date for age calculation: Last date of receipt of online applications.
₹ 2000/- (Non-refundable) for all candidates except Females, SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and Ex-servicemen. Fee to be paid online through net-banking / debit card / credit card. Applications without prescribed fee (where applicable) will be summarily rejected.
Starting Date for Online Application 14 February 2026 Last Date for Online Application 16 March 2026
Stage 1: Computer Based Written Examination (200 marks) – 200 objective questions (100 General Aptitude + 100 Scientific), 120 minutes duration. Stage 2: Personal Interview (200 marks) for candidates shortlisted based on written exam merit (5 times the vacancies). Final merit list prepared on total marks (Written + Interview) out of 400.
Candidates must apply online only through https://rcbdbt26.rcb.ac.in/RCBDBT/. Government servants must upload NOC in prescribed format. Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad. Probation period of one year. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
Eligible candidates must apply online only on the portal https://rcbdbt26.rcb.ac.in/RCBDBT/ using a valid email ID. Upload all required certificates/documents and pay the fee (if applicable). No hard copy of application is required. Submit only one application. Multiple applications will be rejected. Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
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Organization
Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Total No Of Vacancy
10
Posts
Scientist 'C'
Qualification
Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
Educational Qualification (Essential): Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in any discipline of Life Sciences or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Computational or Pharmaceutical or Agricultural or Veterinary Sciences or related disciplines; or Ph.D. in Engineering or Technology – Chemical or Biomedical or Biotechnology or Biopharma; or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in any branch of medicine from a recognised University or Institute.
Experience: No minimum requirement.
Age
Upper age limit: 35 years.
Relaxable up to 5 years for Government servants.
Relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (as per Central Government rules).
Crucial date for age calculation: Last date of receipt of online applications.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: Maximum Age: 35 years
Application Form Fees
₹ 2000/- (Non-refundable) for all candidates except Females, SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and Ex-servicemen.
Fee to be paid online through net-banking / debit card / credit card.
Applications without prescribed fee (where applicable) will be summarily rejected.
Selection Process
Stage 1: Computer Based Written Examination (200 marks) – 200 objective questions (100 General Aptitude + 100 Scientific), 120 minutes duration.
Stage 2: Personal Interview (200 marks) for candidates shortlisted based on written exam merit (5 times the vacancies).
Final merit list prepared on total marks (Written + Interview) out of 400.
Form Apply Process
Eligible candidates must apply online only on the portal https://rcbdbt26.rcb.ac.in/RCBDBT/ using a valid email ID.
Upload all required certificates/documents and pay the fee (if applicable).
No hard copy of application is required.
Submit only one application. Multiple applications will be rejected.
Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Salary Details
Pay Matrix Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700) in 7th CPC.
