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Designation/Position- Regular Scientist Position at CDFD
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, India, invites applications for the Regular Scientist Position at CDFD from eligible and interested candidates.
About- The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD; www.cdfd.org.in), Hyderabad, is a premier autonomous R & D Institute under the Societies Act funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, that has been established to provide services in DNA fingerprinting and diagnosis of genetic disorders, and to undertake high-quality basic research in different areas of modern biology. Regular Scientist Position at CDFD
Research/Job Area-Â All areas of modern biology, including but not limited to Infection Biology, Synthetic Biology, Systems Biology, Genomics, and Disease Biology.
Location- Hyderabad
Eligibility/Qualification-Â
1. Scientist – IV
- Essential Qualifications:
- 1st class M.Sc with 09 years of experience OR
- 1st class M.Tech / MD / MVSc / M.Pharm / M.Biotech with 08 years of R&D experience OR
- Ph.D. with original work evidenced by patents/publications and evidence of leadership with 05 years of R&D experience.
- Desirable:Â Outstanding track record in life sciences, high-quality publications, research grants, and experience supervising PhD students.
2. Scientist – III (Diagnostics Laboratory)
Desirable:Â Experience in clinical molecular and cytogenetic diagnostics, knowledge of human genetics, and familiarity with laboratory quality systems like ISO15189/NABL.
Essential Qualifications:
1st class M.Sc. with 05 years of experience OR
1st class M.Tech / MD / MVSc / M.Pharm / M.Biotech with 04 years of R&D experience OR
Ph.D. with 01 year post-doctoral experience in the relevant field.
Job/Position Description-Â
The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad, is a premier Research Institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. CDFD invites applications from highly motivated Indian researchers for the following scientific positions:
| Designation | Pay Matrix Level | No. of Posts & Reservation | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist – IV | Level 12 (Initial Basic Pay: INR 78,800) | 01 (Reserved for OBC-NCL) | 45 years (Direct) / 56 years (Deputation) |
| Scientist – III (Diagnostics Lab) | Level 11 (Initial Basic Pay: INR 67,700) | 01 (Reserved for SC) | 40 years |
Scientist – IV:Â Lead an independent research group, supervise PhD students, mentor junior staff, and contribute to institutional programs. The candidate must drive innovative research projects and secure extramural funding.
Scientist – III:Â Oversee clinical molecular and cytogenetics diagnostic assays, analyze NGS and Array CGH data, manage mutation confirmation workflows, and draft clinical reports. Responsibilities also include laboratory accreditation and quality control.
How to Apply-Â
Online Registration: Visit the CDFD Official Website and click on “New Registration.”
Fee Payment: A fee of INR 300 is required for OBC candidates. Women, SC/ST, PwD, and Ex-servicemen are exempted from the fee. Payment should be made via SBI Collect.
Submission:Â Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents (photograph, signature, certificates, and experience documents).
Hard Copy: After online submission, candidates must send the hard copy of the application along with supporting documents to the institute.
Last Date for Apply– 31 March 2026
Last Date for Online Application:Â March 31, 2026 (until 06:00 PM).
Last Date for Fee Payment:Â March 31, 2026.
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