CDFD Recruitment 2026: 6 Scientist Posts – Apply Online @ cdfd.org.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Scientist - V: Ph.D in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computational Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, or related disciplines; Or Ph.D in Engineering or Technology in Chemical, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical engineering; Or M.D/MDS/MVSc. Minimum five years of post-qualification experience in responsible higher position in research/teaching Institute/University/industry with published research of highest standards.
• Scientist - IV: Same qualifications as Scientist - V. Minimum three years of post-qualification experience in responsible higher position in research/teaching Institute/University/industry with published research of highest standards.
• Scientist - III: Same qualifications as Scientist - V. From a recognized University or Institute or relevant areas of research.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Shortlisting by the Screening Committee based on advertised terms.
• Screened-in candidates may be requested to send an audio-recorded PPT presentation detailing ongoing research areas and future plans.
• Evaluation of presentations by Preliminary Selection Committee for further shortlisting.
• Final interviews by the Selection Committee.
• Selection shall be made based on two rounds of interviews.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Passport size colour photograph (max 100kb, .jpg format)
• Scanned signature (max 100kb, .jpg format)
• Proof of Date of Birth, SSC/10th, Intermediate/+2, Bachelor Degree, Post Graduation, and Ph.D certificates (single pdf file, max 5MB)
• Experience certificates (pdf, max 500KB)
• NOC from present employer or Undertaking (pdf, max 500KB)
• Category Certificates (EWS/OBC-NCL/Ex-Service Persons/PwBD) (pdf, max 500KB)
• Copy of fee transaction receipt (pdf)
• Copies of all publications (single pdf file)

What is the application fee for CDFD Recruitment 2026?

• The application fee is ₹1500 for Unreserved and EWS/OBC candidates. SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, Women, and PwBD candidates are exempted from the application fee upon uploading proof.

What is the salary for Scientist posts at CDFD?

• The salary ranges from Level 11 (₹ 67,700) for Scientist - III to Level 13 (₹ 1,23,100) for Scientist - V.

Application and notification links supplied by the source

• Download Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.