Junior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹47,600 - ₹151,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Bacteriology, Medicine, Microbiology, or Biotechnology.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 4 years of experience in drugs testing, standardisation, and research.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 56 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is recruiting for 1 vacancy of Junior Scientific Officer at the Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory in Chandigarh. This prestigious role offers a competitive salary in Pay Level 8 ranging from ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 per month. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related medical sciences to be eligible for this deputation-based appointment. This is an exceptional opportunity for government officers to advance their careers in drug standardization and national healthcare regulation.
- The position is classified as Group B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, and is based at RDTL Chandigarh.
- Applicants must have at least four years of professional experience in drugs testing, standardization, and research.
- The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as of the closing date.
- Selection involves a thorough review of the last five years of APAR/ACR dossiers and vigilance clearance.
- Applications must be submitted offline through the proper cadre channel within 60 days of the advertisement.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 8 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹47,600–₹1,51,100) plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Scrutiny of Applications Review of APAR/ACR Dossiers Vigilance and Integrity Clearance Deputation/Promotion Committee Selection
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
1 vacancy (Unreserved) Experience relaxable for SC/ST candidates at UPSC discretion
How to Apply
- Download the Bio-data/CV proforma from Annexure-II of the official notification.
- Fill the application form accurately with personal and professional details.
- Attach self-attested copies of Date of Birth and Master's Degree certificates.
- Include attested copies of APAR/ACRs for the last 5 years, signed by an officer not below Under Secretary rank.
- Obtain Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and Cadre Clearance from the current department.
- Ensure the application is countersigned by the Cadre/Appointing authority with an official seal.
- Send the application to: Shri Pawan Kumar, Deputy Director (Admn), CDSCO HQ, FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi-110002.
- Clearly superscribe the envelope with 'Post applied for: Junior Scientific Officer'.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Junior Scientific Officer is placed in Pay Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a salary ranging from ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 per month.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Bacteriology, Medicine, Microbiology, or Biotechnology.
Applicants must have a minimum of four years of experience in drugs testing, standardization, and research.
