🔬 CDFD Hyderabad Recruitment 2026

📢 Apply Online for Scientist-IV & Scientist-III Posts

📍 Location: Hyderabad, Telangana | 💰 Pay Level: Level 11 & 12 (7th CPC)

📅 Extended Last Date: 31.03.2026

Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad, an autonomous institute under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India, has released a recruitment notification (Advt No. 06/2025). The institute invites online applications from enthusiastic Indian researchers for the positions of Scientist – IV and Scientist – III.

🚨 CORRIGENDUM UPDATE: The last date to apply has been extended to 31st March 2026. Furthermore, the requirement to submit a Hard Copy of the application has been WITHDRAWN. Candidates need to apply via Online Mode ONLY. 👇 Check detailed eligibility, salary, and selection process below.

🏢 Organization	Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD)
📜 Post Name	Scientist – IV & Scientist – III
🔢 Total Vacancies	02 Posts
💰 Salary / Pay Scale	Level 11 & Level 12 (Approx ₹ 67,700 – ₹ 2,09,200 Basic)
⏳ Apply Mode	Online Only (Hard Copy Not Required)

Post Name	Vacancies & Reservation	Pay Matrix	Max Age	Educational Qualification & Experience
Scientist – IV	01 (Reserved for OBC-NCL)	Level 12 (Basic ₹ 78,800/-)	45 Years (Direct) 56 Years (Deputation)	✅ Ph.D with 5 Yrs R&D Exp. OR ✅ 1st Class M.Sc with 9 Yrs Exp. OR ✅ 1st Class M.Tech / MD / MVSc / M.Pharm / M.Biotech with 8 Yrs R&D Exp.
Scientist – III	01 (Reserved for SC)	Level 11 (Basic ₹ 67,700/-)	40 Years	✅ Ph.D with 1 Yr Post-Doctoral Exp. OR ✅ 1st Class M.Sc with 5 Yrs Exp. OR ✅ 1st Class M.Tech / MD / MVSc / M.Pharm / M.Biotech with 4 Yrs R&D Exp.

💸 Application Fee

• 💰 OBC Candidates: ₹ 300/-
• 🆓 SC / ST / PwD / Women / Ex-Servicemen: NIL (Exempted)
• 💳 Payment Mode: Online via SBI Collect (Link available on website).

📅 Important Dates (Revised)

📝 How to Apply?

1. Visit the official recruitment portal: recruitment.cdfd.org.in.
2. Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
3. Fill in the online application form for the respective post (Scientist IV or III).
4. Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, Date of Birth Proof, Educational Certificates, Experience Certificates, and Caste Certificate (OBC-NCL/SC).
5. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee of ₹ 300/- (if applicable) through the SBI Collect link provided.
6. Upload the fee transaction receipt.
7. Final Submit the application.

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Q1. What is the extended last date for CDFD Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The last date to apply online has been extended to 31st March 2026.

Q2. Is it mandatory to send the hard copy of the application?

Ans: No, the requirement for hard copy submission has been WITHDRAWN. Only online application is required.

Q3. What is the salary for Scientist IV and III posts?

Ans: Scientist IV is in Level 12 (Basic ₹ 78,800) and Scientist III is in Level 11 (Basic ₹ 67,700).

Q4. Who is exempted from the application fee?

Ans: SC, ST, PwD, Women candidates, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the application fee.

Q5. What is the selection process?

Ans: Selection will be based on Screening followed by an Interview (Presentation for Scientist IV). The interview may be held in Hyderabad.