Invites applications from Ph.D, M.Pharm, MSc candidates at CDFD

The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad is a premier autonomous R&D Institute under 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 .

CDFD, an Institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, invites applications from Indian nationals for the following purely temporary vacancies in research projects funded by National / International agencies at CDFD like DST/DBT/ICMR/CSIR/ANRF etc.

Project Scientist (PS) – I/II/III
Age Limit : 45 Years (PS-III) / 40 Years (PS- II) / 35 Years (PS-I)
Emoluments : Rs. 78,000/- + HRA (for PS-III) / Rs. 67,000/- + HRA (for PS-II) / Rs. 56,000/- + HRA (for PS-I).
Essential Qualifications (PS-III) : (i) Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent; And
(ii) Seven years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
Essential Qualifications (PS-II) : (i) Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent; And
(ii) Three years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic institution or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Essential Qualifications (PS-I) : Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent

Research Associate (RA) – I/II/III
Age Limit : 40 years
Emoluments : Rs. 67,000/- + HRA (for RA-III) / Rs. 61,000/- + HRA (for RA-II) / Rs. 58,000/- + HRA (for RA-I)
Essential Qualifications : PhD/MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree or having 3 years’ experience of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal.

Project Associate (PA) - I/II
Age Limit : 35 years
Emoluments (PA-I) : (i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.
(ii) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who have do not fall under (i) above.
Emoluments (PA-II) : (i) Rs. 35,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through process as mentioned in 3 (i) above. (ii) Rs. 28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above
Essential Qualifications (PA-I) : Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent
Essential Qualifications (PA-II) : Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent. and Two years’ experience in R & D Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific Activities and Services.

Project – Junior Research Fellow
Age Limit : 35 years
Emoluments : (i) Rs 31,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.
(ii) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above. Essential Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course.

General Terms and Conditions
1. The vacancies against the position shall be filled based on the vacancies available at the time of selection. If more vacancies with identical job requirements become available within one year after the selection, these can also be filled from among the candidates who are empaneled for the above position.
2. Depending on the qualifications, experience and recommendations of the Selection Committee, the selected candidates may be placed in a scale and designation lower than the grade advertised/applied against. Emoluments of the candidates selected against the position may vary depending upon the qualifications, experience, recommendations of the Selection Committee or emoluments sanctioned by the funding agency in the project.
3. Candidates selected against the position will be expected to carry out research in the areas of Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Computational and Structural Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology or Molecular Biology.
4. Selection against the position will not make the candidates eligible to register for a Ph.D. degree.
5. These positions are purely temporary and are initially for a period of six months or one year. These positions could be extended / terminated depending on the continuation of the project(s).
6. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/EWS applicants will be as per Govt. of India rules.
7. Relaxation of age for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/Female applicants will be as per Govt. of India rules. 8. Mere fulfilling the minimum qualifications will not entitle the candidate for being called for interview. The applications will be screened by a committee based on research experience and requirement of each project. Only those candidates who are found suitable will be shortlisted to be interviewed through Video Conference. The decision of the Director, CDFD will be final in this respect and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
9. Any of the selected individuals may from time to time be assigned to perform any other duties commensurate with their qualifications, by the Director, CDFD.

Interested candidates, who fulfill the above conditions, should apply in the prescribed application form ONLINE, wherein the candidate is also required to submit a Statement of Purpose (maximum 200 words), emphasizing how his/her experience/expertise will be useful for the nature of duties mentioned against each position. he link for the application form is available at (Click here for Link). Please upload soft copies of certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualifications, reservation category (if applicable). Please contact <empc@cdfd.org.in> for any queries. The last date for submitting online applications is 23.08.2025.

Incomplete applications, applications without Statement of Purpose, and applications without copies of certificates in support of date of birth / educational qualifications / experience / reservation category (if applicable) or the applications received after the last date are liable to be rejected.

Note : The candidates who have already applied for Advertisements issued in the Month of May & June, 2025 vide Advt. No. CDFD/EMPC/01/May’25 and CDFD/EMPC/02/May’25 are not eligible to apply.