Research Fellowships 2026 at National Dope Testing Laboratory

The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), an autonomous body, Government of India, is a premier scientific Institute and one of the World Anti- Doping Agency (WADA)-Accredited Laboratories dedicated to human sports dope testing & allied research. This is the only Laboratory of its kind in the country having state-of- the-art facilities. It is equipped with latest and sophisticated analytical equipment including LC Orbitrap-HRMS, GC/C/RMS, Sysmex XN 1000, Cobas e 411 etc. The Laboratory is pursuing research in the advanced areas of dope science and establishing collaboration with National and International Institutes.

Post : Research Associate-I

The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) invites applications from eligible candidates to fill up three (03) positions of Research Associate-I (Consolidated monthly stipend of Rs 58,000/- plus HRA as applicable) on contract basis for a period of one year, extendable for another two years (maximum) in the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL).

Eligibility Criteria : Ph.D. in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Biochemistry / Applied Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Pharmacology / Forensic Science; OR Having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after M.Pharm; AND With at least one research paper in Science Citations Indexed (SCI) journal with Impact factor > 1.0;

Age Limit : Age not more than 35 years [Relaxation upto 3 years for OBC(NCL) and 5 years for SC/ST categories candidates].

General Instructions
I. The link is available on the NDTL’s website Career page ndtlindia.com/career/ for submission of online application form
II. Candidates are required to complete the Online Application Form.
III. Before start filling up of Online Application the candidate must have ready with his/her photo identity proof (PAN Card/Voter ID Card/Driving License/Passport) duly scanned in the jpg/jpeg format in such a manner that each file should not be less than 50kb and should not exceed 1MB. Candidates should not upload blur photo identity proof.
IV. The applicants must ensure that while filling their Online Registration Forms, they must provide their valid and active Mobile No. and email IDs as the NDTL may use electronic mode of communication while contacting with candidates.
V. Applicants are advised to preview the application form before final submission to ensure that all details filled by him/her. Once satisfied with the preview, then the candidate may submit the filled application form, as filled details cannot be changed after final submission.
VI. The prescribed qualifications are the bare minimum and should be in the areas specified. Mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The candidate should, therefore, mention clearly in the application about the qualifications and experience in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed qualification, supported with documents and should also ensure that all details given by them are complete and accurate in all respects. Incomplete applications or applications without relevant documents are liable to be rejected.
VII. The Competent Authority reserves the right to reject any or all applications received without assigning any reasons or giving any notice thereof.
VIII. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

IX. The engagement will be purely on contract basis for a period of one year, extendable for another two years (maximum) or curtailed depending on the satisfactory performance / conduct of the candidate.
X. Notification regarding list of shortlisted candidates shall be displayed on the NDTL’s website ndtlindia.com/career/. The short-listed candidates will be informed about the date of interview through e- mail.
XI. Performance of the selected candidates will be reviewed yearly. In case the performance is not satisfactory, the contract could be terminated with one month’s notice or one month’s salary in lieu thereof. During the tenure of the contract, it can be terminated by either side by giving a notice of one month in advance.
XII. The last date for filling up online application Form will be 60 days from the date of advertisement in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
XIII. The decision of the Director and CEO (I/c), NDTL regarding selection will be final and binding.