UPSC Junior Scientific Officer Recruitment

Junior Scientific Officer Recruitment – CDSCO Hyderabad – Master’s Degree + 4 Years Experience

Apply now for the Junior Scientific Officer vacancy at the Central Drugs Testing Laboratory, Hyderabad. Applicants with a Master’s in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, or Biotechnology and four years of relevant experience are eligible.

CDSCO Junior Scientific Officer Vacancy – Apply Online for Group B Post

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare invites applications for the position of Junior Scientific Officer. This recruitment is for a permanent Group B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post located at the Central Drugs Testing Laboratory, Hyderabad, with All India Service Liability.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals in drug testing, research, and standardisation with qualifications in pharmaceutical and life sciences domains.

Job Overview

• Department/Office: Department of Health and Family Welfare
• Organization: Central Drugs Testing Laboratory (CDTL), CDSCO
• Post Name: Junior Scientific Officer
• Classification: General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
• Vacancy Number: 25070903212
• Number of Posts: 01 (UR)
• Pay Level: Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100/-)
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Location: Hyderabad (with transferable liability across India)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyze complex drug samples using physicochemical methods.
• Operate advanced analytical instruments such as HPLC, IR spectrophotometers.
• Standardize reference drug materials.
• Conduct research related to drug quality control.
• Provide training to drug analysts.
• Assist in both technical and administrative functions within the department.

Required Qualifications

Educational Background:

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines from a recognized university or institute:

• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmacology
• Bacteriology
• Medicine
• Microbiology
• Biotechnology

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in drug testing, standardisation, or pharmaceutical research.

Desirable Qualification:

• Ph.D./Doctorate in any of the above disciplines is highly desirable.

Age Limit & Relaxation

• Maximum Age: 30 years as of the application closing date.
• Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for Central/U.T. Government servants and other categories as per official notification.

Additional Details

• Probation Period: Two years for direct recruits
• Mandatory Induction Training: At least two weeks as prescribed by the Central Government
• Posting: Candidate may be posted anywhere in India

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal:

👉 Apply Online on UPSC ORA Portal

📄 View Official Vacancy Notice

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