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BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Project Scientist, Research Associate and More Posts

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Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD) has released the BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 notification for 7 posts. The last date to apply is 30 November 2026. Apply only through the official website (cdfd.org.in).

Last checked: 10 Nov 2026, 1:34 pm

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Name of postBRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Project Scientist, Research Associate and More Posts
OrganisationCentre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD)
Advertisement no.BRIC-CDFD/RMO/03/Nov
Job locationAll India
Total vacancies7 posts
Last date to apply30 November 2026
Pay / salaryMonthly consolidated emoluments range from Rs. 28,000/- + 24% HRA (Project Technical Support - III) to Rs. 78,000/- + 24% HRA (Project Scientist – III); the Technical Coordinator gets Rs. 60,000/- consolidated.
Selection processApplications will be screened, and shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the online interview date and time. The interview for BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 is therefore held online. → Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the online interview date and time. → No, the notice states that selection against the position will not make candidates with a Master’s Degree eligible to register for the Ph.D. degree.
Posted on10 Nov 2026
Last updated10 Nov 2026

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Important Dates

  • Date of advertisement09 November 2026
  • Last date to apply30 November 2026
  • Online interviewShortlisted candidates will be informed by email

Age Limit

  • The age limit is 45 years for Project Scientist – III and Technical Coordinator, 40 years for Project Scientist – II, Research Associate (RA) - I and Senior Project Scientist, and 35 years for Project Technical Support - III, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/Women applicants as per Govt. of India rules.

Total Post

7 Posts

About this notice

Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD) has published the BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 recruitment notice for 7 posts. The largest are Project Technical Support - III (2), Project Scientist – III (1) and Project Scientist – II (1).

Candidates need Project Scientist – 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 Organisations and Scientific activities and services, Project Scientist – 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 Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services and Research Associate (RA) - I: PhD/MD/MS or equivalent degree or 3 years experience of research after MVSc/MPharm/ME/MTech with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed Journal. Age: The age limit is 45 years for Project Scientist – III and Technical Coordinator, 40 years for Project Scientist – II, Research Associate (RA) - I and Senior Project Scientist, and 35 years for Project Technical Support - III, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/Women applicants as per Govt. of India rules. Check the official notification for category-wise relaxation and the exact cut-off date.

Pay: Monthly consolidated emoluments range from Rs. 28,000/- + 24% HRA (Project Technical Support - III) to Rs. 78,000/- + 24% HRA (Project Scientist – III).

The last date to apply is 30 November 2026.

Selection is made through applications will be screened, and shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the online interview date and time. the interview for bric-cdfd recruitment 2026 is therefore held online, shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the online interview date and time and no, the notice states that selection against the position will not make candidates with a master’s degree eligible to register for the ph.d. degree.

हिंदी में जानकारी

Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD) ने BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 7 पदों के लिए अधिसूचना जारी की है। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 30 November 2026 है। आवेदन केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से करें।

Vacancy Details

Post nameNo. of postsEligibility
Project Scientist – III1Rs. 78,000/- + 24% HRA
Project Scientist – II1Rs. 67,000/- + 24% HRA
Research Associate (RA) - I1Rs. 47,000/- + 24% HRA
Project Technical Support - III2Rs. 28,000/- + 24% HRA
Senior Project Scientist1Rs. 60,750/- + 27% HRA
Technical Coordinator1Rs. 60,000/- consolidated
Total7

Salary / Pay Scale

  • Monthly consolidated emoluments range from Rs. 28,000/- + 24% HRA (Project Technical Support - III) to Rs. 78,000/- + 24% HRA (Project Scientist – III)
  • the Technical Coordinator gets Rs. 60,000/- consolidated.

BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

ParticularsDetails
OrganisationCentre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD)
Advertisement No.BRIC-CDFD/RMO/03/Nov’26
ProjectMission Program on Pediatric Rare Genetic Disorders; Establishment of DBT – Apex Centre on UMMID Initiative; RARE DISEASE component of Umbrella Scheme of Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi
TenurePurely temporary, initially for six months
Post Name(s)Project Scientist – III, Project Scientist – II, Research Associate (RA) - I, Project Technical Support - III, Senior Project Scientist, Technical Coordinator
Vacancies7
PayRs. 28,000/- to Rs. 78,000/- per month (varies by post)
Age LimitVaries by post
Job LocationBRIC-CDFD, Hyderabad
Application ModeOnline
Last Date to Apply30.11.2026
  • The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About BRIC-CDFD

  • The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD) is a research institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, located at Inner Ring Road, Uppal, Hyderabad – 500039, Telangana, India. The positions in this advertisement are in research projects funded by National / International agencies at BRIC-CDFD. All three projects have Dr. Ashwin B Dalal as the Principal Investigator (PI).

Vacancy Details

PostProject CodeVacanciesAge LimitMonthly Consolidated Emoluments
  • BRIC-CDFD has advertised 7 posts across three projects. The notice prints no category-wise break-up; reservation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/EWS applicants will be as per Govt. of India rules.

Mission Program on Pediatric Rare Genetic Disorders

Project Scientist – IIIBRIC-CDFD/P-276/PS-III/1145 YearsRs. 78,000/- + 24% HRA
Project Scientist – IIBRIC-CDFD/P-276/PS-II/1140 YearsRs. 67,000/- + 24% HRA
Research Associate (RA) - IBRIC-CDFD/P-276/RA-I/1140 YearsRs. 47,000/- + 24% HRA
Project Technical Support - IIIBRIC-CDFD/P-276/PTS-III/2235 YearsRs. 28,000/- + 24% HRA

Establishment of DBT – Apex Centre on UMMID Initiative

Senior Project ScientistBRIC-CDFD/P-313/SPS/1140 YearsRs. 60,750/- + 27% HRA
Technical CoordinatorBRIC-CDFD/P-285/TC/1145 YearsRs. 60,000/- consolidated
Total7
  • Project: RARE DISEASE component of Umbrella Scheme of Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi during the year 2022-23 in accordance with the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021

Who Can Apply

PostEssential QualificationAge Limit
Project Scientist – 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 Organisations and Scientific activities and services.45 Years
Project Scientist – 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 Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services.40 Years
Research Associate (RA) - IPhD/MD/MS or equivalent degree or 3 years experience of research after MVSc/MPharm/ME/MTech with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed Journal.40 Years
Project Technical Support - IIIThree Years Graduate in relevant subject/ field plus three years’ experience or PG in relevant subject/field/for Engineering/IT/CS – First class four years graduate degree plus three years experience.35 Years
Senior Project ScientistM.Tech./MS(R)/MCA 1st class or equivalent in the appropriate discipline or B.Tech./M.Sc./Post Graduate in relevant discipline (all first class or equivalent) with 3 years’ experience.40 Years
Technical CoordinatorSee the qualification block below the table.45 Years
  • Applications are invited from Indian nationals only. Each post has its own essential qualification and age limit, given below as printed in the notice.
  • The notice prints no cut-off date for counting age. Relaxation of age for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/Women applicants will be as per Govt. of India rules.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience in working on molecular biology techniques, cell cultures, next generation sequencing analysis etc.
  • Experience of supervising staff/students.
  • Experience in planning, implementing and monitoring research projects related to rare genetic disorders.
  • Experience in coordinating with clinical centers, hospitals or collaborating institutions for patient recruitment, sample collection and data sharing.
  • Experience in preparing scientific reports, research publications, presentations and grant/project documentation.
  • Familiarity with ethical, biosafety and data-confidentiality requirements for handling human biological samples and genomic data.
  • Experience in working on molecular biology techniques, cell cultures, next-generation sequencing analysis, etc.
  • Experience in supervising staff and/or students.
  • Experience in next-generation sequencing or microarray analysis, report preparation, and development of pipelines for the same.
  • Experience in processing and analysing whole-exome, whole-genome, or transcriptome sequencing data.
  • Familiarity with genomic data quality control, alignment, variant calling, annotation and interpretation.
  • Working knowledge of bioinformatics tools and programming environments such as Python, R, Linux, or workflow-management systems.
  • Experience in maintaining laboratory records, experimental documentation, and organized datasets.
  • Experience in preparing scientific reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration or Life Sciences with diploma/certification in project/financial management.
  • Preference for candidates with experience Government Financial Rules (GFR), PFMS (Public Financial Management System) or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in project administration or financial management, preferably in a government, academic or R&D environment.
  • Familiarity with budget preparation, utilization certificates (UCs), statement of expenditure (SoEs) and audit compliance.
  • Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or a related discipline.
  • Candidates with an additional degree or formal training in Project Management, Public Administration, Finance or Technology Management will be preferred.
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience in Website development and content management systems (CMS), Biological databases designing, developing and managing data pipelines, Bioinformatics tools and workflows for genomics, proteomics or systems biology.
  • Proficiency in web development languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and frameworks like Django or Flask; Database design and management using MySQL, PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
  • Proficiency in bioinformatics programming languages such as Python, R, or perl; Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools used in bioinformatics.
  • Experience in handling R&D project management, especially involving government-funded biotechnology or biomedical projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale, multi-institutional or multi-disciplinary scientific projects.
  • Proficient in scientific program planning, monitoring & evaluation and preparing progress and financial reports for stakeholders.
  • Ability to coordinate with government agencies, academic institutions, vendors and internal project teams.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint and familiarity with data/project management tools.

Essential Qualifications

  • Master’s in Public Health / Community Medicine / Health Management / Hospital Management / Public Health Informatics and related subjects or MSW or equivalent from a recognized University with at least 5 years’ experience of working in the Public Health Sector.
  • Familiarity with Public Health Systems (Rare Diseases) and Government Health Schemes.
  • Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Pay and Tenure

  • The position is purely temporary and is initially for a period of six months.
  • The position could be extended/terminated depending on the continuation of the project.
  • 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 empanelled for the position.
  • The notice gives the pay as monthly consolidated emoluments. HRA is added on top of the consolidated amount for five posts: 24% HRA for Project Scientist – III (Rs. 78,000/-), Project Scientist – II (Rs. 67,000/-), Research Associate (RA) - I (Rs. 47,000/-) and Project Technical Support - III (Rs. 28,000/-), and 27% HRA for Senior Project Scientist (Rs. 60,750/-). The Technical Coordinator is paid Rs. 60,000/- consolidated.

BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 Job Description

  • The notice lists the work only for the Technical Coordinator post.

Technical Coordinator

  • Act as a focal point for Rare Diseases Clinic at the CoEs.
  • Provide technical and strategic support for planning, coordination, and implementation of rare disease-related activities.
  • Coordinate with clinical departments for diagnosis, investigations, and formulation of treatment plans.
  • Facilitate documentation, application review, and approval processes for patient support.
  • Liaise with MoHFW, State Governments, and other stakeholders for fund disbursement and compliance.
  • Coordinating with the spokes in matters of proposal for equipment & consumables procurement, demand for funds, submission of Utilization Certificates, etc.
  • Track drug procurement and ensure timely availability and logistics for therapy.
  • Guide and monitor ABHA ID generation and digital health record maintenance.
  • Ensure timely and accurate data reporting and analytics for MoHFW and internal reviews.
  • Organize capacity-building sessions, trainings, and awareness programs at the CoE.
  • Develop and disseminate IEC materials and media content for public and stakeholder awareness.
  • Support development of treatment guidelines, SOPs, and other technical documentation.
  • Manage patient data and regularly update the Rare Disease Registry and associated digital platforms.
  • Assist in preparation of reports, summaries, and digital dashboards.
  • Maintain proper patient records in both digital and physical formats, ensuring confidentiality.
  • Provide counseling, guidance, and continuous support to rare disease patients and their caregivers.
  • Any selected individual may from time to time be assigned to perform any other duties commensurate with their qualifications by the Director, BRIC-CDFD.

Documents named in the notice

  • Certificate in support of date of birth
  • Certificates of educational qualifications
  • Experience certificates
  • Reservation category certificate (if applicable)
  • Statement of Purpose

Important Instructions

  • Incomplete applications, applications without Statement of Purpose, applications without copies of certificates in support of date of birth / educational qualifications / experience / reservation category (if applicable), and applications received after the last date are liable to be rejected.
  • The vacancy against the position shall be filled based on the vacancies available at the time of selection.
  • Selection against the position will not make the candidates with Master’s Degree eligible to register for the Ph.D. degree.
  • Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/EWS applicants will be as per Govt. of India rules.
  • The Director, BRIC-CDFD reserves the right to suitably change/relax any of the conditions, and the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.

More Details

  • Selection and Interview

Mode of Selection

  1. Applications will be screened, and shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the online interview date and time. The interview for BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 is therefore held online.
  2. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the online interview date and time.
  3. No, the notice states that selection against the position will not make candidates with a Master’s Degree eligible to register for the Ph.D. degree.

How to Apply for BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026

  1. Open the prescribed online application form at https://cdfd.org.in/APPS/empc/index.php.
  2. Fill in the application form online for the post you are applying to.
  3. Upload soft copies of certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualifications and reservation category (if applicable).
  4. Attach a Statement of Purpose and copies of experience certificates, since applications without them are liable to be rejected.
  5. Submit the online application on or before 30.11.2026.
  6. For queries, the notice gives the phone numbers 040-27216202/6089.
  7. Apply in the prescribed application form online at https://cdfd.org.in/APPS/empc/index.php, uploading soft copies of certificates for date of birth, educational qualifications and reservation category (if applicable), along with a Statement of Purpose.

How to prepare

  • Selection for this notice: Applications will be screened, and shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the online interview date and time. The interview for BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 is therefore held online → Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the online interview date and time → No, the notice states that selection against the position will not make candidates with a Master’s Degree eligible to register for the Ph.D. degree.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply is 30 November 2026.

How many vacancies are there in BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026?

There are 7 posts in total.

What is the age limit for BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 45 years for Project Scientist – III and Technical Coordinator, 40 years for Project Scientist – II, Research Associate (RA) - I and Senior Project Scientist, and 35 years for Project Technical Support - III, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/Women applicants as per Govt. of India rules.

What qualification is needed for BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026?

Project Scientist – 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 Organisations and Scientific activities and services. | Project Scientist – II: (i) Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s De…

What is the selection process for BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026?

Applications will be screened, and shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the online interview date and time. The interview for BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 is therefore held online, Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the online interview date and time, No, the notice states that selection against the position will not make candidates with a Master’s Degree eligible to register for the Ph.D. degree.

What is the official website for BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026?

The official website is http://www.cdfd.org.in.

Where do I apply for BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026?

Apply only on the official website (cdfd.org.in). Govt Recruitment is a private information site and never takes applications or fees.