# BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Project Scientist, Research Associate and More Posts > 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). - Organisation: Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD) - Category: Latest Jobs - Location: All India - Total posts: 7 - Advertisement no.: BRIC-CDFD/RMO/03/Nov - Page: https://officialsarkariresult.com/post/bric-cdfd-recruitment-2026-apply-online-for-7-project-scientist-research-associa-75dc37 - Last updated: 2026-11-10T07:40:15Z - Official source: https://cdfd.org.in/assets/300/2026/11/Announcements/FINAL_ADVERTISEMENT_.pdf ## Important dates - Date of advertisement: 09 November 2026 - Last date to apply: 30 November 2026 - Online interview: Shortlisted 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. ## Eligibility - 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. - 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. - Project Technical Support - III: Three 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. - Senior Project Scientist: M.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. - Technical Coordinator: See the qualification block below the table. - 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. - 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. - A Doctoral Degree in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent, plus seven years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services. ## Vacancies | Post | Posts | | --- | --- | | Project Scientist – III | 1 | | Project Scientist – II | 1 | | Research Associate (RA) - I | 1 | | Project Technical Support - III | 2 | | Senior Project Scientist | 1 | | Technical Coordinator | 1 | ## 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 Technical Coordinator gets Rs. 60,000/- consolidated. ## Selection process 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. ## Official links - [BRIC-CDFD Online Application Form](https://cdfd.org.in/APPS/empc/index.php) - [BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF](https://cdfd.org.in/assets/300/2026/11/Announcements/FINAL_ADVERTISEMENT_.pdf) - [BRIC-CDFD Official Website](http://www.cdfd.org.in) ## 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. --- Govt Recruitment is a private information website, not a government site. Apply and pay fees only on the official website.