DBT Scientist C Recruitment 2026 - Online Application for 10 Posts

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 35 years.
• Relaxable up to 5 years for Government servants.
• Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwD 10 years (as per Central Government rules).
• Age is calculated as of the closing date of online applications.

Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Computational or Pharmaceutical or Agricultural or Veterinary Sciences, or related disciplines; or Ph.D. in Engineering or Technology - Chemical, Biomedical, Biotechnology, or Biopharma; or M.D. in any branch of medicine from a recognised university or institute.

Experience

• No minimum experience required.

Important Dates (as published)

• Starting Date for Online Application: 14 February 2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 16 March 2026

Note: There are conflicting dates in the source regarding the last date (15-03-2026 vs 16-03-2026). The correct date should be verified on the official notification.

Application Fee

• ₹2000 (Non-refundable) for all candidates except Female, SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-servicemen.
• Fee payment via net banking, debit card, or credit card.
• Applications without the prescribed fee (where applicable) will be rejected.

General Information

• Online applications must be submitted only through the official DBT portal.
• Government servants should upload NOC in the prescribed format.
• Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or abroad.
• One-year probation period.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify candidature.

Selection Process

• Stage 1: Computer-based written examination (200 marks, 200 objective questions, 120 minutes).
• Stage 2: Personal interview (200 marks) for candidates shortlisted based on written exam merit (approximately five times the vacancies).
• Final merit list based on total marks (Written + Interview) out of 400.

How to Apply

• Apply online via the portal provided in the official notification.
• Upload all required certificates/documents and pay the fee (if applicable).
• No hard copy of applications is required.
• Submit only one application; multiple applications will be rejected.
• Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.