DBT India Scientist Recruitment 2026
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India (Website)
Location: New Delhi / Anywhere in India (as decided by DBT)Application Start: 2026-02-14Application End: 2026-03-30Exam Date: 2026-04-12
| Total Vacancies | 10 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Level-11: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 35 years as on closing date. Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years | OBC – 3 years | PwBD – 10 years | Government servants – as per Central Government rules. |
Job Description
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for filling up the post of Scientist ‘C’ (Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) on direct recruitment basis. Eligible candidates possessing Ph.D. or M.D. qualifications in relevant disciplines are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed official notification before applying online to confirm eligibility regarding age, qualification, category, and other criteria.
The DBT India Scientist Recruitment 2026 for 10 Vacancies Online Registration process starts from 14th February 2026 and closes on 15th March 2026. The Closing date for Online Registration has been extended up to 30th March 2026.
The DBT India Scientist Recruitment 2026 for 10 Vacancies Online Registration process starts from 14th February 2026 and closes on 15th March 2026. The Closing date for Online Registration has been extended up to 30th March 2026.
Age Limit (Detail)
Not exceeding 35 years as on closing date. Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years | OBC – 3 years | PwBD – 10 years | Government servants – as per Central Government rules.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the following stages:-
- Stage 1: Written Examination (Objective Type – 200 marks, 2 hours, ½ negative marking)Part A: General Aptitude (100 marks)Part B: Subject-specific (100 marks)
- Stage 2: Interview (200 marks)
- Final merit list based on combined marks of Written Exam + Interview
Exam Pattern
Written Examination (Objective Type – 200 marks, 2 hours, ½ negative marking) consisting of Part A: General Aptitude (100 marks) and Part B: Subject-specific (100 marks).
Application Fee
As per official notification (likely category-wise)
Vacancy Details
| Category | No of Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 04 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 03 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 01 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 01 |
| PwBD (Hearing Handicapped - HH) | 01 (Horizontal Reservation) |
How to Apply
Eligible Interested candidates must fill the online application form through the official recruitment portal. The steps are as follows:-
- Step 1: Visit https://rcbdbt26.rcb.ac.in/RCBDBT or https://www.dbtindia.gov.in and click on the recruitment link.
- Step 2: Register using valid email and mobile number.
- Step 3: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, category, and experience details (if any).
- Step 4: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, qualification certificates, category certificate, PwBD certificate (if applicable), NOC (for Govt employees), etc.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.
- Step 6: Take a printout of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Detailed Notification Link
| Official Notification | View Notification |
| Department of Biotechnology Official Website | View Notification |
Qualifications
Ph.D. / M.D. in relevant discipline