Junior Scientific Officer Job at CDSCO
Looking for a government scientific officer job in the healthcare sector? The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has invited applications for the post of Junior Scientific Officer at the Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory (RDTL), Chandigarh. This Junior Scientific Officer Job is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals in drug testing, research, and pharmaceutical sciences to work with India’s national drug regulatory authority. Eligible candidates can apply through the deputation process within the prescribed application period. The CDSCO Recruitment offers an attractive Pay Level 8 salary along with the opportunity to contribute to drug quality and public health.
About the Organization:
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is India’s national regulatory authority for pharmaceuticals and medical devices under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. CDSCO is responsible for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices across the country. The Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory (RDTL), Chandigarh plays a vital role in testing and standardizing drugs to maintain national quality standards.
Job Details:
- Post Name: Junior Scientific Officer
- Department: Directorate General of Health Services
- Laboratory: Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory (RDTL), Chandigarh
- Ministry: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
- Advertisement Number: Admin-18011(11112)/2026-eOffice
- Job Location: Chandigarh
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Pay Level: Level 8 (7th CPC)
- Pay Scale: ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
- Mode of Recruitment: Deputation (including Short-Term Contract)
- Application Mode: Offline through the Cadre/Appointing Authority
- Last Date to Apply: Within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News
Eligibility Criteria for the Junior Scientific Officer Job:
Deputation
Officers of the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administrations, Autonomous or Statutory Organisations, Public Sector Undertakings, Recognised Universities, or Recognised Research Institutions who:
Must satisfy one of the following:
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- Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department.
- Having two years of regular service in Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) or equivalent.
- possessing the following educational qualification and experience
Educational Qualifications for the CDSCO Recruitment:
Master’s degree in Medicine or related field from a recognised university or institute.
Experience:
Four years’ experience in drugs testing and standardisation and research
Desirable:
Doctorate degree in Medicine or a related field from a recognised university or institute.
Note 1: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Note 2: The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection the Union Public Service Commission, is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.
