Central Drugs Testing Laboratory (CDTL) Recruitment 2026

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is inviting applications for the post of Senior Scientific Officer at the Central Drugs Testing Laboratory (CDTL), Chennai. This appointment is on a deputation basis (including short-term contracts) for eligible government, research, or university officials.

Position Overview

Post Name: Senior Scientific Officer
Number of Vacancies: 01
Job Location: Chennai
Pay Scale: Pay Level 8 of 7th CPC (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700)
Recruitment Method: Deputation (including short-term contract) / Promotion

Eligibility Criteria

1. Professional Background: Officers from Central/State Govts, Union Territories, Universities, recognized Research Institutions, PSUs, or Autonomous/Statutory bodies who:

Hold an analogous post on a regular basis.
OR Have 5 years of regular service in Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500).

2. Educational Qualifications (Essential):

Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Bacteriology, Medicine, Microbiology, or Biotechnology.

3. Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in drugs testing, standardization, and research.

4. Desirable:

Doctorate (Ph.D.) in the relevant subject areas listed above.

Important Conditions

Age Limit: Maximum 56 years as of the application closing date.
Deputation Period: Usually not exceeding 4 years.
Note: If a departmental candidate is selected, the appointment will be treated as a promotion.