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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.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must forward their applications through the proper channel (Cadre Authorities/Heads of Department) to:
Shri Pawan Kumar, Deputy Director (Admn) Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation HQ, FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi – 110002.
Timeline: Applications must reach the address within 60 days from the date of publication in the Employment News.
Required Documents:
- Prescribed Application Form (Annexure-II) signed and countersigned.
- Attested copies of APAR/ACRs for the last 5 years.
- Vigilance Clearance & Integrity Certificate.
- Statement of major/minor penalties (last 10 years).
- Cadre Clearance Certificate.
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