Young Professional Recruitment at Department of Biotechnology (DBT): Monthly Salary Rs. 40,000

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is inviting applications from young, talented, and dynamic individuals for the position of Young Professional. This unique opportunity is designed to immerse candidates in the diverse programmes and activities of the Department, requiring proven academic credentials, professional achievement, and leadership qualities.

Vacancy Details and Compensation

Feature	Detail
Post Name	Young Professional
Number of Positions	04 (Four)
Method of Recruitment	Contract Based through Open Market
Remuneration	Rs 40,000/- per month (Fixed) (inclusive of all taxes)
Contract Period	Initial period of 02 years, extendable annually up to a maximum of 5 years.
Age Limit	Candidates must be below 35 years of age as of the date of the advertisement (September 25, 2025).

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Essential Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

Educational Qualifications: An M.Sc. / B.Tech degree in one of the following fields:
- Biotechnology
- Computational Biology
- Bio-Statistics
Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in any of the following:
- Scientific project work / in the field of Biotechnology OR
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)

Note on Experience Relaxation: The experience requirement may be relaxed for Ph.D. candidates specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Computational Biology.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Young Professionals will be required to provide high-quality inputs in specific areas assigned by the Division Head. Key responsibilities include:

Collection, compilation, tabulation, and dissemination of information related to ongoing research projects.
Conducting Socio-Economic Impact Analysis of research projects.
Providing essential administrative support for project-related work.
Organizing meetings, workshops, and related events.

Terms and Conditions

Allowances and Perquisites

The monthly remuneration of Rs. 40,000/- is fixed and all-inclusive.
No TA/DA will be admissible for joining or completing the assignment.
No other allowances or perquisites, such as accommodation, residential phone, conveyance, foreign travel, personal staff, or medical reimbursement, will be provided.

Leave Entitlement

Young Professionals are eligible for 8 days of leave in a calendar year on a pro-rata basis.
Absence beyond the 8 days will result in no remuneration for the excess period.
Un-availed leave cannot be carried forward to the next calendar year.

Confidentiality

Appointees will be subject to the provisions of the Indian Officials Secrets Act, 1923.
They must not divulge any gathered information to unauthorized persons.
Publishing or contributing to media (newspapers, periodicals, etc.) requires the prior written approval of the DBT.

Termination of Agreement

The contract may be terminated by the Department under conditions including, but not limited to: inability to address assigned works, unsatisfactory quality of work, failure to meet timely milestones, or violations of honesty, integrity, or the confidentiality clause.

Application Procedure and Key Dates

Application Deadline: October 14, 2025 (latest date for submission is within 21 days from the date of the advertisement, which is September 25, 2025).
How to Apply: Eligible candidates must apply online only on the link that will be provided on the official website of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
Communication: The only mode of communication between candidates and the Department will be via e-mail.
Technical Queries: For any technical assistance, candidates can write to recruitment@dbt.nic.in.

Selection Process

The selection procedure involves:

Invitation of applications by the Establishment Division based on the requirements submitted by various Divisions.
Screening and shortlisting of candidates.
Calling selected candidates for document verification.
Issuance of the offer of appointment if documents are found in order.
Selected candidates must provide integrity certificates from two known references and a self-undertaking confirming no criminal record or pending criminal cases.
Consent to the offer must be given within 15 days of the e-mail.
A maximum of 30 days is given for joining from the date of the offer e-mail, with extensions possible in exceptional cases.