DBT Scientist C Recruitment 2026

Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 10 Scientist C Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official DBT website. The last date to submit the application form is 15-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the DBT Scientist C Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

DBT Scientist ‘C’ Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Note: One post is reserved for PwBD (Deaf, Hard of Hearing).

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
• Educational Qualification (Essential): Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in any discipline of Life Sciences or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Computational or Pharmaceutical or Agricultural or Veterinary Sciences or related disciplines; or Ph.D. in Engineering or Technology – Chemical or Biomedical or Biotechnology or Biopharma; or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in any branch of medicine from a recognised University or Institute.
• Experience: No minimum requirement.

Salary/ Stipend

• Pay Matrix Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700) in 7th CPC.
• Pre-revised scale: Rs. 15,600-39,100 + Grade Pay Rs. 6,600.

Age Limit (as on closing date)

• Upper age limit: 35 years.
• Relaxable up to 5 years for Government servants.
• Relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (as per Central Government rules).
• Crucial date for age calculation: Last date of receipt of online applications.

Application Fee

• ₹ 2000/- (Non-refundable) for all candidates except Females, SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and Ex-servicemen.
• Fee to be paid online through net-banking / debit card / credit card.
• Applications without prescribed fee (where applicable) will be summarily rejected.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Stage 1: Computer Based Written Examination (200 marks) – 200 objective questions (100 General Aptitude + 100 Scientific), 120 minutes duration.
• Stage 2: Personal Interview (200 marks) for candidates shortlisted based on written exam merit (5 times the vacancies).
• Final merit list prepared on total marks (Written + Interview) out of 400.

General Information/ Instructions

• Candidates must apply online only through https://rcbdbt26.rcb.ac.in/RCBDBT/.
• Government servants must upload NOC in prescribed format.
• Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad.
• Probation period of one year.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.

How to Apply

• Eligible candidates must apply online only on the portal https://rcbdbt26.rcb.ac.in/RCBDBT/ using a valid email ID.
• Upload all required certificates/documents and pay the fee (if applicable).
• No hard copy of application is required.
• Submit only one application. Multiple applications will be rejected.
• Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

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