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The Central Drugs Testing Laboratory (CDTL) in Hyderabad is a premier establishment under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), which functions under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is dedicated to ensuring the quality and safety of drugs and pharmaceuticals in India through rigorous testing and standardization processes.
The Central Drugs Testing Laboratory (CDTL), Hyderabad, invites applications from eligible candidates for the following positions on a deputation basis.
1. Junior Scientific Officer
Group: B (Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
Pay Scale: Level 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Method of Recruitment: 50% by Promotion, failing which by Deputation
Eligibility Criteria:
Deputation:
Officers of the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administrations, autonomous/statutory organizations, public sector undertakings, recognized universities, or research institutions:
- Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department;
OR - With two years of service in Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre/department.
Educational Qualification and Experience:
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Bacteriology, Medicine, Microbiology, or Biotechnology from a recognized university/institute.
- Experience: Four years of experience in drugs testing, standardization, and research.
- Desirable Qualification: Doctorate in any of the above-mentioned disciplines from a recognized university/institute.
Additional Notes:
- Departmental officers in the feeder category are not eligible for deputation.
- Deputation tenure shall not exceed three years.
- Maximum age for deputation: 56 years as of the closing date for applications.
2. Senior Scientific Assistant
Group: B (Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
Pay Scale: Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Method of Recruitment: 50% by Promotion, failing which by Deputation
Eligibility Criteria:
Deputation:
Officers of the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administrations, autonomous/statutory organizations, public sector undertakings, recognized universities, or research institutions:
- Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department;
OR - With five years of service in Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre/department.
Educational Qualification and Experience:
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Bacteriology, Medicine, Microbiology, or Biotechnology from a recognized university/institute.
- Experience: Two years of experience in drugs testing, standardization, and research.
- Desirable Qualification: Doctorate in any of the above-mentioned disciplines from a recognized university/institute.
Additional Notes:
- Departmental officers in the feeder category are not eligible for deputation.
- Deputation tenure shall not exceed three years.
- Maximum age for deputation: 56 years as of the closing date for applications.
Application Submission:
Eligible and willing candidates must forward their applications through proper channels, ensuring their cadre authorities/heads of departments certify the availability of services for deputation.
Applications must reach the following address within 60 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News:
Shri Pawan Kumar
Deputy Director (Admn)
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation HQ
FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi-110002
Published in Employment News: January 11–17, 2025
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To apply for this job please visit cdsco.gov.in.