The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad—an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India—invites online applications for multiple technical and administrative positions on direct-recruitment basis.
Job Details
| Field | Information |
| Department | CDFD, Biotechnology Research & Innovation Council (BRIC) |
| Employment Type | Direct Recruitment (Permanent Government scale) |
| Posts Advertised | Technical Officer-I, Technical Assistant, Junior Managerial Assistant, Junior Assistant-II, Skilled Work Assistant-II |
| Total Vacancies | 09 |
| Reservation | EWS/UR/SC/ST as per table below |
| Pay Scales | Level-6 ₹35,400; Level-5 ₹29,200; Level-2 ₹19,900; Level-1 ₹18,000 |
| Job Location | Uppal, Hyderabad – 500039, Telangana |
| Application Mode | 1) Online submission 2) Dispatch hard-copy print-out |
| Official Site | cdfd.org.in |
| Notification Date | 23-08-2025 |
| Online Apply Starts | 25-08-2025 |
| Online Apply Ends | 30-09-2025 (18:00 hrs) |
| Last Date – Hard Copy | 10-10-2025 |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Post | Level / Basic Pay | Vacancies | Upper Age* | Essential Qualification |
| 1 | Technical Officer-I | Level-6 ₹35,400 | 1 (EWS) | 30 yr | 1st-class B.Sc. +5 yr exp OR M.Sc. +2 yr exp |
| 2 | Technical Assistant | Level-6 ₹35,400 | 2 (1 UR, 1 EWS) | 30 yr | 1st-class B.Sc./B.Tech +3 yr exp OR PG in Sci/Tech OR PG Diploma +1 yr exp |
| 3 | Junior Managerial Assistant | Level-5 ₹29,200 | 2 (1 UR, 1 SC) | 25 yr | Graduate +3 yr office exp, Eng. typing 30 wpm & shorthand 80 wpm |
| 4 | Junior Assistant-II | Level-2 ₹19,900 | 2 (1 UR, 1 ST) | 25 yr | 12th pass, typing 35 wpm Eng./30 wpm Hindi on computer |
| 5 | Skilled Work Assistant-II | Level-1 ₹18,000 | 2 (1 UR, 1 ST) | 25 yr | Matric or equivalent |
*Age reckoned on 30-09-2025; relaxations per Govt rules.
Salary Details
Regular Central Government pay matrix levels shown above plus admissible allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.) under CDFD/GoI norms.
Educational Qualification
Refer “Essential Qualification” column above. Higher relevant qualifications/experience will be given weightage during short-listing.
Age Limit
- General upper limits listed; SC/ST relaxable by 5 yr, OBC (NCL) by 3 yr, PwBD/Ex-SM and departmental candidates as per GoI rules.
Selection Process
- Computer-based or offline written test.
- Skill/typing/shorthand or trade test for posts 3–5 (qualifying).
- Document verification in 1:3 or 1:5 ratio as applicable.
Final merit based on written-test marks.
How to Apply
- Register and submit online form at CDFD website from 25-08-2025 to 30-09-2025 (18:00 hrs).
- Pay application fee ₹200 via SBI Collect (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM & all women – fee exempt).
- After online submission, print the filled form.
- Attach self-attested copies of all certificates, fee receipt, photograph, etc.
- Send the signed hard copy in an envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ______” to
Head-Administration, CDFD, Inner Ring Road, Uppal, Hyderabad-500039, Telangana
so as to reach on or before 10-10-2025.
Instructions
- Separate registration, fee and envelope for each post if applying to multiple posts.
- Incomplete, unsigned, fee-unpaid or late applications will be rejected.
- Keep the same e-mail ID/mobile for entire process; all communication via e-mail/website.
- Probation: two years; governed by National Pension Scheme.
- CDFD reserves the right to modify/cancel recruitment without notice.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online application opens | 25-08-2025 |
| Last date – online submission & fee | 30-09-2025 |
| Last date – receipt of hard copy | 10-10-2025 |
Important Links
Notification – click here
Apply Online – click here
