The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has announced a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Scientific Officer on a deputation basis. Experienced STEM professionals can now leverage their skills in this crucial central government position, directly impacting national health governance.
Candidates who fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria and have the required qualifications and experience can apply in offline mode within the stipulated timeline.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Offline | 7 July 2025 |
Application Fee
There is no application fee for applying to the Senior Scientific Officer post under MOHFW.
Vacancy Details
| Name of the Post | Number of Vacancies | Mode of Recruitment |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Scientific Officer | 01 | Deputation |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Postgraduate degree in Chemical/Life Sciences (Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bacteriology, or related pharmaceutical specializations) from an accredited university.
Experience:
- The applicant must have five years of experience in research or quality control of drugs and pharmaceuticals or testing of drugs recognized by the Government of India or the State Government.
Desirable Qualification:
- Preference will be given to campaigners holding a Ph.D. in the applicable discipline.
Deputation Conditions:
- Officers under the Central Government or State Governments or Union Territories or Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies holding analogous posts on a regular basis, or
- Eligible officers must have completed five years of regular service in Level-10 of the Pay Matrix (corresponding to pre-revised PB-3 ₹15,600-39,100 with Grade Pay ₹5,400).
Age Limit:
- The upper age limit for deputation shall be 56 years as on the last date of application receipt.
Pay Scale
The named seeker will be placed in Level 11 of the Pay Matrix(₹67,700 – 2,08,700) as per 7th CPC recommendations.
Selection Process
- The selection will be done through deputation based on qualification, experience, and service record.
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for document verification or further interaction if required.
How to Apply
- Eligible and willing campaigners should apply in the specified operation format.
- The application must be forwarded through the proper channel along with the following:
- Complete bio-data
- Vigilance clearance
- Integrity certificate
- ACRs/APARs for the last five years
- The application should be sent to the designated address mentioned in the official advertisement.
- The envelope should be superscribed with “Application for the post of Senior Scientific Officer”.