BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Project Scientist, Research Associate and More Posts

Seven purely temporary project posts are open at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD), Hyderabad, an institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The posts are Project Scientist – III, Project Scientist – II, Research Associate (RA) - I, Project Technical Support - III (two posts), Senior Project Scientist and Technical Coordinator, in three rare-disease research projects, initially for six months, with pay from Rs. 28,000/- + 24% HRA to Rs. 78,000/- + 24% HRA. Indian nationals can apply online until 30.11.2026 under Advt. No. BRIC-CDFD/RMO/03/Nov’26.

BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About BRIC-CDFD

The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD) is a research institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, located at Inner Ring Road, Uppal, Hyderabad – 500039, Telangana, India. The positions in this advertisement are in research projects funded by National / International agencies at BRIC-CDFD. All three projects have Dr. Ashwin B Dalal as the Principal Investigator (PI).

Vacancy Details

BRIC-CDFD has advertised 7 posts across three projects. The notice prints no category-wise break-up; reservation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/EWS applicants will be as per Govt. of India rules.

Who Can Apply

Applications are invited from Indian nationals only. Each post has its own essential qualification and age limit, given below as printed in the notice.

The notice prints no cut-off date for counting age. Relaxation of age for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/Women applicants will be as per Govt. of India rules.

Project Scientist – III: Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in working on molecular biology techniques, cell cultures, next generation sequencing analysis etc.
• Experience of supervising staff/students.
• Experience in planning, implementing and monitoring research projects related to rare genetic disorders.
• Experience in coordinating with clinical centers, hospitals or collaborating institutions for patient recruitment, sample collection and data sharing.
• Experience in preparing scientific reports, research publications, presentations and grant/project documentation.
• Familiarity with ethical, biosafety and data-confidentiality requirements for handling human biological samples and genomic data.

Project Scientist – II: Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in working on molecular biology techniques, cell cultures, next-generation sequencing analysis, etc.
• Experience in supervising staff and/or students.
• Experience in planning, implementing and monitoring research projects related to rare genetic disorders.
• Experience in coordinating with clinical centers, hospitals or collaborating institutions for patient recruitment, sample collection and data sharing.
• Experience in preparing scientific reports, research publications, presentations and grant/project documentation.
• Familiarity with ethical, biosafety and data-confidentiality requirements for handling human biological samples and genomic data.

Research Associate (RA) - I: Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in next-generation sequencing or microarray analysis, report preparation, and development of pipelines for the same.
• Experience in processing and analysing whole-exome, whole-genome, or transcriptome sequencing data.
• Familiarity with genomic data quality control, alignment, variant calling, annotation and interpretation.
• Working knowledge of bioinformatics tools and programming environments such as Python, R, Linux, or workflow-management systems.
• Experience in maintaining laboratory records, experimental documentation, and organized datasets.
• Experience in preparing scientific reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

Project Technical Support - III: Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration or Life Sciences with diploma/certification in project/financial management.
• Preference for candidates with experience Government Financial Rules (GFR), PFMS (Public Financial Management System) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in project administration or financial management, preferably in a government, academic or R&D environment.
• Familiarity with budget preparation, utilization certificates (UCs), statement of expenditure (SoEs) and audit compliance.

Senior Project Scientist: Desirable Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or a related discipline.
• Candidates with an additional degree or formal training in Project Management, Public Administration, Finance or Technology Management will be preferred.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in Website development and content management systems (CMS), Biological databases designing, developing and managing data pipelines, Bioinformatics tools and workflows for genomics, proteomics or systems biology.
• Proficiency in web development languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and frameworks like Django or Flask; Database design and management using MySQL, PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics programming languages such as Python, R, or perl; Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools used in bioinformatics.
• Experience in handling R&D project management, especially involving government-funded biotechnology or biomedical projects.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale, multi-institutional or multi-disciplinary scientific projects.
• Proficient in scientific program planning, monitoring & evaluation and preparing progress and financial reports for stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate with government agencies, academic institutions, vendors and internal project teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint and familiarity with data/project management tools.

Technical Coordinator: Essential Qualifications

• Master’s in Public Health / Community Medicine / Health Management / Hospital Management / Public Health Informatics and related subjects or MSW or equivalent from a recognized University with at least 5 years’ experience of working in the Public Health Sector.
• Familiarity with Public Health Systems (Rare Diseases) and Government Health Schemes.

Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Pay and Tenure

The notice gives the pay as monthly consolidated emoluments. HRA is added on top of the consolidated amount for five posts: 24% HRA for Project Scientist – III (Rs. 78,000/-), Project Scientist – II (Rs. 67,000/-), Research Associate (RA) - I (Rs. 47,000/-) and Project Technical Support - III (Rs. 28,000/-), and 27% HRA for Senior Project Scientist (Rs. 60,750/-). The Technical Coordinator is paid Rs. 60,000/- consolidated.

• The position is purely temporary and is initially for a period of six months.
• The position could be extended/terminated depending on the continuation of the project.
• If more vacancies with identical job requirements become available within one year after the selection, these can also be filled from among the candidates who are empanelled for the position.

BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The notice lists the work only for the Technical Coordinator post.

Technical Coordinator

• Act as a focal point for Rare Diseases Clinic at the CoEs.
• Provide technical and strategic support for planning, coordination, and implementation of rare disease-related activities.
• Coordinate with clinical departments for diagnosis, investigations, and formulation of treatment plans.
• Facilitate documentation, application review, and approval processes for patient support.
• Liaise with MoHFW, State Governments, and other stakeholders for fund disbursement and compliance.
• Coordinating with the spokes in matters of proposal for equipment & consumables procurement, demand for funds, submission of Utilization Certificates, etc.
• Track drug procurement and ensure timely availability and logistics for therapy.
• Guide and monitor ABHA ID generation and digital health record maintenance.
• Ensure timely and accurate data reporting and analytics for MoHFW and internal reviews.
• Organize capacity-building sessions, trainings, and awareness programs at the CoE.
• Develop and disseminate IEC materials and media content for public and stakeholder awareness.
• Support development of treatment guidelines, SOPs, and other technical documentation.
• Manage patient data and regularly update the Rare Disease Registry and associated digital platforms.
• Assist in preparation of reports, summaries, and digital dashboards.
• Maintain proper patient records in both digital and physical formats, ensuring confidentiality.
• Provide counseling, guidance, and continuous support to rare disease patients and their caregivers.

Any selected individual may from time to time be assigned to perform any other duties commensurate with their qualifications by the Director, BRIC-CDFD.

How to Apply for BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026

1. Open the prescribed online application form at https://cdfd.org.in/APPS/empc/index.php.
2. Fill in the application form online for the post you are applying to.
3. Upload soft copies of certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualifications and reservation category (if applicable).
4. Attach a Statement of Purpose and copies of experience certificates, since applications without them are liable to be rejected.
5. Submit the online application on or before 30.11.2026.

For queries, the notice gives the phone numbers 040-27216202/6089.

Documents named in the notice

• Certificate in support of date of birth
• Certificates of educational qualifications
• Experience certificates
• Reservation category certificate (if applicable)
• Statement of Purpose

Selection and Interview

Applications will be screened, and shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the online interview date and time. The interview for BRIC-CDFD Recruitment 2026 is therefore held online.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications, applications without Statement of Purpose, applications without copies of certificates in support of date of birth / educational qualifications / experience / reservation category (if applicable), and applications received after the last date are liable to be rejected.
• The vacancy against the position shall be filled based on the vacancies available at the time of selection.
• Selection against the position will not make the candidates with Master’s Degree eligible to register for the Ph.D. degree.
• Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-service person/EWS applicants will be as per Govt. of India rules.
• The Director, BRIC-CDFD reserves the right to suitably change/relax any of the conditions, and the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.

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