The National Test House, a subordinate organization of the Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has announced recruitment for the Scientist-B (Chemical) post, filling two positions on a deputation basis. The selected officers will undertake chemical analysis of materials such as building materials, metals, ores, minerals, fuels, food, water and paints at regional branches in Ghaziabad and Mumbai, along with research and development duties.
NTH Scientist-B Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026A-35021/01/2024-NTH
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
01 Nov
14 days left
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Last date 01 Nov 2026 · 14 days left
- Notification02 Sept
- Applications Open02 Sept
About NTH Scientist-B Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Test House
- Advertisement No.
- A-35021/01/2024-NTH
- Post Name
- Scientist-B (Chemical)
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Open to officers under the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory administrations, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, recognized research institutions, semi-government, autonomous bodies or statutory organizations)
- Job Type
- Deputation
- Age Limit
- Up to 56 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- One year's practical experience in chemical analysis with a Master's Degree, or two years' practical experience with a B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Technology or Chemical Engineering
- Pay Scale
- Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500) in the Pay Matrix
- Tenure
- Period of deputation including short term contract shall ordinarily not exceed three years
Vacancy Breakdown
Scientist-B (Chemical)
2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Scientist-B (Chemical) | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Scientist-B (Chemical) - Qualification and Experience
Essential: (i) Master's Degree in Chemistry/Microbiology from a recognized University or Institute; and (ii) One year's practical experience in chemical analysis of materials such as building materials, metals, ores and minerals, oil and fuels, food, water, paints etc. in a recognized laboratory or institute using instrumental methods of testing. OR (i) Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Technology/Chemical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute; and (ii) Two years' practical experience in chemical analysis of materials such as building materials, metals, ores and minerals, oil and fuels, food, water, paints etc. in a recognized laboratory or institute using instrumental methods of testing. Desirable: Experience of Research and Development work in the areas covered in educational qualification.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Scientist-B (Chemical) - Qualification and Experience | Essential: (i) Master's Degree in Chemistry/Microbiology from a recognized University or Institute; and (ii) One year's practical experience in chemical analysis of materials such as building materials, metals, ores and minerals, oil and fuels, food, water, paints etc. in a recognized laboratory or institute using instrumental methods of testing. OR (i) Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Technology/Chemical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute; and (ii) Two years' practical experience in chemical analysis of materials such as building materials, metals, ores and minerals, oil and fuels, food, water, paints etc. in a recognized laboratory or institute using instrumental methods of testing. Desirable: Experience of Research and Development work in the areas covered in educational qualification. |
Age Limit
Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny of Applications and Documents
Applications are screened for eligibility; incomplete applications or those without the required documents are not entertained.
- 2Evaluation by Selection Committee
The Selection Committee assesses the essential qualifications and work experience of the eligible officers.
Salary Structure
Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500) in the Pay Matrix
How to Apply
- 1Forward the application in the enclosed Proforma (Appendix-1) through proper channel to the Under Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, 12/2, Jam Nagar House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110011.
- 2Send the hard copy along with attested copies of the last 5 years' Confidential Reports or APARs, each page attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary.
- 3Enclose Vigilance Clearance, No Penalty Statement for the last 10 years, Integrity Certificate and Cadre Clearance.
- 4Email an advance copy of the application to [email protected] within 60 days from the date of issue of the advertisement.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application in prescribed Proforma (Appendix-1)
•Attested copies of last 5 years' Confidential Reports/APARs
•Vigilance Clearance
•No Penalty Statement for the last 10 years
•Integrity Certificate
•Cadre Clearance
Important Details
- Appointment is by deputation (including short term contract).
- Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation, and a deputationist is not eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
- Candidates selected will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently on any ground.
- Applications without the required documents, incomplete applications, and applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
- The crucial date for determining eligibility is counted after excluding the first date of publication of the vacancy in the Employment News.
Place of Posting
National Test House (Northern Region), Ghaziabad and National Test House (Western Region), Mumbai. The original circular of 02.09.2026 said 'Regional Branches of National Test House'; the corrigendum dated 10.09.2026 replaced it with these two locations.
Eligibility for Deputation
Officers under the Central Government or State Government or Union Territories administrations or Public Sector Undertakings or Universities or Recognized Research Institutions or semi Government or Autonomous bodies or Statutory Organizations holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, or with two years' service in the grade rendered after regular appointment in posts in Level-8 (Rs. 47,600-1,51,100) in the Pay Matrix or equivalent.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a selected candidate withdraw the candidature later?
No. Candidates selected will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently on any ground.
Can the application be sent only by email?
No. The application must be sent in hard copy by post through proper channel; an advance copy may also be emailed to [email protected].
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