The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced 8 vacancies for Junior Scientific Assistant, Senior Scientific Assistant, and Laboratory Assistant positions in Government Drug Testing Labs across India. If you hold a Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biotechnology degree, this is a golden opportunity to secure a stable government job with attractive pay scales.
📌 Last Date to Apply: 23 June 2025
Job Details & Eligibility
1. Junior Scientific Assistant (Drug Testing Lab)
- No. of Posts: 4 (NER, SR, ER)
- Departments:
- Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory, Guwahati
- Central Drugs Testing Laboratory, Hyderabad
- Government Medical Store Depot, Kolkata
- Pay Scale: Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Educational Qualification:
- M.Sc in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmacy/Pharmacology/Microbiology/Biotechnology
- OR B.Pharma/Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Experience: 1-2 years in drug testing/research (for some posts)
2. Senior Scientific Assistant (Drug Testing Lab)
- No. of Posts: 1 (Hyderabad)
- Pay Scale: Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Educational Qualification:
- M.Sc/M.Pharma in relevant fields
- Experience: 2 years in drug testing
3. Laboratory Assistant (Forensic & Drug Testing Labs)
- No. of Posts: 3 (Kolkata, Hyderabad)
- Pay Scale: Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
- Educational Qualification:
- B.Sc in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmacy/Microbiology/Biotechnology
About Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is a premier government recruitment agency in India, responsible for selecting candidates for various Group B and C posts in ministries, departments, and organizations. Known for its transparent and merit-based selection process, SSC conducts nationwide exams to fill vacancies in central government labs, forensic departments, and health services.
Key Responsibilities
Selected candidates will work in drug testing labs and will be responsible for:
✔ Testing drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices as per pharmacopoeial standards
✔ Handling HPLC, GC, UV Spectrophotometer, and other analytical instruments
✔ Maintaining lab records, reference standards, and microbial cultures
✔ Assisting in research and calibration of lab equipment
Age Limit & Relaxation
- Junior/Senior Scientific Assistant: 18-30 years
- Laboratory Assistant: 18-27 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Examination (CBE) – *Tentatively in July-August 2025*
- Document Verification (DV)
How to Apply?
✅ Apply Online: SSC Official Website
📅 Last Date: 23 June 2025
🔗 Application Correction Window: 28-30 June 2025