Overview
Organization: Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory (RDTL), Guwahati
Total Vacancies: 14 Posts
Post Type: Consultant, Bench Chemist, DEO, Lab Assistant
Job Type: Contract Basis
Application Mode: Email (Offline)
Official Website: www.cdsco.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 03 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 March 2026 |
📍 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 14 (Contract Basis)
| Post Name | Number of Posts | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant (Admin/Finance) | 01 | ₹42,000 |
| Bench Chemist (Medical Device) | 05 | ₹35,280 |
| Bench Chemist (Drugs) | 05 | ₹35,280 |
| Data Entry Operator | 01 | ₹24,386 |
| Lab Assistant | 02 | ₹22,467 |
| Total | 14 | – |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
1. Consultant (Admin/Finance) – 01 Post
- Retired S.O. (Section Officer) or Under Secretary level officer
- Must have worked in Central Government/State Government or Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)
- Experience in Administration or Finance domain is mandatory
2. Bench Chemist (Medical Device) – 05 Posts
- Graduate or Postgraduate degree in relevant discipline
- Mandatory: At least 1 year experience in manufacturing or testing of medical devices
3. Bench Chemist (Drugs) – 05 Posts
Any one of the following:
- B.Pharmacy with relevant experience, OR
- M.Pharmacy (Master of Pharmacy), OR
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, OR
- Master’s degree in Microbiology
Preference: Candidates with experience in drug testing will be given priority
4. Data Entry Operator – 01 Post
- Graduate from a recognized university
- Computer knowledge is mandatory
- Typing Speed: Minimum 40 words per minute (wpm) required
5. Lab Assistant – 02 Posts
- 12th pass (Science stream preferred), OR
- Degree in Science
Desirable: Experience in analytical testing laboratory will be an added advantage
💰 Salary Details (per month)
| Post | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Consultant (Admin/Finance) | ₹42,000 |
| Bench Chemist (Medical Device) | ₹35,280 |
| Bench Chemist (Drugs) | ₹35,280 |
| Data Entry Operator | ₹24,386 |
| Lab Assistant | ₹22,467 |
Note: These are contract positions with fixed monthly remuneration as mentioned above.
🎯 Selection Process
Two-Stage Selection:
- Shortlisting of Applications
- Applications will be screened based on eligibility criteria
- Candidates meeting the qualification and experience requirements will be shortlisted
- Interview
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interview
- Interview will assess technical knowledge, relevant experience, and suitability for the position
- Document verification will be conducted during the interview
Final Selection: Based on performance in the interview and verification of original documents.
⏳ Age Limit
Age limit details are not specified in the official notification.
However, considering these are contract positions and one post specifically mentions “retired officer,” age relaxations may apply as per government norms.
📑 How to Apply
Application Mode: Email Only (Offline Process)
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Prepare Your Application
- Type or write a detailed application/bio-data
- Include complete personal details (Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Contact Details)
- Educational qualifications with marks/percentage
- Work experience details with dates
- Current address with PIN code
- Prepare Documents
- Self-attested photocopies of all educational certificates
- Experience certificates (if applicable)
- ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving License)
- Recent passport-size photographs (2-3 copies)
- Email Subject Line
- Clearly mention: “Application for [Post Name] – RDTL Guwahati Recruitment 2026”
- Example: “Application for Bench Chemist (Drugs) – RDTL Guwahati Recruitment 2026”
- Send Application
- Email your complete application with all attachments
- Send to the official email address mentioned in the notification
- Deadline: 03 March 2026
- Keep Proof
- Save a copy of the sent email for future reference
- Note down the application submission date
Important Notes:
- Applications sent after the deadline will not be considered
- Incomplete applications may be rejected
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview
- No hard copy application required
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Documents to Attach with Email Application:
For All Positions:
- Detailed bio-data/CV
- Recent passport-size photograph (scanned)
- Class 10th certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Class 12th marksheet and certificate
- Graduation degree and marksheets (all semesters/years)
- Post-graduation degree and marksheets (if applicable)
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving License)
Position-Specific Documents:
For Consultant (Admin/Finance):
- Service certificate from last organization
- Retirement order/letter
- Experience certificates in Admin/Finance domain
For Bench Chemist Posts:
- B.Pharmacy/M.Pharmacy degree (for Drugs position)
- Master’s degree in Chemistry/Microbiology (for Drugs position)
- Relevant degree for Medical Device position
- Experience certificates (mandatory for Medical Device, preferred for Drugs)
For Data Entry Operator:
- Graduation certificate
- Computer course certificate (if any)
- Typing speed certificate (40 wpm)
For Lab Assistant:
- 12th certificate or Science degree
- Experience certificate from analytical lab (if applicable)
Document Guidelines:
- All documents should be self-attested
- Scanned copies should be clear and legible
- File size should not exceed 2-3 MB per attachment
- Use PDF format for documents wherever possible
📘 Important Links
| Link Type | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| Official Website | Visit CDSCO Website |
💡 Important Points to Remember
✅ Total 14 contract positions available
✅ Email application only – no physical submission
✅ Last date: 03 March 2026 – don’t miss the deadline
✅ Highest salary: ₹42,000 for Consultant position
✅ Pharmacy graduates can apply for Bench Chemist (Drugs)
✅ Medical device experience mandatory for Bench Chemist (Medical Device)
✅ Typing speed 40 wpm required for Data Entry Operator
✅ 12th pass eligible for Lab Assistant positions
✅ Selection through interview – no written exam
✅ Government sector experience preferred
✅ Document verification will be conducted
✅ Contract basis – not permanent positions
📞 Additional Information
About RDTL Guwahati: Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory, Guwahati, operates under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The laboratory is responsible for testing the quality of drugs and medical devices.
Contract Duration: The contract duration and other terms of engagement will be specified during the interview or in the appointment letter.
This is an excellent opportunity for Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology graduates and Science students to work with a premier government drug testing laboratory. The contract positions offer competitive remuneration and valuable experience in pharmaceutical quality testing. Apply before 03 March 2026 via email!
Good Luck! 🔬💊
