NTH Scientist B Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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The National Test House has advertised a total of 2 vacancies for the Scientist-B (Chemical) post under the Department of Consumer Affairs.

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 must meet the following criteria: Eligibility Condition (1): Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or with two years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in level 8 (Rupees 47,600-1,51,100) in the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department. Educational Qualifications and Experience (Essential): Master's Degree in Chemistry/Microbiology from a recognized University or Institute; AND 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 reco

The selected candidates will be appointed in Level-10 of the pay matrix (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500/-). The period of deputation (including short term contract) including period of deputation immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other Organization or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.

The selected Scientist-B (Chemical) officers will be posted at the regional branches of National Test House to undertake chemical analysis of materials such as building materials, metals, ores and minerals, oil and fuels, food, water, paints and related substances using instrumental methods of testing, alongside research and development responsibilities.

The appointment is made on a deputation (including short term contract) basis from eligible officers holding qualifying service and educational prerequisites. Applications without required documents will not be entertained.

The departmental officer in feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion will not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Deputationist shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Candidates, in the event of their selection, will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently on any ground. Incomplete applications or applications without above mentioned documents will not be entertained. Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained or considered.