DST Scientific Attache Recruitment 2026 - Indian Missions Tokyo & Berlin (2 Posts) | Apply Online by 01 Sep
Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India
Delhi - New Delhi (Indian Missions at Tokyo & Berlin)
Vacancies
2
Salary
Pay Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,100 - 2,16,600) as per 7th CPC
Last Date
1 Sept 2026
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Important Dates
Age Limit
Maximum Age
56 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,100 - 2,16,600) as per 7th CPC
Eligibility
Qualification / Education
Full Description
DST Scientific Attache Recruitment 2026 - Advt No. DST/02/2026-Estt.III
Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India invites applications for filling up the 02 (Two) temporary posts of Scientific Attache (Group A, Gazetted), one each in the Indian Mission at Tokyo (Japan) and Indian Mission at Berlin (Germany), on deputation (including short-term contract) basis.
Position Details
| Post | Scientific Attache (Group A, Gazetted) |
| Number of Posts | 02 (one each in Indian Mission at Tokyo and Berlin) |
| Level in Pay Matrix | Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,100 - 2,16,600) |
| Method of Recruitment | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| Nature of Post | Temporary |
| Period of Deputation | Three years or until further orders |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 56 years as on closing date |
| Last Date (Online) | 01 September 2026 (till 23:59 hrs) |
Important Dates
| Publication of advertisement (Employment News) | 18.07.2026 |
| Commencement of online registration | 19.07.2026 (00:00 hrs) at recruitment.dst.gov.in |
| Closure of online portal | 01.09.2026 (till 23:59 hrs) |
| Last date of receipt by post (non-remote areas) | 01.10.2026 (till 05:30 PM) |
| Last date of receipt by post (remote areas) | 16.10.2026 (till 05:30 PM) |
Eligibility
Scientists or Technologists working in Central Government or State Government or Universities or recognized research Institutions or Semi-government or Statutory or autonomous organizations in India or abroad:
- (a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR (ii) with two years regular service in posts in Level 13 (Rs. 1,23,100-2,15,900) or equivalent; OR (iii) with six years regular service in Level 12 (Rs. 78,800-2,09,200) or equivalent; AND
- (b) Doctorate Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences OR Master degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; and
- Twelve years experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organizations, out of which six years in managerial capacity in science and technology programme, planning development and cooperation.
- Should have at least one of the components of Natural Science, Mathematics, Information Technology and Computer Science from Science streams at Graduate and subsequent levels.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Knowledge of a modern European or German or Russian or Japanese language in addition to English.
- Post doctorate research in Natural or Agricultural Sciences or doctorate in Engineering/Technology/Medicine with publications in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journals.
- Wide experience in inter-disciplinary areas of Science and Technology with emphasis on copyrights, intellectual property rights, patents and inventions.
How to Apply
- Apply online through the DST recruitment portal: https://recruitment.dst.gov.in
- Upload relevant certificates/documents and No Objection Certificate (NOC) on the portal.
- After online submission, forward the hard copy of the computer-generated application duly signed, along with attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last five years, through proper channel by Registered/Speed Post to Under Secretary (Establishment-III), Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016 within 30 days (45 days for remote areas) from closure of the online portal.
Contact
Under Secretary (Establishment-III), DST - Email: us-estt3@gov.in, recruitmentcell-dst@nic.in | Phone: 011-29512324, 011-26565439
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What is DST Scientific Attache Recruitment 2026 - Indian Missions Tokyo & Berlin (2 Posts) | Apply Online by 01 Sep?
DST Scientific Attache Recruitment 2026 - Indian Missions Tokyo & Berlin (2 Posts) | Apply Online by 01 Sep is a government recruitment notification published by Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. Apply before the last date to be considered.
When does the application start?
Online applications start on 24 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application is 01 September 2026.
What is the age limit?
Maximum age limit is 56 years as on the cutoff date.
What is the required qualification?
Doctorate in Natural/Agricultural Sciences; Master in Engineering/Technology/Medicine
How do I apply?
Apply online through the official link provided on Rojgarpulse. Always verify details from the official notification before applying.