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Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology

DST Scientific Attache Recruitment 2026

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Keep your plan in one place

Application closes

1 Sept 2026

Total vacancies

Last checked

4 Sept 2026, 7:18 am

Record state

Verified Multiple Official Sources

Quick answer

What you need to know

DST Scientific Attache Recruitment 2026 is a Central recruitment by Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology. It lists 2 vacancies, applications close 1 Sept 2026, and the published record covers All India, Japan, Germany. Check the official notification before applying. Read the official notification

Record state: Verified Multiple Official Sources · Last checked 4 Sept 2026, 7:18 am.

Important dates

The dates to put on your calendar

Application Start: 19 Jul 2026Commencement of online registration
Application Start: 19 Jul 2026 - 1 Sept 2026Online registration closes 23:59:59
Application Close: 1 Sept 2026Online portal closure at 23:59:59 hrs
Other: 1 Oct 2026Last date for hard copy by post for non-remote areas: 17:30 hrs
Other: 1 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026Hard copy through proper channel; non-remote and remote-area deadlines differ as stated in notice
Other: 16 Oct 2026Last date for hard copy by post for listed remote areas: 17:30 hrs

Posts & vacancies

2 posts in this recruitment

Post code BERLIN

Scientific Attache – Indian Mission at Berlin, Germany

1 vacancy · Pay Level 13A (Rs.1,31,100–2,16,600)

Age limits & relaxations

Age cutoff date: 2026-09-01

Accepted degrees & branches

Doctorate in Natural/Agricultural Sciences; or Master's degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine, Natural Science; Agricultural Sciences; Engineering; Technology; Medicine; one component of Natural Science, Mathematics, Information Technology or Computer Science from science streams

Experience

Twelve years' experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organisations or scientific activities and services, out of which six years in managerial capacity in science and technology programme, planning development and cooperation.

Licences & registration

No licence or registration requirement found in this notice

Your profile & stated requirements

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ConditionYour profileStated requirement

Age on cutoff date: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Qualification level: Not added yet; Doctorate or Master's degree
Accepted qualifications: Not added yet; Doctorate Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences or Master's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognised University or equivalent; 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.
Degrees: Not added yet; Doctorate in Natural/Agricultural Sciences; or Master's degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine
Academic branches: Not added yet; Natural Science; Agricultural Sciences; Engineering; Technology; Medicine; one component of Natural Science, Mathematics, Information Technology or Computer Science from science streams
Required subjects: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Nationality: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Domicile: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Gender condition: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Marks: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
CGPA: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Graduation status and cutoff: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Experience: Not added yet; Twelve years' experience in research and development in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organisations or scientific activities and services, out of which six years in managerial capacity in science and technology programme, planning development and cooperation.
Licences and registrations: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Physical requirements: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Medical requirements: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Additional conditions: Not assessed yet; selection stages: Applications are scrutinised and shortlisted as needed; candidates may be called for interview/assessment by the Committee(s)/Board(s) constituted by the Department. No written examination is specified.; service eligibility: Scientists or Technologists working in Central Government, State Government, Universities, recognised research institutions, semi-government, statutory or autonomous organisations in India or abroad, holding an analogous post on regular basis, or with two years' regular service in Level 13, or six years' regular service in Level 12.; application conditions: Apply online through the DST recruitment portal and through proper channel; upload qualification, experience, DOB, disability/caste and NOC documents. Signed computer-generated application and certified ACR/APAR/work profiles for the last five years must reach DST by registered/speed post within the prescribed deadline; advance copies are not entertained.; desirable qualifications: Knowledge of a modern European or German or Russian or Japanese language in addition to English; post-doctorate research/publications in SCI journals; wide interdisciplinary Science and Technology experience with emphasis on copyrights, intellectual property rights, patents and inventions.

These are the details we could find in the record — not an automatic eligibility decision. Check the official notification and application portal before applying.

Additional post condition: Apply through proper channel; online application plus hard copy, NOC, ACR/APAR/work profiles and experience certificates are required.

Post code TOKYO

Scientific Attache – Indian Mission at Tokyo, Japan

1 vacancy · Pay Level 13A (Rs.1,31,100–2,16,600)

Age limits & relaxations

Age cutoff date: 2026-09-01

Accepted degrees & branches

Experience

Licences & registration

No licence or registration requirement found in this notice

Your profile & stated requirements

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Your saved details appear beside the requirements we could find in the published notice. We do not make an eligibility decision for you.

ConditionYour profileStated requirement

Age on cutoff date: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Qualification level: Not added yet; Doctorate or Master's degree
Accepted qualifications: Not added yet; Doctorate Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences or Master's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognised University or equivalent; 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.
Degrees: Not added yet

These are the details we could find in the record — not an automatic eligibility decision. Check the official notification and application portal before applying.

Additional post condition: Apply through proper channel; online application plus hard copy, NOC, ACR/APAR/work profiles and experience certificates are required.

Update history

What changed

Status Changed4 Sept 2026, 7:18 am
Application window ended on 2026-09-01 in IST; no later official extension or reopening was found in this review.
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Field Changed24 Aug 2026, 7:35 am
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Post Changed24 Aug 2026, 7:35 am
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Post Changed24 Aug 2026, 7:35 am
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New Notification13 Aug 2026, 6:44 am
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Official links

Official notification Official application

Recruitment details

Application mode: online followed by hard copy through proper channel
Employment type: temporary deputation including short-term contract
Application fee: Not provided in this notice
Selection process: Not provided in this notice
Relevant states / UTs: All India, Japan, Germany

Sources & transparency

DST announcement page

Official Recruitment Page · Verified
Last checked 24 Aug 2026, 7:35 am

DST Recruitment-2026 portal

Official Application · Verified
Last checked 24 Aug 2026, 7:35 am

DST Scientific Attache Advertisement

Official Notification · Verified
Last checked 24 Aug 2026, 7:35 am

DST Recruitment Cell listing

Official Recruitment Page · Verified
Last checked 13 Aug 2026, 6:44 am

Before you apply

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Doctorate in Natural/Agricultural Sciences; or Master's degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine

Academic branches

Source: Multi Source Verified

Not added yet

Natural Science; Agricultural Sciences; Engineering; Technology; Medicine; one component of Natural Science, Mathematics, Information Technology or Computer Science from science streams

Required subjects

Source: Multi Source Verified

Not added yet

Not found in this notice

Nationality

Source: Multi Source Verified

Not added yet

Not found in this notice

Domicile

Source: Multi Source Verified

Not added yet

Not found in this notice

Gender condition

Source: Multi Source Verified

Not added yet

Not found in this notice

Marks

Source: Multi Source Verified

Not added yet

Not found in this notice

CGPA

Source: Multi Source Verified

Not added yet

Not found in this notice

Graduation status and cutoff

Source: Multi Source Verified

Not added yet

Not found in this notice

Experience

Source: Multi Source Verified

Not added yet

Licences and registrations

Source: Multi Source Verified

Not added yet

Not found in this notice

Physical requirements

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Not added yet

Not found in this notice

Medical requirements

Source: Multi Source Verified

Not added yet

Not found in this notice

Additional conditions

Source: Multi Source Verified

Not assessed yet

selection stages: Applications are scrutinised and shortlisted as needed; candidates may be called for interview/assessment by the Committee(s)/Board(s) constituted by the Department. No written examination is specified.; service eligibility: Scientists or Technologists working in Central Government, State Government, Universities, recognised research institutions, semi-government, statutory or autonomous organisations in India or abroad, holding an analogous post on regular basis, or with two years' regular service in Level 13, or six years' regular service in Level 12.; application conditions: Apply online through the DST recruitment portal and through proper channel; upload qualification, experience, DOB, disability/caste and NOC documents. Signed computer-generated application and certified ACR/APAR/work profiles for the last five years must reach DST by registered/speed post within the prescribed deadline; advance copies are not entertained.; desirable qualifications: Knowledge of a modern European or German or Russian or Japanese language in addition to English; post-doctorate research/publications in SCI journals; wide interdisciplinary Science and Technology experience with emphasis on copyrights, intellectual property rights, patents and inventions.