Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), a Comprehensive Cancer Centre under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has released a notification for Scientific Officer recruitment on full-time positions at various locations, including Mumbai and Muzaffarpur. Interested candidates from India, as well as Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and foreign nationals who meet the specific eligibility criteria regarding qualifications and experience, are invited to apply for these positions in diverse departments like Health Economics, Biochemistry, Central Sterile Supply Department (C.S.S.D.), and Molecular Pathology.
Job Overview
This recruitment notification from Tata Memorial Centre pertains to multiple Scientific Officer positions across various grades and departments. The available posts include Scientific Officer ‘D’ in Health Economics, Scientific Officer ‘SB’ in Biochemistry, Scientific Officer ‘C’ in C.S.S.D., and Scientific Officer ‘D’ in Molecular Pathology. The roles are stationed in different TMC units, specifically Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in Muzaffarpur.
Important Dates
- The last date for submitting the online application is 24.04.2026, until 05:30 p.m. (Indian Standard Time).
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Vacancy & Location | Pay Level | Educational Qualifications | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Officer ‘D’ (Health Economics) | 01-UR Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai | Level 11 (Pay in Pay Matrix: Rs. 67,700/-) | Ph.D. in Health Economics/Economics/Public Health OR MD (Community Medicine/Preventive and Social Medicine or equivalent) OR MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/Pharm.D and Master of Public Health in Health Economics/Economics. | For Ph.D./M.D.: Minimum 1 year post-degree experience in teaching/research. For Others: Minimum 3 years experience. Experience must be in Health Economics in a large hospital or Biomedical Research Institution. |
| Scientific Officer ‘SB’ (Biochemistry) | 01-UR Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai | Level 8 (Pay in Pay Matrix: Rs. 47,600/-) | MSc (Botany/Zoology/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology), preferably with a Diploma In Medical Laboratory Technology. | At least 01 year post-P.G. experience in a Clinical Laboratory of a large Hospital/Diagnostic Centre. Candidate must be acquainted with Biochemistry auto analyzers and interpretation of serum electrophoresis results. |
| Scientific Officer ‘C’ (C.S.S.D.) | 01-UR Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Muzaffarpur | Level 10 (Pay in Pay Matrix: Rs. 56,100/-) | M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics/Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology with minimum 50% marks. | Minimum 3 years experience in the relevant field. |
| Scientific Officer ‘D’ (Molecular Pathology) | 01-UR Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Muzaffarpur | Level 11 (Pay in Pay Matrix: Rs. 67,700/-) | Ph.D. degree in Life Science/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Genetics/Biochemistry/Zoology/Genomics or equivalent. | At least 1 year mandatory experience in Molecular Techniques like PCR, sequencing, FISH, basic bioinformatics, basic statistics from a reputed institute, and at least one peer-reviewed publication. |
Age Limit
- For Scientific Officer ‘D’ (Health Economics) and Scientific Officer ‘D’ (Molecular Pathology): 40 years.
- For Scientific Officer ‘SB’ (Biochemistry) and Scientific Officer ‘C’ (C.S.S.D.): 35 years.
- Upper age limit is reckoned as on 24.04.2026.
- Age is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-servicemen as per Govt. of India instructions, and up to 5 years for TMC employees.
Application Fee
- Candidates need to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 300/- online using a Debit Card or Credit Card.
- Female Candidates, SC/ST candidates, Persons with Disabilities, and Ex-servicemen (applying for the first time for a civil post) are exempted from paying application fees.
Selection Process
- The selection process will involve initial screening based on information in the online application form, followed by a Written Examination, Interview, or Skill Test.
- Candidates called for these assessments must carry original documents for verification.
- TMC reserves the right to fix minimum eligibility standards and restrict the number of candidates called for the selection stages.
How to Apply
- Candidates are required to apply through the online application mode only.
- The online application form must be submitted well before the closing date.
- Candidates need to upload all required documents at the time of filling the online application form.
- A valid email ID and mobile number must be registered to receive communications.
- Persons working under Govt./Autonomous/Semi-Govt./PSU must obtain permission to apply and produce it later.
Official Notification & Links
Official Advertisement & Application Link
Important Instructions
- The experience and age criteria will be reckoned as on 24.04.2026.
- Reservation for various categories applies as per Government Rules.
- For all Medical posts, the final Academic designation will be determined after joining as per National Medical Commission norms.
- Selected candidates may be rotated to any unit of TMC as needed.
- A minimum of 5 years of service at the initial location is required before transfer requests can be made.
- Inquiries can be made via email to [email protected]; phone calls are not entertained.
Conclusion
This is a significant opportunity to join the Tata Memorial Centre, a prestigious autonomous institution under the Department of Atomic Energy. Eligible candidates with the required scientific and medical qualifications and relevant experience are encouraged to submit their online applications before the closing date.
