Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has published Advertisement No.02/2025 inviting offline applications for 07 posts of Scientist-D (2) and Scientist-C (5). Applications are to be submitted by speed post to the ANRF office within the timeline set in the official advertisement (45 days from Employment News publication — reported start 25-Oct-2025, last date 08-Dec-2025). Key facts (pay scales, reservation, eligibility and how to apply) are taken from the official ANRF PDF notification.

Overview

Organization Name

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) — a statutory body under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

What’s new / Context

ANRF has advertised direct recruitment and deputation vacancies for senior scientific posts (Scientist-C and Scientist-D). This is a focused recruitment drive for core research/technical posts to strengthen ANRF’s scientific staff.

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Important Dates

(Extracted from official PDF + secondary page; where PDF uses relative days we map to reported Employment News publication.)

• Advertisement / Publication (Employment News): Publication week date used as base — assumed 25-10-2025. (PDF uses “within 45 days of the publication of the advertisement in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar”.)

• Starting Date to Apply: 25-10-2025 (start date reported by secondary site).

• Last Date to Apply (main India): 08-12-2025 (45 days from 25-10-2025 — as reported).

• Last Date to Apply (remote areas: Assam, NE states, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, etc.): 60 days from Employment News publication (i.e., To be notified / depends on official publication date).

• Admit Card / Exam / Interview Dates: To be notified in the official portal / via call letters. The PDF says shortlisted candidates will be called for interview — no fixed interview date printed.

• Result / Panel validity: Panel of selected candidates will be valid for 12 months from date of declaration of results.

If Employment News publishes on a different date than assumed above, adjust the last-date by +/- the difference. Always verify the Employment News advertisement date and use the PDF’s 45/60 days rule.

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Application Fees & Payment Mode

• Application Fee: The official notification does not specify any application fee for these posts (no fee mentioned in the PDF). Therefore assume No fee unless an addendum/advertisement update lists a fee. Check the official ANRF page before sending application.

• Payment Mode: Not applicable / not specified (offline application by Speed Post). No online payment facility described in the PDF.

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Eligibility

Age Limit (cut-off date)

• Scientist-C (Direct Recruitment): upper age limit shall not exceed 35 years as on closing date.

• Scientist-D (Direct Recruitment): upper age limit shall not exceed 40 years as on closing date.

• Deputation (Scientist-D): maximum age for deputation appointment 56 years as on closing date.

• Age relaxation: as per Government of India rules for SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / Ex-servicemen / PwBD / others.

Crucial date for age calculation: the closing date for receipt of applications (the PDF explicitly states the closing date is the crucial date).

Total Posts

• Total: 07 posts (Scientist-D: 02; Scientist-C: 05)

Qualification (official wording, paraphrased for clarity)

• Scientist-D — Essential (Direct Recruit):

  • Master’s Degree from a recognized University/institute in any disciplines specified in Schedule I; OR Bachelor’s Degree (minimum four-year degree course) from a recognized University/institute in any disciplines specified in Schedule II.

  • Experience: Minimum 8 years experience in Research & Development in Industry, Academic Institution or Science & Technology organization.

  • Desirable: Doctorate degree OR additional Masters in Schedule II disciplines (see full Schedule in the PDF).

• Scientist-C — Essential (Direct Recruit):

  • Master’s Degree as above OR Bachelor’s (four-year) as above.

  • Experience: Minimum 4 years experience in Research & Development in Industry, Academic Institution or Science & Technology organization.

  • Desirable: Doctorate degree OR additional Masters (see PDF).

• Remote / Deputation: Deputation candidates must hold analogous posts or have required service in Level-11 and possess prescribed qualifications & experience.

Status

Active (Applications invited — as per PDF dated Advertisement No.02/2025).

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Vacancy Details

(Constructed from the official PDF table — reproduced here)

* One of the five Scientist-C posts is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

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Post Name & Eligibility Table

(See PDF Schedules I & II for exact list of eligible disciplines. Master’s/Bachelor’s fields must match schedules.)

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How to Check, Download & Apply

Step-by-step (optimized for users):

1. Download official notification (PDF): open ANRF / SERB website link (Official Notification PDF). URL (direct): https://serb.gov.in/assets/pdf/Detailed_Adv_Direct_Recruitment_2025_Scientist_D_and_C.pdf. Save as: ANRF_Advt_02_2025_ScientistD_C.pdf.

2. Read full advertisement & Annexures (forms): The PDF contains Annexure I (Scientist-D) and Annexure II (Scientist-C) application formats at the end. Download and print the appropriate Annexure.

3. Prepare documents (self-attested copies): degree certificates, mark sheets, date of birth proof (10th pass certificate), experience certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), NOC (if employed in government/PSU), APARs/vigilance clearance if required.

4. Fill the prescribed application form: Type or neatly hand-write on A4 thick plain paper in the format provided. Do not leave any column blank — write “Nil” where not applicable.

5. File naming suggestion (use exact filenames):

   • ANRF_Application_ScientistD_YourName.pdf or ANRF_Application_ScientistC_YourName.pdf (if scanning).

   • Supporting docs: YourName_DOB.pdf, YourName_EduCerts.pdf, YourName_Experience.pdf, YourName_Caste.pdf, YourName_PwBD.pdf, YourName_NOC.pdf.

6. Make photocopies & self-attest all documents. Keep originals for interview.

7. Postal address (from PDF):

   Director,
Anusandhan National Research Foundation,
4th Floor, Block-II, Technology Bhawan,
New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi – 110016


   Superscribe envelope: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SCIENTIST-D / SCIENTIST-C (as applicable)”.

8. Send by Speed Post / Registered Post so delivery proof exists. Deadline: applications must reach the above address within 45 days of Employment News publication (or the explicit date announced). For remote areas the timeline is 60 days.

9. Checklist before posting: Use the downloadable checklist below (plain text provided later).

10. How to verify online: Visit ANRF / SERB official website https://serb.gov.in and check career / recruitment / notification sections for updates, corrigenda, interview call letters and final results.

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Mode of Selection

Selection is not by written examination. The selection process (as per PDF):

1. Screening of applications / CVs — Competent Screening Committee will short-list candidates for interview based on suitability and job requirements. (No fixed shortlisting cutoff published.)

2. Interview — Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Selection will be based on suitability and availability of fit candidates.

3. Document verification — Originals will be verified at time of interview.

4. Panel formation — A panel of recommended candidates will be prepared and remain valid for 12 months.

5. Weightages / scoring: The PDF does not list numeric weightages/marks for CV vs interview — selection is qualitative (“suitability”). If numeric weightages are required they will be notified by ANRF separately.