Eligibility criteria include age limit, educational qualification and experience. All conditions must be fulfilled as on the last date of submission of online application (18 April 2026). Age Limit & Relaxation 2026 Post Age Limit Scientific Officer (C) – GDMO (Post Code 12601) 18 to 35 years Nurse (A), Scientific Assistant (B) – Radiographer & Pathology Technician (Post Codes 12602, 12603, 12604) 18 to 30 years Pharmacist (B), Technician (B) – X-ray Technician (Post Codes 12605, 12606) 18 to 25 years Category Age Relaxation beyond Upper Age Limit OBC 3 years SC 5 years PwBD 10 years (for Post Codes 12602 and 12605 only) Ex-Servicemen & Central Government Employees As per extant Government Orders Meritorious Sportsperson As per extant Government Orders Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) for Post Codes 12605 & 12606 Maximum age up to 35 years (subject to court judgment/decree) Note: Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC is applicable only for posts where vacancy is reserved for the specified category. Age is reckoned as on the last date of submission of online application.

Post Code Post Name Application Fee Fee Exemption 12601 Scientific Officer (C) – GDMO ₹500/- SC/ST, Women 12602 Nurse (A) ₹150/- SC/ST, PwBD, Women 12603 Scientific Assistant (B) – Radiographer ₹150/- SC/ST, Women 12604 Scientific Assistant (B) – Pathology Technician ₹150/- SC/ST, Women 12605 Pharmacist (B) ₹100/- SC/ST, PwBD, Women 12606 Technician (B) – X-ray Technician ₹100/- SC/ST, Women Payment mode: Online only through BharatKosh / Non-Tax Receipt Portal (NTRP) at https://bharatkosh.gov.in. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

The selection process varies by post code: Post Codes 12601, 12603, 12604 – Interview Based: Selection on the basis of Personal Interview. If response is more, NFC may conduct a Screening Test (75 MCQs, 90 minutes, +3 for correct / –1 for incorrect) to restrict candidates called for interview. Post Codes 12602, 12605, 12606 – Three Stage Process: Stage 1 – Preliminary Test (1 hour, OMR-based): 50 MCQs – Mathematics (20), Science (20), General Awareness (10). +3 for correct / –1 for incorrect. Cut-off: 40% (General), 30% (Reserved categories). Stage 2 – Advanced Test (2 hours): 50 MCQs from relevant discipline. +3 for correct / –1 for incorrect. Cut-off: 30% (General), 20% (Reserved). Merit list prepared based on Stage 2 marks only. Both stages conducted in a single session as Section A & B. Stage 3 – Skill Test (Go/No-Go basis): Up to 5 times the number of vacancies shortlisted from Stage 2. Candidates clearing Skill Test empanelled in order of Stage 2 merit.