CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute, a premier biomedical research institute of India was inaugurated on 17th February, 1951 by the then Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, with a vision to advance drug research and development and enable affordable healthcare. The Institute has made significant progress in its mission to develop new drugs and technologies, conduct fundamental research and impart training to research students.
Part-I: Mode of engagement: - Apply Online
Online Mode Interview (Last Date of filling up online Application Form is 12.09.2025)
Online Application Link will be activated on 02.09.2025 from 05:00 PM)
Position Code No.: 1
Name & Number of Positions: Project Associate (PAT-I)
(02 Positions) (for KMC, Manipal)
Essential Qualifications: Masters in Nursing/ MLT/ life sciences/ allied health/Clinical Biochemistry/ microbiology
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in wet lab research, especially handling of clinical samples. Candidates must be proficient with the Kannada & Tulu Languages to interact with the local patients.
Stipend: Rs. 25000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age Limit: 35 Years
Title and Tenure of the Project: CSIR (MMP075203) “Comprehensive analysis of niche-specific microbial dysbiosis in human diseases (MICROBIOME MISSION).”
Tenure upto: 31.03.2028
Position Code No.: 2
Name & Number of Positions: Project Associate (PAT-II)
(02 Positions) (for CDRI)
Essential Qualifications: Masters in any stream of life science and two years’ experience in research and development. Qualification with any national examination such as CSIR, ICMR, UGC, ICAR, LS, GATE.
Desirable Qualifications: Having experience in Bioinformatics with metagenome and Transcriptome analysis.
Stipend: Rs. 35000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age Limit: 35 Years
Title and Tenure of the Project: CSIR (MMP075203) “Comprehensive analysis of niche-specific microbial dysbiosis in human diseases (MICROBIOME MISSION).”
Tenure upto: 31.03.2028
Position Code No.: 3
Name & Number of Positions: Project Assistant-II (PA-II)
(01 Position) (for KMC, Manipal)
Essential Qualifications: B.Sc. Nursing/ 3-year diploma in MLT/Clinical Biochemistry
Desirable Qualifications: Having five years’ medical laboratory experience and working exposure with the patients sampling process. Candidates must be proficient with the Kannada & Tulu Languages to interact with the local patients.
Stipend: Rs. 20000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age Limit: 35 Years
Title and Tenure of the Project: CSIR (MMP075203) “Comprehensive analysis of niche-specific microbial dysbiosis in human diseases (MICROBIOME MISSION).”
Tenure upto: 31.03.2028
Instructions for Candidate Applying for Part-1 (Online Mode):-
1) All applicants must fulfill the essential qualification for the position and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement as on the last date of submission of application. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess at least the essential qualifications laid down for position/positions as on the last date of submission of application.
2) The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates. The candidate should therefore, mention in the application all the qualifications and experiences in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed qualification, supported with.
3) List of shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria (Essential qualification plus criteria set by the committee) shall be notified on the CDRI Website.
4) Date and mode of interview shall be communicated to the shortlisted candidates through e-mail.
5) The position/s arc purely temporary. The engagements shall be initially for a period of ONE YEAR or till the project duration or to the extent funds available, whichever is earlier. The engagements shall be extendable on yearly basis subject to performance review and project duration/ funds availability.
6) The engagement of a project staff in different projects either in the CSIR- Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow or different Lab or Institute of CSIR taken together shall not exceed 6 years in any case.
7) The engagement in these projects will not confer any right implicit or explicit on the candidate for consideration for regularization against any CSIR/CDRI post(s).
8) The number of positions to be recruited may vary at the time of selection depending on the requirement under the project.
9) TA/DA or allowances will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.
10) Suitable Candidates may be empaneled for future requirement if any, under same project or different projects of similar nature and requiring candidates with similar essential and desirable qualifications.
11) Age will be reckoned as on the last date of submission of application for this advertisement. The relaxation in the age limit for the candidates
belonging to the category of SC/ST/PWBD/Women and the Category of OBC shall be 05 years and 03 years respectively or as per Govt, of India instructions issued in this regard from time to time. Candidates seeking age relaxation should enclose relevant certificates in prescribed format
issued by the appropriate authority as per the latest instructions issued on the subject.
12) Applications submitted after the scheduled date and time shall not be considered for the interview and summarily rejected.
13) The shortlisted candidates shall attend the interview (on / offline), as communicated to the candidate.
14) In case a large number of candidates apply, the Screening Committee may include the additional screening criteria beyond essential and desirable qualifications and shortlist the candidates for interview in proportion to the available vacancies.
15) In case the final certificates reflect CGPA/SGPA/OGPA Grades, the candidate should convert the same into an equivalent percentage as per the approved formula of the University in the online application form, and a copy of such conversion must be attached along with the online
application form
16) To avoid any inconvenience, only those candidates who strictly fulfil the eligibility criteria and possess the degree's/mark sheets in the subjects
above should apply for the interview.
17) Upon selection, the original documents, including eligibility qualification, DOB, caste, and age relaxation certificate, will be verified. If any discrepancy is found, the selection shall stand cancelled automatically.
18)Advertisement/Post may be cancelled at any stage due to force manure, including closure of project, non-availability of fund, compromised integrity, unethical practices, etc.
19) The decision of the CS1R-CDR1 in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, and conduct of examination/interview will be final and binding on the candidates.
General Conditions
1. The relaxation in the age limit for the candidates belonging to the category of SC/ST/PwBD/Women and the Category of OBC shall be 05 years and 03 years respectively or as per Govt, of India instructions issued in this regard from time to time.
2. Suitable Candidates may be empaneled for future requirement if any, under different projects.
3. The date for determining age/qualification and experience shall be the dale of interview.
4. The above positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the aforementioned projects. The engagement in these projects will not confer any right imply or explicit on the candidate for consideration for higher degree or regularization permanent employment against any CSIR-CDRI post(s).
5. The number of positions against the various projects/Scheme can vary at the time of selection depending on the requirement of the institute.
6. Position Code will be cancelled if funds are not available in the advertised concerned projects.
7. The Director. CSIR-CDRI has discretion to increase or decrease the number of positions or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
8.Interim queries will not be entertained.
No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.
Note:- Candidates who fulfills the requisite qualification and age will be allowed to appear before the Selection Committee for interview. Written test in the subject area will be held, if required, to shortlist candidates for the interview on the same day depending upon the number of candidates. The interview may be continued for the subsequent days also, therefore candidates coming from outstations are requested to make their own arrangements accordingly.
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