The Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), established in 1965, a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) engaged in the Research & Development in the areas of Environmental Toxicology, Predictive Toxicology, Health Risk Assessment, Preventive Toxicology, Inhalation Toxicology, Analytical Toxicology, and also National S&T Missions. IITR has two campuses; the main campus is located at the centre of Lucknow City and the other campus at a distance of approx. 20 km from the main campus.
Eligible and interested candidates may attend the interview for purely temporary engagement as Project Staff under CSIR/externally funded Projects tenable at CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology research, Lucknow. Project wise vacancy positions, date of Interview and qualification details are us under
Project Associate-I
Sr. No : 1
No. of Post : (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification: M.Sc in Biotechnology / Biochemistry.
Desirable Qualification: The preference will be given to the personnel having experience in Cell Culture, Animal Handling & Histology.
Job description : Cell Culture, Animal Handling & Histology.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.31,000/-+ HRA (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies and Institutions) Rs.25,000/-+ HRA
For candidate who do not fall under Clause No.1) Per month.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC (Non- Creamy Layer) candidates.
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-443 “Investigating the mechanism of Ochratoxin- A-induced exosomes mediated Renal toxicity”
Project Technical Support-III
Sr. No : 2
No. of Post : (02)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification: 1.M.Sc in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/M.Pharma from a recognized university. 2.M.Sc in Chemistry( Prior experience in Chromatographic techniques will be preferred)
Job description : Genotoxicity assay, cell- based assay & analytical instruments for EDCs analysis
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.28,000/-+ 20% HRA (of fellowship) per month.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-463 “Impact of Environmental endocrine disruptors, diet & lifestyle on sex hormones level and consequences thereof in human breast tissues of Indian & German women”
Project Associate-II
Sr. No : 3
No. of Post : (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : Master’s Degree in Chemistry/Life Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent AND 2 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services.
Job description : Water Quality Analysis, Data compilation, Data Analysis using statistical tools, Report preparation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : 28,000/- (Consolidated) per month.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non- Creamy Layer) candidates.
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-388 “Analyzing the ground water quality and mapping in Hindon Basin”
Project Associate-II
Sr. No : 4
No. of Post : (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : Master’s Degree in Biotechnology / Life Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent AND 2 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services.
Desirable Qualification : Research Experience in the area of cell culture, cellular molecular toxicity/safety studies, etc.
Job description : To conduct the In-Vitro toxicology experiments using mammalian cells.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.35,000/-+ HRA (20% of fellowship) per month (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies and Institutions) Rs.28,000/- +HRA (20% of fellowship) per month (For candidate who do not fall under Clause No.1) Per month
Upper Age Limit : 35 Years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non- Creamy Layer) candidates.
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-461 Toxicity/ Safety evaluation of Nano Fertilizers
Project Associate-II
Sr. No : 5
No. of Post : (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : Master’s in Environmental Sciences / Zoology AND 2 years Research Experience in handling aquatic & Terrestrial organisms.
Job description : To conduct ecotoxicity studies as per OECD guidelines.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 28,000/-+ (20%) HRA
35 Years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non- Creamy Layer) candidates.
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-516 “Ecotoxicology Studies of Organic 121 Triyoganic Biocatalyx”
Project Associate-I
Sr. No : 6
No. of Post : (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Zoology / Environmental Science/ Life Science.
Desirable Qualification: The preference will be given to the personnel having Research Experience in handling Aquatic & Terrestrial Organisms.
Job description : To conduct toxicity studies on aquatic organsims.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.25,000/-+ HRA.
Upper Age Limit : 35 Years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-494 “Acute EcoToxicology studies of Dranzyme product”
Project Associate-I
Sr. No : 7
No. of Post : (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : Master of Science in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized university. Microplastics analysis and monitoring.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 25,000/-+ HRA
Upper Age Limit : 35 years
Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC (Non- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-449 “Micro and Nano- plastics as emerging from contanimants”
Project Research Scientist-I
Sr. No : 8
No. of Post : (02)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : M.Pharm or Msc /MTech degree in Biotechnology/Toxicology/Biochemistry/Biologica l Sciences/ any branch of Life Sciences/Microbiology/Neurosciences from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Prior Lab experience of rodent handling, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, Real-Time PCR, Microscopy, Transfection, Co-IP, ChiP, assay , HR-MS etc.
Job description : To carry out the experimental neural stem cell culture and animal studies as proposed in the project.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.56,000/-+ HRA (20%) per month.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years
Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC (Non- Creamy Layer) candidates.
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-461 “Dissecting molecular insights of early life oral exposure of Xenoestrogen Bisphenol- A on Choroid Plexus and Cerebrospinal Fluid (ChP-CSF) system in the brain: Implications on Neurogenesis”
Project Associate-I
Sr. No : 9
No. of Post : (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : Master in science in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Chemistry or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
Job description : Microplastic Analysis & monitoring
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 25,000/-+ HRA Per month
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-449 “Micro & Nano- Plastic as emerging food contaminants establishing validated methodologies & understand prevalence in different food matrics”
Project Associate-II
Sr. No : 10
No. of Post : (02)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification: M.Sc / Integrated M.Sc (Life Science) from a recognized university OR MVSc (Pharamacology/Pathology/Microbiology/Lab Animal Science / Surgery / Medicine) OR M.Pharm (Pharmacology/Toxicology) And Two years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial Or academic Institutions Or Science and Technology Organizations & scientific activities & services.
Desirable Qualification : Preference will be given to candidates having research/working experience in handling laboratory animals.
Job description : To carry out safety/Toxicity studies.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.35,000/- +HRA (20% of fellowship) per month (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies and Institutions) Rs.28,000/- +HRA (20% of fellowship) per month (For candidate who do not fall under Clause No.1) Per month
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-511 “Toxicity studies of Anti-Cancer NCE(AS- 6H) in Rat & Mice.”
Project Associate-I
Sr. No : 11
No. of Post : (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : M. Pharm in Pharmaceutical Analysis/Pharmaceutics/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry, M.Sc. (Chemistry), M.Sc. (Forensic science).
Desirable Qualification : Preference will be given to candidates having research/working experience in handling small laboratory animals/working in GLP Facility.
Job description : To carry out safety/Toxicity studies.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.31,000/-+ HRA (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies and Institutions) Rs.25,000/-+ HRA For candidate who do not fall under ClauseNo.1) Per month
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : SSP-488 “Toxicity Studies of HP Spray oil”
Project Associate-I
Sr. No : 12
No. of Post : (03)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Biological Sciences/ B.Tech in Biological Sciences with at least 60% marks.
Desirable Qualification : Computer Knowledge and Good Communication and writing skills in English & Hindi.
Job description : Liaisoning with educational institutes for promoting and organizing Skill Development Workshops.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.25,000/-+ HRA per month.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : HCP-2502 “CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative Phase III”
Project Associate-I
Sr. No : 13
No. of Post : (02)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : Master’s Degree in Biotechnology / Microbiology from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : The preference will be given to personnel with R&D working experience in Science and Technology Developmental in Environmental Solutions.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.31,000/-+ HRA (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies and Institutions) Rs.25,000/-+ HRA For candidate who do not fall under ClauseNo.1) Per month
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicappe d and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-382 (OLP-22) “CRTDH Environmental Monitoring Intervention Hub”
Project Associate-II
Sr. No : 14
No. of Post : (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : B.Tech Biotechnology or Master’s degree in Chemistry / Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent AND 2 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial Or academic Institutions Or Science and Technology Organizations & scientific activities & services.
Desirable Qualification : The preference will be given to personnel with R&D working experience in Science and Technology Developmental in Environmental Solutions.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.35,000/- +HRA per month (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies and Institutions) Rs.28,000/+ HRA per month (For candidate who do not fall under Clause No.1) Per month
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-382 (OLP-22) “CRTDH Environmental Monitoring Intervention Hub”
Senior Project Assistant
Sr. No : 15
No. of Post : (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : M.Sc in any branch of Life Science.
Desirable Qualification : Preference will be given to candidates having Experience in animal & human research and experimentation work.
Job description : To carry out research, sample collection, and experimentation on human and animal samples as per project objectives.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 30,600/- (Consolidated) Per month.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-450 “Targeting epigenetic modulators of EZH2 and to mitigate Renal toxicity and progression of chronic kidney progression
Project Associate-I
Sr. No : 16
No. of Post : (01)
Qualification & Experience : Essential Qualification : MSc in Life Sciences, preferably in Biotechnology or Biochemistry from a recognized University. The candidate should have a domicile in UP.
Desirable Qualification: Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in molecular biology techniques, in-vitro studies and rodent handling.
Job description : To carry out the laboratory experiments.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.25,000/- (Consolidated) per month.
Upper Age Limit : 35 years Relaxable upto 5 years in case of SC/ST, physically handicapped and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(Non- Creamy Layer) candidates
Project No. and title of the Project : GAP-455 “Mechanistic investigation of collagen remodeling in the tumor microenvironment: Impact on membrane dynamics in NSCLC progression.
General Conditions
1. Age relaxation will be admissible to SC/ST/OBC/PWD & Women candidates as per Govt. of India/CSIR/Funding Agency Guidelines.
2. Suitable Candidates may be empanelled for future requirement if any, under different projects.
3. The date for determining age/qualification and experience shall be the date of interview.
4. The above positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the aforementioned projects.
5. The engagement in these projects will not confer any right implicit or explicit on the candidate for consideration for regularization against any CSIR/IITR post(s).
6. The number of positions against the various projects can vary at the time of selection depending on the requirement of the institute.
7. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.
8. No correspondence will be entertained through any medium regarding the advertisement.
9. Candidates must bring their original educational/experience certificates with them. Otherwise, they will not be allowed in the interview.
10. For a position in a project, required experience shall be counted only after the candidate has acquired the minimum prescribed qualification.
Walk in Interview
Post 1 to 08- Date : 12.08.2025 & Time : 9.00 A.M.
Post 09 to 16- Date : 13.08.2025 & Time : 9.00 A.M.
S.S. Bhatnagar Conference Room, CSIR-IITR, Lucknow.
Eligible candidates will have to report for interview at 9.00 AM. Candidates will not be allowed to attend the interview after 10.00 am. The candidates have to appear for the interview before the selection committee on the above date and time at CSIR-Indian Toxicological Research Institute, Toxicology Bhawan, 31 Mahatma Gandhi Marg Lucknow 226001. Eligible candidates will appear along with the duly filled application form (which can be downloaded from the Institute's website iitrindia.org) along with attested copies of mark sheets/certificates and latest passport size photograph. The candidate will be called for the interview only if he/she is in possession of the original certificates.
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