Opportunity for M.Pharm, MS Pharm as Project Associate at CDRI, Salary Rs. 37,200 pm

With the aim to expand and strengthen the areas of Neurobiology, Virology, Parasite Biology, Endocrinology, Human Genetics, Analytical Biochemistry, Computational Chemistry, Medicinal Process Chemistry, Statistics, IPR & HR Management, the Institute is looking for enthusiastic, talented young professionals with brilliant academic record, proven scientific achievements and zeal to conduct research as per the mandate of the Institute aligned with National Missions.

Post : Project Associate (PAT-I) (02 Positions)

Advt No.& Position Code : 07/2025 (Position Code-001)

Project Code / Title : CSIR (IHP0063) | Preclinical Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetic studies of CDRI candidate drugs, formulations and phytopharmaceuticals

Monthly Emoluments : 31000+20% HRA p.m.

Essential Qualification : M.Pharm / MS (Pharm) with GPAT

Desirable Qualification : Experience in HPLC & LCMS & Animal Studies & Pharmacokinetics & formulation

Age Limit (In Years) : 35

To apply for the advertised post, please go through the Instructions given below
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 are 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./Institute of CSIR taken together shall not exceed 5 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) No 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. Age relaxation will be provided as per Government of India norms. 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 (online / 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) Candidate has the option to interact in English/Hindi before the Selection Committee.
16) 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 Google Form, and a copy of such conversion must be attached along with the google form.
17) 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.
18) 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.
19) Advertisement / post may be cancelled at any stage due to force majeure, including closure of project, non-availability of fund, compromised integrity, unethical practices, etc.
20) The decision of the CSIR-CDRI 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.

Last Date : Jun 6 2025 5:00 PM