Recruitment for Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharma, Biotechnology candidates at IITR

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

1. Project Associate-I (01)
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry.
Desirable Qualification : Research experience (min. 1 year) in water & waste water analysis
Job Description : Analysis of water & waste water Samples, Data Analysis, Report Preparation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 25,000/+ (20%) 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 : SSP-517 “Inspection of GPIs for compliance verification”

2. Project Associate-I (01)
Essential Qualification : Master’s Degree in (in biotechnology/Microbiology/ Environmental Microbiology/ Environmental Sciences from a recognized University/Institute or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification: Research experience (min. 1 year) in water & waste water analysis.
Job Description : Analysis of water & waste water Samples, Data Analysis, Report Preparation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 25,000/+ (20%) 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 :SSP-517 “Inspection of GPIs for compliance verification”

3. Senior Project Associate (01)
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Chemistry/Environmental Sciences with Four (4) years of experience. OR Doctoral Degree in Environmental Sciences/Chemistry.
Desirable Qualification: Research experience in water & waste water analysis.
Job Description : Analysis of water & waste water Samples, Data Analysis, Report Preparation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.42,000/-+ (20%) HRA Per Month.
Upper Age Limit : 40 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-517 “Inspection of GPIs for compliance verification”

4. Project Associate-I (01)
Essential Qualification : Master’s Degree in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Pharma/Biotechnology/Nanotechnology/ Nanobiotechnology/Nanoscience.
Desirable Qualification : Research experience (min. 1 year) in nanoparticle synthesis, advanced nanomaterial characterization tools.
Job Description : Development of nanomaterial bio-composite and its characterization.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.25,000/-+ (20%) 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 : OLP-48 “Development of engineered grapheme oxide nano-sheets as highly efficient nanozyme for combating multidrug resistance”.

5. Project Associate-II (01)
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Environmental Science / Chemistry OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering and technology in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent AND 2- Years of experience. Or M. Tech in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Sampling, Monitoring, and analysis of Environmental parameters, laboratory analysis, and drafting of technical report.
Job Description : Sampling, Monitoring, and analysis of Environmental parameters, and drafting of technical reports.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 28,000/+ 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 :SSP-522 “Third-Party testing and Monitoring of Stack Emission, ambient air monitoring, water & effluent testing, ground water/ drinking water testing and preparation of an environment al audit report for Parichha Thermal Power Project, Parichha, Jhansi”

6. Project Associate-I (01)
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in any branch of life sciences from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in cell culture and animal work.
Job Description : Research activities as per project objectives.
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 :CLP-37 “Biological activity of Trimeric amino acids in management of Diabetes & Obesity (Bio-Trim DO)”

7. Project Associate-II (01)
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree (First class) in Zoology/ Biochemistry/Microbiology from a recognized University with 2 years of experience.
Desirable Qualification : CSIR/UGC- NET/GATE Qualified or any other equivalent National level examination conducted by Central Government DBT/DST or equivalent.
Job Description : Drosophila culture, maintenance, and glucose estimation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.35,000/- + 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.28,000/-+ 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 :CLP-37 “Biological activity of Trimeric amino acids in management of Diabetes & Obesity (Bio-Trim DO)”

8. Project Assistant-II (04)
Essential Qualification : Bachelors Degree in Biological/Forensic Science from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Preference will be given to candidates having research/working experience in GLP/Regulatory studies and in handling small laboratory animals .
Job Description : To carry out safety/Toxicity studies under regulatory framework.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 20,000/+ 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.
SSP-530 “Acute and 90 Day Oral Toxicity of LiPa (Under CSIR-CIMAP Phytopharma Mission in Rats”

9. Project Research Scientist-I (01)
Essential Qualification : Masters or BTech or M.Sc-M.Tech (in Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Electronics/ Instrumentation/Computer Science/ Life Sciences/ Chemical Engineering) from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Embedded system/Instrumentation/ Sensors/MEMS/Protei n biochemistry/ Microfluidics. Job Description : Development of micro-fluidic devices and protein aggregation assays.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 56,000/+ HRA Per month.
Upper Age Limit : 40 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-470 “A Microfluidic/ Microplate- Based Alpha- Synuclein Seed Amplification Assay for Molecular Screening in Parkinson’s Disease”

10. Project Technical Support-III (01)
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Life Sciences/Chemical Sciences/ B.Tech in Biotechnology from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in protein biochemistry/ Microfluidics / cell culture.
Job Description : Standardization of seed amplification assays and development of micro-fluidic devices.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 28,000/+ HRA 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.
GAP-470 “A Microfluidic/ Microplate- Based Alpha- Synuclein Seed Amplification Assay for Molecular Screening in Parkinson’s Disease”

11. Project Associate-II (01)
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. or integrated masters in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology / B.Tech in Biotechnology from a recognized University with two years of experience
Desirable Qualification: Experience in protein biochemistry and mammalian cell culture.
Job Description : To study the membrane protein receptors interactions and development of In- vitro binding assays.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.35,000/-+ 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.28,000/-+ 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 :CLP-37 “Biological activity of Trimeric amino acids in management of Diabetes & Obesity (Bio-Trim DO)”

12. Project Associate-I (02)
Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Zoology/B.Tech in Biotechnology/ M Pharma from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Preference will be given to personnel with research/ working experience in the regulatory framework and in the extraction and safety evaluation of biomedical devices, as well as in handling small laboratory animals etc.
Job Description : Preparation of the extracts from biomedical devices, in vivo and in vitro studies for the safety evaluation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.25,000/-+ (20%) 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 :OLP-50 “Safety Assessment and Framework Establishment for Biomedical Devices (SAFE- BIOMED)”.

13. Project Associate-I / Tech-HR (01)
Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in (Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Nanotechnology) from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification: Research experience in Nano-BioSensing, cell culture.
Job Description : The candidate will be engaged in experiments related to biosensor development and cell culture studies.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.25,000/-+ (20%) 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
OLP-51 “Multimodal Aptasensing Platform for HPV E6/E7 Oncoprotein Detection”.

14. Project Associate-I (01)
Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in (Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Zoology/Life Sciences) from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), FTIR spectroscopy, CS spectroscopy.
Job Description : Mentioned optimization identification recognition chemistry.
Rs.25,000/-+ (20%) 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 : OLP-52 “Development of point-of- test sensor for ghee”.

15. Project Associate-I (01)
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in (Biotechnology/Micro biology/Zoology) from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable Qualification : Prior experience of handling C.elegans model, microscopy and biochemical assays.
Job Description : Screening compounds management obesity.
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
CLP-37 “Biological activity of Trimeric amino acids in management of Diabetes & Obesity (Bio-Trim DO)”

16. Project Associate-I (02)
Essential Qualification : Master’s / Integrated Master’s degree in natural sciences/Chemistry/A griculture/Animal Sciences/MVsc from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : MSc in Chemistry with experience in sample preparation and chromatography
Job Description : Experience in sample handling and extarction/ processing of environmental , biological and food samples and analysis using HPLC, GLC, GCMS/MS, LC-MS/MS for metals, PFAS, pesticide, PAHs, PCBs, Dioxin, and other POPs.
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 : CLP-36 “Self contained Kit for onsite sampling & Pesticide extraction (SCOPE) along with development of tool for removal of Assorted PoPs (TRAPs) from drinking water.”

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 iitr.res.in) 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.

1. Suitable Candidates may be empanelled for future requirement if any, under different projects.
2. The date for determining age/qualification and experience shall be the date of interview.
3. The period of experience in a discipline/area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that Post.
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.

Date & Time of Interview : Post 01 to 08 Date: 19.05.2026 & Time: 9.00 A.M.
Post 09 to 16 Date : 20.05.2026 & Time: 9.00 A.M.
Venue of Interview : CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow.