CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow is a premier institute functioning under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an autonomous body functioning under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Online Mode and Walk-in-Interview
Part-I Mode of engagement: - Online Mode Interview
(Last Date of filling up online Application Form 10.06.2026)
Post Code : 001
Project Associate ‘ (PAT-I) (03 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Pharm/ MS (Pharm) with GPAT qualified
Desirable qualifications : Experience in formulation development, pharmaceutical analysis and pharmacokinetics
Stipend : Rs. 31000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 1.2 “Preclinical Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetic studies of CDRI Candidate drugs, formulations and phytopharmaceuticals.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 002
Junior Research Fellow (Project) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : B.Pharm and GPAT qualified
Desirable qualifications : Experience in formulation development, pharmaceutical analysis and LC-MS, GPAT qualified
Stipend : Rs. 37000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 28 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : ANRF (GAP0504) “Development and Evaluation of a Multifunctional Ionic Liquid Composite for Breast Cancer Therapy.” Tenure upto: 05.06.2028
Post Code : 003
Project Technical Support-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : 10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT or equivalent) + two years of experience in the relevant subject/field. Or
Three years Graduate degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Environmental Science or equivalent + one year of experience in the relevant subject.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in ICP- MS/A A S/trace element analysis, acid digestion and sample preparation. Work in collaboration with Integral University Lucknow.
Stipend : Rs. 18000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 28 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0516) “To study association of Heavy Metals and Trace Elements with Ovarian Reserve and Serum Metabolomics Profiles in women with Infertility - A Cross Sectional Study.” Tenure upto: 24.03.2029
Post Code : 004
Project Technical Support-1 (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : 10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT or equivalent) + two years of experience in the relevant subject/field. Or
Three years Graduate degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Environmental Science or equivalent + one year of experience in the relevant subject.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in handling HPLC, sample preparations, clinical research.
Stipend : Rs. 18000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 28 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0516) “To study association of Heavy Metals and Trace Elements with Ovarian Reserve and Serum Metabolomics Profiles in women with Infertility - A Cross Sectional Study.” Tenure upto: 24.03.2029
Post Code : 005
Project Technical Support-1 (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : 10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT or equivalent) + two years of experience in the relevant subject/field. Or Three years Graduate degree in Life Science/ Biotechnology / Biochemistry/Microbiology/ Pharmacology or equivalent + one year of experience in the relevant subject.
Desirable qualifications :Experience in biomarkers study, hematology and biochemical tests and clinical research. Work in collaboration with KGMU.
Stipend : Rs. 18000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 28 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0516) “To study association of Heavy Metals and Trace Elements with Ovarian Reserve and Serum Metabolomics Profiles in women with Infertility - A Cross Sectional Study.” Tenure upto: 24.03.2029
Post Code : 006
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master of Pharmacy or equivalent in Pharmaceutics
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Formulation Development
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 8.8 “Antibody-multi-Drug Conjugate (AmDC): Bio distribution and Potency.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Part-II : Mode of engagement: - Walk-In-Interview
Please note that Walk-In-Interview for Position Code 001 to O1l (Chemical Sciences area) will be held on 10.06.2026 & for Position Code 012 to 029 (Life Sciences area) will be held on 11.06.2026
Post Code : 001
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master ’s/Integrated Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences
Desirable qualifications : Experience in MD simulations, extended Tight- Binding calculations and AI/ML model development
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 2.7 “Development and Validation of CRISPRi Based Phenotypic Screening Method for Selected Drug Targets in E. coli” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 002
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’ s/Integrated Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences / Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Organic Synthesis
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 2.5 “Development of Quinazolinone Analogues as Direct InhA Inhibitors for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 003
Project Associate (PAT-1) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences
Desirable qualifications : Minimum of one year experience in Chemical Synthesis
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 8.2 “Cost-effective Novel Antibody-Fluorescent tag conjugates for breast cancer imaging.”
Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 004
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s degree in Chemical Science /Pharmaceutical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 3.1 “Development of High- Throughput Affinity Selection Mass Spectrometry (HT- ASMS) Based Assay for Target-Based (RdRp inhibitor) Hit Identification.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 005
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry OR M.Pharm in Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Organic Synthesis, peptides
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 3.4 “Lead Optimization of S-022-0895 for the Treatment of Dengue Infections.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 006
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences
Desirable qualifications : Research experience in National Laboratories
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 3.2 “Anti-Dengue Molecules (Ent-Morphinan / Hasubanan-Type) from Selected Medicinal Plants.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 007
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master's degree in Chemical Sciences/ Pharmaceutical Sciences
Desirable qualifications : Research experience in National Laboratories or Industry
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 8.4 “Discovery and Development of Novel SOS1 Inhibitors against KRAS- Driven Cancers.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 008
Project Associate-1 (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M. Sc. Chemistry >55% marks in M. Sc. (Organic chemistry/Chemistry with Organic major) or equivalent CGPA
Stipend : (i) 37,000/- +20% HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests - CSIR- UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions (ii) 30,000/-+ 20% HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above
Upper Age limit : 50 Years
ANRF (GAP0520) “Total synthesis of anti- tubercular natural product Dumulmycin.” Tenure upto: 14.05.2029
Post Code : 009
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : Research experience in National Laboratories
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 9.1 “Pro-Fertility Effect of 4- Hydroxypipecolic acid (4- HPA) Isolated from Peganum harmala Seeds on Rat Model of Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 010
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s in Chemical Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences
Desirable qualifications : Research experience in National Laboratories
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 8.4 “Discovery and Development of Novel SOS1 Inhibitors against KRAS- Driven Cancers.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 011
Project Research Scientist-1 (Non-Medical) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : Two years of Experience in Organic synthesis/Medicinal Chemistry
Stipend : Rs. 56000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
ICMR(GAP0505) “Determination of structure- activity relationships of a novel class of TRPA1 channel antagonists for pain relief-The PHL-B Family.” Tenure upto: 14.12.2028
Post Code : 012
Project Assistant-II (PA-II) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : B.Sc.(Life Sciences)
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Handling the mice/rats and Genotyping by PCR
Stipend : Rs. 20000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 5.3 “Development of Selective and Novel 5-HT2C Allosteric Modulator SO 17-0327 for the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE)
Tenure upto: 30.09.2026
Post Code : 013
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s/Integrated Master’s Degree in Life Sciences
Desirable qualifications : Experience in molecular Biology techniques such as RNA synthesis, mammalian cell culture, protein expression, and purification, and animal handling for at least one year
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 3.3 “Development of Trans- amplifying RNA (taRNA) Vaccine Platform as Next Generation RNA Vaccines against Viral Pathogen.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 014
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s/Integrated Master’s degree in Life Sciences
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Protein expression and purification for at least two years
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 3.1 “Development of High- Throughput Affinity Selection Mass Spectrometry (HT- ASMS) Based Assay for Target-Based (RdRp inhibitor) Hit Identification.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 015
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s/Integrated Master’s degree in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology /Pharmaceutical Sciences/M V. Sc./ Animal Sciences or equivalent
Desirable qualifications : Experience in metabolomics, Biomarkers, Clinical Research
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 6.8 “A Study Of Liver Degeneration Regeneration Biomarkers For Assessing The Treatment Response In Clinical Cohort Of Liver Fibrosis Patients.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 016
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. (life sciences) / M.Pharm (Pharmacology)
Desirable qualifications : Experience in field of mi RNA/ exosome / molecular biology
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 5.4 “Uncovering Exosomal microRNA Signatures for
Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 017
Project Technical Support-1 (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : 10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT or equivalent) + two years of experience in the relevant subject/field. Or
Three years Graduate degree in Zoology/ Biotechnology/ Life Science/ Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology or equivalent + one year of experience in the relevant subject.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in molecular biology, human sample handling, ELISA serum- bases assay, etc.
Stipend : Rs. 18000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 28 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0516) “To study association of Heavy Metals and Trace Elements with Ovarian Reserve and Serum Metabolomics Profiles in women with Infertility - A Cross Sectional Study.” Tenure upto: 24.03.2029
Post Code : 018
Research Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Ph.D. in Life Sciences
Desirable qualifications : Research experience in animal handling, primary cell isolation, cell-based assays, and molecular biology techniques, evidenced by peer-reviewed publication(s)
Stipend : Rs. 58000+20%HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 40 Years
ANRF (GDA250518) “Metabolic Regulation of NETosis and Macrophage Polarization in Pulmonary Fibrosis.” Tenure upto:01.03.2029
Post Code : 019
Research Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Ph.D. in area of Life Sciences or equivalent degree
Desirable qualifications : Experience in cell-based and animal studies.
Stipend : Rs. 47000+16% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 40 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : Ministry of AYUSH (GAP0481) “Centre of Excellence for Fundamental and Translational Research in Ayurveda.” Tenure upto: 25.03.2027
Post Code : 020
Project Associate ‘ (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Biological Sciences
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Molecular biology, Parasitology, Cell Biology
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 4.6 “Functional Characterization of Ubiquitin- Like Protein (UBL), Putative (PF3D7-081960) To Identify its Potential as an Antimalarial Target” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 021
Project Associate ‘ (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Post graduate degree completed in any Life science subject or MVSc.
Desirable qualifications : PhD in any life science subject
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 6.1 “To study the novel role of orphan G protein coupled receptor-GPR35 in regulating pulmonary homeostasis” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 022
Project Associate ‘ (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Post graduate degree completed in any Life science subject or MVSc.
Desirable qualifications : Ph.D in any life science subject
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 6.2 “Screening and Development of Selective PDE4B Inhibitors for Therapeutic Intervention in COPD.”
Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 023
Project Associate ‘ (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc in Zoology/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Life sciences
Desirable qualifications : 1 year research experience in in vivo (animal) and in vitro (cell line) experiments
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 5.6 “Dual PI3K/mTOR inhibition as a therapeutic strategy in Parkinson’s Disease” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 024
Project Associate-1 (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ Microbiology
Desirable qualifications : Research experience/training of minimum 6 months in mammalian cell culture, animal experimentation and basic molecular biology techniques such as PCR, Western Blotting, Cloning and Protein Expression
Stipend : (i) 37,000/- +20% HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests - CSIR- UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions
(ii) 30,000/- + 20% HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above
Upper Age limit :50 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : ANRF (GAP0517) “PROTAC-Mediated Targeting of Msin 1 for selective abrogation of Mtor Signaling Complex 2: A Potential therapeutic modality against metastatic dissemination of Breast Cancer Cells.” Tenure upto: 24.04.2029
Post Code : 025
Project Associate * (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent
Desirable qualifications : Experimental in animal Handling
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit :35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 5.2 “Computational Design and Biological Evaluation of Novel Hvl Channel Inhibitors for Targeting Microglial Neuroinflammation in Chronic Pain”
Tenure upto: 30.09.2026
Post Code : 026
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s in Life Sciences or related areas
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit :35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 6.6 “Stabilizing Levels of RNA-binding Protein QKI by RNA-DUBTAC” Tenure upto: 30.09.2026
Post Code : 027
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ Microbiology
Desirable qualifications : Research experience/ Training of minimum 4 months in mammalian cell culture, animal experimentation and basic molecular biology techniques such as PCR, Western blotting, Cloning and Protein Expression
Stipend : Rs. 25000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit :35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Under Work Package 8.7 “Lead Optimisation and Development of a Peptide Based Selective mTORC2 Inhibitor as an IND Candidate for Targeting Breast Cancer Metastasis”
Tenure upto: 30.09.2026
Post Code : 028
Project Assistant-II (PA-II) (01 Positions)
Essential qualifications : B.Sc. in Life Sciences
Stipend : Rs. 20000+20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit :35 Years
CSIR-CDRI ULIP (MLP002605) “Discovery and Development of Therapeutics for nationally important diseases with global impact.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2027
Post Code : 029
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Masters in area of biological sciences or bioinformatics 6 months lab working experience on basic molecular biology techniques
Stipend : (i) 31,000/-+ 20% HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests - CSIR- UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.
(ii) 25,000/- + 20% HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project : BMGF (GAP0446) “Target Enabling Packaging for Non-Hormonal Contraception. Tenure upto: 14.10.2026
Instructions to Candidates Applying for Part-I (Online Mode):-
1) All applicants must fulfil 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 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) 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. 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 (online / offline mode), 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 majeure, including closure of project, non-availability of fund, compromised integrity, unethical practices, etc.
19) 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.
Instructions to candidates for Part-II (Walk-In-Interview)
Timing:- Eligible Candidates are required to report for the Walk-In-lnterview for position code 001 to 011 (Chemical Sciences area) on 10.06.2026 and For Position Code 012 to 029 (Life Sciences area) on 11.06.2026 from 09:00 am onwards. Candidates reporting after 10:00 A.M will not be entertained. The eligible candidates may appear before the Selection Committee for interview on the date and time mentioned above at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Sector 10, Jankipuram Extension, Sitapur Road, Lucknow- 226031. Eligible candidates must bring with them a duly filled application & undertaking (which can be downloaded from our website www.cdri.res.in with original & self-attested copies of mark sheets/certificates etc. along with a recent passport size photograph. Tentative mark sheets/certificates and ‘result awaited’ will not be considered. Any experience certificate to project personnel shall be issued by the Administration of the concerned Laboratory/Institute. However, any other recommendation letter of reference letter shall be issued by the Principal Investigator/Project Leader in all cases Project Manager and such letter shall not commit on any administrative aspects. For project Manager, such recommendation or reference letter shall be issued by the Director/Head of the Laboratory/Institute.
No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.
Note:- Candidates who fulfils 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.
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 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. Your Total Period of engagement under one project and/or different laboratories of CSIR, cumulatively taken together shall not exceed 6 years, unless otherwise provided for under these guidelines. However, you shall be allowed to continue beyond 6 years
only in case of contract/consultancy/sponsored projects funded by Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs), Industries, Start-ups and Individual entrepreneurs, that are of 12 months or less duration. In such an event, you’re the total period of engagement under one project and/or combination of different projects, either in the same laboratory and/or different laboratories of CSIR cumulatively taken together shall not exceed 7 years.
5.The above positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the aforementioned projects. The engagement in these projects will not confer any right implicit or explicit on the candidate for consideration for higher degree or regularization permanent employment against any CSIR-CDRI post(s).
6. Project personnel engaged as per these guidelines shall be eligible to medical facilities at CSIR dispensaries of the institute, to the extent of consultation and/or available medicines at the dispensary and transport facilities, if any, as per the term and conditions with which it is provided by the Institute.
7. Project personnel engaged in the projects may be covered under Group Medical Insurance Scheme, subject to their willingness, for which the cost shall be borne by the individual concerned.
8.Women project personnel shall be eligible for maternity leave of 180 days and the male project personnel shall be eligible for paternity leave of 15 days only in case of two surviving children as per CSIR norms. Further, the Project Staff shall be paid the stipend for the period of aforesaid leave only after re-joining the office after availing such leave and submission of relevant medical reports/documents.
9.The project personnel are entitled to avail leaves as per extant rules of CSIR i.e., 12 days of leave (at the rate of one-day leave per month). Any leave availed beyond this shall be without emoluments calculated pro-rata.
10. The project personnel may be allowed to register for higher degree (i.e., Ph.D.) as per the policy of the Institute, if they fulfill all the requirements laid down for such purposes, provided that the project duration is at least 3 years or more, apart from any other conditions laid down by the concerned Institute/Laboratory. The permission to register for PhD is subject to the condition that the work of the project is not affected and it will be without any financial obligation to CSIR/Project. The tenure of the project personnel shall not be extended merely on the ground that he/she has not completed the Ph.D.
11. The number of positions against the various projects/Scheme can vary at the time of selection depending on the requirement of the institute.
12. Position Code will be cancelled if funds are not available in the advertised concerned projects.
13.The Director, CSIR-CDRI has discretion to increase or decrease the number of positions or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
14. Interim queries will not be entertained.
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