CDRI Scientist Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 8 Project-Based Positions
The CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, an autonomous Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Institute, released the CSIR-CDRI Recruitment 2025 for different project-related vacancies, inviting applications from Indian nationals to submit their application forms for Scientist Government Jobs. Eligible candidates are requested to submit their application in Online Mode on or before October 31, 2025 or appear for the Walk-in-Interview on November 7, 2025. Shortlisting will be on the basis of interviews (online mode or personal interview) and selected candidates will be posted as temporary project positions in CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category/Project Code | No. of Posts |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | CSIR (HCP532401) | 01 |
| CSIR (MMP075202) | 01 | |
| Project Technical Support-III | ICMR (GAP0480) | 01 |
| ICMR (GAP0499) | 02 | |
| Project Associate-I | – | 01 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | BFI-BIOME (GAP0487) / CSIR (EMS2001) | 01 |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) | – | 01 |
| CSIR (IHP0038) / CSIR (MMP075201) | 01 | |
| Total Posts | 08 | |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (001, IX12) |
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| Project Technical Support-III (001) |
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| Project Technical Support-III (002) |
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| Project Associate-I (003) |
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| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (004) |
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| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (005) |
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| Project Associate-I (PAT-I) (006) |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin (Online Mode): Already commenced
- Last Date for Apply (Online Mode): October 31, 2025
- Walk-in-Interview Date: November 7, 2025
Age Limit
- Project Associate (PAT-1): Up to 35 years
- Project Technical Support-III: Up to 35 years
- Project Associate-I: Up to 35 years
- JRF: Up to 28 years
Age relaxation
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- As per latest Government of India rules.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST: No fee mentioned in the advertisement.
Application Mode
- Part-I: Online Mode (Apply by October 31, 2025)
- Part-II: Walk-in-Interview (November 7, 2025)
Pay Scale
- Project Associate (PAT-1): Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (18–20%) per month
- Project Technical Support-III: Rs. 28,000/- + HRA (18–20%) per month with 5%–25% increment after every 2 years depending on performance
- Project Associate-I: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (20%) per month
- JRF: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA per month
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of candidates based on the essential and desirable qualifications.
- Online Mode Interview of shortlisted candidates who are applying through the online application.
- Walk-in-Interview of shortlisted candidates on the given date.
- Written test will be held if needed, depending on the number of candidates.
- Meritorious candidates will be shortlisted based on interview performance (and written test, if needed).
- No TA/DA will be given to attend the interview.
How to Apply for CDRI Scientist Recruitment 2025
For Online Mode (Part-I)
- Go to the official CSIR-CDRI website at www.cdri.res.in
- Go to the “Vacancies” page and locate the notification by name as “Advt. No. 14/2025”.
- Read the whole notice and confirm whether you are eligible.
- Keep pace with the guidelines on page 03 and 04 of the advertisement for application online.
- Complete obligatory details correctly in the online application form.
- Upload documents, i.e., mark sheets, certificates and document for proof of qualifications/experience.
- Where grades in the form of CGPA/SGPA/OGPA are given, convert them into equivalent percentage as per the formula approved by the university and produce the document of conversion.
- Submit the application by or on October 31, 2025.
- Save the filled-in application for future use.
For Walk-in-Interview (Part-II)
- Go to the official CSIR-CDRI website at www.cdri.res.in.
- Go to the vacancies and find the notice under Advt. No. 14/2025.
- Download the application form and undertaking on the notice on the CSIR-CDRI website.
- Fill in the form and take along the original and self-attested mark sheets, certificates and one recent passport size photograph to CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Sector 10, Jankipuram Extension, Sitapur Road, Lucknow-226031 on November 7, 2025 at 09:00 AM.
- Please note that a written test will be held on the same day if required and interviews will be held in subsequent days; arrangements as necessary should be made by the candidates.
FAQs
The application is to be made in two modes Online Mode by applying on or before October 31, 2025 or by reporting for Walk-in-Interview on November 7, 2025. Both shall be followed as per the guidelines released on the official website of CDRI and all the supporting documents and certificates should be furnished accordingly.
It will be done on shortlisting candidates as per essential and desirable qualifications. Those suitable candidates will take interviews, offline or online. Depending on the volume of applications received, a written exam can also be organized. Appointments will be made on interview performance and no TA/DA will be given for appearing in the process.
All the posts under CDRI Scientist Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 8 Project-Based Posts are temporary and co-terminal with respective projects. Initial appointments are normally for one year or for project/fund availability period, whichever is shorter. They may be extended as per performance and needs of the project. None of these posts entitles any claim for permanent appointment or regularization in CSIR-CDRI but offers rich research experience in prestigious scientific projects.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.cdri.res.in |
| Official Website | www.cdri.res.in |
| Apply Online | www.cdri.res.in |
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