CSIR-CDRI Lucknow Project Staff Recruitment 2025 – Apply Now for 09 Posts

Posted on: December 1, 2025
Category: Government Medical Jobs in India, Scientist Government Jobs
Qualification: B.Sc. Government Jobs in India, Government Jobs for Post Graduates, M.Sc. Government Jobs in India
Location: Uttar Pradesh
Last date to apply: 14 Dec, 2025

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow has published Advertisement No. 17/2025 dated December 2025 for recruitment to various Project Staff (Project Associate-I, Junior Research Fellow (Project), Project Assistant) purely on temporary basis under various sponsored projects. A walk-in interview is an obligatory step for candidates primarily domiciled in India, who having fulfilled the eligibility criteria apply online. The recruitment under this type of advertisement is generally opportunistic for Scientist Government Jobs and means of livelihood for those interested in the research domain.

Vacancy Details

Position CodePost NameNumber of Posts
001Project Associate-I01
002Project Associate-I01
001Project Associate-I (Chemistry)01
002Project Associate-I (Chemistry/Pharma Chemistry)01
003Junior Research Fellow (Project)01
004Project Associate-I (Life Sciences)01
005Project Associate-I (Life Sciences)01
006Project Associate-I (NET qualified)01
007Project Assistant01

Eligibility Criteria

Post NameEssential Qualification
Project Associate-I
  • PG/ M.Pharm in Chemical Sci./Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • NET/GATE or any National level exam conducted by Central Govt. Dept.
    qualified
  • Experience in Organic Synthesis
Project Associate-I
  • M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences/Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • OR M.Pharm in Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Experience in Organic Synthesis
Project Associate-I (Chemistry)
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry
  • Research experience in organic synthesis
Project Associate-I (Chemistry/Pharma)
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry
  • OR Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Junior Research Fellow (Project)
  • PG in Chemistry/Chemical Sci./Pharmaceutical Chemisty
  • CSIR-UGC NET/GATE/National level exam qualified
  • ≥70% marks or 7.0 CGPA in M.Sc.
  • Experience in Organic Synthesis
Project Associate-I (Life Sciences)
  • M.Sc. in Zoology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Life Sciences
Project Associate-I (Life Sciences)
  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Biological Sciences
  • Experience in Molecular biology, Parasitology, Cell Biology
Project Associate-I (NET qualified)
  • Postgraduate degree in Life Science
  • CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET/ GATE/ National level exam qualified
  • Minimum 6-month experience in handling cell-based/animal studies
    and multicolor flow cytometry
Project Assistant
  • B.Sc. in Life Sciences
  • Lab experience in cell and animal handling

Important Dates

  • Last Date for Online Application: December 14, 2025
  • Walk-in-Interview Date: December 08, 2025 (Reporting Time: 09:00 AM onwards, candidates reporting after 10:00 AM will not be entertained)

Application Fee

  • No application fee

Application Mode

  • Online link for Position Codes 001 & 002 (Online Mode) will be activated on December 01, 2025
  • Last date for Online Application: December 14, 2025
  • Walk-in-Interview for all codes 001–007 (Part-II) will be held on December 08, 2025 (Reporting 9:00 AM, after 10:00 AM not allowed)

Pay Scale

Post NameStipend (per month)
Project Associate-IRs. 31,000/- + 20% HRA
Project Associate-IRs. 25,000/- + 20% HRA
Project Associate-I (Chemistry)Rs. 25,000/- + 20% HRA
Project Associate-I (Chemistry/Pharma)Rs. 25,000/- + 20% HRA
Junior Research Fellow (Project)Rs. 37,000/- + 20% HRA
Project Associate-I (Life Sciences)Rs. 25,000/- + 20% HRA
Project Associate-I (Life Sciences)Rs. 25,000/- + 20% HRA
Project Associate-I (NET qualified)Rs. 31,000/- + 20% HRA
Project AssistantRs. 20,000/- + 16% HRA

Selection Process

  • Applications would be screened on essential and desirable qualifications.
  • The shortlisted candidates (whose names are uploaded on the CDRI website) would be interviewed online or offline, as decided and informed by mail.
  • The shortlisted candidates would have to verify their original documents during the interview/joining.
  • The final selection is dependent on the performance of the interview and project requirement.

How to Apply for CSIR-CDRI Recruitment 2025

For Online Mode (Position Code 001 & 002 only)

  • Visit www.cdri.res.in from December 01, 2025 (5:00 PM onwards)
  • Click the activated online application link under Advertisement No. 17/2025
  • Fill complete application form and upload all required documents.
  • Submit before December 14, 2025 (11:59 PM)
  • No fee, no hard copy required.

For Walk-in-Interview (Position Code 001 to 007 – Part II)

  • Download application form & undertaking from www.cdri.res.in
  • Fill in block letters and bring on December 08, 2025.
  • Report at CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow by 09:00 AM (entry closed after 10:00 AM).
  • Carry original certificates, self-attested copies & recent passport-size photo.
  • No fee, direct appearance before selection committee.

FAQs

The recruitment also covers several research based jobs like: Project Associate-I, Junior Research fellow (Project) and Project assistant. They are sponsored research posts that are temporary and are provided on a temporary basis. The selection of the candidates will be done based on online applications and walk-in interviews depending on the post they apply.

The eligibility criteria depend on the post. Mostly, applicants possessing M.Sc., M.Pharm or equivalent degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Sciences can apply. Certain positions might demand that the candidate possesses NET/GATE qualification or experience in the lab. The official notification has to be presented to verify the eligibility.

The procedure of application is separated into two steps: Part-I- positions Online and Part-II- positions Walk-in-Interview. The candidates are supposed to act on the directions given in the official ad and make sure that all the documents are provided in a prescribed manner.

Important Links

Official Notificationwww.cdri.res.in
Official Websitewww.cdri.res.in
Apply Onlinewww.cdri.res.in

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Qualification

B.Sc., Post Graduation, M.Sc.

Last date to apply

14 Dec, 2025

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