CSIR CDRI Recruitment – Overview

Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR CDRI) has released an official notification for 09 Project Associate, Junior Research Fellow & Project Assistant Posts under Advertisement No. 17/2025. Eligible candidates can apply online until 14 December 2025. Walk-in interviews for specific positions will be held on 08 December 2025 at CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow.

Vacancy Details – 09 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Project Associate (Chemical Sciences): Master Degree/M.Pharm in Chemical Sciences/Pharma Chemistry OR M.Sc with NET/GATE.
• Junior Research Fellow: M.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical/Pharma Chemistry + NET/GATE.
• Project Associate – Life Sciences: M.Sc in Zoology/Biotech/Biochem/Life Sciences with 70% or NET/GATE.
• Project Assistant: B.Sc in Life Sciences with lab experience.

2. Age Limit

• Project Associate: Max 35 years
• JRF: Max 28 years
• Project Assistant: Max 50 years
• Relaxation: SC/ST/PwBD/Women – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs

Salary / Stipend

• Project Associate (PAT-I) – Online: ₹31,000 + 20% HRA
• Project Associate-I – Online: ₹25,000 + 20% HRA
• Project Associate – Walk-in: ₹25,000 + 20% HRA (₹31,000 + HRA for NET/GATE)
• JRF (Project): ₹37,000 + 20% HRA
• Project Assistant: ₹20,000 + 16% HRA

Selection Process

• Screening of applications
• Online Interview for Part-I
• Walk-in Interview for Part-II
• Written test (if required)
• Document verification

How to Apply?

Part-I – Online Application

• Apply online between 01 Dec (5 PM) – 14 Dec 2025.
• Fill complete academic & experience details.
• Upload certificates and percentage conversion proof.
• Submit and take a printout.

Part-II – Walk-in Interview

• Date: 08 December 2025 (Reporting 09:00 AM; No entry after 10:00 AM)
• Venue: CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow
• Bring filled form + undertaking + original & self-attested documents.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 01/12/2025 (5:00 PM)
• Last Date (Online): 14/12/2025
• Walk-in Interview: 08/12/2025