CSIR-CDRI Pharma Recruitment 2026: Open M.Pharm, B.Pharm Graduates
Looking for a Pharma Govt Job opportunity in a leading government research institute? CSIR-CDRI Recruitment 2026 has announced multiple openings for candidates with B.Pharm, M.Pharm, MS (Pharm), Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences qualifications. These positions offer excellent opportunities to work on drug discovery, formulation development, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical analysis, and clinical research projects at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow.
- Positions: Project Associate, Junior Research Fellow
- Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
About the Institute
CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI) is a premier drug research institute under CSIR, Government of India. The institute is involved in the discovery and development of therapeutics, formulation research, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical sciences, and translational drug development for diseases of national and global importance.
Job Description
CSIR-CDRI is inviting applications from qualified pharmacy professionals for various project-based research positions under sponsored projects related to:
- Formulation Development
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Pharmacokinetic Studies
- Drug Discovery Research
- Clinical Research
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Cancer Research
- Vaccine Development
- Biomarker Research
- Translational Research
Selected candidates will work in multidisciplinary teams contributing to nationally important pharmaceutical research projects.
Qualifications
Eligible
- B.Pharm/ M.Pharm
- GPAT qualification (for applicable positions)
- Ph.D. in relevant disciplines (for Research Associate positions)
- Relevant research experience as specified for individual projects
Salary Details
- Project Associate (PAT-I) — ₹31,000 + 20% HRA per month
- Junior Research Fellow (Project) — ₹37,000 + 20% HRA per month
- Project Associate (PAT-I) — ₹25,000 + 20% HRA per month
Important Dates
Online Mode
- Online Application Link Activation: 29 May 2026 (05:00 PM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 10 June 2026
Walk-In Interview
- Position Code 001–011 (Chemical Sciences): 10 June 2026
- Position Code 012–029 (Life Sciences): 11 June 2026
Reporting Time
- From 09:00 AM onwards
- Candidates reporting after 10:00 AM will not be entertained.
Instructions to Candidates
- All applicants must fulfill the essential qualifications for the position and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement as on the last date of submission of application.
- The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum, and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for an interview.
- List of shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria shall be notified on the CDRI Website.
- Date and mode of interview shall be communicated to the shortlisted candidates through email.
- The positions are purely temporary.
