Goverment Research Job at CSIR-IITR | Project Staff Vacancies | Pharma Graduates Eligible

Earn Up to ₹56,000 with Govt Job at CSIR-IITR | Multiple Research Job Vacancies | Apply Online

Looking for a Pharma Govt Job or a Research Job in 2026? The CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR) has announced Project Staff Recruitment 2026 for multiple vacancies under various research projects in Lucknow. This Pharma Govt Job offers excellent opportunities for candidates seeking a Research Job in toxicology, biomedical sciences, life sciences, and related disciplines. Eligible candidates can apply online before the last date.

• Position: Project Associate
• Location: Lucknow
• ADVERTISEMENT NO.: IITR/ULIP/Project Staff/2026

About the Institute

The CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), established in 1965, is a premier laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). The institute conducts advanced research in Environmental Toxicology, Predictive Toxicology, Health Risk Assessment, Preventive Toxicology, Inhalation Toxicology, and Analytical Toxicology.

Eligibility and Vacancy Details

Salary (emoluments)

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Selection Process for Project Associate-I (PAT-I)

The selection for PAT-I positions involves two sequential tiers:

• Stage I: Written Examination (Qualifying only): An OMR-based, objective multiple-choice test.

• Stage II: Personal Interview: Top scorers from the written exam are invited to the interview stage at a maximum ratio of 1:5 (five candidates per vacancy). The final merit list is prepared solely based on performance in the interview.

2. Selection Process for All Other Positions (PAT-II, Senior-PAT, PS-I, PS-II)

For advanced project roles, screening is based solely on the personal interview performance. No separate written exam is administered.

PAT-I Written Examination Syllabus & Pattern

• Exam Duration: 1 Hour (60 minutes)
• Medium: Bilingual (English and Hindi)
• Negative Marking: None (There is no negative marking)

Important Interview Guidelines & Requirements

• Gate Closing Time: Strict cutoff at 10:00 AM at the Lucknow campus venue. No entry is allowed after this time under any circumstances.

• Document Verification: Physical presentation of original documents (Date of Birth proof, Matriculation/Degree certificates, Caste certificates, or equivalence certificates) is mandatory. Digital copies, mobile photos, or tablet scans of originals will not be accepted.

• Admit Cards: Issued exclusively for the PAT-I written exam. No separate admit cards will be distributed for the standalone interview segments of other positions.

General Conditions & Important Instructions

1. Citizenship & Status: The applicant must be a citizen of India. All positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the specific projects. Engagement does not confer any explicit or implicit right for regularization against any CSIR/IITR position.
2. Cut-off Date: The date for determining age, qualification, and experience shall be the last date of submission of the online application: 21.06.2026.
3. Experience Counting: For a position in a project, required experience shall be counted only after the candidate has acquired the minimum prescribed educational qualification.
4. CGPA Conversion: In the case of Universities/Institutes awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grades, candidates are requested to convert them into percentages based on their University/Institute’s formula.
5. Age Limit & Relaxation: Minimum age is 18. Upper age limit is 35 years for PAT-I, PAT-II, and PS-I; and 40 years for PS-II and Senior-PAT. Relaxations apply (5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Females, 3 years for OBC Non-Creamy Layer).
6. No Extensions for Glitches: If candidates cannot submit their online application due to server failure at the last moment, the last date will not be extended. Apply well in advance.
7. Document Verification (Strict Rule): Candidates must produce original documents for verification at the time of the interview. Photographs or scanned images on mobile phones/tablets are NOT accepted as valid documents. Failure to bring originals will result in disqualification from the interview.
8. Admit Cards: Admit cards are issued separately only for candidates appearing in the written examination for Project Associate-I (PAT-I). No separate admit cards are issued for the interview stage of any position.
9. Gate Timing: Under no circumstances will any candidate arriving after 10:00 AM be permitted to appear for the interview or exam.
10. Communication: Ensure you have a valid personal email ID and mobile number active until the completion of the recruitment process to receive intimation for admit cards.

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