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
| Role Level & Project Code | Required Pharma Qualification | Core Job Responsibilities |
| Project Associate-I [MLP-002624 (Osteo-IN)] | Master’s Degree in Pharma | Develop and characterize nanomaterials; perform cell culture and animal studies. |
| Project Associate-I [MLP-002624 (BONE-ON)] | Master’s Degree in Pharma | Develop, characterize, and optimize nanocarriers; perform cell and animal experiments. |
| Project Associate-I [MLP-002624 (GLP-PA1)] | Master’s Degree in Pharmacology | Conduct safety and toxicity studies within a regulatory framework. |
| Project Associate-II [MLP-002624 (GLP-PA2)] | Master’s Degree in Pharmacology | Carry out safety and toxicity studies under a regulatory framework. |
| Project Associate-II [MLP-002624 (EC-PA2)] | Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Not specified in the official advertisement. |
| Project Associate-II [MLP-002624 (TDIC-PA2)] | Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Not specified in the official advertisement. |
| Project Associate-II [MLP-002624 (CRM-PA2)] | Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Not specified in the official advertisement. |
Salary (emoluments)
| Role Level & Project Code | Monthly Emoluments (Standard) | Monthly Emoluments (For NET / GATE Qualified Candidates)* |
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Project Associate-I [MLP-002624 (Osteo-IN)] |
₹25,000 + 20% HRA | ₹31,000 + 20% HRA |
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Project Associate-I [MLP-002624 (BONE-ON)] |
₹25,000 + 20% HRA | ₹31,000 + 20% HRA |
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Project Associate-I [MLP-002624 (GLP-PA1)] |
₹25,000 + 20% HRA | ₹31,000 + 20% HRA |
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Project Associate-II [MLP-002624 (GLP-PA2)] |
₹28,000 + 20% HRA | ₹35,000 + 20% HRA |
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Project Associate-II [MLP-002624 (EC-PA2)] |
₹28,000 + 20% HRA | ₹35,000 + 20% HRA |
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Project Associate-II [MLP-002624 (TDIC-PA2)] |
₹28,000 + 20% HRA | ₹35,000 + 20% HRA |
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Project Associate-II [MLP-002624 (CRM-PA2)] |
₹28,000 + 20% HRA | ₹35,000 + 20% HRA |
Important Dates
| S.No. | Stages in the Recruitment Process | Tentative Date |
| 1. | Opening Date of Submitting Online Application | 14.06.2026 at 10:00 AM |
| 2. | Last Date of Submitting Online Application | 21.06.2026 at 05:00 PM |
| 3. | Declaration of Final List of Eligible & Non-Eligible (PAT-I) | 23.06.2026 |
| 4. | Downloading Admit Cards (Written Exam / Interview) | 25.06.2026 |
| 5. | Date of Interview for Senior-PAT, PS-I & PS-II | 29.06.2026 |
| 6. | Date of Interview for PAT-II | 30.06.2026 |
| 7. | Date of Written Examination for PAT-I | 01.07.2026 |
| 8. | Declaration of Result of Written Examination for PAT-I | 01.07.2026 |
| 9. | Date of Interview for PAT-I candidates | 02.07.2026 |
| 10. | Final Result Declaration | 10.07.2026 |
Selection Process
1. Selection Process for Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
The selection for PAT-I positions involves two sequential tiers:
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Stage I: Written Examination (Qualifying only): An OMR-based, objective multiple-choice test.
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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
| Section | Part | Subject | Total Questions | Questions to Attempt | Max Marks | Remarks |
| Section A | Part-1 | General Chemistry | 15 | 10 | 25 | Compulsory |
| Part-2 | General Biochemistry | 15 | 10 | 25 | Compulsory | |
| Part-3 | General Biology | 15 | 10 | 25 | Compulsory | |
| Section B | Part-S1 to S4 | Specialization (Choose 1: Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or Veterinary & Animal Sciences) | 13 | 10 | 25 | Choose only 1 stream |
| TOTAL | 58 | 40 | 100 |
- Exam Duration: 1 Hour (60 minutes)
- Medium: Bilingual (English and Hindi)
- Negative Marking: None (There is no negative marking)
Important Interview Guidelines & Requirements
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Gate Closing Time: Strict cutoff at 10:00 AM at the Lucknow campus venue. No entry is allowed after this time under any circumstances.
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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.
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience Counting: For a position in a project, required experience shall be counted only after the candidate has acquired the minimum prescribed educational qualification.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gate Timing: Under no circumstances will any candidate arriving after 10:00 AM be permitted to appear for the interview or exam.
- 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.
