Research Jobs Walk-In Interview at CSIR CDRI | Pharma Graduates Apply Now
CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, an esteemed laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), has announced recruitment for multiple temporary Research Jobs through Advertisement No. 03/2026. The institute is seeking qualified candidates for roles such as Project Associate and Project Technical Support across diverse research areas, including Chemical, Pharma, and Life Sciences. This recruitment drive utilizes a dual-mode approach, featuring Online Mode interviews for specific tuberculosis research projects and Walk-in-Interviews for a broad range of antimicrobial and drug discovery initiatives
About the Institution
CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) is a premier drug research laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India. Located in Lucknow, it is an integral part of the nation’s scientific infrastructure dedicated to innovative translational research. The institute specializes in a multidisciplinary approach to drug discovery, housing advanced centers for virus research, antimicrobial resistance, and computational biology. CSIR-CDRI is committed to translating scientific concepts into products that improve human health while providing a globally competitive environment for training the next generation of scientific leaders.
Vacancy Details
Part I: Online Mode Engagement
Position Code: 001
- Name & Number of Positions: Project Associate-I (02)
- Essential Qualifications: M. Pharm./MS(Pharm) with GPAT
- Stipend (Per Month): ₹31,000 + 20% HRA
Position Code: 002
- Name & Number of Positions: Project Associate-II (01)
- Essential Qualifications: M. Pharm./MS(Pharm), GPAT + 2 years research experience
- Stipend (Per Month): ₹35,000 + 20% HRA
- Project Title: BMGF (GAP0506) “Long-acting injectable (LAIs) for TB”.
Part-II: Walk-In-Interview Engagement
- Reporting Time: 09:00 AM onwards (Candidates after 10:00 AM will not be entertained).
- Venue: CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Sector 10, Jankipuram Extension, Sitapur Road, Lucknow-226031.
Schedule & Vacancy Details
Pharma (Interview Date: February 20, 2026)
- Code 003: Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 post); M.Pharm/M.Sc. in Analytical/Pharma Chemistry + NET/GATE/GPAT; ₹31,000 + 20% HRA.
- Code 004: Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 post); M.Pharm/MS (Pharm) + GPAT; ₹31,000 + 20% HRA.
- Code 005: Project Technical Support-III (01 post); M.Pharm/MS (Pharm) + GPAT; ₹28,000 + 20% HRA.
- Code 006: Project Associate-II (01 post); Master’s in Life/Pharma/Animal Sciences/Biotech + NET/GATE + 2 years experience; ₹35,000 + 18% HRA.
General Instructions & Eligibility
- Age Limit: Maximum 35 years for all positions.
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates.
- Tenure: Initially for one year or till project duration, extendable based on performance and fund availability.
- Engagement Limit: Total tenure across CSIR laboratories cannot exceed 6 years cumulatively.
- Application Requirements: For walk-ins, bring a duly filled application form, undertaking, recent photograph, and original/self-attested copies of certificates.
