CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, a premier Institute under Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is involved in multidisciplinary R&D programs of both basic and applied nature. CSIR-CDRI is a pioneer biomedical research organization in India and has the infrastructure and expertise to develop a drug from concept to commercialization. In the year 2012, CSIR-CDRI shifted to its state of the art new campus, which has been set up with a vision to serve as a Nodal Center of CSIR in new drug discovery and development.
Walk-in-interview for engagement of Project Staff under different Projects are to be held in CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow. Walk-In- Interview will be held on 19/12/2024 (For Position Code No. 001 to 012, Area of Life Sciences) and on 20/12/2024 (For Position Code 013 to 018, Area of Chemical Sciences & Pharma) from 09:00 am onwards as per the details given below
Post Code : 01
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s in Life Sciences.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
Stipend :(a) Rs. 31,000/- + 20% HRA for those candidate who have qualified CSIR- UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+20%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project :BMGF (GAP0446) “Target Enabling Packages for non-hormonal Contraception” Tenure up to – 14.10.2026
Post Code : 002
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s in Life Sciences.
Desirable qualifications : Candidates with experience in Animal Handling.
Stipend :(a) Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA for those candidate who have qualified CSIR- UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+18%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project :CSIR (HCP532401) “Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.” Tenure up to – 31.03.2026
Post Code : 003
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life sciences/ Microbiology /Biochemistry /Biological Sciences Research
Desirable qualifications : Experience in molecular biology, protein purification etc.
Stipend :(a) Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA for those candidate who have qualified CSIR- UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+18%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project :CSIR (MLP2031) “Chemical biology approaches towards dissecting non-canonical protein functions and novel targets in Malaria, Leishmania and Filaria parasites.” Tenure up to – 31.03.2025
Post Code : 004
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s in any branch of Life Sciences with GATE / NET qualified.
Desirable qualifications : Certified / documented experience/training in mammalian cell culture, Immunoblotting and laboratory animal handling (rodents).
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- + 20% HRA
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project :BFI – BIOME (GAP0485) “Discovery and development of novel small molecule Adiponectin Receptor Agonists as orally- available therapeutics against Skeletal Muscle Atrophy”. Project Start Date: 15.01.2025
Post Code : 005
Project Associate (PAT-II) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s in any branch of Biology (Life Sciences, Zoology, Biotech) with 2 years research experience.
Desirable qualifications : Candidates with experience in Mammalian Cell culture, Molecular Biology techniques.
Stipend : (a) Rs. 35,000/- + 18% HRA for those candidate who have qualified CSIR- UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 28,000+18%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project :CSIR (HCP0040) “PAN CSIR CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM Making Cancer Care Affordable Empowering Women’s health: Focusing on Breast and Gynecological Cancers of Indian Relevance” Tenure up to – 31.03.2026
Post Code : 006
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s degree in Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Biochemistry.
Desirable qualifications : Work experience within the area of cell culture, functional genomics and/or molecular biology related methodologies.
Stipend : (i) Rs. 37,000/- + 16% to Scholars who are selected who are through (a) National Eligibility Test – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 30,000/- + 16% HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above. Upper Age limit : 50 years
Title & Tenure of the project :ANRF (GAP0472) “Studies on Glial Cells and Associated Transcription Factors of Helix-Loop-Helix Family in context of Neuroinflammation and Neuronal Repair Employing C. elegans Model .” Tenure upto: 31.05.2027
Post Code : 007
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences
Desirable qualifications : 4 months research experience in Microbiology lab.
Stipend : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA for those candidate who have qualified CSIR- UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+18%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Years
Title & Tenure of the project :BIRAC (GAP0489) “Early-Stage Pre-Clinical Development of Stabilized Peptide-Based Antibacterial Agents for Difficult-to-Treat Multidrug-Resistant Infections Tenure Upto: 24.05.2027
Post Code : 008
Project Associate-II (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biological Sciences and Two years’ research experience.
Desirable qualifications : Research experience in molecular biology, proteins purification etc.
Stipend : (i) Rs. 42,000/- + 18% HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests- CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (assistant professorship) or Gate or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and institutions. (ii) Rs. 33,000+18% HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 50 years
Title & Tenure of the project :ANRF (GAP0394) “Understanding the role of Dynamin-related proteins (DRPs) in mitochondrial remodeling and organelle communication in human malaria parasite.” Tenure upto: 08.02.2027
Post Code : 009
Project Associate-II (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Masters degree in any stream of Life Sciences along with NET/GATE qualified & two years of research experience.
Desirable qualifications : Acquainted with Animal Handling & Molecular Techniques.
Stipend : Rs. 35,000/- +18% HRA
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project :DBT (GAP0474) “Preclinical Development and Scientific Validation of Putranjiva Seeds for Female Pro-fertility.” Tenure upto: 24.06.2027
Post Code : 010
Senior Research Fellow (Project) (03 Positions)
Essential qualifications : Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences or equivalent + National level tests, NET, GATE qualified and two years of research experience.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in cell- based and animal studies.
Stipend : Rs. 35,000/- + 16 % HRA
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project :Ministry of AYUSH (GAP0481) “Center of Excellence for Fundamental and Translation Research in Ayurveda.” Tenure upto : 25.03.2027
Post Code : 011
Research Associate-I (Project) (04 Position)
Essential qualifications : Ph.D. in Life Sciences or equivalent degree
Desirable qualifications : Experience in cell- based and animal studies.
Stipend : Rs. 47000+16% HRA
Upper Age limit : 40 years
Title & Tenure of the project :Ministry of AYUSH (GAP0481) “Center of Excellence for Fundamental and Translation Research in Ayurveda.” Tenure upto : 25.03.2027
Post Code : 012
Research Associate-III (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Ph.D. in the area of life science or equivalent degree with 1 year research experience
Desirable qualifications : Experience in cell- based and animal studies. Rs. 54000+16% HRA
Upper Age limit : 40 years
Ministry of AYUSH (GAP0481) “Center of Excellence for Fundamental and Translation Research in Ayurveda.” Tenure upto : 25.03.2027
Post Code : 013
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : Experience in bioanalytical studies
Stipend : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 20% HRA for those candidate who have qualified CSIR- UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+20%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project :CSIR (IHP0016) “Preclinical Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetic studies of Pharmacokinetic studies of CDRI Candidates drugs, formulations and Phytopharmaceuticals.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2025
Post Code : 014
Project Associate (PAT-I) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Stipend : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 20% HRA for those candidate who have qualified CSIR- UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+20%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : BFI – BIOME (GAP0485) “Discovery and development of novel small molecule Adiponectin Receptor Agonists as orally- available therapeutics against Skeletal Muscle Atrophy”. Project Start Date: 15.01.2025
Post Code : 015
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry with NET-LS or GATE qualified.
Desirable qualifications : M.Sc. in organic Chemistry special and some laboratory research experience. Rs. 31,000/- +16% HRA
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0465) “Transition metal-catalyzed fluorine insertion in small organic molecules.” Tenure upto: 14.03.2027
Post Code : 016
Project Associate-II (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry + Two year research experience and NET/GATE qualified Research
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Natural products Isolation
Stipend : Rs. 35000+16% HRA
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0382) “Bioprospecting of Marine microbial diversity for various products under the marine Bioresource and biotechnology network program.” Tenure upto: 31.03.2025
Post Code : 017
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Organic Synthesis
Stipend : (i) Rs. 37,000/- + 16% to Scholars who are selected who are through (a) National Eligibility Test – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 30,000/- + 16% HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 50 years
Title & Tenure of the project : ANRF (GAP0415) “Development of Asymmetric Isocyanide- Based Multi-Component Reactions (AIMCR) towards Alkaloid- Mimicking Scaffolds and Drugs.” Tenure upto: 26.12.2025
Post Code : 018
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M. Pharm
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Pharmacokinetic studies
Stipend : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 20% HRA for those candidate who have qualified CSIR- UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or their Agencies/Institutions. (b) 25,000+20%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (IHP0016) “Preclinical Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetic studies of Pharmacokinetic studies of CDRI Candidates drugs, formulations and Phytopharmaceuticals.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2025
Timing:
Eligible candidates are required to report for the Walk-In-Interview will be held on 19/12/2024 (For Position Code No. 001 to 012, Area of Life Sciences) and on 20/12/2024 (For Position Code 013 to 018, Area of Chemical Sciences & Pharma) from 09:00 am onwards. Candidates reporting after 10:00 A.M will not be entertained. The eligible candidates may appear before the Selection Committee for interview on the date and time mentioned above at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Sector 10, Jankipuram Extension, Sitapur Road, Lucknow-226031. Eligible candidates must bring with them a duly filled application & undertaking (which can be downloaded from our website cdri.res.in with original & self attested copies of mark sheets/certificates etc. along with a recent passport size photograph. Tentative mark sheets/certificates and ‘result awaited’ will not be considered. Any experience certificate to project personnel shall be issued by the Administration of the concerned Laboratory/Institute. However, any other recommendation letter of reference letter shall be issued by the Principal Investigator/Project Leader in all cases Project Manager and such letter shall not commit on any administrative aspects. For project Manager, such recommendation or reference letter shall be issued by the Director/Head of the Laboratory/Institute.
(a) Project personnel engaged as per these guidelines shall be eligible to medical facilities at CSIR dispensaries of the institute, to the extent of consultation and/or available medicines at the dispensary and transport facilities, if any, as per the term and conditions with which it is provided by the Institute.
(b) Project personnel engaged in the projects may be covered under Group Medical Insurance Scheme, subject to their willingness, for which the cost shall be borne by the individual concerned.
(c) Women project personnel shall be eligible for maternity leave of 180 days and the male project personnel shall be eligible for paternity leave of 15 days only in case of two surviving children as per CSIR norms. Further, the Project Staff shall be paid the stipend for the period of aforesaid leave only after re-joining the office after availing such leave and submission of relevant medical reports/documents.
(d) The project personnel are entitled to avail leaves as per extant rules of CSIR i.e., 12 days of leave (at the rate of one day leave per month). Any leave availed beyond this shall be without emoluments calculated pro-rata.
(e) The project personnel may be allowed to register for higher degree (i.e., Ph.D) as per the policy of the Institute, if they fulfill all the requirements laid down for such purposes, provided that the project duration is at least 3 years or more, apart from any other conditions laid down by the concerned Institute/Laboratory. The permission to register for PhD is subject to the condition that the work of the project is not affected and it will be without any financial obligation to CSIR/Project. The tenure of the project personnel shall not be extended merely on the ground that he/she has not completed the Ph.D.
General Conditions
1. The relaxation in the age limit for the candidates belonging to the category of SC/ST/PwBD/Women and the Category of OBC shall be 05 years and 03 years respectively or as per Funding Agency/Govt. of India instructions issued in this regard from time to time.
2. Suitable Candidates may be empaneled for future requirement if any, under different projects.
3. The date for determining age/qualification and experience shall be the date of interview.
4. The above positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the aforementioned projects. The engagement in these projects will not confer any right implicit or explicit on the candidate for consideration for higher degree or regularization permanent employment against any CSIR- CDRI post(s).
5. The number of positions against the various projects/Scheme can vary at the time of selection depending on the requirement of the institute.
6. Position Code will be cancelled if funds are not available in the advertised concerned projects.
7. The Director, CSIR-CDRI has discretion to increase or decrease the number of positions or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
8. Interim queries will not be entertained.
No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.
Note:- Candidates who fulfils the requisite qualification and age will be allowed to appear before the Selection Committee for interview. Written test in the subject area will be held, if required, to shortlist candidates for the interview on the same day depending upon the number of candidates. The interview may be continued for the subsequent days also, therefore candidates coming from outstations are requested to make their own arrangements accordingly.
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