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 conceptualization 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.

Position code No : 001
Project JRF One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Bioinformatics / Biotechnology / Life Science with NET/NET (LS) qualified
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Computer-Aided Drug Design, Molecular Modeling, AI & Machine learning Tools. Familiarly with LINUX based computer system.
Stipend : Rs. 36,400 p.m. for 1st & 2nd year and Rs. 38,840 p.m. for 3rd year
Upper Agelimit : 30 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0348) “Development of small molecular antivirus against Chikungunya and Japanese Encephalitis Virus.” Tenure upto – 27.02.2023

Position code No : 002
Project SRF One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. (Life Science) with two years research experience or graduate with above qualification with national fellowship
Desirable qualifications : Ph.D, M.D. or equivalent
Stipend : Rs. 35,000 p.m. +16% HRA
Upper Agelimit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0350) “Centre for Product Development.” Tenure upto – 15.12.2024 (Initially approved for a period of one year from 16.12.2019 to 15.12.2020)

Position code No : 003
Project Assistant One (01)
Essential qualifications : B.Sc. in Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology etc. with 55% marks
Desirable qualifications : Experience in immunological Research
Stipend : Rs. 20,000 p.m.+16% HRA
Upper Agelimit : 50 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB (GAP0339) “Endoplasmic Reticulum stress response in orchestrating mucosal immune response: exploring novel therapeutic intervention for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.” Tenure upto – 18.11.2021

Position code No : 004
Project Assistant-II One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Biotechnology
Desirable qualifications : M.Sc. (Biotechnology) with prior experience of working in a Research Laboratory
Stipend : Rs. 31,000 p.m.+HRA
Upper Agelimit : 30 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0314) “Role of the RIPK3-MLKL necrosome in the regulation of TGF-β- signaling mediated renal fibrosis during the development and progression of chronic kidney diseases.” Tenure upto – 31.01.2024

Position code No : 005
Project Associate-I Seven (07)
Essential qualifications : Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences including Medicinal Laboratory Technology/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Virology/ Biochemistry or Agricultural Sciences/ MVSc or Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine from a recognized university
Desirable qualifications : The candidate is expected to work on testing on novel corona virus-2019 testing using methods like Real time –PCR and others. Therefore, the candidate with experience in the Microbiology/ Virology/ Medical Laboratory Technology will be preferred.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000 p.m.+HRA
Upper Agelimit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MLP2023) “Testing of COVID-19 samples.” Tenure upto – 30.11.2020

Position code No : 006
Principal Project Associate Three (03)
Essential qualifications : Doctoral Degree in Science including Medical/ Biotechnology/ Microbioloty/Virology/ MD/MS from recognized University or equivalent and four years research experience in Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Virology /Biochemistry
Desirable qualifications : The candidate is expected to work on testing of SARS-COV2 2019 testing using methods like Real time-PCR and others. Experience of handling of Pathogenic Culture (Bacteria/Virus), clinical specimens, RNA/DNA extraction, Real time-PCR and Data analysis will be preferred.
Stipend : Rs. 49,000 p.m.+HRA
Upper Agelimit : 40 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MLP2023) “Testing of COVID-19 samples.” Tenure upto – 30.11.2020

Position code No : 007
Scientific Administration/ Assistance One (1)
Essential qualifications : Graduate degree in Life Sciences
Desirable qualifications : The candidate is expected to be well versed handling of Microsoft office.
Stipend : Rs.18,000/- + HRA
Upper Agelimit : 50 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0029) “Development of Processes for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients towards COVID-19” Tenure upto – 31.03.2021

Position code No : 008
Research Assistant-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : B.Sc. in Chemistry with 55% marks
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Organic Synthesis or Bioinformatics
Stipend : Rs. 16,000/- p.m.
Upper Agelimit : 50 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0349) “Development of Glyco-conjugates based site directed fluorescent sensor for the detection of bacteria.” Tenure upto – 25.02.2023

Position code No : 009
Project JRF One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry with first division
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Synthetic Chemistry laboratory.
Stipend : (Rs. 31,000 p.m. for 1st & 2nd year; SRF Rs. 35,000 p.m. for 3rd year)+16% HRA
Upper Agelimit : 30 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0321) “Rational design and syntheses of non-natural, silicon and boron based antibiotics: Sila-and boro-b-lactams and beyond.” Tenure upto – 11.03.2022

Position code No : 010
Research Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : Ph.D in Chemistry (Awarded or Submitted).
Desirable qualifications : Good academic record with at least 55% in M.Sc (Organic Chemistry/ Chemistry with organic major). The work of the thesis should be in the area of synthetic medicinal chemistry or organic chemistry as endorsed by research publications in peer reviewed journal (as first author) or patent application filed. Applicants having a) experience in medicinal chemistry with the objective of preparing chemical libraries for biological activity following contemporary synthetic organic chemistry, b) research publications in high impact peer reviewed journals, c) knowledge about biochemical targets for related area of work in thesis or antivirals and d) good communication skills will be preferred. Applicants are required to make a 10 min presentation (Not more than 5 slides) of their Ph.D work.
Stipend : 47,000+HRA/- p.m.
Upper Agelimit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0348) “Development of small molecular antivirus against Chikungunya and Japanese Encephalitis Virus.” Tenure up to – 27.02.2023

Position code No : 011
Project Associate-I Four (4)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry with first division. Experience in Synthetic Chemistry laboratory.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- + HRA
Upper Agelimit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0029) “Development of Processes for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients towards COVID-19” Tenure upto – 31.03.2021

Position code No : 012
Senior Project Associate One (1)
Essential qualifications : Ph. D. in Chemistry (Awarded or Submitted).
Desirable qualifications : Good academic record with at least 55% in M.Sc (Organic Chemistry/ Chemistry with organic major). The work of the thesis should be in the area of synthetic medicinal chemistry or organic chemistry as endorsed by research publications in peer reviewed journal (as first author) or patent application filed. Applicants having a) experience in synthetic chemistry b) research publications in high impact peer reviewed journals, c) good communication skills will be preferred. Applicants are required to make a 10 min presentation (Not more than 5 slides) of their Ph. D work.
Stipend : Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
Upper Agelimit : 40 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0029) “Development of Processes for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients towards COVID-19” Tenure upto – 31.03.2021

Position code No : 013
Project Assistant One (01)
Essential qualifications : B.Pharm.
Desirable qualifications : M. Pharm. or MS Pharm (Pharmaceutics)
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- p.m.
Upper Agelimit : 30 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0354) “An investigational study on Mycobacteriophages and their enzymes as new drugs (IND) for treating tuberculosis.” Tenure up to – 24.10.2022 (Initially approved for a period of one year from 25.10.2019 to 24.10.2020)

Position code No : 014
Project JRF One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Pharm.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in the area of formulation development
Stipend : (Rs. 31,000 p.m. for 1st & 2nd year; SRF Rs. 35,000 p.m. for 3rd year)+16% HRA.
Upper Agelimit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0343) “Studies on clinical efficacy of identified herbal leads on wound healing and veterinary dermatological complication.” Tenure up to – 13.01.2023

Position code No : 015
Research Assistant One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Pharm.
Desirable qualifications : M.Sc. with Ph.D/ M.Pharm with research experience
Stipend : 31,000/- p.m
Upper Agelimit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0294) “Do endoplasmic reticulum stress mediated death signaling pathways involved in Alzheimer’s pathology: Role of transmembrane protein kinase PERK, IRE1 and activation transcription factor 4 and 6 (ATF 4&6).” Tenure up to – 14.10.2021

Position code No : 016
Project SRF One (01)
Essential qualifications : MBBS/BDS/MVSC/ M.Pharma with two years experience or above graduate with national fellowship
Desirable qualifications : Ph.D, M.D. or equivalent
Stipend : Rs. 35,000 p.m. +16% HRA
Upper Agelimit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0350) “Centre for Product Development.” Tenure upto – 15.12.2024 (Initially approved for a period of one year from 16.12.2019 to 15.12.2020)

Position code No : 017
Scientific Administration/ Assistance Four (04)
Essential qualifications : Graduate degree in Computer Sciences/ Application
Desirable qualifications : The candidate is expected to be well versed handling of Microsoft office with Biology background.
Stipend : Rs. 18,000 p.m.+HRA
Upper Agelimit : 50 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MLP2023) “Testing of COVID-19 samples.” Tenure upto – 30.11.2020

General Conditions
1. Age relaxation will be admissible to SC/ST/OBC/PWD & Women candidates as per CSIR/Funding Agency Guidelines.
2. The date for determining age/qualification and experience shall be the last date of submission of online application.
3. 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 regularization against any CSIR/CDRI post(s).
4. The number of positions against the various projects can vary at the time of selection depending on the requirement of the institute.
5. Extension beyond two years / movement from one level to next shall be subject to performance review by a committee.

Step by Step procedure for Engagement of Project Staff through online
1. The candidate will apply online through the link.
2. Received applications will be screened by duly constituted Standing Screening Committee. The Screening Committee may fix different set of criteria to short-list the candidates as per the project requirement. The Screening Committee will screen all applications received for the specified project and maximum 10 eligible candidates will be called for online interview against single position. In case of false information received through online application, the competent authority will cancel the candidature of the applicant and debarred for attending the interview in future.
3. Eligible applicants may be called for interview through online and Interview letter will be sent him/her through e-mail intimating the date & time of Interview, link/reference of online mode, terms & conditions, if any. The candidate will be allowed to join only after verification of original certificates and other information found correct.
4. Based on the performance of the candidates and availability of suitable candidates, Selection Committee may also recommend Panels for future engagement in different projects as and when need arises. The engagement process will be complete after the joining of the candidates.

Last date of submission of online application : 27.07.2020 upto 5:30 p.m