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.
With the aim to expand and strengthen the areas of Neurobiology, Virology, Parasite Biology, Endocrinology, Human Genetics, Analytical Biochemistry, Computational Chemistry, Medicinal Process Chemistry, Statistics, IPR & HR Management, the Institute is looking for enthusiastic, talented young professionals with brilliant academic record, proven scientific achievements and zeal to conduct research as per the mandate of the Institute aligned with National Missions.
Post Code : 001
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : Masters degree in Organic Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry with NET- LS/ GATE/GPAT or qualified equivalent tests.
Desirable qualifications : Expertise in organic synthesis
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- + 20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (IHP2401) “Discovery of Sclerostin- LRP5/6-Targetting Molecules for Chronic Kidney Disease-induced Osteoporosis Therapy”
Tenure up to - 31.03.2026
Post Code : 002
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc./M.S. in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry with CSIR/UGC NET-LS or GATE
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Organic Synthesis.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP532401) “Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.”
Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 003
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry with NET- LS or GATE qualified
Desirable qualifications : Good academic background, Wet lab experience in the form of Project Masters.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MLP2032) “Discovery of selective KOR ligands for the Treatment Resistant Depression and Neuropathic pain.”
Tenure upto : 31.03.2025
Post Code : 004
Project Associate-I One (01)
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.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- + 16% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0442) “Transition metal- catalyzed enantioselective C-X bond formation.” Tenure upto : 20.08.2026
Post Code : 005
Project Associate-I One (01)
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.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- + 16% HRA p.m.
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 : 006
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : Masters in Chemical Science
Desirable qualifications : GATE or CSIR NET LS or one year research experience in chemistry lab.
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP532401) “Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 007
Project Associate-I (02 Positions)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry OR Masters in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MMP075201) “CSIR phytopharmaceutical Mission (Phase-3) vertical A-project 1 development of phytopharmaceutical lead for Parkinson’s diseases from Acorus calamus L.” Tenure up to - 31.03.2027
Post Code : 008
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc./M.S. in Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry with CSIR/UGC-NET-LS or GATE qualified
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Organic Synthesis.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP532401) “Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 009
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : Masters in Chemistry /Organic Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : NET-LS/GATE/GPAT or 1 year research/ Industrial experience
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP532401) “Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 010
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc./M.S. in Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry with CSIR/UGC-NET-LS or GATE qualified
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Natural Products Isolation and Characterization.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP532401) “Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 011
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : NET-L S/GATE/1 year research/ 1 year Industry experience
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP532401) “Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 012
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Masters degree in Organic Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry with NET- LS/ GATE/GPAT or qualified equivalent tests.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
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 : 013
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Masters degree in Organic Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry with NET- LS/ GATE/GPAT or qualified equivalent tests.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Organic Synthesis.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- + 16% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0460) “Steroselective Synthesis of Diverse Sp3-rich Ploycyclic Scaffolds: Generation of High valued New Molecular Entities (NMEs) for GPCR Modulators.” Tenure up to - 22.02.2027
Post Code : 014
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : Masters in Chemical Science/ Pharmaceutical Sciences GATE or CSIR/UGC NET or DST INSPIRE or one year research experience
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (FTT070503) “Multiplex Platform technology for clinical diagnosis of pathogens for monsoon fever panel.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 015
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : Masters in Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Organic Synthesis
Stipend : Rs. 25,000/- + HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (IHP0039) “Design of daptomycin and colistin type naturally inspired antibiotics to target multidrug-resistant pathogens.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2025
Post Code : 016
Project Associate- II (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Masters degree in Chemistry with minimum two years of experience in organic synthesis
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Organic Synthesis.
Stipend : (i) Rs. 35,000+20% HRA p.m. 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) 28,000/-+20% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (FBR030307) “Development of imine reductase based biocatalytic platoform for the synthesis of chiral amines building blocks for drug discovery and developmental applications.” Tenure up to - 31.03.2026
Post Code : 017
Senior Project Associate (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Ph.D in Natural Product/ Medicinal Chemistry.
Desirable qualifications : 1-2 years experience in Natural Product/ Medicinal chemistry.
Stipend : Rs. 42,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 40 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MMP075201) “CSIR Phytopharmaceutical Mission (Phase-3).” Tenure up to - 31.03.2027
Post Code : 018
Research Associate (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Ph.D in Chemistry Or 3 Years of Research Experience after M.Tech. with at least One Research Paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
Desirable qualifications : Applicants having a) experience in medical chemistry with the objective of preparing chemical libraries for biological activity following contemporary synthetic organic chemistry, b) research publication in high impact peer reviewed journals, c) knowledge about biochemical targets for neuropathic pain or the area or neurosciences, d) NET/GATE qualified for doctoral work and e) good communication skills will be preferred.
Stipend : Rs. 58,280/- p.m.
Upper Age limit : 40 years
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0348) “Development of small molecular antivirus against Chikungunya and Japanese Encephalitis Virus” Tenure up to - 27.02.2025
Post Code : 019
JRF (Project) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Masters in Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry with NET- LS/ GATE or qualified equivalent tests
Desirable qualifications : Experience in organic synthesis
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- +16% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 28 years
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0387) “Molecular Editing and Site-selective C-H Functionalization of Antimicrobial Peptides.” Tenure up to - 16.12.2024
Post Code : 020
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry with NET- LS or GATE qualified
Desirable qualifications : Good academic background, Wet lab experience in the form of project in Masters
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- +18% HRA p.m.
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 : 021
Senior Project Associate (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master’s degree in Life Sciences/Pharma with four years experience in Research and Development (R&D) OR Ph.D. in Life Sciences/Pharmacology
Desirable qualifications : 3 years research experience in mouse handling, Histology, RT- PCR, mammalian cell culture.
Stipend : Rs. 42,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 40 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MMP075201) “CSIR Phytopharmaceutical Mission (Phase-3).” Tenure up to - 31.03.2027
Post Code : 022
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Pharm/ MS(Pharm) with GPAT/GATE/NET qualified
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Pharmacokinetics/ Pharmaceutics/ Pharmacology/HPLC, LC-MS, Animal Experiments
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MLP2035) “Understanding the mechanism of osteopenia and aberrant bone formulation and discovery of new targets for skeletal medicine (Osteo Target)” Tenure upto : 31.03.2025
Post Code : 023
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : M.Pharm/ MS(Pharm) with GPAT/GATE/NET qualified
Desirable qualifications : Experience in Pharmacokinetics/ Pharmaceutics/ Pharmacology/HPLC, LC-MS, Animal Experiments
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (IHP0021) “Preclinical Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics studies of CDRI candidate drugs, formulations and Phytopharmaceuticals.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2025
Post Code : 024
Project Research Scientist-I (Non Medical) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : First Class M.Pharm./MS (Pharm) from a recognized University
Desirable qualifications : Experience in formulation development and pharmaceutical analysis.
Stipend : Rs. 56000/-p.m. + 18% HRA @ 1080=66,080+ Salary 5% increase in 3rd year.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0457) “Drug Development Utilizing Natural Bioactive Compounds for the Selerostin Target in Postmenopausal Osteporosis.” Tenure up to - 14.02.2028
Post Code : 025
Project Research Scientist-I (Non Medical) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : First Class Post Graduate Degree in (Life Sciences) including the integrated PG Degree OR Second Class Post Graduate Degree in (Life Sciences) including the integrated PG degrees with PhD in relevant area (Life Sciences)
Desirable qualifications : Experience in animal handling, cell culture and molecular biology techniques. A research publication will be desirable.
Stipend : Rs. 56000/-p.m. + 18% HRA @ 10,080= 66,080 + Salary 5% Increase in 3rd year.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0457) “Drug Development Utilizing Natural Bioactive Compounds for the Selerostin Target in Postmenopausal Osteporosis.” Tenure up to - 14.02.2028
Post Code : 026
Project Research Scientist-II (Non Medical) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : First Class Post Graduate Degree in (Life Sciences) including the integrated PG Degree with 3 years experience or PhD M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology with 3 years of research experience.
Desirable qualifications : Experience in mammalian cell culture, molecular biology and animal experimentation including surgical induction of cerebral ischemic stroke, neurobehavioral experiment and histopathology analysis.
Stipend : Rs. 67,000/- +Rs. 12060/- (18% HRA) =79060 pm, (5% increment included) 3rd year @70350/- + Rs. 12663/- (9% HRA) = Rs. 83013/- p.m.
Upper Age limit : 40 years
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0462) “Therapeutics Targetting of the HIFla/VEGF Pathway with Cannabidiol (CBD) Analogues in Cerebral Stroke.” Tenure up to - 15.02.2027
Post Code : 027
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : First Class Post Graduate Degree in (Biology/ Life Sciences) including the integrated PG Degree OR Second Class Post Graduate Degree including the integrated PG degrees with PhD in relevant area (Biology/Life Sciences)
Desirable qualifications : Candidates with First- class postgraduate degree should have at least two years of experience in techniques involving microbiology with animal handling experience or protein/ Peptide Biology or chemistry, cell culture. Candidates with Ph.D. in relevant area (Biology/ Life Sciences) should provide the lab management evidenced by publication or certificates. A 300-500- word research statement should be provided with the application.
Stipend : Rs. 56000/-p.m. + 18% HRA
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0459) “Development of simultaneous dual action synthetic defence peptides to control the menace of drug resistance in ESKAPE pathogens : Targeting the antibiofilm and antimicrobial activities.” Tenure up to - 28.02.2027
Post Code : 028
Project Associate- I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences
Desirable qualifications : Research Experience in animal handling
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP532401) “Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 029
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences
Desirable qualifications : NET qualified/research experience in animal handling
Stipend : Rs. 25,000/- + HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (IHP0037) “Determination of hERG liability of test compounds using manual patch clamp assay.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2025
Post Code : 030
Project Associate- I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences with NET/ GATE qualified
Desirable qualifications : 6 months or more experience in mammalian cell culture and animal handling.
Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP532401) “Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 031
Scientific Administrative Assistant (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : B.Sc. in Life Sciences OR B. Pharm in Pharmacology
Desirable qualifications : 6 months or more experience in Biological lab management
Stipend : Rs. 18,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 50 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP532401) “Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 032
Project Associate- I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Masters degree in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+20% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+20% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (IHP2402) “Study of alternative immune checkpoint Ligands in treatment resistant breast cancer.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 033
Project Associate- I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Plant Science/Life Sciences
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP532401) “Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 034
Project Associate- I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP532401) “Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 035
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Biological Sciences) with NET- JRF/LS qualified
Desirable qualifications : Expertise in mammalian cell culture.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- + HRA p.m.
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 : 036
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Masters. in Life Sciences/Biochemistry /Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Zoology
Desirable qualifications : Prior training in molecular biology.
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) 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 : 037
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Botany/Biotechnology /Plant Sciences/Life Sciences
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MMP075201) “CSIR phytopharmaceutical Mission (Phase-3) vertical A-project 1 development of phytopharmaceutical lead for Parkinson’s diseases from Acorus calamus L.” Tenure up to - 31.03.2027
Post Code : 038
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Masters in Life Sciences/Pharma
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MMP075201) “CSIR phytopharmaceutical Mission (Phase-3) vertical A-project 1 development of phytopharmaceutical lead for Parkinson’s diseases from Acorus calamus L.” Tenure up to - 31.03.2027
Post Code : 039
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : Master Degree in Bioinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Biotechnology
Desirable qualifications : Experience in molecular modeling and MD simulations/artificial intelligence/ML driven approaches to drug design.
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP532401) “Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 040
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : Masters in Life Sciences/Pharma (Pharmacology) NET/GATE qualified
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP532401) “Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 041
Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Biological Sciences) with NET- JRF/LS qualified
Desirable qualifications : Expertise in mammalian cell culture and protein purification.
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- + 20% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (IHP2401) “Discovery of Sclerostin- LRP5/6-Targetting Molecules for Chronic Kidney Disease-induced Osteoporosis Therapy” Tenure up to - 31.03.2026
Post Code : 042
JRF (Project) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences with NET/ GATE qualified
Desirable qualifications : Research experience (Wet lab)
Stipend : Rs. 37,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 28 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH (CLP0012) “Evaluation of effect of on AYUSH-M3 and Prabhakar vati on cardiovascular parameters” Tenure up to - 19.03.2026
Post Code : 043
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : Masters in Lifesciences/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Zoology
Desirable qualifications : One Year experience in molecular biology, and GATE or CSIR/UGC NET qualified
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. (ii) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above. (b) A to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (FTT070503) “Multiplex Platform technology for clinical diagnosis of pathogens for monsoon fever panel.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 044
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : Masters in Lifesciences/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Zoology Prior training/Experience in molecular biology
Desirable qualifications : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (FTT070503) “Multiplex Platform technology for clinical diagnosis of pathogens for monsoon fever panel.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2026
Post Code : 045
Project Associate-I One (01)
Essential qualifications : Masters in Life Sciences Biology or related field
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+18% HRA p.m. 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) 25,000/-+18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : ASH, Washington D.C. United States (GAP0378) “Identification of molecular therapeutic target leading to development of chem0- resistance in non-GC DLBC patients in India.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2025
Post Code : 046
Project Associate-I (03 Positions)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Biological Sciences
Desirable qualifications : Animal handling, experience in a Biology/Pathology laboratory
Stipend : Rs. 25,000/- + HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (IHP0038) “Safety and risk assessment.” Tenure upto : 31.03.2025
Post Code : 047
Project Associate- II (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master degree in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology /Molecular biology with minimum 2 years of experience in molecular cloning, protein expression & purification
Desirable qualifications : Expertise in molecular cloning, protein expression & purification and enzyme catalysis
Stipend : (i) Rs. 35,000+20% HRA p.m. 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) 28,000/-+20% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 years
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (FBR030307) “Development of imine reductase based biocatalytic platoform for the synthesis of chiral amines building blocks for drug discovery and developmental applications.” Tenure up to - 31.03.2026
Post Code : 048
JRF(Project) (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Master in Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics with NET/ GATE qualified
Desirable qualifications : Knowledge of Computer-Aided drug design, molecular modeling/ artificial intelligence driven approaches to drug design.
Stipend : Rs. 36400/- p.m.
Upper Age limit : 28 years
DBT (GAP0348) “Development of small molecular antivirus against Chikungunya and Japanese Encephalitis Virus” Tenure up to - 27.02.2025
Post Code : 049
Junior Research Assistant (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences High academic attainment with 1st class in graduate and post graduate examination.
Desirable qualifications : Research experience
Stipend : Rs. 25,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs. 28,000/- p.m. for 3rd year.
Upper Age limit : 28 Years as on 01st April 2024
Title & Tenure of the project : CST UP (GAP0464) “To identify the level of UBA52 and peripheral inflammatory cytokines in blood and cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson’s Disease patients to establish its diagnostic significance.” Tenure up to - 21.12.2026
Post Code : 050
Research Associate-II (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : Ph.D. Degree OR 3 years of research experience after M.Tech/MVSc/ M.Pharm with at least one research paper in Sciences Citation Indexed (SCI) journal
Desirable qualifications : Candidate should have proven/ certified experience in Mammalian cell culture, tissue culture, transfection, laboratory animal (rodent) handling, surgery, molecular biology techniques.
Stipend : Rs. 49,000/-p.m. + 16% HRA
Upper Age limit : 40 years
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB (GAP0463) “Investigating the effect of adiponectin repetor 2 (AdipoR2) agonism on non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); a POC study for assessing the potential for AdipoR2 as a novel therapeutic target .” Tenure up to - 03.03.2027
Post Code : 051
JRF (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. or equivalent degree with 55% marks in Biochemistry/Biotech nology/Animal Sciences/ Life Sciences from Indian Universities/Institutes + NET/NET(LS)/ GATE qualified
Desirable qualifications : Candidate with one year research experience in the field of cell culture/molecular biology/protein expression and purification will be preferred.
Stipend : Rs. 37,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 28 years
Title & Tenure of the project : Relaxation as per HRDG Guidelines Emeritus Scientist Scheme CSIR (EMS2001) “Understanding noncanonical functions of chapronin TCP1 complex subunit(s) and DnaJ protein(s) of Leishmania donovani.” Tenure upto : 07.06.2025
Post Code : 052
Research Associate (01 Position)
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. Ph.D. in area of Life Sciences Experience in cell biology, animal mode & molecular techniques
Stipend : Rs. 47,000/-p.m. + 16% HRA
Upper Age limit : 40 years
Title & Tenure of the project : Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India (CLP0003) “Mechanistic studies with Withania Somnifera extracts and its major phytoconstituents on innate immune cell response and their efficacy in experimental animal models of immunosuppression and inflammation.” Tenure up to - 30.03.2025
Post Code : 053
Principal Project Associate One (01)
Essential qualifications : Doctoral degree in Science from a recognized university and 4 years’ experience in Research & Desirable qualifications : Development in Industrial & Academic Institutions or S&T organizations.
Experience in R&D Project Management in reputed Institutions or Organizations. Certificate course in Project Management. Rs. Stipend : 49,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 40 years
Title & Tenure of the project : BMG (GAP0446) “Target Enabling Packages for Non- hormonal Contraception.” Tenure upto : 14.10.2026
Timing:- Eligible candidates are required to report for the Interview on
03-06-2024 (For Position Code No. 001 to 024, Area of Chemical Sciences and Pharma) ,
on 05-06-2024 (For Position Code No. 025 to 027, Area of Life Sciences (Project Research Scientists)) and
on 06.06.2024 (For Position Code No. 028 to 053, Area of Life Sciences and S & T Management)
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 www.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.
General Conditions
1. Age relaxation if any, will be as per Govt. of India/Funding Agency Guidelines.
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 regularization 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.
9. While coming for Walk-In-Interview, candidate(s) are advised to strictly adhere the COVID-19 guidelines.
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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