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.
A unique opportunity for research career in Science & Technology in the area of Drugs, Pharmaceuticals and Biomedical Research
Senior Project Associate One (01)
Post Code : 001
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with four year research experience OR Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Desirable qualifications / Job Requirement : Experience in liposcome formulation, formulation product development.
Stipend : Rs. 42,000+HRA (Rs. 7560/-) p.m
Upper Age limit : 40 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MLP2045) “Subsequent New Drug application (SNDA) enabling studies for sustained for released corneal targeted antifungal formulation.” Tenure up to – September 2024
Scientific Administrative Assistant One (01)
Post Code : 002
Essential qualifications : B.Tech (Biotechnology or Computer Sciences)
Desirable qualifications / Job Requirement : Proficiency in Computer Applications, including knowledge of LINUX OS/Machine learning/ Artificial Intelligence methods.
Stipend : Rs. 18,000 + 16% HRA
Upper Age limit : 50 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0384) “Establishment of Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Centre at CSIR-CDRI Innovation in Drug Discovery Research using Bioinformatics and Computational biology-BIC at CSIR, Central Drug Research Institute Lucknow” Tenure up to – 13.10.2026
Project Assistant Two (02)
Post Code : 003
Essential qualifications : B.Sc. / 3 year Diploma in Engineering & Technology
Desirable qualifications / Job Requirement : 1. Journalism & Mass Communication. 2. Multimedia, Graphics & Animation
Stipend : Rs. 20,000 + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 50 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0101) “CSIR Jigyasa 2.0 Programme With the concept Virtual Laboratory Integration Project (CJVL) .” Tenure upto – 31.03.2026
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post Code : 004
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Zoology / Biotechnology
Desirable qualifications / Job Requirement : Experience in Laboratory 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 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MLP0054) “Development of mitochondrial antioxidant for geriatric well being” Tenure upto – 31.03.2023
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post Code : 005
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Microbiology
Desirable qualifications / Job Requirement : Experience in recombinant protein expression & Purifiation, cell culture & virus handling & culture.
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 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0041) “Antiviral Mission CSIR: Discovery & Pre-clinical Development of Antivirals for COVID-19 & other diseases.” Tenure upto – 31.03.2023
Project Associate-II One (01)
Post Code : 006
Essential qualifications : Master’s Degree in Biochemistry or Bioinformatics with 2 years experience in Research and Development in industrial and academic institutions or Science and Technology Organisations
Desirable qualifications / Job Requirement : Experience of mammalian cell culture and molecular modelling.
Stipend : Rs. 28,000+ 18% HRA p.m
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, Dept. of Science & Technology (GAP0410) “Role of Nuclear mTOR: An Autonomous Modulator of Gene Expression” Tenure upto – 15.08.2025
Senior Project Associate-II One (01)
Post Code : 007
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry/ Chemistry with organic major) with Ph.D. in Chemistry
Desirable qualifications / Job Requirement : The work of the thesis should be in the area of synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry as endorsed by research publications in peer-reviewed journal (as first author) or patent application filed. 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 neuropathic pain or the area of neurosciences 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 : Rs. 42,000+18% HRA p.m
Upper Age limit : 40 Yrs
Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0397) “Design and Synthesis of Biased Kappa Opioid receptor Agonists for treating chronic Pain” Tenure up to – 18.03.2025
General Conditions
1. Age relaxation will be admissible to SC/ST/OBC/PWD & Women candidates as per Govt. of India/CSIR/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 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 project.
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.
Eligible candidates are required to report for the Interview at 9:00 A.M on 29-11-2022 (For Position Code No. 001, 002 & 003 Area of Pharma and Computer) and 02-12-2022 (For Position Code No. 004, 005, 006 & 007 Area of Life Sciences and Chemistry). 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, B.S. 10/1, Sector 10, Jankipuram Extension, Sitapur Road, Lucknow-226031. Eligible candidates must bring with them a duly filled application (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.
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 outsider candidates are requested to make their own arrangements accordingly.
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