Online Applications are invited for Research Intern in Chemical Sciences / Chemistry at CDRI - 10 posts

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow is a premier institute functioning under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an autonomous body functioning under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Post : Research Intern (10 Positions)

Online Applications are invited for the engagement of Research Interns.
Project Code / Title : CLP09006 | CSIR-CDRI Research Internship Program.
Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 12500/-p.m. consolidated
Essential Qualification : Master degree in Chemical Sciences / Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Candidate should have completed his/her Master degree in the year 2025 and should have studied Organic Chemistry as one of the subjects in Master degree.
Age Limit (In Years) : 28

Instructions to Candidates for Applying :
1) All applicants must fulfill the essential qualification for the position and other conditions stipulated in the advertisement as on the last date of submission of application. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess at least the essential qualifications laid down for position/positions as on the last date of submission of application.
2) In case a large number of candidates apply, the Screening Committee may include the additional screening criteria beyond essential and desirable qualifications and shortlist the candidates for interview in proportion to the available vacancies.
3) The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates. The candidate should therefore, mention in the application all the qualifications and experiences in the relevant area over and above the minimum prescribed qualification, supported with.
4) List of shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria (Essential qualification plus criteria set by the committee) shall be notified on the CDRI Website.
5) Date of interview shall be communicated to the shortlisted candidates through e-mail.
6) The engagement in this program will not confer any right implicit or explicit on the candidate for consideration for regularization against any CSIR/CDRI post(s).

7) No TA/DA or allowances will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.
8) Age will be reckoned as on the last date of submission of application for this advertisement. 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 Govt. of India instructions issued in this regard from time to time. Candidates seeking age relaxation should enclose relevant certificates in prescribed format issued by the appropriate authority as per the latest instructions issued on the subject.
9) Applications submitted after the scheduled date and time shall not be considered for the interview and summarily rejected.
10) In case the final certificates reflect CGPA/SGPA/OGPA Grades, the candidate should convert the same into an equivalent percentage as per the approved formula of the University in the online application form, and a copy of such conversion must be attached along with the online application form 11) To avoid any inconvenience, only those candidates who strictly fulfil the eligibility criteria and possess the degree's/ mark sheets in the subjects above should apply for the interview.
12) Upon selection, the original documents, including eligibility qualification, DOB, caste, and age relaxation certificate, will be verified. If any discrepancy is found, the selection shall stand cancelled automatically.
13) Advertisement/Post may be cancelled at any stage due to force majeure, including closure of project, non-availability of fund, compromised integrity, unethical practices, etc.
14) The decision of the CSIR-CDRI in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, and conduct of examination/interview will be final and binding on the candidates.
15) Interim Enquiry will not be entertained.

Last date: 15 Nov, 2025