The CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, a premier institute under the 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

Scientific Administrative Assistant One (01)

Post Code : 001Essential qualifications : B.Sc. OR B.Tech in BiotechnologyDesirable qualifications/ Job Requirement : Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Stipend : Rs. 18,000 + 16% HRAUpper Age limit : 50 yearsTitle & 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 One (01)

Post Code : 002Essential qualifications : B.Sc. in Life Science / Biotech/ Related AreaDesirable qualifications/ Job Requirement : Lab work exposure/ Training

Stipend : Rs. 20,000 + HRA p.mUpper Age limit : 50 yearsTitle & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0047) “Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase .” Tenure upto – 17.11.2027

Project Assistant One (01)

Post Code : 003Essential qualifications : B.ScDesirable qualifications/ Job Requirement : Experience in working in Infectious disease (Minimum 4 months work experience)

Stipend : Rs. 20,000 + HRA p.m. (HRA is allowed as per Central Govt. norms applicable in the city/location of work. Ref.SR/S9/Z-05/2019 dated 10 July 2020)Upper Age limit : 50 years

Title & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0396) “Elucidating the mechanism of Sir2 (deacetylase enzyme) mediated epigenetic regulation of G6PDH and DNA repair property in manipulating AmB induced oxidative stress and apoptosis in AmB unresponsive clinical isolates of Leishmania donovani” Tenure upto – 13.03.2025

Project Associate-I One (01)

Post Code : 004Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Science/ Zoology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry.Desirable qualifications/ Job Requirement : Experience in Virology, Mammalian Tissue Culture, Heterologous Protein Purification

Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000/- + 16% 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/- + 16% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.

Upper Age limit : 35 yearsTitle & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0413) “Development of high throughput assay systems for screening of antiviral compounds against Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis Viruses” Tenure upto – 31.10.2024

Project Associate-I One (01)

Post Code : 005Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Biological Sciences.Desirable qualifications/ Job Requirement : Expertise in bioinfo and cell culture

Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+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+HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above

Upper Age limit : 35 yearsTitle & Tenure of the project : CSIR (MLP2035) “Understanding the mechanism of osteopenia and aberrant bone formation, and discovery of new targets for skeletal medicine (Osteo Target)” Tenure upto – 31.03.2025

Project Associate-I One (01)

Post Code : 006Essential qualifications : Master’s Degree in Biotech/ Biochem/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences.Desirable qualifications/ Job Requirement : Experience in cloning, protein expression, purification cell culture & basic Molecular biology techniques

Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000+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+HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above

Upper Age limit : 35 yearsTitle & 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

Project Associate-II One (01)

Post Code : 007Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Biotech / Botany with two years research experience OR M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry with two years research experience

Stipend : (i) Rs. 35,000+16% 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+16% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.

Upper Age limit : 35 yearsTitle & Tenure of the project : SERB, DST (GAP0412) “Characterization of key enzymes involved in wedelolactone biosynthesis from Eclipta prostrata L. to enhance secondary metabolite contents.” Tenure up to – 09.10.2025

Project Associate-II One (01)

Post Code : 008Essential qualifications : Master’s Degree in Life Sciences 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 yearsTitle & 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

JRF (Project) One (01)

Post Code : 009Essential qualifications : M.Pharm with GPAT qualifiedDesirable qualifications/ Job Requirement : Experience in the area of formulation and Analysis.

Stipend : Rs. 31,000+16% HRA p.mUpper Age limit : 28 Yrs.Title & Tenure of the project : ICMR (GAP0369) “Design and Development of injectable and biodegradable in situ depot forming lyotropic liquid crystal system for controlled intratumoral drug delivery.” Tenure upto – 27.01.2024

General Conditions1. 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.

9. While coming for Walk-In-Interview, candidate(s) are advised to strictly adhere the COVID-19 guidelines.

• No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.

Eligible candidates are required to report for the interview at 9:00 a.m. on January 12, 2023. 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 , 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.

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.

Last date: Eligible candidates are required to report for the interview at 9:00 a.m. on January 12, 2023. Candidates reporting after 10:00 a.m. will not be entertained.

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