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Are you looking for exciting research jobs in Chemical Science? CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), Lucknow, invites applications for its Project Staff positions under various ongoing projects. Chemistry graduates can advance their Chemical Science career by participating in cutting-edge research, including environmental sample analysis, pesticide residue monitoring, bioremediation, and endocrine disruptor studies. These roles offer hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques, laboratory experiments, and fieldwork. This is a valuable opportunity for candidates seeking research jobs to build practical expertise and grow a successful Chemical Science career in a reputed national institute.
About IITR
The CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), established in 1965, is a premier constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). Located in Lucknow, IITR focuses on Environmental, Predictive, and Analytical Toxicology along with Health Risk Assessment and Preventive Toxicology. The institute contributes to National Science & Technology Missions and supports advanced scientific innovation. With modern facilities and expert researchers, IITR provides an exciting opportunity for chemistry candidates interested in research jobs to strengthen their Chemical Science career through impactful projects, interdisciplinary research, and real-world scientific applications in a dynamic research
environment.Advt. No.: IITR/Project Staff/02/2026
Eligible and interested candidates may attend the interview for a purely temporary engagement as Project Staff under CSIR/externally funded Projects tenable at CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow. Project-wise vacancy positions, date of interview, and qualification details are as follows:
Project-wise vacancy positions, date of interview, and qualification details are as follows:
| Position & Code | Qualification | Project Title | Salary (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-II (SSP-388) | M.Sc/M.Tech in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Microbiology, or Microbiology with 2 years of research experience | “Analyzing the groundwater quality and mapping in Hindon Basin.” | 28,000/- (Consolidated) |
| Project Technical Support – III (GAP-463) | M.Sc/M.Tech in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology, Biotech, or M.Pharma | “Impact of environmental endocrine disruptors, diet and lifestyle on sex hormone levels in human breast tissues of Indian and German Women” | 28,000/- + 20% HRA (Year 1–2), 35,280/- (Year 3) |
| Project Associate-I (SSP-527) | M.Sc in Chemistry/Environmental Science OR B.Tech in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering | “Testing parameters and collection of their samples from different places of the powerhouse Obra TPS, Obra” | 25,000/- + 20% HRA |
| Project Associate-II (SSP-532) | M.Sc in Chemistry/Environmental Science with 2 years of experience OR M.Tech in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering | “Third Party Monitoring of Environmental Parameters at NTPC Rihand for 2 years” | 28,000/- + 20% HRA |
| Project Associate-II (CLP-33) | M.Sc in Chemistry with 2 years of experience in metal analysis, analytical chemistry, and reference material development | “Development of multielement standard solution in water matrix as per ISO17034:2016” | 28,000/- + 20% HRA |
| Project Associate-I (GAP-168) | M.Sc in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology or M.Tech Biotechnology | “Monitoring of pesticide residue at the national level” | 25,000/- + 20% HRA |
General Conditions:
- Suitable Candidates may be empanelled for future requirements, if any, under different projects.
- The date for determining age/qualification and experience shall be the date of the interview.
- The period of experience in a discipline/area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications prescribed for that Post.
- 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/IITR post(s).
- The number of positions against the various projects can vary at the time of selection, depending on the requirements of the institute.
- No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview.
- No correspondence will be entertained through any medium regarding the advertisement.
- Candidates must bring their original educational and experience certificates. Otherwise, they will not be allowed in the interview.
- For a position in a project, required experience shall be counted only after the candidate has acquired the minimum prescribed qualification.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the CSIR-IITR website for any updates/changes on the matter.
Walk-in-Interview Details
- Date & Time of Interview:
Post 1 to 07- Date: 01.04.2026 & Time: 9.00 A.M.
Post 08 to 14- Date: 02.04.2026 & Time: 9.00 A.M. - Venue of Interview:
CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, 31 Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001.
