Project Associate Jobs at CSIR CDRI

Project Associate Jobs at CSIR -CDRI | MSc Chemistry Candidates Attend the Walk-In-Interview 

Project Associate Jobs at CSIR CDRI. CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, a premier institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has released Advertisement No. 14/2025, inviting applications for multiple research positions.

The CDRI recruitment includes roles such as Project Associate, Project Technical Support, and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under various ongoing CSIR and ICMR-funded projects. Eligible candidates with M.Sc. or M.Pharm degrees in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related fields can apply online or attend walk-in interviews as per the given schedule.

About CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI):

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, is a prominent institution under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. It is dedicated to conducting high-quality research in drug discovery and development. The institute continuously strives to address unmet medical needs through innovative research and collaborative projects.

CDRI recruitment: It announced Advertisement No. 14/2025 for recruitment to various project-based research positions. The institute invites applications through online mode and walk-in interviews for eligible candidates in the following categories:

Part I: Online Mode Interview

Last Date to Apply Online: 31 October 2025

Positions Available:

• Project Associate-I (Code 001 & 002):
  01 position each
• Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry or M.Pharm in Medicinal Chemistry with CSIR-UGC/ICMR/ICAR NET or GATE qualification, or equivalent national examination.
• Desirable: Experience in Organic Synthesis
• Stipend: ₹31,000 + HRA per month
• Age Limit: 35 years

Projects:

• Translational Neuroscience: Pharmacological Validation of Key Biological Pathways Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases (upto 31 March 2026)
• A Comprehensive Approach to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) (upto 31 March 2027)

Part-II: Walk-In Interview

• Interview Date: 07 November 2025
• Positions Available: Project Technical Support-III, JRF, and Project Associate-I
• Qualifications: M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Zoology, or related Life Sciences fields; NET/GATE qualified preferred.
• Stipend: ₹25,000–₹37,000 + HRA per month
• Age Limit: 28–35 years (relaxation as per government norms)

Project Titles Include:

• Discovery and Development of Therapeutic Interventions Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Pathogens
• EZH2-EGFR Dual Inhibitor Development for Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
• Phytopharmaceutical Mission (Phase-3) and others.

General Instructions:

• All Research Jobs positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications by the submission deadline.
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
• Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women candidates as per the Government of India rules.
• Applicants must carry original documents and self-attested copies to the interview.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
• Selected candidates may be empaneled for future similar projects.

For complete eligibility criteria, project details, and application instructions, visit the official CSIR-CDRI website: www.cdri.res.in.

Position Details:

Part I Mode of engagement: –

Online Mode Interview (Last Date of filling up online Application Form is 31.10.2025)

Part-II: Mode of engagement: – Walk-In-Interview

Please note that the Walk-In-Interview for Position Code 001 to 006 will be held on 07.11.2025

LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION