Government Jobs at CSIR-CDRI | Candidates Attend the Walk-In interview
This latest Government Job notification from CSIR-CDRI brings exciting CDRI Jobs for life science graduates and postgraduates. The announced CDRI Project Vacancy includes multiple project-based roles filled through online interviews and walk-in interviews, offering competitive stipends and exposure to premier government-funded research.
About the Institute:
CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) is a premier national laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Government of India. It focuses on drug discovery, biomedical research, and translational science.
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Available Positions:
- Project Associate-II – 01 Post
- Project Associate-I – 02 Posts
- Project Technical Support-III – 01 Post
Job Details:
These Government Job positions are purely project-based and linked to funded projects by DRDO, ICMR, and the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Selection will be through online interviews and walk-in interviews as specified.
Position Details:
Position Code No.: 006
- Name of Positions: Project Associate-II
- Number of Positions: 01
- Project Title: DRDO (CLP0011) “IND enabling formulation, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity evaluation in NHP of trichostatin A (TSA).”
- Stipend: Rs. 35,000 + 18% HRA p.m.
- Upper Age Limit: 35 Years
- Tenure: up to 26.09.2026
Essential Qualifications:
- Masters in life sciences, Animal Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, MVSC with NET, GATE, or other national-level examination conducted by Central Government departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in Animal Handling/Histopathology
Position Code No.: 007
- Name of Positions: Project Technical Support-III
- Number of Positions: 01
- Project Title: ICMR (GAP0507) “Centre for Advanced Research on Bioengineered In-vitro Liver Models for Evaluation of Hepatotropic Infections and Therapeutics.”
- Stipend: Rs. 28,000/- p.m. + HRA 20% @ Rs. 5,600/- p.m. Total = 33,600/- p.m. per person (Increment @ 5% on initial emoluments after completing for every two years)
- Upper Age Limit: 35 Years
- Tenure: up to 2031 (subject to renewal every year)
Essential Qualifications:
- Three-year Graduation (Science) + Three-year experience in relevant subject/field. OR Postgraduate in Life Sciences/Biological/Allied Life Sciences/Microbiology/Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/Zoology.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in mammalian cell culture, molecular biology techniques (protein and RNA isolation, qPCR, western blotting, cloning, etc.)
Position Code No.: 008
- Name of Positions: Project Associate-I
- Number of Positions: 01
- Project Title: Ministry of Earth Sciences, MOES (GAP0500) “Towards discovery and development of novel drugs and pharmaceuticals (Deep Ocean Mission).”
- Stipend: Rs. 25,000 + 20% HRA
- Upper Age Limit: 35 Years
- Tenure: 26.01.2027
Essential Qualifications:
- M.Sc. in any branch of life science
Desirable Qualifications: NET/GATE qualified and/or at least 12 months research experience in Microbiology lab.
Position Code No.: 009
- Name of Positions: Project Associate-I
- Number of Positions: 01
- Project Title: Ministry of Earth Sciences, MOES (GAP0500) “Towards discovery and development of novel drugs and pharmaceuticals (Deep Ocean Mission).”
- Stipend: Rs. 31,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
- Upper Age Limit: 35 Years
- Tenure: 26.01.2027
Essential Qualifications:
- Masters in area of biological sciences and Qualified CSIRUGC/ICAR/ICMR NET incl. Lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE or qualified equivalent National level examinations
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in the mammalian tissue culture work, cloning, expression, and purification of heterologous protein expression in prokaryotes and eukaryote hosts
Important Dates:
- Online Application Start: 06.02.2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 16.02.2026
This Government Job at CDRI is an excellent opportunity for aspiring researchers to work on high-impact national projects. With competitive stipends, reputed funding agencies, and hands-on research exposure, these CDRI Jobs are ideal for building a strong scientific career.
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