CSIR IITR Recruitment for Research Jobs | Earn upto Rs. 56,000/- +HRA | Attend the Walk-in Interview
If you are searching for Research Jobs in Life Science Research, this CSIR IITR Recruitment is a golden opportunity. With multiple openings across biotechnology, toxicology, and pharmaceutical research, candidates can gain hands-on experience in high-impact scientific projects.
About the Institute:
The Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), established in 1965, is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). IITR is engaged in Research & Development in areas such as Environmental Toxicology, Predictive Toxicology, Health Risk Assessment, Preventive Toxicology, Inhalation Toxicology, and Analytical Toxicology. The institute plays a key role in National S&T Missions.
Advt. No.: IITR/Project Staff/02/2026
Eligible and interested candidates may attend the interview for 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:
Job Openings
1. Project Associate-II – SSP-388 (02)
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc/M.Tech in Biotechnology/Env. Microbiology/Microbiology with 2 Years of Research Experience.
- Job Description: Analysis of water Samples, Report Preparation, Bioremediation
- Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 28,000/- (Consolidated) Per month.
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years (Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST, physically handicapped, and female candidates and 3 years for OBC(Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.)
- Project: SSP-388 – “Analyzing the ground water quality and mapping in Hindon Basin”
2. Project Technical Support-III – GAP-468 (01)
- Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in biotechnology/nanotechnology/ nanobiotechnology/nanoscience from a recognized University/Institute.
- Desirable: Research experience in nanoparticle synthesis, advanced nanomaterial characterization tools, cell culture studies, Stem Cells.
- Job Description: Develop nanomaterials, characterize them, and perform cell culture work and other molecular biology experiments.
- Monthly Emoluments: Rs.28,000/+ (20%) HRA Per month in year I and II. Rs.29,400/+ Per month (20%) HRA in year III.
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years (Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST, physically handicapped, and female candidates and 3 years for OBC(Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.)
- Project: GAP-468 – “Pro-Resolving MediatorEmbedded Non-Invasive Nanogel for the management of Diabetic Dental Pockets Via Osteogenic Priming of the Periodontol Stem Cells”
3. Project Technical Support – III – GAP-469 (01)
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Biochemistry/Microbiology/Toxicology/ M.Tech (Biotech) from a recognized University.
- Desirable: Basic cell culture experience.
- Job Description: Collection of bio-specimens, isolation and characterization of EVs and study their role in kidney toxicity.
- Monthly Emoluments: Rs.28,000/-+ (20%) HRA for Ist and IInd Year. 3rd year Rs. 35280/-
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years (Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST, physically handicapped, and female candidates and 3 years for OBC(Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.)
- Project: GAP-469 – “Defining the role of Zearalenon, mycoestrogen induced Extracellular vesicles and their cues in endomaterial carcinogenesis”
4. Project Technical Support – III – GAP-463 (01)
- Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Biochemistry/Toxicology/Chemistry/M.Tech (Biotech).
- Desirable: Experience in animal and human cell culture, handling of animals and experience in LC-GC/MS-MS.
- Job Description: Collection of bio-specimens, analyzing the EDCs in bio-specimens using LC/MS-MS and GC-MS/MS.
- Monthly Emoluments: Rs.28,000/-+ (20%) HRA for Ist and IInd Year. For 3rd year Rs. 35280/-
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years (Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST, physically handicapped, and female candidates and 3 years for OBC(Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.)
- Project: GAP-463 – “Impact of environmental endocrine disruptors, diet and lifestyle on sex hormone levels and consequences thereof in human breast tissues of Indian and German Women.”
5. Project Associate-I – SSP-476 (01)
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Biotechnology/Biochemistry from a recognised university.
- Desirable: Experience in 2D and 3D cell culture, molecular biology, immunocytochemistry and western blot.
- Job Description: To conduct in vitro studies using cells of human and animal origin.
- Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/+ HRA (20%) Per month.
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years (Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST, physically handicapped, and female candidates and 3 years for OBC(Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.)
- Project: SSP-476 – “Epidemiological Survey of Villagers living in surroundings (5 KM Radius) of the Power Plant at PPGCL Bara-Prayagraj, Uttar-Pradesh”
6. Project Associate-I – SSP-536 (01)
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology) and Gate Qualified.
- Desirable: Basic Molecular Biology Hands on work.
- Job Description: Cell Culture and Molecular Biology work.
- Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 29,500/- (Consolidated) Per month.
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years (Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST, physically handicapped, and female candidates and 3 years for OBC(Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.)
- Project: SSP-536 – “Safety Benchmarking of Diverse Incense Formulations: Assessing UVInduced Phototoxicity and Regulatory Thresholds (TTC/NOAEL)”
7. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – GAP-461 (01)
- Essential Qualification: MSc/M.Tech degree in Biotechnology/Toxicology/Biochemistry /Biological Sciences/any branch of Life Sciences/Microbiology/Neurosciences from a recognised University.
- Desirable: Prior lab experience in rodent handling, Cell Culture, neural stem cells and neurons culture, Western Blotting, Real-Time PCR, Microscopy, Transfection, Co-IP, Chip assay, HR-MS etc.
- Job Description: Carry out experimental neural stem cell culture and animal studies as proposed in the project.
- Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 56,000/- + 20% HRA per month.
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years (Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST, physically handicapped, and female candidates and 3 years in case of OBC(NonCreamy Layer) candidates.
- Project: GAP-461 “Dissecting molecular insights of early life oral exposure of Xenoestrogen Bisphenol-A on Choroid Plexus and Cerebrospinal Fluid (ChPCSF) system in the Brain: Implications on Neurogenesis”
8. Project Associate-I SSP-518 (05)
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Zoology/Toxicology/ Biotechnology from a recognised University.
- Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates having working experience in GLP/Regulatory studies and in handling Small laboratory animals.
- Job Description: To carry out the regulatory safety / toxicity studies as per the regulatory framework.
- Monthly Emoluments: Rs.31,000/-+ HRA (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for
CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies andInstitutions) Rs.25,000/-+ HRA For candidate who do not fall under ClauseNo.1) Per month. - Upper Age Limit: 35 years
- Project:SSP-518 “Toxicity and PhysicoChemicoMicroBiological Analysis of Green Iron Nanoparticles in Poly herbal Base.”
9. Project Associate-I SSP-526 (02)
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Zoology/Toxicology/Biotechnology/ from a
recognised University. - Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates having working experience in GLP/Regulatory studies and in handling Small laboratory animals.
- Job Description: To carry out the regulatory safety / toxicity studies as per the regulatory framework.
- Monthly Emoluments: Rs.31,000/-+ HRA (Clause No.1: If a candidate is qualified for
CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and them Agencies andInstitutions) Rs.25,000/-+ HRA For candidate who do not fall under ClauseNo.1) Per month. - Upper Age Limit: 35 years
- Project: SSP-526“Toxicity studies of Poly Aluminium Chloride sample provided by Payal Polyplas.”
10. Project Associate-I GAP-168 (01)
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Biotechnology.
- Job Description: Sample, collection and pesticide residue analysis in food.
- Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- + 20% HRA per month.
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years
- Project: GAP-168 “Monitoring of pesticide residue at national level”
Walk-in-Interview Details
- Date & Time of Interview:
- Post 1 to 06 – Date: 01.04.2026 & Time: 9.00 A.M.
- Post 07 to 10 – Date: 02.04.2026 & Time: 9.00 A.M.
- Venue of Interview: CSIR – Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow.
This CSIR IITR Recruitment is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for Research Jobs in Life Science Research. With diverse project roles and strong research exposure, this opportunity can significantly boost your career in scientific research.


















