CSIR-CDRI Walk-In-Interview 2026: Job vacancies

Are you looking for research jobs in India? The CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow has released an official notification (Advertisement No. 07/2026) for multiple temporary positions including Project Associates, Senior Project Associates, Research Associates, and Project Assistants.

If you have a background in Chemical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Life Sciences, this walk-in-interview opportunity could be your gateway to working on prestigious national and global research missions.

📅 Key Dates & Interview Schedule

Mark your calendar! The selection process is conducted via Walk-In-Interviews directly at the Lucknow campus.

• Chemical Sciences & Pharma Area (Position Codes 001 to 009):
  • Date: July 15, 2026
• Life Sciences Area (Position Codes 010 to 017):
  • Date: July 16, 2026
• Reporting Time: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM (Candidates arriving after 10:00 AM will not be allowed).
• Venue: CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Sector 10, Janakipuram Extension, Sitapur Road, Lucknow – 226031.

🔍 Overview of Available Positions

The openings cover various project-based roles with attractive stipends based on educational qualifications and national-level exam qualifications (NET/GATE/GPAT):

1. Chemical Sciences & Pharma Area (Walk-in: July 15, 2026)

• Position Code 001: Project Associate (PAT-I) – 1 Position (M.Sc. Chemistry) | Stipend: ₹25,000 + HRA
• Position Code 002: Project Associate (PAT-I) – 1 Position (M.Sc. in Chemical/Pharmaceutical Sciences + NET/GATE) | Stipend: ₹31,000 + HRA
• Position Code 003: Project Associate-I – 1 Position (Master’s Degree in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry) | Stipend: ₹25,000 to ₹31,000 + HRA
• Position Code 004: Project Associate-I – 1 Position (Masters in Chemical Sciences) | Stipend: ₹30,000 to ₹37,000 + HRA
• Position Code 005: Project Associate-I – 1 Position (M.Sc. Chemistry / M.Pharm) | Stipend: ₹25,000 to ₹31,000 + HRA
• Position Code 006: Project Associate-I – 1 Position (M.Pharm GPAT qualified or M.Sc. Biochemistry/Zoology + NET/GATE) | Stipend: ₹37,000 + HRA
• Position Code 007: Junior Research Assistant – 1 Position (M.Pharm Pharmacology/Biotechnology, UP Resident) | Stipend: ₹25,000 – ₹28,000 p.m.
• Position Code 008: Project Associate (PAT-I) – 1 Position (M.Pharm/M.Sc. Analytical or Pharmaceutical Chemistry + NET/GATE/GPAT) | Stipend: ₹31,000 + HRA
• Position Code 009: Scientific Administrative Assistant – 1 Position (Graduate Degree in Pharma/B.Pharma) | Stipend: ₹18,000 + HRA

2. Life Sciences Area (Walk-in: July 16, 2026)

• Position Code 010: Project Associate-I – 1 Position (M.Sc. in Life Sciences) | Stipend: ₹30,000 to ₹37,000 + HRA
• Position Code 011: Project Associate (PAT-I) – 1 Position (Master’s degree in Life Sciences) | Stipend: ₹25,000 + HRA
• Position Code 012: Project Associate (PAT-I) – 1 Position (M.Sc. Microbiology/Life Sciences) | Stipend: ₹25,000 + HRA
• Position Code 013: Project Associate-I – 1 Position (Masters in Life Sciences/Biotechnology + NET/GATE) | Stipend: ₹31,000 + HRA
• Position Code 014: Senior Project Associate – 1 Position (Ph.D. in Life Sciences or M.Sc. with 4 years R&D experience) | Stipend: ₹57,000 + HRA
• Position Code 015: Research Associate-I – 1 Position (Ph.D. in Life Sciences) | Stipend: ₹58,000 + HRA
• Position Code 016: Project Assistant – 1 Position (B.Sc. in Life Sciences) | Stipend: ₹20,000 + 16% HRA
• Position Code 017: Project Assistant-II (PA-II) – 1 Position (B.Sc. in Life Sciences) | Stipend: ₹20,000 + 20% HRA

📝 Eligibility & Essential Documents to Carry

If you plan to attend the walk-in-interview, make sure you meet the criteria and carry the following:

1. Application Form & Undertaking: Download, print, and completely fill out the application format and undertaking available on the official website: www.cdri.res.in.
2. Original & Self-Attested Documents: Bring original mark sheets, degree certificates, proof of date of birth, and self-attested photocopies.
3. Photograph: Carry a recent passport-size color photograph.
4. Important Note on Results: Tentative mark sheets, certificates, or “results awaited” statuses will not be accepted.

💡 Important Guidelines for Aspirants

• Age Relaxation: Upper age limits vary by position (ranging from 28 to 50 years). Age relaxations for SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and OBC candidates are applicable as per Government of India guidelines (5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC).
• Selection Process: Selection is based on the walk-in-interview. However, if a large number of candidates turn up, CSIR-CDRI reserves the right to conduct a written screening test on the same day.
• No TA/DA: Candidates will not be paid any Traveling Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) for attending the interview. Make your travel arrangements accordingly, keeping in mind that interviews can potentially extend to subsequent days.
• Nature of Posts: These positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the respective projects, offering no implicit or explicit claim for regular employment at CSIR-CDRI.