Last Updated on December 8, 2021 by The Health Master
CSIR– Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), a premier drug research institute of India was inaugurated on 17th Feb 1951 by the then Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru with a vision to strengthen and advance the field of drug research and development in the country.
The Institute has made significant accomplishments in the pursuit of its mission to New Drugs & Technologies for affordable healthcare for all, generation of a knowledge base, and nurturing future leaders for the healthcare sector.
Today, it has become a unique model for modernized drug research in India – having everything under one roof, from synthesis, screening, development studies, process up-scaling to clinical studies.
Unique achievements of the Institute includes discovery and development of 12 new drugs, of which, Arteether (Brand Name: E-mal), BESEB (Brand Name: Memory Sure), Centchroman (Brand Name: Saheli) are currently in market; transferred more than 130 indigenous technologies to the pharmaceutical companies, a significant contribution in the metamorphosis of the Indian Pharma Industry.
So far, more than 10,000 research articles have been published by the Institute in peer reviewed journals. Obtained m ore than 350 Indian patents and 90 international patents; and produced more than 1000 Ph.D’s. Several of its Alumni have occupied highest positions in national and international academic institutions, biotech and pharma industries.
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post code : 021
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : Knowledge of mass fragmentation and HPLC analysis
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- + HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0038) “CSIR Phytopharmaceutical Mission (Phase-2).” Tenure up to – 31.03.2023
Project Associate-I Three (03)
Post code : 022
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences/Chemistry OR M.Pharm in Medicinal Chemistry
Desirable qualifications : Knowledge of mass fragmentation and HPLC analysis
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- + HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0041) “Antiviral Mission CSIR: Discovery & Pre-clinical Development of Antivirals for COVID-19 & other diseases.” Tenure up to – 31.03.2023
Project Associate-I Three (03)
Post code : 023
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Stipend : ((i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- + HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0040) “PAN CSIR CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM Making Cancer Care Affordable Empowering Womens’ Health: Focusing on Breast and Gynecological Cancer of Indian Relevance” Tenure up to – 31.03.2026
Project Associate-II Two (02)
Post code : 024
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Two years research experience OR M.Pharm. in Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Two years research experience
Stipend : (i) Rs. 35,000/- + HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 28,000/- + HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0040) “PAN CSIR CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM Making Cancer Care Affordable Empowering Womens’ Health: Focusing on Breast and Gynecological Cancer of Indian Relevance” Tenure up to – 31.03.2026
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post code : 001
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics
Desirable qualifications : Experience of working in screening of drugs/ natural product extracts.
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- + HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0035) “Immuno Modulatory Function of Nutritionals and Nutraceuticals for Health and Wellness.” Tenure up to – 31.03.2023
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post code : 002
Essential qualifications : Animal Handling & Experiment with Animals
Desirable qualifications : Experience of working in screening of drugs/ natural product extracts.
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- + HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0038) “CSIR Phytopharmaceutical Mission (Phase-2).” Tenure up to – 31.03.2023
Project Associate-I Two (02)
Post code : 003
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Allied areas
Desirable qualifications : CSIR-NET, UGC-NET etc. Experience with protein chemistry, culture, purification
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- + 18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0041) “Antiviral Mission CSIR: Discovery & Pre-clinical Development of Antivirals for COVID-19 & other diseases.” Tenure up to – 31.03.2023
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post code : 004
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences & Allied areas
Desirable qualifications : Any national exam e.g. ICMR, DBT, CSIR etc. Experience in cell culture & animal handling in infectious diseases
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- + 18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0041) “Antiviral Mission CSIR: Discovery & Pre-clinical Development of Antivirals for COVID-19 & other diseases.” Tenure up to – 31.03.2023
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post code : 005
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences & Allied Area
Desirable qualifications : Any national exam like, CSIR, DBT, NET. Experience in tissue culture, handling in infectious diseases
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- + 18% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0041) “Antiviral Mission CSIR: Discovery & Pre-clinical Development of Antivirals for COVID-19 & other diseases.” Tenure up to – 31.03.2023
Project Associate-I Four (04)
Post code : 006
Essential qualifications : M.Sc./M.Tech in Biological Sciences
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- + HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0040) “PAN CSIR CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM Making Cancer Care Affordable Empowering Womens’ Health: Focusing on Breast and Gynecological Cancer of Indian Relevance” Tenure up to – 31.03.2026
Project Associate-II Two (02)
Post code : 007
Essential qualifications : M.Sc./M.Tech in Biological Sciences with two years experience
Desirable qualifications : Any national exam like, CSIR, DBT, NET. Experience in tissue culture, handling in infectious diseases
Stipend : (i) Rs. 35,000/- + HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 28,000/- + HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0040) “PAN CSIR CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM Making Cancer Care Affordable Empowering Womens’ Health: Focusing on Breast and Gynecological Cancer of Indian Relevance” Tenure up to – 31.03.2026
Project Associate-II One (01)
Post code : 008
Essential qualifications : M.Sc in any area of Life Science + two years experience
Desirable qualifications : Experience in cell and molecules biological techniques.
Stipend : (i) Rs. 35,000/- + 16% HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 28,000/- + 16% HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0379) “A study on the intergenerational effect of Maternal Vitamin D3 deficiency on congnition and hippocampal neurons in rats.” Tenure up to – 12.08.2024
Project Associate-II Two (02)
Post code : 009
Essential qualifications : Master’s degree in Life Science + two years research experience
Stipend : (i) Rs. 35,000/- + HRA p.m. (HRA will be given as per Central Govt. norms applicable in the Lucknow city) to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 28,000/- + HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR TLP0015 (NMITLI) “Industrially Scalable Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) charged formulation for better bone health” Tenure up to – 31.03.2024
JRF (Project) One (01)
Post code : 010
Essential qualifications : M.Tech/M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Biochemistry /Biotechnology/ Zoology/ Microbiology with NET/GATE
Desirable qualifications : Previous research experience
Stipend : JRF for 1st and 2nd year with emolument of Rs. 31,000+16% HRA, SRF with emolument of Rs. 35,000+16% HRA
Upper Age limit : 28 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0380) “Exploring DNA Transactions and Genome Maintenance in the Malaria Parasite.” Tenure up to – 23.09.2024
Senior Project Associate One (01)
Post code : 011
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Science + four year research experience OR Ph.D in Life Science
Desirable qualifications : Research experience
Stipend : Rs. 42,000/- p.m.+ HRA (for a period of 2 year and 6 months.)
Upper Age limit : 40 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : American Society of Hematology (ASH), Washington, D.C, United States (GAP0378) “Identification of molecular therapeutic target leading to development of chemoresistance in non-GC DLBCL patients in India.” Tenure up to – 31.03.2024
Senior Project Associate One (01)
Post code : 012
Essential qualifications : M.Sc. in Biological Sciences with four years experience
Desirable qualifications : Experience in cell culture & Animal models
Stipend : Rs. 42,000/- + HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 40 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0040) “PAN CSIR CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM Making Cancer Care Affordable Empowering Womens’ Health: Focusing on Breast and Gynecological Cancer of Indian Relevance” Tenure up to – 31.03.2026
Project Scientist-II One (01)
Post code : 013
Essential qualifications : Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with three years research experience
Stipend : Rs. 67,000/- + HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 40 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0040) “PAN CSIR CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM Making Cancer Care Affordable Empowering Womens’ Health: Focusing on Breast and Gynecological Cancer of Indian Relevance” Tenure up to – 31.03.2026
Scientific Administrative Assistant Two (02)
Post code : 013
Essential qualifications : Bachelors Degree in Life Sciences
Desirable qualifications : Good English written communication skill. Basic Science experiments practical skill
Stipend : Rs. 18,000/- + 18% HRA p.m.
Upper Age limit : 50 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0041) “Antiviral Mission CSIR: Discovery & Pre-clinical Development of Antivirals for COVID-19 & other diseases.” Tenure up to – 31.03.2023
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post code : 017
Essential qualifications : M.Pharm in Pharmacology
Desirable qualifications : Experience in animal
work
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- + HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0035) “Immuno Modulatory Function of Nutritionals and Nutraceuticals for Health and Wellness.” Tenure up to – 31.03.2023
Project Associate-II One (01)
Post code : 018
Essential qualifications : M.Pharm+two years experience (Pharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics)
Desirable qualifications : Experience in formulation development.
work
Stipend : (i) Rs. 35,000/- + HRA p.m. (HRA will be given as per Central Govt. norms applicable in the Lucknow city) to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 28,000/- + HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR TLP0015 (NMITLI) “Industrially Scalable Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) charged formulation for better bone health” Tenure up to – 31.03.2024
JRF (Project) One (01)
Post code : 019
Essential qualifications : M.Pharm with GATE/GPAT
Desirable qualifications : Experience in the area of Formulation Development and Pharmaceutical Analysis
work
Stipend : Rs. 31,000/- p.m.+16% HRA
Upper Age limit : 28 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : DBT (GAP0343) “Studies on clinical efficacy of identified herbal leads on wound healing and veterinary dermatological complication.” Tenure up to – 13.01.2023
Project Associate-I One (01)
Post code : 020
Essential qualifications : M.Pharm. in Chemistry or Pharmaceutics
Desirable qualifications : Experience in mass fragmentation and HPLC analysis
Stipend : (i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA p.m. to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. (ii) 25,000/- + HRA p.m. for others who do not fall under (i) above.
Upper Age limit : 35 Yrs.
Title & Tenure of the project : CSIR (HCP0038) “CSIR Phytopharmaceutical Mission (Phase-2).” Tenure up to – 31.03.2023
Step by Step procedure for Engagement of Project Staff through online
1. The candidate will apply online through the link.
2. Received applications will be screened by duly constituted Standing Screening Committee. The Screening Committee may fix different set of criteria to short-list the candidates as per the project requirement. The Screening Committee will screen all applications received for the specified project and recommend eligible candidates will be called for online interview. In case of false information received through online application, the competent authority will cancel the candidature of the applicant and debarred for attending the interview in future.
3. Eligible applicants may be called for interview through online and Interview letter will be sent him/her through e-mail intimating the date & time of Interview, link/reference of online mode, terms & conditions, if any. The candidate will be allowed to join only after verification of original certificates and other information found correct.
4. Based on the performance of the candidates and availability of suitable candidates, Selection Committee may also recommend Panels for future engagement in different projects as and when need arises. The engagement process will be complete after the joining of the candidates.
General Conditions
1. Age relaxation will be admissible to SC/ST/OBC/PWD & Women candidates as per CSIR/Funding Agency Guidelines.
2. The date for determining age/qualification and experience shall be the last date of submission of online application.
3. 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/CDRI post(s).
4. The number of positions against the various projects can vary at the time of selection depending on the requirement of the institute.
5. Extension beyond two years / movement from one level to next shall be subject to performance review by a committee.
6. Position Code will be cancelled if funds are not available in the advertised concerned project.
7. The Director, CSIR-CDRI has discretion to increase or decrease the number of positions or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
Last date of submission of online application :17.12.2021 upto 5:30 p.m
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Govt Job: For B.Pharm, M.Pharm in PHSC – pay 71000 per month
Govt Job: For Pharmacists in Government General Hospital
Govt Job: For Pharmacists under the control of DCHS
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