The CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow has released Advertisement No. 07/2026 for 17 Project Staff vacancies under various research projects. Out of these, several posts are open for Pharmacy candidates including M.Pharm, B.Pharm, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, and GPAT-qualified candidates. The recruitment will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview.
CSIR-CDRI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow |
| Advertisement No. | 07/2026 |
| Total Posts | 17 |
| Recruitment Type | Walk-in Interview |
| Job Category | Project Staff |
| Interview Date (Chemical & Pharma Positions) | 15 July 2026 |
| Interview Date (Life Sciences Positions) | 16 July 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM |
| Maximum Salary | ₹58,000 + HRA |

Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Position Code | Post Name | No. of Posts | Pharma Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Project Associate-I | 1 | ✔ |
| 002 | Project Associate-I | 1 | ✔ |
| 003 | Project Associate-I | 1 | ✔ |
| 004 | Project Associate-I | 1 | ✔ |
| 005 | Project Associate-I | 1 | ✔ (M.Pharm) |
| 006 | Project Associate-I | 1 | ✔ (M.Pharm) |
| 007 | Junior Research Assistant | 1 | ✔ (M.Pharm) |
| 008 | Project Associate (PAT-I) | 1 | ✔ |
| 009 | Scientific Administrative Assistant | 1 | ✔ (B.Pharm) |
| 010–017 | Various Life Science Posts | 8 | Life Science Candidates |
Total Vacancies: 17 Posts
Pharmacy Qualifications
Eligible Pharmacy qualifications include:
- B.Pharm
- M.Pharm
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- GPAT Qualified Candidates
- NET/GATE (for applicable posts)

Salary
- Scientific Administrative Assistant: ₹18,000 + HRA
- Junior Research Assistant: ₹25,000 + HRA
- Project Associate-I: ₹31,000–₹37,000 + HRA
- Research Associate-I: Up to ₹58,000 + HRA (Life Science Project)
Selection Process
- Walk-in Interview
- Document Verification
- Qualification & Experience Assessment
Eligible candidates should report at 09:00 AM with original documents and self-attested copies.


