Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI) Recruitment 2026

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Hindi Officer, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

📍

Location

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

📅

Deadline

16th February

📰

Published

18th January 2026

📋Partner Notification

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) Recruitment 2026 – Detailed Notification

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, functioning under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. CSIR-CDRI/01/2026 for direct recruitment to various permanent government posts. The recruitment aims to fill vacancies for Hindi Officer (Group ‘A’) and Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical, Group ‘C’).

Organization Details

Organization Name: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI)
Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India
Nature of Organization: Autonomous Research Institute under CSIR
Headquarters / Work Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Post Details & Pay Structure

Post Name	Group	Pay Level (7th CPC)	Pay Scale	Approx. Monthly Emoluments	Maximum Age
Hindi Officer	Group ‘A’ (Gazetted)	Level-10	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500	₹97,452 (Approx., Y-Class City)	35 Years
Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical)	Group ‘C’	Level-1	₹18,000 – ₹56,900	₹35,393 (Approx., Y-Class City)	25 Years

Pay includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other admissible benefits as per Central Government norms applicable to Y-category cities.

Job Location Details

City: Lucknow
State: Uttar Pradesh
Country: India
Postal Code: 226031
Street Address: CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Sector-10, Jankipuram Extension, Lucknow – 226031

These posts are local in nature; however, selected candidates may be transferred to any CSIR laboratory or institute across India depending on organizational requirements.

Important Dates

Online Application Start Date: 12 January 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online: 16 February 2026 (05:30 PM)
Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility: 16 February 2026
Written Exam / Trade Test Date: To be notified on CSIR-CDRI website

Eligibility Criteria

Hindi Officer

Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject at graduation level, or Master’s Degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject, or equivalent combinations as specified in the notification.
Minimum 3 years experience in translation (technical/scientific literature) or teaching/research in Hindi or English in Government, PSU, Autonomous Bodies, Universities, or Research Institutions.

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)

Matriculation (10th Pass) or equivalent from a recognized board.
ITI Pass candidates are also eligible.
12th Pass is desirable but not mandatory.

Age Limit & Relaxation

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST	5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years
PwBD (UR)	10 Years
PwBD (OBC)	13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 Years
Ex-Servicemen	As per Government of India rules
Widows / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women	Up to 35 Years (UR), 40 Years (SC/ST)

Reservation Details

Reservation will be provided as per Government of India and CSIR rules for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Women candidates. Valid category certificates in prescribed formats must be uploaded during online application.

Application Fee

UR / OBC / EWS: ₹500
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen / CSIR Employees: Nil
Mode of Payment: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)

Application fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other recruitment.

Selection Process

Hindi Officer

Written Examination (75% weightage)
Interview (25% weightage)
Negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)

Trade Test (Qualifying in nature)
Competitive Written Examination (CWE)
Objective type exam with negative marking

Application Process

Visit the official CSIR-CDRI website.
Complete online registration using a valid email ID.
Fill the application form carefully with accurate details.
Upload required documents and certificates.
Pay application fee online (if applicable).
Submit the application and keep a printout for reference.

No hard copy of the application form is required to be sent to CSIR-CDRI.

Helpline & Contact Information

Email: coa@cdri.res.in
Phone: 0522-2771960
Office: Senior Administrative Controller, CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow

Important Notes & Disclaimer

Selected candidates will be placed on probation for a period of two years. The National Pension System (NPS) will be applicable as per Government of India rules. Candidates already employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies must produce a valid No Objection Certificate.

Any corrigendum, amendment, or update related to this recruitment will be published only on the official CSIR-CDRI website. English version of the notification shall prevail in case of any discrepancy.