CSIR – Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow Recruitment 2025

CSIR – Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Technical Assistant, Technician-I. 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!

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Location

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

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Deadline

26th December

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Published

26th November 2025

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CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow – Technical & Support Staff Recruitment 2025

Advertisement No: CDRI/10/2025

Offering a unique opportunity for a research career in Science & Technology in the field of Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, and Biomedical Research.

Organization Details

Organization Name: CSIR–Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI)
Location: Sector 10, Jankipuram Extension, Sitapur Road, Lucknow – 226031, Uttar Pradesh, India
Country: India

Important Dates

Start Date for Online Registration	25 November 2025, 10:00 AM (IST)
Last Date for Submission of Application	26 December 2025, 05:30 PM (IST)

Available Positions

1. Technical Assistant (Level 6)

Total Posts: 12 (including backlog)

Pay Level: Level 6 – ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400

Approx. Total Emoluments: ₹67,530/month

Maximum Age Limit: 28 years

2. Technician-I (Level 2)

Total Posts: 32 (including backlog)

Pay Level: Level 2 – ₹19,900 to ₹63,200

Approx. Total Emoluments: ₹36,918/month

Maximum Age Limit: 28 years

Pay & Employment Type

Permanent Government Employment under CSIR
Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA)
Pension Scheme: National Pension System (NPS)

Reservation Details

Category	Technical Assistant	Technician-I
UR	02	09
OBC	02 + 03 Backlog	08 + 04 Backlog
EWS	01	02
SC	-	05 + 02 Backlog
ST	02 Backlog	-
PwBD	02 (VH & OH)	-
Ex-Servicemen	-	02

Eligibility Criteria

Technical Assistant

B.Sc. with minimum 60% marks in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Zoology, or related fields.
One-year full-time professional qualification or relevant experience in Lab/Analytical work.
Desirable: Experience in Genomics, Proteomics, PCR, Cell & Tissue Culture, HPLC, LCMS-MS, and related techniques.

Technician-I

10th (Science) with minimum 55% marks and ITI Certificate in relevant trade or 3 years’ work experience.
Trades: Chemical Plant, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Animal Facility, Photography, Library Science, etc.

Selection Procedure

For Technical Assistant

Trade Test (Qualifying)
Competitive Written Examination (OMR/CBT)
- Paper I – Mental Ability (50 Qs / 100 Marks)
- Paper II – General Awareness & English (50 Qs / 150 Marks)
- Paper III – Subject Specific (100 Qs / 300 Marks)
- Total Duration – 3 Hours

For Technician-I

Trade Test (Qualifying)
Written Examination (OMR/CBT)
- Paper I – Mental Ability (50 Qs / 100 Marks)
- Paper II – General Awareness & English (50 Qs / 150 Marks)
- Paper III – Subject (50 Qs / 150 Marks)
- Total Duration – 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Application Process

Eligible candidates must apply online through the official website:

Visit https://cdri.res.in
Select “TECHNICAL & SUPPORT STAFF RECRUITMENT – Advt. No. CDRI/10/2025”
Upload required documents and certificates.
Applicants working in Govt./PSUs/Autonomous bodies must upload No Objection Certificate (NOC).

Age Limit and Relaxations

Category	Age Relaxation (Beyond 28 Years)
SC / ST	5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years
PwBD (Unreserved)	10 Years
PwBD (OBC)	13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 Years
Ex-Servicemen	As per DoPT Guidelines
CSIR / Govt. Departmental Employees	5 Years
Widows / Divorced Women (Unreserved)	Up to 35 Years
Widows / Divorced Women (SC/ST)	Up to 40 Years

Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS – ₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / CSIR Employees – Exempted

General Terms and Conditions

Posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL).
Benefits include LTC, Medical Reimbursement, Children’s Education Allowance.
If selected, candidates will be governed by CSIR service rules and Central Civil Services rules.
Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
CSIR reserves the right to modify or cancel any condition without notice.

Contact Information

For recruitment-related queries, please visit the official CSIR-CDRI website.

CSIR – Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI)
Sector 10, Jankipuram Extension, Sitapur Road, Lucknow – 226031, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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