CSIR-CDRI Research Intern Recruitment 2026: 8 Posts

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow has opened a fresh Research Intern recruitment for 8 positions under Advertisement 12/2026, dated 6 November 2026. Online applications are being accepted through the institute’s recruitment portal until 12 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The engagement is part of the CSIR-CDRI Research Internship Program (CLP09007) and will continue up to 31 March 2027, subject to the project terms.

This opening is aimed specifically at recent chemistry postgraduates who want short-term research exposure inside a major CSIR laboratory. At a basic level, applicants need a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and the degree must have been completed in the 2025–26 academic period. The consolidated stipend is ₹12,500 per month, and the upper age limit is 28 years as on the application closing date, before applicable relaxation. Selection begins with screening of applications, after which shortlisted candidates are called for an online interview. The interview date is not pre-fixed in the advertisement and will be communicated by email to shortlisted candidates. This internship does not create any right to regular appointment in CSIR or CDRI.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility / Educational Qualification

Candidates need a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry completed in 2025–26.

The official notice also lists GATE / NET-LS / DST-INSPIRE / GPAT or equivalent credentials and good knowledge of Organic Chemistry as desirable, not mandatory.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 28 years, calculated on 12 November 2026, the closing date.

Age relaxation is available as notified:

• SC / ST / PwBD / Women: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years

Use the Age Calculator with 12 November 2026 as the cut-off date before applying.

Stipend

Selected Research Interns receive a consolidated stipend of ₹12,500 per month.

The engagement is project-based and does not carry a right to regularisation against any CSIR/CDRI post.

Selection Process

Selection is through:

1. scrutiny of online applications;
2. shortlisting by the Screening Committee;
3. online interview for shortlisted candidates;
4. verification of original documents after selection.

If applications are high, the Screening Committee may adopt additional shortlisting criteria beyond the minimum qualification.

The interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by email and the shortlist will also be published on the CDRI website.

Important Dates

How to Apply for CSIR-CDRI Research Intern Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official CSIR-CDRI recruitment portal for Advertisement 12/2026.
2. Read the official Research Intern advertisement before registration.
3. Confirm your age on the closing date with the Age Calculator.
4. Use the Eligibility Pre-check only as a preparation aid after entering the exact master’s-degree and age conditions from the notice.
5. If your final certificate shows CGPA/SGPA/OGPA, use your university’s approved conversion formula. The Percentage Calculator may help with arithmetic but does not replace the university’s conversion rule.
6. Prepare degree, marks, category/relaxation and identity records using the Documents Required for Government Jobs guide.
7. Complete online registration, fill the application accurately and attach the required supporting records.
8. Submit the application no later than 12 November 2026 at 11:59 PM and keep a saved copy of the final submission.

Documents to Keep Ready

Keep the documents relevant to your application ready, including:

• Master’s degree / provisional degree;
• relevant marksheets;
• university-approved CGPA/SGPA/OGPA conversion proof, where applicable;
• date-of-birth proof;
• category / PwBD / age-relaxation certificate where applicable;
• GATE / NET-LS / DST-INSPIRE / GPAT proof if claimed;
• other supporting records entered in the online form.

Original documents will be verified after selection.

Important Candidate Notes

• Only candidates who satisfy the essential qualification by the closing date should apply.
• Completing the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call.
• Shortlisting criteria may be tightened if applications are large.
• No TA/DA is payable for the interview.
• The internship ends with the project tenure and does not create a right to regular CSIR/CDRI employment.
• Applications submitted after the prescribed closing time are rejected.

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FAQ

How many CSIR-CDRI Research Intern vacancies are available?

There are 8 Research Intern positions under Advertisement 12/2026.

What is the last date to apply?

Online applications close on 12 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

What is the basic qualification?

Candidates need a relevant Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry completed in 2025–26.

What is the age limit?

The upper age limit is 28 years as on 12 November 2026, before applicable relaxation.

What is the stipend?

The consolidated stipend is ₹12,500 per month.

Is there a written examination?

No written examination pattern is published. Selection is through screening followed by an online interview.

When will the interview be held?

The interview date will be communicated by email to shortlisted candidates.

Is this a permanent CSIR-CDRI post?

No. It is a project-linked research internship and does not confer a right to regular appointment.