The CSIR – Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), a premier biomedical research organization based in Lucknow, has released the CSIR CDRI Recruitment 2025 Notification. This recruitment drive invites online applications from motivated young Indian nationals to fill 44 vacancies for the posts of Technical Assistant and Technician-1.
If you are looking for a stable career in the science and technology sector, this is a golden opportunity to join a prestigious institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The online application process begins on November 25, 2025, and candidates can apply online via the official website at cdri.res.in until December 26, 2025.
In this article, we provide all the essential details regarding the CDRI Lucknow Vacancy 2025, including the selection process, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, and direct links to the CDRI Technician Application Form. Read below to ensure you meet all requirements before applying for these Sarkari Result latest jobs.
Reservation Status For CDRI Technical & Support Staff Recruitment Exam 2025
| Designation | No. of Posts and Reservation Status | Pay level | Total emoluments (Rs.) | Upper Age Limit not exceeding (as on) 26 December, 2025 |
| Technical Assistant | Total posts-12 (including backlog posts): – 05 (02-OBC & 01-EWS & 02-UR) 07-Backlog posts {02-ST, 03-OBC & 02-PwBD (01- VH & 01-OH)} | 6 | Rs. 67530/- (Approx) | 28 years |
| Technician-1 | Total posts-32 (including backlog posts)- 26 (SC-05, OBC-08, EWS- 02, Ex-Serviceman-02 & UR-09) 06 Backlog post (02-SC & 04-OBC) | 2 | Rs. 36918/- (Approx) | 28 years |
Selection Procedure for the TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
The candidates as recommended by the Screening Committee will be invited for Trade Test. Those who qualify in the Trade Test will be invited for a competitive written examination. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the performance of the candidate in the competitive written examination.
A. Mode of Examination for Technical Assistant [Erstwhile Group III(1) & III(2)]
For these posts, there will be three papers. The second and third paper will be evaluated only for those candidates who secure the minimum threshold marks (to be determined by the Selection Committee) in the first paper.
| Mode of Examination | OMR Based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination |
| Medium of Questions | The questions will be set both in English and Hindi except the questions on English Language. |
| Standard of exam | Diploma / Graduation Level (based on the advertised qualification of the post). |
| Total No. of Questions | 200 |
| Total Time Allotted | 3 hours |
Paper-I (Time Allotted – 1 hour)
| Subject | No. of questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
| Mental Ability Test* | 50 | 100 (Two marks for every correct answer) | There will be no negative marks in this paper |
*Mental Ability Test will be so devised so as to include General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement, etc.
Paper – II (Time Allotted – 30 minutes)
| Subject | No. of questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 (Three marks for every correct answer) | One negative mark for every wrong answer |
| English Language | 25 | 75 (Three marks for every correct answer) | One negative mark for every wrong answer |
Paper-III (Time Allotted – 90 minutes)
| Subject | No. of questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
| Concerned Subject | 100 | 300 (Three marks for every correct answer) | One negative mark for every wrong answer |
Note: Resolution of Tie Cases: Resolution of cases wherein two or more candidates have scored equal aggregated marks, the tie shall be resolved in accordance with CSIR Letter No.5- 1(211)/2014-PD dated 30.05.2023.
- Selection Procedure for the TECHNICIAN-1 (SUPPORT STAFF):
The candidates as recommended by the Screening Committee will be invited for Trade Test. Those who qualify in the Trade Test will be invited for a competitive written examination. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the performance of the candidate in the competitive written examination.
A. Mode of Examination for Technician-1 (Support Staff): The candidates as recommended by the Screening Committee will be invited for Trade Test. Those who qualify in the Trade Test will be invited for a competitive written examination. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the performance of the candidate in the competitive written examination.
| Mode of Examination | OMR Based or Computer Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination |
| Medium of Questions | The questions will be set both in English and Hindi except the questions on English Language. |
| Standard of exam | SSC + ITI / XIIth Standard |
| Total No. of Questions | 150 |
| Total Time Allotted | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Paper-I (Time Allotted – 1 hour)
| Subject | No. of questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
| Mental Ability Test* | 50 | 100 (Two marks for every correct answer) | There will be no negative marks in this paper |
*Mental Ability Test will be so devised so as to include General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Situational Judgement, etc.
Paper – II (Time Allotted – 30 minutes)
| Subject | No. of questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 (Three marks for every correct answer) | One negative mark for every wrong answer |
| English Language | 25 | 75 (three marks for every correct answer) | One negative mark for every wrong answer |
Paper-III (Time Allotted – 1 hour)
| Subject | No. of questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marks |
| Concerned Subject | 50 | 150 (Three marks for every correct answer) | One negative mark for every wrong answer |
Note: Resolution of Tie Cases: Resolution of cases wherein two or more candidates have scored equal aggregated marks, the tie shall be resolved in accordance with CSIR Letter No.5- 1(211)/2014-PD dated 30.05.2023.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for CSIR-CDRI Recruitment 2025?
The last date to submit the online application is December 26, 2025.
How many vacancies are available in CDRI Recruitment 2025?
There are a total of 44 vacancies (12 for Technical Assistant and 32 for Technician-1).
What is the age limit for CDRI Technical Assistant posts?
The upper age limit is 28 years as of December 26, 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories.
What is the application fee for CDRI recruitment?
The application fee is Rs. 500/- for General/OBC candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Women/CSIR Employees/Ex-Servicemen are exempted from fees.
