CDRI Recruitment 2025 – Technician I/Technical Assistant

CDRI Recruitment 2025: CSIR – Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) has announced notification for the Technical Assistant/Technician-I posts. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech/BA/B.Sc/B.Lib.Sc/M.Sc/M.Lib.Sc/Diploma/10th/12th/ITI/PgD qualifications can apply for this job. There are 44 vacancies available for these posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 26 December 2025. The detailed eligibility and selection process for CDRI Jobs are explained below. Interested candidates can also try RITES Careers.

CDRI Recruitment 2025 – Details:

Company Name	CSIR – Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI)
Job Role	Technical Assistant/Technician-I
Job Category	Govt Jobs
Qualification	B.E/B.Tech/BA/B.Sc/B.Lib.Sc/M.Sc/M.Lib.Sc/Diploma/10th/12th/ITI/PgD
Experience	0 – 3 years
Total Vacancies	44 Posts
Salary	Rs. 36,918/- to 67,530/-
Job Location	Across India
Last Date	26 December 2025
Official Website	https://cdri.res.in/

Detailed Eligibility for CDRI Careers:

Educational Qualifications:

TA 01/ Technical Assistant / Life Sciences and Regulatory Toxicology:

• Qualification: B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks with Life Sciences / Biological Sciences / Zoology / Biotechnology/ Biochemistry / Biomedical Science/ Medical Lab Technology as one of the subjects and one-year full-time professional qualification in Life Science Technology / Medical Lab Technology / Pathology / Biomedical Science Or
• B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks and one-year experience in Genomics/ Human Genetics/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Cancer Biology/ Endocrinology/ Molecular & Structural Biology/ Neuroscience & Ageing Biology/Medical Lab Technology from a recognized institute / organization/one year experience in NABL/NABH/GLP Certified recognized labs / institute / organization.

TA 02/ Technical Assistant/ Pharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics:

• Qualification: B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks (Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects)/B.Sc. (Honours) in Chemistry with minimum 60% marks and one-year experience in the relevant discipline (Analysis, Bioanalysis or Chemistry) from a recognized institution / organization or
• B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks (Science with chemistry as one of the subjects)/B.Sc. (Honours) in Chemistry with minimum 60% marks and one-year full-time professional qualification.

TA 03/ Technical Assistant/ Medicinal & Process Chemistry (MPC):

• Qualification: B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks with a subject Chemistry/ B.Sc. (Honours) in Chemistry with 60% marks and one year full-time professional qualification in Process Chemistry / Synthetic Chemistry / Organic Chemistry /Medicinal Chemistry Or
• B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks with a subject Chemistry/ B.Sc. Honour in Chemistry with minimum 60% marks and one year experience in the area of organic chemistry / Synthesis of APIs / NCEs / Organic compounds from a recognized institutes
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: M.Sc. Organic Chemistry with prior experience working in pharmaceutical R&D facilities or research institutes involved in process technology and drug discovery and development

TA 04/ Technical Assistant/ S&T Management: 

• Qualification: B. Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks and one-year full time professional qualification in IPR /HR/Finance/R&D/ Healthcare/Project Management Or
• B. Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60 % marks and one year experience in R&D / Project / IPR from a recognized institute / organization
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: Proficiency in English writing and communication & organizational skills with computer operating skills. Aptitude for original science writing for mass media. Proficiency in organization, writing and communication skills (Hindi and English).

TA 05/ Technical Assistant/ Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC):

• Qualification: B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks and one-year experience in Library / Knowledge Resource Centres from a recognized Institute / Organization Or
• B.Sc. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks and one-year full-time professional qualification in Library Science Or
• B. Sc. or equivalent with 60 % marks and Bachelor of Library and Information Science
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: M.Lib.Sci or Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking.

TA 06/ Technical Assistant/ Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility and Research (SAIF&R):

• Qualification: B.Sc. or equivalent (Life Science/Chemical science) or equivalent, with minimum 60% marks and One year experience of handling analytical instruments from recognized institute/ organization.

TA 07/ Technical Assistant/ Centralized Utility Service:

• Qualification: Diploma in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering of at least 3 years’ fulltime duration, with minimum 60% marks and experience of 02 years in the area of Chemical Plant, Operation & Maintenance. Or
• Diploma in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering of at least 2 years’ fulltime duration in case of lateral admission in diploma course, with minimum 60% marks and experience of 02 years in the area of Chemical Plant, Operation & maintenance.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: B. Tech. in Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering Candidate must have working knowledge of MS Office, MS Word, Excel, PPT etc. Incumbents must be aware of plant operation and maintenance of compressed air, vacuum, LPG, Nitrogen generator etc. and will be responsible for daily operation of the plant under centralized utility services.

TN 01/ Technician (1)/ Medicinal & Process Chemistry (MPC):

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National/State trade certificate in the area of Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant). Or
• SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the area of Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant). Or
• SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in a Chemistry laboratory.

TN 02/ Technician (1)/ Refrigeration:

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks plus I.T.I. certificate or National/State trade certificate in the area of Refrigeration and AirConditioning trade Or
• SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institute in the area of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning trade Or
• SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in the area of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning trade.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: 12th Standard Pass and having post qualification experience of 2 years in the area of Refrigeration and airconditioning trade in a Ministry /Department/ Organization/ PSU/ UT/ Autonomous Body under Government of India/State Or One-year industrial apprentice with 2 years of full time ITI in Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade

TN 03/ Technician (1)/ Electric (Electrician):

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks plus I.T.I. certificate or National/State trade certificate in the area of Electrician trade Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institute in the area of Electrician trade Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in the area of Electrician trade.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: 12th Standard Pass and having post qualification experience of 2 years in the area of Electrician trade in a Ministry/ Department/ Organization/ PSU/Auto nomous Body under Government of India/State/UT Or One-year industrial apprentice in addition to 2 years of full time ITI in Electrician trade Having working knowledge of substation operation, its associated apparatus and equipment like: power/distribution transformers, Air Circuit Breakers, Power Control Centers (PCCs) and DG sets.

TN 04/ Technician (1)/ Electric (Telephone Operator):

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks plus I.T.I. certificate or National/State trade certificate in the area of MechanicCum-Operator Electronics Communication System trade Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institute in the area of Mechanic-CumOperator Electronics Communication System trade Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in the area of Mechanic-CumOperator Electronics Communication System trade.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience:12th Standard Pass and having post qualification experience of 2 years in the area of MechanicCum- Operator Electronics Communication System trade in a Ministry/ Department/ Organization/ PSU/Auto nomous Body under Government of India/State/UT Or One-year industrial apprentice in addition to 2 years of full time ITI in Mechanic- CumOperator Electronics Communication System trade

TN 05/ Technician (1)/ Electric (Mechanical Services):

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks plus I.T.I. certificate or National/State trade Certificate in the area of Fitter trade Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institute in the area of Fitter trade Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in the area of Fitter trade.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: 12th Standard Pass and having post qualification experience of 2 years in the area of Fitter trade in a Ministry/ department/ Organization/ PSU/ UT/ Autonomous Body under Government of India/State Or One-year industrial apprentice in addition to 2 years of full time ITI in Fitter trade

TN 06/ Technician (1)/ ESD (Store Keeper-Civil):

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the area of Civil Engineering Assistant trade Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience as a Store Keeper in Civil works.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: Knowledge of Computer working (MS word, excel and preparation of various reports)

TN 07/ Technician (1)/ ESD (Supervisor – Civil):

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the area of Civil Engineering Assistant trade Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience as a Supervisor in Civil works.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: Knowledge of Computer working (MS word, excel and preparation of various reports)

TN 08/ Technician (1)/ ESD (Plumber Civil):

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks plus I.T.I. certificate or National/State trade certificate in the area of Plumber trade Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the area of Plumber trade Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience as a Plumber in Civil section.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: Knowledge of Computer working (MS word, excel and preparation of various reports

TN 09/ Technician (1)/ ESD (Carpenter Civil): 

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks plus I.T.I. certificate or National/State trade certificate in the area of Carpenter trade Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the area of Carpenter trade Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience as a Carpenter in Civil section.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: Knowledge of Computer working (MS word, excel and preparation of various reports

TN 10/ Technician (1)/ MMI, Toxicology and BSB:

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard/or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI Certificate or National/State trade Certificate in the area of Medical Lab Technician. Or SSC/ 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the area of Medical Lab Technician /Biotechnology Or SSC / 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in the area of Medical Lab Technician/ Medical or Biological Research Lab.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: Two years of working experience in a biological research lab or medical lab as technician or lab attendant.

TN 11/ Technician (1)/ Laboratory Animal Facility:

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the area of Animal Science/ Biotechnology/ Animal Health/ Livestock Development Or SSC / 10th standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in the area of Biotechnology/ Animal Health/ Animal Science/ Livestock Development.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: Experience of working with laboratory animals/ animal facility services/livestock

TN 12/ Technician (1)/ Glass Blowing Plant:

• Qualification: SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National/State trade Certificate in Glass and Ceramic Technology trade Or SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in Glass and Ceramic Technology trade Or SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Glass and Ceramic Technology trade.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: 3-Year Diploma in Glass and Ceramic Engineering or its equivalent Candidate must have working knowledge of MS Office, MS Word, Excel, PPT etc.

TN 13/ Technician (1)/ Fire & Lab Safety:

• Qualification: SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National/State trade Certificate in Fire Technology and Industrial Safety Management or Firemen Or SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in Fire Technology and Industrial Safety Management or Firemen. Or SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Fire Technology and Industrial Safety Management or Firemen.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: 3-Year Diploma in Fire Safety & Engineering. Or Bachelor of Science (Fire & Industrial Safety) Candidate must have working knowledge of MS Office, MS Word, Excel, PPT etc. A minimum of two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of addressable fire alarm systems, networking of devices, and fire hydrant systems are required.

TN 14/ Technician (1)/ Ion Exchange Plant:

• Qualification: SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks, and an ITI certificate or National/State trade Certificate in Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant) or Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant), or Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) Or SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant), Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant), or Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) Or SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant) or Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant), or Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: B. Tech. in Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering Candidate must have working knowledge of MS Office, MS Word, Excel, PPT etc.

TN 15/ Technician (1)/ SAIF (01- Instrumentation & 01- Auditorium):

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks plus ITI certificate or National/State trade certificate in the area of Electronics and Communication/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Instrumentation/ Mechanical/ Computer
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: Preferable 03 years of experience in respective field.

TN 16/ Technician (1)/ SAIF (Mass Spectrometry):

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National / State trade Certificate in computer Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in Computer Operator Or SSC /10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in Computer Operator/Office Assistant.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: Software Proficiency: Using MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database management, and email.

TN 17/ Technician (1)/ SAIF (Instrument Mechanic):

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks plus ITI certificate or National/State trade certificate in the area of Instrument Mechanic/ Electronic Mechanic trade Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in Instrument Mechanic/Electronic Mechanic trade. Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 03 years of work experience in the Instrument Mechanic/Electronic Mechanic.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: Having post qualification experience of 1 year in Repair and maintenance of General Electronic/ Biomedical Laboratory Instruments. Candidate have knowledge of MS Office, MS word, MS Excel etc,.

TN 18/ Technician (1)/ Photography:

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National/State trade certificate in Digital Photography Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with science subjects with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in the Digital Photography or Fine Arts or Videography or Drawing or Designing using Photoshop and CorelDraw or Printing Technology Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in the Photography or Videography or Film Making or Drawing & Painting, Photoshop or Animation or Corel Draw or Publicity Brochures Design.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: Graduate degree or Diploma in Fine arts

TN 19/ Technician (1)/ Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC):

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National/State trade certificate in Library & Information Science Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science Subjects with minimum 55% marks and 2 years’ full-time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in the Library Science Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in the Library Management.
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: Graduate degree or Diploma in Library & information science

TN 20/ Technician (1)/ Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics:

• Qualification: SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subject, with minimum 55% marks plus ITI certificate or National/State trade certificate in area of Laboratory Assistant (in Chemical Plant) Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subject, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in the area of Laboratory Assistant (in Chemical Plant) Or SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in a Pharmaceutical/ Chemical Laboratory
• Desirable Qualification / Experience: Experience in pharmaceutical Industry or any institute involved in manufacturing formulations OR analytical/ bioanalytical work.

Age Limit (As on 26 December 2025): 28 years

Age Relaxation: 

• Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 years
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years
• PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years.
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of the actual military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
• Departmental employees of CSIR laboratories/institutes, Government Departments, Autonomous bodies and Public Sector Undertakings: 05 years
• Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried: Up to 35 years of age
• Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST): Up to 40 years of age

Salary Details:

• Technical Assistant: Rs. 67,530/- (Approx) (Pay Level 06)
• Technician-1: Rs. 36,918/- (Approx) (Pay Level 

CDRI Vacancies: 44 Posts

• Technical Assistant: 12 Posts
• Technician 1: 32 Posts

Selection Process for CDRI Careers:

• The candidates, as recommended by the Screening Committe,e 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.

For Technical Assistant Post:

Mode of Examination:

Mode of Examination	OMR-based or computer-based objective-type multiple-choice examination
Medium of Questions	English and Hindi (except questions on the English Language)
Standard of Exam	Diploma / Graduation level (as per advertised qualification)
Total No. of Questions	200
Total Time Allotted	3 hours

Paper-I (Time Allotted – 1 hour)

Paper-III (Time Allotted – 90 minutes)

Paper-I (Time Allotted – 1 hour):

Application Fees:

• For SC/ST/PwBD/Women/CSIR Employees/Ex-Servicemen: Nil
• For Others: Rs. 500/-

Application Fees Mode: Through Online

How to Apply for CDRI Recruitment 2025?

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using their official website on or before 26 December 2025 (17.30 hrs).

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Important Dates:

• Start Date for Registration/fee submission for Online Application: 25 November 2025 (10.00 hrs)
• Last Date for Registration & Submission of Online Application: 26 December 2025 (17.30 hrs)