CSIR-IITR Recruitment 34 Project Staff Vacancies – Apply Online

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow has announced recruitment for multiple project staff positions under Advertisement No. IITR/Project Staff/05/2026. The recruitment includes Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior Project Associate, Project Scientist-I, Project Research Scientist-II, Junior Research Assistant, Project Assistant-I and Project Technical Support-III.

Eligible candidates must submit their online applications by 7 October 2026. Selection will be based on interview performance, and the interviews are scheduled for 22 and 23 October 2026 at CSIR-IITR, Lucknow.

Job Details

CSIR-IITR Vacancy Details 2026

The institute has announced vacancies across research, laboratory, environmental monitoring, information technology, scientific outreach and technical support projects.

HRA for the positions listed above is 20% of the fellowship, wherever applicable. For Project Associate-I and Project Associate-II, the higher emolument applies to candidates with the specified valid qualifying examination or fellowship credentials.

Positions, Qualifications and Responsibilities

1. Project Associate-I – 15 Vacancies

Project codes: FBR050404, FTT030602, CLP-39, FBR090407, MMP025304 and HCP002601.

Educational qualifications:

• M.Sc. in Zoology, Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Toxicology or other specified disciplines.
• M.Tech in Life Sciences, Microbiology or Biotechnology.
• M.V.Sc. in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pathology or Laboratory Animal Science.
• Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences or Analytical Chemistry.
• B.Tech in Biotechnology for the CSIR-JIGYASA project.

The qualification requirements vary by project.

Key responsibilities:

• Collect and analyse environmental and wastewater samples.
• Conduct toxicity assessments using aquatic organisms and laboratory models.
• Perform chromatographic analysis, metal analysis and toxicological studies.
• Conduct mammalian cell culture and safety or toxicity assessments.
• Support microbiological analysis, biochemical assays, PCR and bioinformatics.
• Demonstrate scientific equipment and experiments for student outreach activities.

Relevant experience in sample collection, laboratory analysis, cell culture, animal handling, toxicology or scientific instrumentation is desirable for the applicable projects.

2. Project Associate-II – 5 Vacancies

Project codes: MLP-002624 (EC-PA2), SSP-540, SSP-532 and HCP002601.

Educational qualifications:

• Master’s or integrated Master’s degree in Natural, Agricultural or Pharmaceutical Sciences, Animal Sciences or related specified disciplines, with two years of relevant R&D experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology or Medicine with two years of relevant R&D experience, where applicable.
• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or Life Sciences with two years of research experience for the SSP-540 project.
• B.Tech, M.Tech or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Science with two years of relevant experience for the SSP-532 project.
• Master’s degree or B.Tech in Computer Science, Computer Applications or Information Technology with two years of R&D experience for the HCP002601 project.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse environmental, water and wastewater samples.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and assessment, including stack-emission monitoring where applicable.
• Prepare reports, analyse data and draft scientific or technical communications.
• Support student engagement, digital content development, experiments and outreach logistics.

Experience in chromatography, sample extraction, water analysis, environmental monitoring, graphic design or content writing is desirable, depending on the project.

3. Senior Project Associate – 2 Vacancies

Project codes: MLP-002624 (IT-SA) and MLP-002624 (FEST-GLABP).

Educational qualifications:

• For IT-SA: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology Engineering with three years of research experience, or an M.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• For FEST-GLABP: Master’s degree in Zoology or Biotechnology with three years of R&D experience, or a Ph.D. in Biotechnology.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage internet connectivity, network performance, firewalls, VPNs and secure access systems.
• Implement cybersecurity policies and monitor network traffic.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, troubleshoot security issues and maintain system documentation.
• Support data backup, disaster recovery and compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Conduct in-vitro studies using 2D and 3D cultures derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and mammalian cells.

For the IT position, knowledge of networking, firewalls, cybersecurity tools, Linux/Unix, Windows servers and security standards is desirable. For the laboratory position, experience in cell culture, molecular biology, immunocytochemistry and Western blotting is desirable.

4. Project Scientist-I – 3 Vacancies

Project codes: MLP-002624 (SAM-PS1), MLP-002624 (IT-SS) and HCP002601.

Educational qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Microbiology or Environmental Sciences, with four years of relevant R&D experience for the SAM-PS1 project.
• Doctoral degree in Science or a Master’s/integrated Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology, with four years of relevant R&D experience for the IT-SS project.
• Doctoral degree in Science or Master’s degree in Public Health, with four years of relevant R&D experience for the CSIR-JIGYASA project.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain standalone and web-based application software using PHP and related technologies.
• Build front-end interfaces, backend services, APIs and database integrations.
• Configure web servers, troubleshoot applications and improve software performance and security.
• Analyse research data, validate information and prepare reports and research documentation.
• Coordinate scientific outreach programmes, training activities, technical supervision and programme documentation.

The required qualifications and responsibilities differ by project. PHP full-stack development experience, database knowledge, application security, data management or outreach coordination experience is desirable for the relevant position.

5. Project Research Scientist-II – 1 Vacancy

Project code: GAP-477.

Project: Targeting the HDAC1-CIP2A-PP2AC signaling axis to overcome chemoresistance against standard therapy in non-small cell lung cancer.

Educational qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree, including an integrated postgraduate degree, in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Zoology or an allied subject, with three years of post-qualification experience in the relevant subject; or
• Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Zoology or an allied subject.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop animal models of cancer.
• Conduct co-immunoprecipitation, ChIP sequencing and next-generation sequencing transcriptomics.
• Perform data analysis and proteomics studies.
• Develop CRISPR/Cas9 knockout cells.
• Establish patient-derived organoids and perform other project-related research tasks.

Experience with cancer cell lines, rodent cancer models, next-generation sequencing, proteomics and patient-derived organoids is desirable. Candidates with relevant postdoctoral experience will receive preference.

6. Junior Research Assistant – 1 Vacancy

Project code: GAP-476.

Project: Development of phyto-polymer filters from agricultural waste and assessing their application for sampling and treatment of air pollution.

Educational qualifications:

• B.E., B.Tech or M.Sc. in Environmental or Civil disciplines from a recognized university or institute.
• First-class marks in both graduate and postgraduate examinations, as specified in the advertisement.
• Maximum age of 28 years as on 1 April 2026.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and characterize phyto-polymer filter media from agricultural waste.
• Evaluate filter performance for air pollution sampling and control.
• Conduct ambient air sampling and assess filtration efficiency.

Experience in polymer-based filter development, characterization and evaluation is desirable.

7. Project Assistant-I – 2 Vacancies

Project code: HCP002601.

Project: CSIR-JIGYASA: Bridging scientists and school students for R&D Innovation and Outreach.

Educational qualification: SSC/Class 10 or equivalent, plus ITI.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform data entry and social media updates.
• Support digital content development.
• Assist with scientific outreach activities.

Prior experience working with computers is desirable.

8. Project Technical Support-III – 2 Vacancies

Project codes: GAP-447 and GAP-477.

Educational qualifications:

• For GAP-447: M.Sc. or M.Tech in Biotechnology, Toxicology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Microbiology or Neurosciences.
• For GAP-477: A three-year graduate degree in Life Sciences or an allied subject with three years of relevant post-qualification experience, or a postgraduate degree in Life Sciences or an allied subject.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct neural stem cell culture experiments and animal studies for the GAP-447 project.
• Support cancer research involving chemoresistant cell lines, cell-based assays and flow cytometry for the GAP-477 project.
• Assist with animal model development and establishment of patient-derived organoids, as applicable.

Experience in rodent handling, mammalian cell culture, Western blotting, real-time PCR, microscopy or cancer biology is desirable for the relevant project.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The upper age limits for the advertised positions are:

The minimum age for applicants is 18 years as on the last date of online application submission.

Age relaxation:

• SC/ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and women candidates: 5 years.
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years.

The applicable age limit and relaxation will be governed by the recruitment advertisement and relevant project norms.

CSIR-IITR Interview Schedule 2026

The interviews will be conducted at the following venue:

CSIR–Indian Institute of Toxicology Research
31 Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow – 226001, Uttar Pradesh.

Reporting time: 9:00 AM
Gate closing time: 10:00 AM

Candidates arriving after 10:00 AM will not be permitted to appear for the interview. The interview process may continue on the following day if a large number of applications are received.

Documents Required for the Interview

Candidates must carry the following original documents, as applicable:

• Self-attested copy of the submitted application form.
• Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate and mark sheet.
• Proof of date of birth if it is not recorded in the matriculation certificate.
• Certificates and degrees for all educational qualifications mentioned in the application.
• Equivalence certificate or order, if applicable.
• Valid caste/category certificate, where applicable.
• Disability certificate for PwBD candidates, where applicable.
• Other relevant documents required for verification.

Photographs, scanned copies or digital copies stored on electronic devices will not be accepted as substitutes for original documents during verification.

No travelling allowance or daily allowance will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

• Application start: 1 October 2026 at 11:00 AM.
• Application deadline: 7 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.