CSIR CDRI Research Intern Recruitment 2026 – 8 Posts, Apply Before 12.11.2026

The window to apply for this CSIR-CDRI internship is short. It closes on 12.11.2026, only six days after the notice came out. The Central Drug Research Institute in Lucknow wants 8 Research Interns who finished a Master’s degree in Chemistry in 2025 or 2026. The pay is a stipend of Rs 12,500 a month (a stipend is a fixed monthly amount paid to an intern, not a salary), and selection is by online interview.

Research Intern Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

The notification does not mention any application fee.

Vacancy Details

The notification does not give a category-wise breakup of the 8 vacancies.

Eligibility Criteria

In short: SC, ST, PwBD (persons with benchmark disabilities) and women candidates get 5 extra years, and OBC candidates get 3. So a 32-year-old SC candidate is still eligible, because the limit becomes 33.

Who Should Apply

• This is a research internship, not a regular job. It runs only within the project tenure, which ends on 31.03.2027, and the notification says it gives no right to be made permanent in any CSIR or CDRI post.
• It suits recent pass-outs. The Master’s degree must be finished in 2025-2026, so anyone who completed it earlier does not meet the rule.
• There is no written exam. The notification lists GATE, NET-LS, DST-INSPIRE and GPAT as desirable and says the committee may add its own shortlisting criteria, so list every qualification and skill you have in the form.
• The selection is an online interview and the notification says no TA/DA (travel and daily allowance) is paid for attending it.

Selection Process

In short: there is no written exam. The committee first decides who gets an interview, and the online interview is the main selection step.

Salary and Benefits

In plain terms, you get Rs 12,500 a month and nothing on top of it, for a period that falls within the project tenure ending 31.03.2027.

How to Apply

1. Open the CSIR-CDRI online application portal for Advertisement No. 12/2026.
2. Click “View” under Step 1 and read the advertisement before you start.
3. Register with a valid email address. The interview date is sent by email, so do not use an address you do not check.
4. Log in and fill the application form. If your final certificate shows CGPA, convert it to a percentage with your university’s approved formula and attach a copy of that conversion.
5. Attach your documents, check every detail and submit before 11:59 PM on 12.11.2026. The portal says a final submission cannot be edited.

Note: only online applications are accepted. The portal says no hard copy is needed.

Documents Required

The notification does not list photo, signature or file-size rules, so check the online form for them.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying without the right Master’s degree. The notification says only candidates who strictly meet the eligibility rules and hold the degree or mark sheets should apply.
• Finishing your Master’s before 2025 or after the last date. The degree must be completed in 2025-2026.
• Applying late. The notification says applications after the deadline are rejected without being considered.
• Forgetting the CGPA conversion. If your certificate shows grades, you must convert them to a percentage and attach the copy.
• Claiming age relaxation without a certificate. It must be in the prescribed format from the proper authority.
• Giving a wrong email address. The interview date reaches shortlisted candidates only by email.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for the CSIR-CDRI Research Intern posts?

The last date is 12.11.2026, and the portal closes at 11:59 PM.

How many Research Intern posts are there?

There are 8 Research Intern positions at CSIR-CDRI Lucknow under Position Code 001.

What qualification do I need?

You need a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry, completed in 2025-2026.

What is the age limit?

The maximum age is 28 years on 12.11.2026, with 5 extra years for SC, ST, PwBD and women and 3 for OBC.

How much is the stipend?

It is Rs 12,500 a month, consolidated, which means one fixed amount with no separate allowances.

Is there a written exam?

No, the notification only mentions an online interview for candidates shortlisted by the screening committee.

How will I get my interview date?

CDRI will send the date by email to shortlisted candidates, and the shortlist will also go on the CDRI website.

Can this internship become a permanent job?

No, the notification says it gives no right to be made permanent in any CSIR or CDRI post, and the project tenure runs only up to 31.03.2027.

Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.