CDRI Recruitment 2026 | Freshers | Technician I/ Technical Assistant | 44 Posts | BE/ B.Tech/ Any Degree/ Diploma/ 12th/ 10th/ ITI | Across India | Last Date: 26th December 2025
Company: CSIR – Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI)
CDRI Recruitment 2026: CSIR- Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), a premier drug research institute of India was inaugurated on 17th Feb 1951 with a vision to strengthen and advance the field of drug research and development in the country. 
The institute also envisages a strong commitment to exploiting natural resources so that the problem is approached holistically and multilaterally along with multifaceted infrastructure developments. The Institute has made significant accomplishments in the pursuit of its mission to New Drugs & Technologies for affordable healthcare for all, generation of the knowledge base and nurturing future leaders for the health sector.
Official Website: www.cdri.res.in
CSIR – Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) has announced notification for the Technical Assistant/ Technician-I posts. There are 44 vacancies available for these posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 26th December 2025.
Positions: Technician I/ Technical Assistant
Total vacancies: 44 Posts
- Technical Assistant: 12 Posts
- Technician 1: 32 Posts
Job Location: Across India
Experience: Freshers (0 – 3 Years)
Salary (Pay Scale): Rs. 36,918/- to 67,530/- PM
Eligibility Criteria for CDRI Recruitment 2026:
Educational Qualification:
- Technical Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma in Related Field OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognized University/ Board/ Institution in India.
- Technician 1: 10th Exam Passed with ITI in Related Field OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognized Board/ Institution in India.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Age Relaxation: As per government norms
- Age calculation date: as on 26-12-2025
Selection Process for CDRI Recruitment 2026:
The Selection Process for CSIR CDRI Recruitment 2026 will be completed in the following phases –
- Written Exam
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Notes:
- The candidates, as recommended by the Screening Committe 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.
Application Fees:
- For SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women/ CSIR Employees/ Ex-Servicemen: Nil
- For Others: Rs. 500/-
Mode of Payment: Through Online (Debit card/ Credit card etc.)
How To Apply for CDRI Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using their official website on or before 26th December 2025.
For Notification PDF: Click Here
Apply Link: Click Here
Important Dates:
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- Commencement of submission of online application and online payment of fees: 25th November 2025
- Last date of submission of online application and online payment of fees: 26th December 2025
