CSIR CDRI Recruitment 2025 Notification Released for 44 Technical Assistant and Technician Posts
The CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute has officially released the CSIR CDRI Recruitment 2025 Notification on 23rd November 2025. CSIR-CDRI has announced 44 vacancies for Technical Assistant and Technician-1 positions under Technical & Support Staff recruitment. Interested candidates can apply online from November 25, 2025 (10:00 Hrs) to December 26, 2025 (17:30 Hrs) through the official CSIR-CDRI website. Applicants must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria including educational qualifications and age limits as on December 26, 2025.
CSIR CDRI Recruitment 2025: Overview
The CSIR CDRI Technical Assistant & Technician-1 Recruitment 2025 provides an excellent opportunity for technically qualified candidates to work in one of India’s premier drug research institutes. Below is a detailed overview with all key information for aspirants.
Organization
CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute
Post Name
Technical Assistant & Technician-1
Vacancies
44
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CDRI/10/2025
Registration Dates
25th November to 26th December 2025
Mode of Application
Online
Selection Process
Written Exam, Document Verification, Medical Examination
CSIR CDRI has announced a total of 44 vacancies for Technical Assistant and Technician-1 posts. The category-wise distribution is as follows:
Post Name
Total Posts
UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
PwBD
Technical Assistant
12
02
05
–
02
01
02
Technician-1
32
09
12
07
–
02
–
CSIR CDRI Technical Assistant and Technician-1 Eligibility 2025
The CSIR CDRI Recruitment 2025 has defined clear eligibility criteria for all candidates. Applicants must meet requirements related to age, educational qualifications as specified below.
Selected candidates will receive attractive salary packages as per CSIR norms with additional benefits.
Post Name
Pay Level
Total Emoluments (Approx.)
Technical Assistant
Level-6
Rs. 67,530/-
Technician-1
Level-2
Rs. 36,918/-
CSIR CDRI Exam Pattern 2025
The CSIR CDRI Selection Process includes:
Exam Preparation Guides
Trade Test – Qualifying
Competitive Written Exam – Final Merit
Technical Assistant Exam Pattern
Paper
Subject
Questions
Marks
Paper-I
Mental Ability
50
100
Paper-II
General Awareness & English
50
150
Paper-III
Concerned Subject
100
300
Total
—
200
550
Negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer except Paper-I.
Technician-1 Exam Pattern
Paper
Subject
Questions
Marks
Paper-I
Mental Ability
50
100
Paper-II
General Awareness & English
50
150
Paper-III
Concerned Trade
50
150
Total
—
150
400
Negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer except Paper-I.
CSIR CDRI Recruitment Apply Online 2025
The CSIR CDRI Apply Online 2025 process will commence from November 25, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official CSIR-CDRI website. Ensure all documents are ready before starting the application process.
How to Apply for CSIR CDRI Technical Assistant & Technician-1 Vacancy 2025?
Candidates applying for CSIR CDRI Recruitment 2025 must complete the online application process carefully.
