Designation/Position- Research Scientists at CSIR-IITR
CSIR-IITR, Lucknow, UP, India invites applications for Research Scientists at CSIR-IITR from eligible and interested candidates
About- CSIR-IITR, a premier institute under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, invites applications for 16 Research Scientist positions. These roles cover a wide range of research areas, offering dynamic career growth in toxicology, environmental science, and related fields. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to scientific excellence.
Research/Job Area-
- Toxicology
- Environmental Science & Monitoring
- Analytical Chemistry
- Ecotoxicology
- Neurotoxicology
- Epidemiology
- Environmental Exposure Assessment
- Regulatory/Analytical Toxicology
Location- CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Eligibility/Qualification–
- Ph.D. or submitted Ph.D. thesis in a relevant discipline as specified for each research area/post.
- Additional requirements may include specific laboratory experience (GLP, NABL/ISO-17025), SCI publications, or specialized analytical training (see official document for area-wise requirements).
- Age limits and reservation as per Indian Government norms (UR, OBC, SC, EWS, PwBD categories); relaxations available as specified.
- Candidates must satisfy all eligibility criteria by the closing date.
Job/Position Description-
| Designation | No. of Posts & Reservation | Pay Level (As per 7th CPC) | *Total Emoluments (As per 7th CPC) | **Upper Age Limit not exceeding (as on the last date of submission of online application as mentioned in the advt.) |
| Scientist | 16 (Including 02 backlog Posts) UR-07 OBC-04 SC-03 (including 1 Backlog Posts) EWS-01 (PwBD) – 01 (Backlog Posts) | Pay Matrix Level-11 | Rs.1,15,548/- | 32 years |
| Senior Scientist | 01 UR-01 | Pay Matrix Level-12 | Rs. 1,32,864/- | 37 years |
| Principal Scientist | 01 UR-01 | Pay Matrix Level-13 | Rs. 2,01,972/- | 45 years |
| Designation | No. of Posts | Reservation | Research/Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist | Varies | UR, OBC, SC, EWS, PwBD, Backlog | Toxicology, Environmental Monitoring, Analytical Chemistry, Ecotoxicology, Neurotoxicology, Epidemiology, Biomonitoring, Regulatory Toxicology, Analytical Toxicology, etc. |
For detailed breakup by specialization and category, refer to the official advertisement.
- Conduct cutting-edge research in assigned area.
- Lead and coordinate lab experiments, field studies, and data analysis.
- Publish scientific results in high-impact journals.
- Participate in national and international research networks and collaborative projects.
- Contribute to CSIR-IITR’s goals of scientific innovation, societal benefit, and regulatory advancement.
- [Full descriptions vary by position; refer to the advertisement for details of duties and expectations per role.]
Selection Procedure:
- Shortlisting based on eligibility and experience.
- Written test and/or interview may be conducted by the institute.
- Final selection based on overall merit, reservation norms, and performance in selection rounds.
Benefits and Service Conditions:
- Pay Level and allowances as per 7th Central Pay Commission guidelines for Scientist roles.
- Pension, health benefits, research funding, and clear promotion track.
- Service conditions and leave as per CSIR/GoI rules.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a leading research environment.
How to Apply-
- Submit your application online through the official CSIR-IITR recruitment portal.
- Prepare and upload scanned copies of all required educational and experience certificates.
- Pay the application fee as indicated in the official notice.
- Take printout of the application form and send with supporting documents (if required).
- Retain application number and confirmation for future reference.
Last Date for Apply– 31 August 2025
- Last Date for Online Application: 31 August 2025
- Tentative dates for interviews/selection: Early September 2025 (subject to change; check official portal regularly)
Last date for filling Online Registration of Applications: 31.08.2025 till 11:59 PM
Last date for submitting the Completed Application on Portal: 05.09.2025 till 11:59 PM
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