CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), located in Lucknow, is a constituent laboratory operating under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, an autonomous body governed by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
As a unique Research & Development (R&D) institution, CSIR-CDRI is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure dedicated to fundamental chemical and biomedical research, driving new drug discovery and development. For over 70 years, the Institute has significantly contributed to enhancing the understanding of disease biology in areas of national priority and has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the Indian pharmaceutical sector.
Moving forward, the Institute aims to address unmet and unaffordable medical needs within the nation, focusing on re-emerging parasitic and infectious diseases, lifestyle-related ailments, and age-related conditions prevalent among the Indian population. CSIR-CDRI is committed to fostering a gender-balanced workforce and actively encourages women candidates to apply.