Proten-conductive $SrZr_{0.95} Y_{0.05} O_{2.975}$ powder was prepared by citrate gel method its characteristics and sinterability were investigated. Amorphous gel could be obtained from a citric acid solution that $SrCO_3$ and metal nitrates were dissolved. The initial decomposition of the gel proceeded up to $250^{circ}C$, followed by combustion of its decomposition products in the temperature range from $250^{circ}C$ to $500^{circ}C$. A well-crystallized perovskite phase with a stoichiometric composition after calcination at $1000^{circ}C$. Sintering green compacts of this powder for 6 h showed a considerable densification to start at $1200^{circ}C$ and resulted in 86.8% and 96.5% relative densities at $1400^{circ}C$ and $1600^{circ}C$, respectively. Whereas, the powder compacts prepared by solid state reaction had much lower relative densities, 73% at $1400^{circ}C$ and 92% at $1600^{circ}C$.