IHBT Hiring Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics candidates

The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur is one of the National Institutes under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research which is an autonomous body working under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. It is spread over 226.1 acres of land with the backdrop of snow-covered peaks of Dhauladhar Range in salubrious climate.

Walk-in-Interviews are scheduled to be held on the date(s) as mentioned below against the position(s) in the respective column for the selection of suitable candidate(s) in the areas under the following projects for recruitment on purely temporary basis for the duration of the projects as mentioned or till completion of the projects, whichever is earlier

Project Associate PAT-I
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Genome-editing for Crop improvement (GE-Crop)” (MMP025301)
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2027
No of post : 01
Post Code : 11001
Age : 35 Years as on 29.08.2025
Stipend Per Month : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/ Institutions.
(b) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above
Essential Qualification : Master Degree in Biotechnology / Biochemistry/ Botany/ Biological Science from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in molecular biology, gene cloning, plant tissue culture and transformation, transgenic characterization, CRISPR-based genome editing.
Date : 29.08.2025

Senior PAT
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Genome-editing for Crop improvement (GE-Crop)” (MMP025301)
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2027
No of post : 01
Post Code : 11002
Age : 40 Years as on 29.08.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 42,000/- PM + HRA
Essential Qualification : Master Degree in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry / Botany/ / Plant Sciences / Molecular Biology from a recognized University with 03 years of experience.
OR
Ph.D. in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Botany/ Plant Sciences/ Molecular Biology from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in molecular biology, gene editing, gene cloning, plant tissue culture and transformation, transgenic characterization, CRISPR-based genome editing.
Date : 29.08.2025

Project Associate PAT-I
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “CSIR - Aroma Mission Phase-III : Catalyzing rural empowerment and entrepreneurship development through cultivation, processing, value addition and marketing of aromatic plants” (HCP-0007)
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
No of post : 01
Post Code : 11003
Age : 35 Years as on 29.08.2025
Stipend Per Month : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/ Institutions.
(b) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above
Essential Qualification : Masters’ Degree in Botany / Plant Sciences / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in NGS / Whole genome / resequencing / High-throughput Genotyping / Transcriptomics / Plant Genome analysis / Molecular Biology.
Date : 29.08.2025

Project Associate PAT-I
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “CSIR - Aroma Mission Phase-III : Catalyzing rural empowerment and entrepreneurship development through cultivation, processing, value addition and marketing of aromatic plants” (HCP-0007)
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
No of post : 01
Post Code : 11004
Age : 35 Years as on 04.09.2025
Stipend Per Month : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/ Institutions.
(b) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy / Soil Science) from a recognized university or equivalent. OR M.Sc. in Botany from a recognized university or equivalent
Desirable Qualification : Work experience of conducting field trials / Plant data observation / Aromatic crops and proven experience in form of research
Date : 04.09.2025

Project Assistant-II (PA-II)
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “CSIR - Aroma Mission Phase-III : Catalyzing rural empowerment and entrepreneurship development through cultivation, processing, value addition and marketing of aromatic plants” (HCP-0007)
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
No of post : 01
Post Code : 11006
Age : 35 Years as on 04.09.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
Essential Qualification : B.Sc in Agriculture / Horticulture / Medical / Forestry from a recognized university or equivalent
Desirable Qualification : Work experience of conducting field trials / Plant observation / Aromatic crops and proven experience in form of research
Date : 04.09.2025

General instructions
1. Candidates reporting for interview after 10.00 AM will not be allowed to appear for interview.
2. Eligible candidates may appear for “Walk-in-Interview(s)” on the date, time and place mentioned above along with an application on prescribed format (with latest colored passport size photo affixed on it) which is available on the CSIR-IHBT website i.e. ihbt.res.in along with self-attested photocopies of their testimonials of age, educational qualifications, experience etc. at the time of interview.
3. The relaxation in the age limit for the candidates belonging to the category of SC/ST/PwBD/Women and the category of OBC shall be 05 years and 03 years respectively or as per Govt. of India instructions issued in this regard from time to time.
4. Engagement under any of this positions shall be on behalf of the sponsoring agency and shall be temporary and co-terminus with the tenure of the project or 06 years whichever is earlier. Further such engagement, directly or indirectly, shall not provide any right/claim for regularization for permanent post of CSIR.
5. If any candidate wants to apply for more than one position code they will have to submit separate application form for each position code.
6. Candidates must also bring with them original certificates of testimonials at the time of appearing for the interview failing which he/she will not be allowed to appear for interview.
7. No Travelling Allowance will be paid for attending the interview.
8. Candidates must ensure that they bring self-attested copies of their essential certificates otherwise, their applications will not be accepted.
9. The Selection Committee(s) may adopt the selection criterion at its own i.e. either by conducting direct interview or objective test (Based on Multiple Choice Questions) followed by interview on the same day.
10. Number of selected candidates may vary from the advertised positions depending upon performance of candidates during the selection process.
11. The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of the project. There will be no right implicit or explicit for regular position or any post in CSIR-IHBT, Palampur whatsoever.
12. The decision of the Director, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur shall be final on any matter relating to engagement of above mentioned positions in CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.).
13. The Competent Authority reserves the right to relax any of the provisions contained in this advertisement on reasonable ground.
14. The performance of the Project Staff would be reviewed after every six-months period and any one not found up to the mark, may be terminated.
15. Request for online Interview will not be entertained at any circumstances.

Note
Result awaited candidates are not eligible for interview.
In case of any dispute, the English version will prevail.

Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)