CSIR-IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Interview for Pharma, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology 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.

Senior-PAT
Position Code : 14002
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : Valorization of Temple Floral Waste into Industrial Dyes and Leftover for Compost to Boost Circular Economy (FTT050606)
Age : 40 Years as on 18-08-2026
Stipend Per Month : ₹42,000/- + HRA
Educational Qualifications :
M.Sc. Chemistry / M. Pharma. in Chemistry from a recognized University and3 years’ R&D experience; ORDoctoral Degree in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Pharmacy from a recognized University and2 years’ R&D experience. Desirable: Research experience in natural product chemistry or natural colours/dyes.
Tenure of the project upto:31-03-2027

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 14003
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : Valorization of Temple Floral Waste into Industrial Dyes and Leftover for Compost to Boost Circular Economy (FTT050606)
Age : 35 Years as on 18-08-2026
Stipend Per Month : ₹25,000/- + 10% HRA
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. Chemistry / M. Pharm. in Chemistry from a recognized University. Desirable: Research experience in Natural Product Chemistry/Natural Pigments.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2027

Project Scientist PS-I
Position Code : 14004
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : Decrypting the conserved function of FLOWERING PROMOTING FACTOR 1 (FPF1) in flowering regulation across plant species: A model to crop translational approach (FIR020403)
Age : 35 Years as on 19-08-2026
Stipend Per Month : ₹56,000/- + 10% HRA
Educational Qualifications : Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Botany/Biochemistry or Master’s/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University/equivalent, with 4 years’ R&D experience. Desirable: Experience with Arabidopsis, genetic screening, Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation, cloning and routine molecular biology techniques.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2028

Project Associate PAT-II
Position Code : 14005
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : Decrypting the conserved function of FLOWERING PROMOTING FACTOR 1 (FPF1) in flowering regulation across plant species: A model to crop translational approach (FIR020403)
Age : 35 Years as on 19-08-2026
Stipend Per Month :
(a) ₹35,000/- + 10% HRA for candidates with CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET, GATE or qualifying national-level examination;
(b) ₹28,000/- + 10% HRA for others.
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Botany/Biochemistry from a recognized University with 2 years’ research experience. Desirable: Experience in molecular biology tools/techniques, gene cloning, genetic transformations, protein expression, etc.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2028

Senior-PAT
Position Code : 14007
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : Novel Formulations for Sustainable Bioremediation of Heavy Metal-Polluted landfill soil and Mining Sites (FTT050605)
Age : 40 Years as on 19-08-2026
Stipend Per Month : ₹42,000/- + 10% HRA
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. Biotechnology/Microbiology with 3 years’ R&D experience ORDoctoral Degree in Biotechnology/Microbiology with 2 years’ R&D experience. Desirable: Work experience in preparation of consortium and conducting field trials in soil bioremediation.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2028

Project Scientist-I / Principal-PAT / Senior-PAT
Position Code : 14008
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : Unravelling the molecular mechanism involving whitefly midgut in circulative and propagative transmission of tomato leaf curl Palampur virus, a bipartite begomovirus (GAP0371) — DBT sponsored Project
Age : 35 Years for Project Scientist-I; 40 Years for Principal-PAT/Senior-PAT, as on 19-08-2026
Stipend Per Month :
Project Scientist-I : ₹56,000/- + 9% HRA
Principal-PAT : ₹49,000/- + 9% HRA
Senior-PAT: ₹42,000/- + 9% HRA
Educational Qualifications : Qualifications vary by post. Project Scientist-I: Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology. Principal-PAT and Senior-PAT require specified Master’s/Integrated Master’s/Bachelor’s/Doctoral qualifications with relevant R&D experience. Desirable: Knowledge of plant virology, insect transmission of plant viruses, protein-protein interaction, proteome characterization/analysis, developmental biology of insects, etc.
Tenure of the project upto:23-04-2029

Project Associate PAT-II
Position Code:14009
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number:Best of waste: Transforming Food Waste to Microtrial Bioformulation for Boosting Plant Growth (GAP-0350)
Age : 35 Years as on 19-08-2026
Stipend Per Month :
(a) ₹35,000/- + 9% HRA for NET/GATE/national-level examination qualified candidates;
(b) ₹28,000/- + 9% HRA for others.
Educational Qualifications:M.Sc. Microbiology/Biotechnology from a recognized University with 2 years’ experience. Desirable: Work experience in composting and waste management.
Tenure of the project upto:28-03-2028

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 14010
No. of Post:01
Projects Title & Project Number:CSIR - Phytopharmaceutical Mission-Phase-III (MMP075201)
Age:35 Years as on 20-08-2026
Stipend Per Month:
(a) ₹31,000/- + 10% HRA for NET/GATE/national-level examination qualified candidates;
(b) ₹25,000/- + 10% HRA for others.
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science/Agriculture Extension/Organic Agriculture), M.Sc. Forestry (Medicinal and Aromatic Plant), or M.Sc. Botany from a recognized University. Desirable: Field trials/plant data observation/medicinal & aromatic crops experience and research publications.
Tenure of the project upto:31-03-2027

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code :14011
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : Millets for health, Well Being and nutritional security: Collection and mapping of traditional Millets based-food product of western Himalayan and their value addition (GAP-0345)
Age : 35 Years as on 20-08-2026
Stipend Per Month : ₹25,000/- + 9% HRA
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. Botany/Forestry/Environmental Sciences from a recognized University. Desirable: Experience conducting field survey in the Himalaya.
Tenure of the project upto:18-09-2027

Project Assistant-II (PA-II)
Position Code : 14012
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : Millets for health, Well Being and nutritional security: Collection and mapping of traditional Millets based-food product of western Himalayan and their value addition (GAP-0345)
Age : 35 Years as on 20-08-2026
Stipend Per Month : ₹20,000/- + 9% HRA
Educational Qualifications : B.Sc. Biology from a recognized University. Desirable: Experience conducting field survey in the Himalaya.
Tenure of the project upto : 18-09-2027

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code :14013
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : Bioresource, Conservation and Prospection (MMP025302)
Age : 35 Years as on 20-08-2026
Stipend Per Month : ₹25,000/- + 10% HRA
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. Botany/Environmental Sciences from a recognized University. Desirable: Knowledge of population genetics.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2028

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 14014
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : Determinants of Attitudes Toward Novel Agrotechnologies: An Integrated Model of Technology Acceptance and Diffusion in Farming Communities of the Himachal Pradesh (IHP002414)
Age : 35 Years as on 20-08-2026
Stipend Per Month :
(a) ₹31,000/- + 10% HRA for NET/GATE/national-level examination qualified candidates;
(b) ₹25,000/- + 10% HRA for others.
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. Statistics/Agri-economics/Agriculture Extension/Agribusiness Management from a recognized University.
Desirable : Working knowledge of statistical modelling and handling large datasets.
Tenure of the project upto: 31-03-2027

Project Associate PAT-II
Position Code : 14015
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : CSIR - Phytopharmaceutical Mission-Phase-III (MMP075201)
Age : 35 Years as on 20-08-2026
Stipend Per Month :
(a) ₹35,000/- + 10% HRA for NET/GATE/national-level examination qualified candidates;
(b) ₹28,000/- + 10% HRA for others.
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy/Soil Science or M.Sc. Biochemistry from a recognized University and2 years’ research experience in R&D. Desirable: Soil analysis, plant biochemical analysis, field experiments and data collection in medicinal and aromatic plants.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2027

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 14016
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : Long-term impact analysis of Microplastics Exposure on Cardiovascular System in solution to climate change: Zebrafish Model based Risk Assessment (FIR050402)
Age : 35 Years as on 21-08-2026
Stipend Per Month :
(a) ₹31,000/- + 10% HRA for NET/GATE/national-level examination qualified candidates;
(b) ₹25,000/- + 10% HRA for others.
Educational Qualifications : Master Degree in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology or B.Tech. in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology or M.Sc. Biotechnology with skill in Bioinformatics Associate/Analyst from a recognized University. Desirable: Linux administration, Python/R programming, NGS and ML/AI knowledge.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2028

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 14017
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : Long-term impact analysis of Microplastics Exposure on Cardiovascular System in solution to climate change: Zebrafish Model based Risk Assessment (FIR050402)
Age : 35 Years as on 21-08-2026
Stipend Per Month :
(a) ₹31,000/- + 10% HRA for NET/GATE/national-level examination qualified candidates;
(b) ₹25,000/- + 10% HRA for others.
Educational Qualifications : Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from a recognized University. Desirable: Experience in handling Zebrafish as an experimental model.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2028

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. 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.

Walk in Interview
Date : 18 August: 14002–14003
19 August: 14004–14009
20 August: 14010–14015
21 August: 14016–14017
Interview Time : 09:30 AM for all posts
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)