Call for Applications : for Pharma / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences candidates at CIMAP

CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) is a premier multidisciplinary research institute of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India with its major focus on exploiting the potential of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) by cultivation, bioprospection, chemical characterization, extraction, and formulation of bioactive phytomolecules.

The eligible and interested candidates may appear in Walk-in-Interview for purely temporary engagement as JRA-CSTUP, Project Associate–I & II and Senior Project Associate, Project-JRF and Project Assistant under different ongoing Project of CSIR CIMAP, Lucknow.

Senior Project Associate (SPAT)
No. of Post : 01
Maximum Age : 40 Years
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Agriculture Extension/ Agricultural Economics with Four years Research Experience
Desirable Qualification : Working Experience in Medicinal & Aromatic Plants.
Stipend per month : Rs. 42000/- +HRA As per the Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 29-12-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
No. of Post : 01
Maximum Age : 35 Years
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany/Agriculture/ Plant Science OR M.Sc. With NET-LS in Botany/ Agriculture / Plant Science Desirable Qualification : Work Experience of One Year in MAPs cultivation, processing, value addition and its popularization among the farmers/ industries.
Stipend per month : Rs. 25000/- +HRA for Non-Net Qualified. OR Rs. 31000/- + HRA for NET-LS qualified. As per the Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 29-12-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
No. of Post : 01
Maximum Age : 35 Years
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany/ Agriculture / plant Science with Two Year’s Research Experience in MAPs cultivation, processing, value addition and its popularization among the farmers /industries. OR M.Sc. in Botany/ Agriculture / plant Science with Two Year’s Research Experience in MAPs cultivation, processing, value addition and its popularization among the farmers /industries.
Stipend per month : Rs. 28000/- +HRA for Non-Net Qualified. OR Rs. 35000/- + HRA for NET-LS qualified. As per the Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 29-12-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
No. of Post : 01
Maximum Age : 35 Years
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Botany from a Recognized University
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in the area of Molecular Biology (DNA, RNA isolation, cloning, and q-PCR) will be preferred.
Stipend per month : Rs. 30,000/- + HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 29-12-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

Project Assistant (PA)
No. of Post : 01
Maximum Age : 35 Years
Essential Qualification : Graduation in Science/Computer Application from Recognized University
Desirable Qualification : Knowledge in MS Office and good communication Skills
Stipend per month : Rs. 20,000/- + HRA As per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 29-12-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

Project-JRF
No. of Post : 01
Maximum Age : 28 Years
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Environmental Science/Microbiology (Net qualified candidate only)
Desirable Qualification : Knowledge of pesticide residue analysis
Stipend per month : 37000/- + HRA who are Selected through National Eligibility Test- CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship
Date and Time of Interview : 29-12-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
No. of Post : 01
Maximum Age : 35 Years
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany / Plant Biotechnology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry/ Life Sciences with minimum two year’s research experience in a related field
Desirable Qualification : Experience in plant molecular biology, plant tissue culture and plant metabolite quantification using HPLC/GC
Stipend per month : Rs. 35,000/- + HRA for NET qualified candidates as per funding agency OR 28,000/- + HRA for non-NET candidates as per funding agency
Date and Time of Interview : 29-12-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
No. of Post : 01
Maximum Age : 35 Years
Essential Qualification : Master Degree in Microbiology / Industrial Microbiology / Microbial Technology
Desirable Qualification : Research experience preferable in the area of Anti-microbial evaluation of plant drugs
Stipend per month : Rs. 31000/- + HRA for candidates with CSIR-UGC NET or GATE OR Rs. 25000/+ HRA for non-CSIR-UGC NET or Non-GATE candidate (As per the Funding Agency)
Date and Time of Interview : 29-12-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : Master Degree (M. Pharma/M.S.) in Pharmaceutics/ Pharmacology/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Pharmacognosy / Pharmaceutical Technology Research experience in formulation development of herbal drugs
Stipend per month : Rs. 31000/- +HRA for candidates with CSIR-UGC NET or GPAT OR Rs. 25000/- +HRA for non CSIR-UGC NET or Non-GPAT candidate (As per the Funding Agency)
Date and Time of Interview : 29-12-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

Senior Project Associate (SPAT)
Maximum Age : 40 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. in Plant Science Post-Ph.D. Five year’s research experience in MAPs, Report & paper writing, Desirable Qualification : Knowledge of field data analysis, knowledge & expertise on sustainable MAPs practices and deployment
Stipend per month : Rs. 42000/- + HRA As per the Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 30-12-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

Junior Research Assistant (JRA)
Maximum Age : 28 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : First Class in Master Degree (M. Pharma /M.S.) Pharmaceutics/ Pharmacology/ Pharmacognosy/ Pharmaceutical Technology Research experience in formulation development of herbal drugs
Stipend per month : Rs. 25000/- per month (fixed)
30-12-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

Mode of Selection
Selection is to be done on the basis of performance in the Walk-in-Interview. A written test may be conducted if the candidates appear in higher numbers. The Walk-in-Interview will be conducted on 29th December, 2025 and 30th December 2025 (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM) at Administrative Block, CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow.

Special Terms & Conditions for Post Sl. No. 12 under CSTUP Projects
1. Only Indian citizens who are resident of Uttar Pradesh (DOMICILE) are eligible for Jr. Research Assistant in the research project funded by CSTUP (As per UPCST Guidelines)
2. Jr. Research Assistant-ship may be awarded to holders of M.Sc. as detailed above.
3. First class in Graduate and Post Graduate Examination.
4. The Upper age limit for Jr. Research Assistant shall be 28 years as on 1st April of the year 2025 in which the application is made.

General Terms & Conditions
1. Engagement will be initially for a period of one year, and may be extended or curtailed depending upon the project requirement and desired level performance or conduct of the incumbent, and availability of Funds from funding agencies as the case may be.
2. The tenure of Project Staff shall be co-terminus with the project. However, under no circumstances the tenure would be allowed to exceed five years’ duration. The performance of the Project Staff would be reviewed periodically so that any one not found up to the mark, could be terminated.
3. The position is only temporary and, therefore, will not confer any right on the incumbent to any claim, implicit or explicit on any post in CSIR-CIMAP.
4. The upper age limit as on date of Walk-in-Interview, is relaxable as per the Government of India Rules.
5. On completion of the tenure in one project, in case, one wants to apply for engagement in another project, he/she will have to go through the process of selection by submitting a fresh application under the new project. Engagement of the Project Staff under the new project would be made only after submission of resignation and “No Dues Certificate” in the previous project.
6. Wherever possible accommodation will be provided to project staff. If accommodation is not possible, HRA will be paid as per rules. If accommodation is provided, the licence fee would be deducted as per CSIR rules.
7. The Project Staff shall be permitted to avail leave and dispensary facility, as per rules. Dispensary facility\ies will be for self only and not for family members or dependants.

8. The Institute provides canteen facilities as is being provided for regular staff members on payment of suitable charges.
9. Experience, wherever required, will be counted from the date of acquiring minimum educational qualification. 10. Final semester and result awaited candidates will not be allowed to appear for Walk-in-Interview.
11. The candidates who wish to appear in Walk-in-Interview should come along with all Original Documents, 01 (One) set of Self Attested Photocopies of all the educational testimonials and 01 (One) Recent Passport size photograph, failing which the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the Walk-in-Interview.
12. No TA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.
13. No request for Online Interview will be entertained.
14. The number of positions is tentative and subject to change at the time of interview. 15. NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED.