Research positions at CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre

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.

Eligible and interested candidates may attend the Walk-in-interview for engagement on purely temporary basis as Project Associate- I and Sr. Project Associate under sponsored projects tenable at CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre, Bengaluru. The details are given below

Project Associate-I/II (PAT-I/II) – 2 Nos.
Max. Age : 35 years
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Microbiology/Biotechnology/ from a recognised University or equivalent Project Associate-II M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Microbiology/Biotechnology/ from a recognised University or equivalent and 2 years relevant experience in Research and Development in Industrial/ Academic/ Research Institutions
Desirable Qualification : Working experience in yeast biology / engineering
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : Project Associate-I i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET including 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 their Agencies and Institutions. ii) Rs.25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above Project Associate-II: i) Rs. 35,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests- CSIR- UGC including LS (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. ii) Rs. 28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above

Senior Project Associate (SPAT) -1 No.
Max. Age : 40 years
Essential Qualification : Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences from a recognised University or equivalent OR M.Sc. in Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology and 3 years research experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science & Technology organisations and Scientific activities and services
Desirable Qualification : Working experience in yeast biology/ engineering
Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : Rs.42,000/- + HRA

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-year 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. The project staff shall be permitted to avail leave as per rules.
7. Experience, where required, will be counted from acquiring minimum educational qualification 8. Final semester and result awaited candidates will not be allowed to appear for interview

Date, place and time of interview : 2 February 2026 at CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre, Bengaluru (Reporting time : 9 AM along with signed Bio-Data downloaded from website 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.