Openings for Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology at IHBT

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
Post Code : 1001
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Deciphering the stress- induced and chloroplast-triggered programmed cell death in Arabidopsisi thaliana (GAP-0340)”
Age Limit : 35 Years as on 28.01.2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (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 Govt. 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 Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Plant Breeding / Plant Pathology from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in cloning, crossing, SNPs mapping, Data analysis.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2027

Project Associate PAT-I
Post Code : 1002
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Deciphering the stress- induced and chloroplast-triggered programmed cell death in Arabidopsisi thaliana (GAP-0340)”
Age Limit : 35 Years as on 28.01.2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 9% 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 Govt. Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/ Institutions.
(b) Rs. 25,000/- + 9% HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. (Botany/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Microbiology/ Plant Pathology/ Plant virology/ related discipline) from recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Candidates having prior experience in molecular plant-microbe interactions, RNA biology or molecular analysis of RNA structural features will be preferred. Basic knowledge on plant viral pathogens will be a plus.
Tenure of the project upto : 19.09.2026

Research Associate-I
Post Code : 1003
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Investigating the thermosensing mechanism of Camellia sinensis mitochondrial superoxide dismutase underlining its activation and stability at temperature extremes (GAP-0351)”
Age Limit : 40 Years as on 28.01.2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 58,000/- + 9% HRA
Essential Qualification : Ph.D in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Biological Science from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in development & characterization of transgenics in Arabidopsis, biochemical analysis, physiological parameters, genome analysis etc. as evident from publications in peer reviewed journals.
Tenure of the project upto : 22.04.2028

Project Associate PAT-I
Post Code : 1004
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)”
Age Limit : 35 Years as on 29.01.2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (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 Govt. 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. Agriculture (Agronomy / Soil Science) / Organic Agriculture / Vegetable science)/MSc. Botany/ M.Sc. Horticulture with specialization in Medicinal & Aromatic Plants/Vegetable Science from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience of conducting field trials / plant data observation/ Aromatic crops & proven experience in form of research
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026

Project Assistant–II (PA-II)
Post Code : 1005
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “CSIR-Floriculture Mission - Phase-II (HCP-0037)”
Age Limit : 35 Years as on 29.01.2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
Essential Qualification : B.Sc. from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Experience of rearing and handling of honey bees, computer data handling. Candidate may have to travel and stay in the peculiar conditions (including remote areas) for field studies.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026

Project Associate PAT-I
Post Code : 1006
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)”
Age Limit : 35 Years as on 29.01.2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (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 Govt. 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. Agriculture in Agronomy from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in medicinal and Aromatic Plant, conducting field trials.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026

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.

Walk in Interview
Date
Post code 1001 to 1003 : 28.01.2026
Post code 1004 to 1006 : 29.01.2026
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)