16 vacancies for Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology candidates 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 JRF (01 Position)
Post code : 9001
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Deciphering the role of a membrane-Localized PKPLAT domain containing protein in high altitude adaptation and abiotic stress response in Picric altitude medicinal plant (GAP-0369)”
Age : 35 Years as on 20-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 37,000/- + 9%HRA (for Ist year & 2nd year) & Rs. 42,000/- + 9% HRA (for 3rd year) Essential Qualification: 1. M.Sc. in Botany & Biotechnology from a recognized university or equivalent. 2. Candidate should qualified national level JRF eligibility test such as NET, GATE etc.
Desirable Qualification: Work experience in Molecular Biological techniques.
Tenure of the project upto : 07-05-2029

Project Assistant (01 Position)
Post code : 9002
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Deciphering the role of a membrane-Localized PKPLAT domain containing protein in high altitude adaptation and abiotic stress response in Picric altitude medicinal plant (GAP-0369)”
Age : 35 Years as on 20-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 20,000/- + 9%HRA
Essential Qualification: B.Sc. in Botany & Biotechnology/ Biochemistry from a recognized university or equivalent
Desirable Qualification: Work experience in Molecular Biological techniques.
Tenure of the project upto : 07-05-2029

Project Associate -I (01 Position)
Post code : 9003
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Enhancing root biomass and metabolite production through hairy root technology in Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnston-A potential source of naphthoquinone pigments (GAP-0376)” [ANRF Funded Project]
Age : 35 Years as on 20-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (a) Rs. 37,000/- + 10%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. 30,000/- + 10%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/ Botany from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification: Work experience in Plant Cell and organ culture/ Secondary metabolite production/ Molecular biology techniques like PCR, qPCR/ basic biochemical profiling techniques in medical plants with proven experience in the form of research publications.
Tenure of the project upto : 01.06.2029

Project Associate PAT -I (01 Position)
Post code : 9004
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “CSIR-Mission on Bioresource Conservation and Prospection (MMP025302)”
Age : 35 Years as on 20-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 25,000/- + 10%HRA
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Microbial Biotechnology/ Industrial Microbiology from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in basic Laboratory analytical techniques Microbial handling techniques, Antimicrobials. assays, Microbial identification techniques
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2028

Project Associate PAT-I (02 Position)
Post code : 9005
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Technological innovations for development of functional foods from ethnic fermented foods of the Indian Himalayas (GAP0322)”
Age : 35 Years as on 21-07-2026
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. in Microbiology/ Biotechnology from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Candidates having hands on experience in handling microbes, enzymes and fermentation techniques will be preferred.
Tenure of the project upto : 27-03-2027

Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Post code : 9006
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Artificial; Intelligence-Guided Design and Validation of Antiviral Peptides against economically important tomato leaf curl Palampur and cucumber mosaic viruses (GAP0377)”
Age : 35 Years as on 21-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (a) Rs. 37,000/- + 10%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. 30,000/- + 10%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above Essential Qualification : Four years Bachelor’s degree/ Master’s Degree in Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/ Plant Sciences, Plant Pathology/ or Agricultural Sciences/ BTech Biotechnology from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Expertise in biochemistry, Plant cell culture, plant pathology tools for plant virology, plant microbe interaction and molecular biology.
Tenure of the project upto : 03-06-2029

Project Associate-I (01 Position)
Post code : 9007
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Artificial; Intelligence-Guided Design and Validation of Antiviral Peptides against economically important tomato leaf curl Palampur and cucumber mosaic viruses (GAP0377)”
Age : 35 Years as on 21-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (a) Rs. 37,000/- + 10%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. 30,000/- + 10%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Expertise in running Gromacs script.
Tenure of the project upto : 03-06-2029

Project Associate PAT-I (01 Position)
Post code : 9008
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Floriculture at School of Agricultural Science and Technology (University of Ladakah Stakna, Leh, UT of Ladakah (GAP-0373)”
Age : 35 Years as on 22-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 10%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/- + 10%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above
Essential Qualification : Master’s Degree in Agronomy/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Floriculture from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Work Experience in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Horticulture extension work.
Tenure of the project upto : 26-04-2027

Senior-PAT (01 Position)
Post code : 9009
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Floriculture at School of Agricultural Science and Technology (University of Ladakah Stakna, Leh, UT of Ladakah (GAP-0373)”
Age : 40 Years as on 22-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 42,000/- + 10%HRA
Essential Qualification : Master’s degree in Agronomy/ Agriculture/ Horticulture (Floriculture) from a recognized University. and 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Doctoral Degree in Agronomy/ Agriculture/ Horticulture (Floriculture) from a recognized University. and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in extension and R&D in agricultural/ floricultural crops with proven experience in form of research publication in peer reviewed journals will be preferred.
Tenure of the project upto : 26-04-2027

Junior Project Fellow (01 Position)
Post code : 9010
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Rehabilitation of Degraded Alpine Grassland using Eco system based solutions for sustaining Ecosystem services and Ecological Resilience across Western Himalaya (GAP0378)”
Age : 35 Years as on 22-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 24,000/- + 10% HRA
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Botany/ Plant Sciences/ Environmental Sciences from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : 1) Experience in field Surveys for plant exploration in High Altitude Areas.
2) Knowledge of ecological methods.
Tenure of the project upto : 24-03-2029

Project Associate PAT-I (01 Position)
Post code : 9011
“Development of Flower Garden at Choglamsar, Leh, UT of Ladakh (GAP-0370)"
Age : 35 Years as on 22-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 10%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/- + 10%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above Essential Qualification : Master’s Degree in Agronomy/Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Floriculture from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification: Work Experience in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Horticulture extension work.
Tenure of the project upto : 26-04-2027

Project Associate PAT-I (01 Position)
Post code : 9012
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Investigations on the photochemistry and antioxidant activities of less known value Urtica ardens of the western Himalayan effect on inflammation in invitro/ invivo models (GAP0375)” [ANRF Funded Project]
Age : 35 Years as on 23-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 30,000/- + 10%HRA
Essential Qualification : Masters / Integrated Masters degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Phytochemistry or Organic Chemistry from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Working Knowledge in the area of Natural Product Chemistry, Analytical Techniques, in vitro cell lines and experimental animals handling.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.05.2029

Project Associate PAT -I (01 Position)
Post code : 9013
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Mission Jeevan Uphaar (GAP-0366)”
Age : 35 Years as on 23-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 25,000/- + 10%HRA
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology/ M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ M.Sc. in Microbiology from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in Food product Development Frequent travel to Chamba for data collection & Analytical techniques.
Tenure of the project upto : 30-06-2027

Project Associate PAT-II (01 Position)
Post code : 9014
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Profiling and characterizing the microalgae-based products for biostimulant and aquaculture feed application (SSP-0185)”
Age : 35 Years as on 23-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 28,000/- + HRA
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology from a recognized University with 02 years of Research Experience. Desirable Qualification : Experience in Microalgae cultivation & Biostimulant/ Biofertilizer applications.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-12-2026

Project Associate PAT-I (01 Position)
Post code : 9015
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Profiling and characterizing the microalgae-based products for biostimulant and aquaculture feed application (SSP-0185)”
Age : 35 Years as on 23-07-2026
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 25,000/- + HRA
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Chemistry/ M. Pharma from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in Natural Product Chemistry.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-12-20

General instructions
• Candidates reporting for interview after 10.00 AM will not be allowed to appear for interview.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Page 10 of 11 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.
• If any candidate wants to apply for more than one position code they will have to submit separate application form for each position code.
• 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
• No Travelling Allowance will be paid for attending the interview.
• Candidates must ensure that they bring self-attested copies of their essential certificates otherwise, their applications will not be accepted.
• 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.
• Number of selected candidates may vary from the advertised positions depending upon performance of candidates during the selection process.
• 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.
• 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.).
• The Competent Authority reserves the right to relax any of the provisions contained in this advertisement on reasonable ground.
• 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.
• Request for online Interview will not be entertained at any circumstances.

Result awaited candidates are not eligible for interview.
Any query related to this advertisement may be made exclusively to email id recruitment.ihbt@csir.res.in
In case of any dispute, the English version will prevail.

WALK IN INTERVIEW
Post Code 9001 to 9004 : Date : 20-07-2026
Post Code 9005 to 9007 : Date : 21-07-2026
Post Code 9008 to 9011 : Date : 22-07-2026
Post Code 9012 to 9015 : Date : 21-07-2026
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)