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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-II (01 Post)
Position Code : 6002
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “Best of Waste : Transforming food waste Microbial Bioformulation for Boosting Plant Growth” (GAP 0350)
Age : 35 Years as on 03.06.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 28,000/-PM + 9% HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Microbiology from a recognized University or equivalent with two years Research Experience.
Desirable Qualification : Working experience in handling composting/ biofertalizer ; PGPR
Tenure of the project upto : 28.03.2028
Date : 03.06.2025

Project Associate PAT-I (01 Post)
Position Code : 6003
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “Genome- editing for crop improvement (GE- Crops)” MMP 025301
Age : 35 Years as on 03.06.2025
Stipend Per Month : (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 Government 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 : Master in Plant Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology or Life Science from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Plant Tissue Culture and Molecular Biology techniques.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2027
Date : 03.06.2025

Project Associate PAT-I (01 Post)
Position Code : 6004
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 : 35 Years as on 03.06.2025
Stipend Per Month : (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 Government 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 Biotechnology/ Biochemistry / Botany from a recognized university or equivalent
Desirable Qualification : Experience in molecular biology techniques, biochemical assays, bioinformatics analysis of large datasets like genomics, transcriptomics etc.
Tenure of the project upto : 23.04.2028
Date : 03.06.2025

Research Associate-I (01 Post)
Position Code : 6005
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 : 40 Years as on 03.06.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 58,000/-PM +9% HRA
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Science from recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in development & characterization of transgenics in Arabidopsis and/ or other plants, protein- protein interaction studies (Co-IP, Yeast two hybrid, BiFC), RNASeq analysis, etc., as evident from peer reviewed publications in journals of high repute. Research experience in the field of genome editing will be plus.
Tenure of the project upto : 23.04.2028
Date : 03.06.2025

Project Associate PAT-I OR Project Associate PAT-II (01 Post)
Position Code : 6006
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “Phenome India CSIR Health cohort knowledgebase (PI-CHEK)” HCP 0047
Age : 35 Years as on 03.06.2025
Stipend Per Month : For Project Associate PAT-I (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 Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/ Institutions. (b) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above
For Project Associate-PAT-II (a) Rs. 35,000/- + 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 Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions. (b) Rs. 28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
For Project Associate PAT-I
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Clinical/ human sample handling in COVID 19 testing labs and sero surveys, molecular biology techniques, biochemical and enzymatic assays, ELISA hematology and qRT- PCR.
For Project Associate PAT-II
M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology from a recognized university with two years of research experience in universities / national research institutions/ industry.
Desirable Qualification : Clinical/ human sample handling in COVID 19 testing labs and sero surveys, molecular biology techniques, biochemical and enzymatic assays, ELISA hematology and qRT- PCR.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2027
Date : 03.06.2025

Project Associate PAT-I (02 Posts)
Position Code : 6007
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “Effects of alpha-2 antiplasmin in neovascularization and chronic venous thrombus remodeling” GAP 0349
Age : 35 Years as on 05.06.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25000/- PM+ 10 % HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in relevant subject (Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology).
Desirable Qualification : Basic research experience in animal handling, tissue histology immunostaining methods. OR basic experience in tissue culture, cell biology. Research experience in protein biochemistry, enzymology, ELISA assays, the microscopic imaging.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
Date : 05.06.2025

Project Associate PAT-I (01 Post)
Position Code : 6008
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 : 35 Years as on 05.06.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs.25,000/- + 10% HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy/ Soil Science) from a recognized university or equivalent
Desirable Qualification : Work experience of conducting field trials/ plant data observation / Aromatic Crops.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
Date : 05.06.2025

Project Assistant-II (PA-II) (01 Post)
Position Code : 6009
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “Jigyasa 2.0” Virtual Laboratory Integration” HCP 0101
Age : 35 Years as on 05.06.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 20,000/- + 10% HRA
Essential Qualification : B.Sc. from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Knowledge of computer, data handling. Good Communication skills for conducting educational visits and outreach activities in schools.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
Date : 05.06.2025

Project Associate PAT-I (01 Post)
Position Code : 6010
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “CSIR- Floriculture Mission – Phase II” (HCP 0037)
Age : 35 Years as on 05.06.2025
Stipend Per Month : (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 Government 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 : M.Sc. in Entomology or M.Sc. in Zoology with specialization in Entomology.
Desirable Qualification : Experience of rearing and handling insect pests; lab bioassay & field bio efficacy trials & Bee Keeping. Candidate may have to travel and stay in different areas (including remote areas) for field studies and bee keeping.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
Date : 05.06.2025

Project Associate PAT-II (01 Post)
Position Code : 6011
Project(s) Title& (Project Number) : “CSIR- Phytopharmaceutical Mission Phase III” MMP 075201
Age : 35 Years as on 05.06.2025
Stipend Per Month : (a) Rs. 35,000/- + 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 Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions.
(b) Rs. 28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Agricultural Microbiology/ M.Sc. in Microbiology from a recognized university or equivalent with two years of experience in research and development in an industrial & academic institute.
Desirable Qualification : Minimum two years of experience in conducting field experiments, analysis of soil & plant samples, and agricultural extension activities on medicinal & aromatic crops
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2027
Date : 05.06.2025

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. www.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.

Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)

Result awaited candidates are not eligible for interview.
Any query related to this advertisement may be made exclusively to email id recruitment@ihbt.res.in