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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-I
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Process optimization and up-scale production of lignocellulosic extremozymes from Himalayan microbes for biomass valorization/ depolymerization (GAP-0310)”
Post Code : 17001
No of posts : 03
Age : 35 Years as on 08.12.2025
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 Microbiology/ Biotech from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area microbiology, protein/ enzyme purification and molecular biology
Tenure of the project upto : 20-03-2026
Date : 08-12-2025

Senior-PAT
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “CSIR-Floriculture Mission – Phase-II (HCP-0037)”
Post Code : 17002
No of posts : 01
Age : 40 Years as on 08.12.2025
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. degree in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Life Science from a recognized university with 3 years’ research experience. or Ph.D. in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Life Science from a recognized university with 2 years’ research experience. Desirable Qualification : Experience required in Plant stress biology/ Molecular biology/ Functional genomics/ transgenics /transcriptomics.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 08-12-2025

Senior-PAT
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Fermentation Scale up and Technology Development of Lead Industrial Enzymes for Biofuel, Food, Feed, Agriculture and Vaccine Applications (MMP025201)”
Post Code : 17003
No of posts : 01
Age : 40 Years as on 08.12.2025
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biotechnology from recognized university with 3 years of experience. or Ph.D. in Biotechnology from recognized university with 2 years of experience.
Desirable Qualification : Work Experience in the area of production and characterization of recombinant enzymes.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 08-12-2025

Project Associate PAT-I
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)”
Post Code : 17004
No of posts : 01
Age : 35 Years as on 09.12.2025
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), M.Sc. Botany from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in conducting field trail/ data observation/ aromatic crops
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 09-12-2025

Project Associate PAT-I
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Study of Ecosystem responses to early snow melting in Western Himalayan alpine environment (GAP-0328)”
Post Code : 17005
No of posts : 01
Age : 35 Years as on 09.12.2025
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. Botany / Forestry/ Agriculture/ Environmental Science from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : 1) Experience in conducting field surveys in high altitude region.
2) Knowledge of statistical analysis of observations.
Tenure of the project upto : 29-06-2026
Date : 09-12-2025

Senior-PAT
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Technical and hand holding support by CSIR-IHBT, Palampur for Production of Heeng in Himachal Pradesh - A new approach (SSP-0127)”
Post Code : 17006
No of posts : 01
Age : 40 Years as on 09.12.2025
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany / Life Science / Biological Science from recognized university with 3 years of experience. or Ph.D. in Botany / Life Science / Biological Science from a recognized University with 02 years of research experience.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in conduct of field trials in medicinal & aromatic plants and proven experience in form of publications.
Tenure of the project upto : 28-02-2026
Date : 09-12-2025

Project Associate PAT-I
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “CSIR – Phytopharmaceutical Mission – Phase-III (MMP075201)”
Post Code : 17007
No of posts : 01
Age : 35 Years as on 09.12.2025
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 (Plant Breeding/ Seed Technology) from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience on conduct of field trials in medicinal & aromatic Plants, proven experience in form of research publications.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 09-12-2025

Project Associate PAT-I
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “CRM 2- Candidate Indian Certified Reference Materials (CRMs)/ Bhartiya Nirdeshak Dravya (BND) of Phyto & Aroma Chemicals for Quality and Safety Assessment of Derived Products (FTT020503)”
Post Code : 17008
No of posts : 01
Age : 35 Years as on 11.12.2025
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. Chemistry / M. Pharma from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of organic Chemistry.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 11-12-2025

Project Associate PAT-II
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Investigation on the Phytochemistry and Anti-diabetic potential of Underexplored edible flower Tupistra nutans Wall ex-Lindl (Nakima) from Himalayan region (GAP-0358)”
Post Code : 17009
No of posts : 02
Age : 35 Years as on 11.12.2025
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (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 Govt. 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 : Maters / Integrated Masters degree in Biochemistry or Chemistry or Phytochemistry or Organic Chemistry with 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and academic Institutions or B. Pharmacy from a recognized university or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and academic Institutions
Desirable Qualification : Having experience in Natural Product Chemistry, in vitro cell lines, animal experiments, nutritional and phytochemical analysis
Tenure of the project upto : 21-09-2028
Date : 11-12-2025

Project Associate PAT-I
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Identification of potential location across India for seaweed cultivation and their valorization (Phase-III) (HCP-0024)”
Post Code : 17010
No of posts : 01
Age : 35 Years as on 12.12.2025
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 Botany / Biochemistry / Plant Physiology or M.Sc (Agriculture) in Plant Physiology / Biochemistry from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in conducting field experiment on medicinal & aromatic plant, collection of data, soil and plant sample analysis.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2028
Date : 12-12-2025

Project Associate PAT-I
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Smart Village (MMP045201)”
Post Code : 17011
No of posts : 01
Age : 35 Years as on 12.12.2025
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : Rs. 25,000/- + HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Horticulture / Agriculture / Biological Science from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in Floriculture crops / Horticulture Crops and proven experience in the form of research publication.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2028
Date : 12-12-2025

Project Associate PAT-II
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “CSIR-Floriculture Mission – Phase-II (HCP-0037)”
Post Code : 17012
No of posts : 01
Age : 35 Years as on 12.12.2025
Stipend Per Month Consolidated : (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 Govt. 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 Biotechnology/ Floriculture from a recognized university with 02 years of research experience.
Desirable Qualification : Research experience in molecular biology of floricultural crops with research publications
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 12-12-2025

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. 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 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.)