Opportunity for M.Pharm, MSc as JRF, Project Associate 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 (01 Post)
Post Code : 14001
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Enhancing livelihood of Tribal Women through Dry flower Technology (GAP 0356)”
Age : 35 Years as on 15.10.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25,000/- + 9% HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Floriculture / Food Science and Technology/ Botany from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in conducting training programs in tribal areas.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.08.2026
Date : 15-10-2025

Junior Research Fellow-I (01 Post)
Post Code : 14004
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Investigation of Electrospun Fast Dissolving Nanofibers for Augmenting the Therapeutic Efficacy of Nutraceuticals against Intracerebral Haemorrhagic Stroke (GAP-0333)”
Age : 35 Years as on 16.10.2025
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 : M.Pharm (Pharmacology) from a recognized University or equivalent
Tenure of the project upto : 05.12.2026
Date : 16-10-2025

Project Associate PAT-I (01 Post)
Post Code : 14005
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Technological convergence for cultivation and chemical standards for quality control of Heeng (Ferula assa-foetida) in India (GAP-0357)”
Age : 35 Years as on 16.10.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25,000/- + 8% HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Chemistry / M. Pharma from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in area of natural product chemistry.
Tenure of the project upto : 25.08.2028
Date : 16-10-2025

Project Associate PAT-I (01 Post)
Post Code : 14006
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Technological convergence for cultivation and chemical standards for quality control of Heeng (Ferula assa-foetida) in India (GAP-0357)”
Age : 35 Years as on 16.10.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25,000/- + 8% HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Chemistry / M. Pharma from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in area of analytical chemistry (UPLC, GC-MS) and product development
Tenure of the project upto : 25.08.2028
Date : 16-10-2025

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 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.

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

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