Biotechnology Fellowship at CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre

The Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, popularly known as CIMAP, is an Indian plant research laboratory and part of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Established originally as Central Indian Medicinal Plants Organisation (CIMPO) in 1959, CIMAP is steering multidisciplinary research in biological and chemical sciences and extending technologies and services to the farmers and entrepreneurs of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs).

Post : Project Associate-II (PAT-II) (1 No.)

Eligible and interested candidates may attend the Walk-in-interview for engagement on purely temporary basis as Project Associate-II under a sponsored project tenable at CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre, Bengaluru.

Max. Age : 35 years

Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology from a recognised University or equivalent with 2 years relevant experience in Research and Development in Industrial / Academic / Research Institutions

Desirable Qualification : Working experience in gene cloning, protein expression, yeast engineering and fermentation and analytical techniques such as GC/GC-MS

Monthly emoluments (Rs.) : Rs. 35,000/- + HRA for NET/GATE/LS qualified candidates OR Rs.28,000/- + HRA for Non- NET/GATE/LS candidates

Terms & Conditions
1. Engagement will be initially for a period of one year, and may be extended or curtailed depending upon the project requirement and desired level performance or conduct of the incumbent, and availability of Funds from funding agencies as the case may be. 2. The tenure of Project Staff shall be co-terminus with the project. However, under no circumstances the tenure would be allowed to exceed six years’ duration. The performance of the Project Staff would be reviewed periodically so that any one not found up to the mark, could be terminated.
3. The position is only temporary and, therefore, will not confer any right on the incumbent to any claim, implicit or explicit on any post in CSIR-CIMAP.
4. The upper age limit as on date of Walk-in-Interview, is relaxable per the Government of India Rules.
5. On completion of the tenure in one project, in case, one wants to apply for engagement in another project, he/she will have to go through the process of selection by submitting a fresh application under the new project. Engagement of the Project Staff under the new project would be made only after submission of resignation and “No Dues Certificate” in the previous project.

6. The Project Staff shall be permitted to avail leave as per rules.
7. Experience, wherever required, will be counted from the date of acquiring minimum educational qualification.
8. Final semester and result awaited candidates will not be allowed to appear for Walk-in-Interview.
9. No TA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.
10. No request for Online Interview will be entertained.
11. NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED

Date, place and time of interview : 23rd October 2026 at CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre, Bengaluru (Reporting time : 9.30 AM along with signed Bio-Data downloaded from website with all Original Documents, 01 (One) set of Self Attested Photocopies of all the educational testimonials and 01 (One) Recent Passport size photograph, failing which the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the Walk-in-Interview.