Govt. of Himachal Pradesh took up initiative in early seventies to set up a CSIR lab to make prudential use of the natural resources of the region. After several levels of discussions a formal request was made by then Chief Minister of HP to Vice President, CSIR in 1982 for initiating the matter, and giving final shape to the proposal. The dream of HP government finally came true in 1983 when the foundation stone of this National lab was laid as CSIR Complex Palampur by Prof. Nurul Hasan, former Vice President of CSIR, with then Chief Minister of HP chairing the function.

Walk-in-Interview is 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 area under the following project on purely temporary basis for the duration of the project or till completion of the project whichever is earlier.

Senior Research Fellow OR Project Assistant Level - II

Tenure of the Project(s) : “Rapid and Point Care microfluidie Kit for Multiplex Diagnosis of Viral Diseases in Tomato and Apple” (MLP-0133) [Upto 31-03-2020]

Maximum Age(As on date of interview) :
32 years as on 13-09-2018 (for SRF)
30 years as on 13-09-2018 (for Project Assistant Level - II)

Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated] :
Rs. 28,000/-p.m. + HRA (for SRF)
Rs. 25,000/-p.m. + HRA (for Project Assistant Level - II

Educational Qualification(s) Essential / Desirable :
M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Botany / Biochemistry / Life Science with 55% marks and two years research experience.
OR B. Tech, in Biotechnology / Microbiology with 55% marks and two years research experience.
OR M. Tech, with 55% marks. M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Botany / Biochemistry / Life Science with 55% marks.
OR B. Tech, in Biotechnology / Microbiology with 55% marks.

Age Relaxation:
5 years for SC / ST / Women, 3 years for OBC and widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not remarried are allowed age concession upto the age of 35 years, (upto 40 years for members of SC / STs). The number of positions as advertised may vary depending upto the suitability of candidates and assess needs of the candidates in the relevant projects.

Eligible candidates may appear for ‘Walk-in-lnterview(s)” on the date, time and place mentioned above along with an application on prescribed format which is available on the CSIR-IHBT website ihbt.res.in along with attested photocopies of their testimonials of age, educational qualifications, experience, reserved category etc. at the time of interview. 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, whatsoever. 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 TA will be paid for attending the interview.

The Selection Committee(s) may adopt the selection criterion at its own i.e. either by conducting direct interview or written test followed by interview on the same day.
The decision of the Director, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur shall be final for engagement of Senior Research Fellow / Project Assistant Level - II at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.).
mode of journey at the venue of interview:-
1. By Train: (i) Upto Una, Amb (H.P.) and (ii) Upto Chakki Bank, Pathankot Railway Station (H.P.).
2. By Bus: ISBT Delhi to ISBT Palampur via Chandigarh, Una, Dehra, Kangra (H.P.)
3. By Air: From New Delhi upto Dharamshala, Gaggal Airport (H.P.)

Note: Result awaited candidates are not eligible for interview.

Walk in Interview
Date : 13-09-2018
Time : 09:30 A.M.
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)