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 : 13001
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Deciphering the Genetics for Enhancing Yield and Nutritional potential of Buckwheat ” (GAP 0348)
Age : 35 Years as on 23.09.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25,000/- + 8% HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Botany / Genetics and Plant Breeding from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in molecular techniques like PCR, DNA extraction etc.
Tenure of the project upto : 29.09.2027
Date : 23-09-2025
Project Associate PAT-I (01 Post)
Post Code : 13002
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Unraveling the intricacies of plant microbe interactions using advance high-resolution mass spectrometry and stable isotopes” (GAP-0344)
Age : 35 Years as on 23.09.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25,000/- + 9% HRA
Essential Qualification : Master degree in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Life Science / Biochemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Basic Microbiology, Biotechnology Mass-spectrometry and metabolic flux analysis Knowledge.
Tenure of the project upto : One year from date of joining
Date : 23-09-2025
Project Associate PAT-I (01 Post)
Post Code : 13003
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “CSIR - Phytopharmaceutical Mission – Phase-III” (MMP075201)
Age : 35 Years as on 23.09.2025
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.Sc. Botany from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in Plant tissue culture and field work.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2027
Date : 23-09-2025
Project Associate PAT-I (01 Post)
Post Code : 13004
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 24.09.2025
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.Sc. Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in research and development project in academic or industrial institute
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
Date : 24-09-2025
Senior- PAT (01 Post)
Post Code : 13005
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” (FTT-020503)
Age : 40 Years as on 24.09.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 42,000 /- + HRA
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. in Chemical Science / Pharmaceutical Science from a recognized university. Or MSc in Chemistry/M.Pharma. with three-year research Experience
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of natural product chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry / Organic Synthesis.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026
Date : 24-09-2025
Project Associate PAT-I (01 Post)
Post Code : 13006
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Collection, Conservation and Characterization of Fritillaria cirrhosa germplasm” (GAP 0342)
Age : 35 Years as on 25.09.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25,000/- + 8% HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy, Soil Science) M.Sc. Forestry (Medicinal and Aromatic Plant) from a recognized university
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in conducting field trials / medicinal and aromatic crops / collection of plants / high altitude region.
Tenure of the project upto : 09.06.2027
Date : 25-09-2025
Project Associate PAT-I (01 Post)
Post Code : 13007
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Study of ecosystem responses to early snow melting in western Himalayan alpine environment.” (GAP-0328)
Age : 35 Years as on 25.09.2025
Stipend Per Month : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 8% 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/- + 8% HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Botany / Forestry / Agriculture from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : 1) Experience in conducting filed surveys in high altitude region.
2) Knowledge of Statistical analysis of observations.
Tenure of the project upto : 29.06.2026
Date : 25-09-2025
Project Associate PAT-I (01 Post)
Post Code : 13008
Project(s) Title & (Project Number) : “Inter-Institutional Programme Support on the Development and sustainable Utilization of Bioresource of Mizoram” Sub-Project 3 Title: “Introduction of low chilling varieties of apple (Malus domestica L.) in Mizoram to improve the livelihood of tribal farmers” (GAP-0304)
Age : 35 Years as on 25.09.2025
Stipend Per Month : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 8% 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/- + 8% HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Horticulture with specialization in fruit Science/M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy/ Soil Science) from a recognized University
Desirable Qualification : R&D Experience in Fruit Crops viz., Apple, Mango, Litchi etc
Tenure of the project upto : 20.02.2026
Date : 25-09-2025
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. at the time of appearing for the interview failing which he/she will not be allowed to appear for interview.
6. No Travelling Allowance will be paid for attending the interview.
7. Candidates must ensure that they bring self-attested copies of their essential certificates otherwise, their applications will not be accepted.
8. 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.
9. Number of selected candidates may vary from the advertised positions depending upon performance of candidates during the selection process.
10. 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.
11. 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.).
12. The Competent Authority reserves the right to relax any of the provisions contained in this advertisement on reasonable ground.
13. 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.
14. 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.
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