IHBT September Interview 2026 for Pharma, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences candidates

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:

Senior-PAT
Position Code : 16001
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Valorization of Temple Floral Waste into Industrial Dyes and Leftover for Compost to Boost Circular Economy (FTT050606)”
Age : 40 Years as on 21-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 42,000/- + 10% HRA
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. Chemistry / M. Pharma. in Chemistry from a recognized University and 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Doctoral Degree in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Pharmacy from a recognized University and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Desirable Qualification : Candidate should have research experience in the area of natural product chemistry or in natural colors/dyes.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2027

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 16002
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Invasive Weeds as sustainable source for collagen stabilization in chrome free tanning leather” (FIR050403)
Age : 35 Years as on 21-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25,000/- + 10% HRA
Educational Qualifications : B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering/ M.Sc. in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/ Wood Science & Technology from a recognized university/ Institute.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in research and development in R&D organization or industry.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2028

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 16003
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Invasive Weeds as sustainable source for collagen stabilization in chrome free tanning leather” (FIR050403)
Age : 35 Years as on 21-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25,000/- PM + 10% HRA
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized university or Institute.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of natural product chemistry / organic synthesis.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2028

Senior PAT
Position Code : 16004
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Invasive Weeds as sustainable source for collagen stabilization in chrome free tanning leather” (FIR050403)
Age : 40 Years as on 21-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 42,000/- PM + 10% HRA
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. Chemistry from a recognized University and 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical Sciences from a recognized University and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of natural product chemistry / catalysis / organic synthesis.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2028

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 16005
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Invasive Weeds as sustainable source for collagen stabilization in chrome free tanning leather” (FIR050403)
Age : 35 Years as on 21-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25,000/- PM + 10% HRA
Educational Qualifications : M. Pharma / M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized university or Institute.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of organic synthesis / catalysis / natural product chemistry.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2028

Young Professional-I
Position Code : 16006
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Characterization of new selection and extant variety of German Chamomile” (GAP-0382)
Age : 35 Years as on 22-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 30,000/- PM
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Biological Sciences / Botany from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Skills on morphological descriptors of plants.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2027

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 16007
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Region specific smart agrotechnologies for enhancing soil and plant health – Phase II” (MMP025303)
Age : 35 Years as on 22-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25,000/- PM + HRA
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. in Horticulture (Floriculture) / Soil Science / Agronomy/ Biochemistry from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience on Floricultural crops and proven experience in the form of research publication.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2029

Project Associate PAT-II
Position Code : 16008
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Region specific smart agrotechnologies for enhancing soil and plant health – Phase II” (MMP025303)
Age : 35 Years as on 22-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : (a) Rs. 35,000/- + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE OR national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions. (b) Rs. 28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy / Soil Science) / M.Sc. in Horticulture (Fruit Science) / M.Sc. Botany from a recognized university and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience of conducting field trials, data recording of field and horticulture crops. Experience in the field of precision agriculture will be preferred.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2029

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 16009
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Region specific smart agrotechnologies for enhancing soil and plant health – Phase II” (MMP025303)
Age : 35 Years as on 22-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE OR 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.
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy / Soil Science) / Horticulture (Fruit Science) / Botany from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience of conducting field trials, data recording of field and horticulture crops. Experience in the field of precision agriculture will be preferred.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2029

Project Assistant-II (PA-II)
Position Code : 16010
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Region specific smart agrotechnologies for enhancing soil and plant health – Phase II” (MMP025303)
Age : 35 Years as on 23-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 20,000/- PM + HRA
Educational Qualifications : B.Sc. (Agriculture / Horticulture) from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience of conducting field trials, data recording of field and horticulture crops. Experience in the field of precision agriculture will be preferred.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2029

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 16011
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Region specific smart agrotechnologies for enhancing soil and plant health – Phase II” (MMP025303)
Age : 35 Years as on 23-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25,000/- PM + HRA
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. in Botany from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : One year work experience on conduct of field trials and proven experience in form of research publication.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2029

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 16012
No. of Post : 01
Projects 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 23-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25,000/- PM + 8% HRA
Educational Qualifications : M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy, Soil Science) from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in conducting field trials / data collection in high altitude region.
Tenure of the project upto : 25.08.2028

Project Assistant-II (PA-II)
Position Code : 16013
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Bioresource, Conservation and Prospection” (MMP025302)
Age : 35 Years as on 23-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 20,000/- PM + 8% HRA
Educational Qualifications : B.Sc./ B.Sc. (Biology) from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : Minimum one year experience of working in a laboratory. Experience in field survey & collection of plants.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2028

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 16014
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Selective grading of tea leaves using deep learning with integration of hyperspectral images and metabolites to enhance tea quality” (GAP-0338)
Age : 35 Years as on 24-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for 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
Educational Qualifications : B.Tech. in Bioinformatics / Computational Biology or M.Sc./ M.Tech. in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification : 1. Experience in Linux Administration and ML/ AI. 2. Knowledge of imaging and Python language.
Tenure of the project upto : 05.12.2026

Project Associate PAT-I
Position Code : 16015
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “Ecological Assessment and Sustainable Valorisation of Himalayan Bio-resources for Industrial and Societal Benefit (IHBT-HB)” (MLP002619)
Age : 35 Years as on 24-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 25,000/- + 10% HRA
Educational Qualifications : B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent, or MCA from a recognized University/Institute.
Desirable Qualification : Strong proficiency in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of web-based applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies, including relational database design and integration (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server), backup and recovery, Windows/Linux server administration, web/application server configuration, hosting, and GIGW-compliant website/portal development using modern frameworks/CMS. Knowledge of dashboard and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Grafana, Metabase), version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub/GitLab) and deployment workflows, web application security, authentication, authorization, data protection, and cybersecurity best practices, with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2027

Project Research Scientist (PRS-I)
Position Code : 16016
No. of Post : 01
Projects Title & Project Number : “PAN-India multicentric study on neurocysticercosis: Unravelling its metabolomics and proteomics architecture to enables its diagnosis and understand epilepsy (CYST-OMICs)” (GAP-0337)
Age : 35 Years as on 24-09-2026
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 58,000/- + 10% HRA
Educational Qualifications : 1st Class PG degree (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences) including Integrating PG. OR 2nd Class PG degree (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences) including integrated PG and Ph.D. degree.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, proteomics & metabolomics.
Tenure of the project upto : 14.01.2027

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.
12. There will be no right implicit or explicit for regular position or any post in CSIR-IHBT, Palampur whatsoever.
13. 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.).
14. The Competent Authority reserves the right to relax any of the provisions contained in this advertisement on reasonable ground.
15. 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.
16. Request for online Interview will not be entertained at any circumstances.

Walk in Interview
Date : 21st September : 16001-16005
22nd September : 16006-16009
23rd September : 16010-16013
24th September : 16014-16016
Interview Time : 09:30 AM for all posts
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)