Exciting Job Opportunities at CSIR-IHBT Palampur!

The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) in Palampur, under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, is inviting offline applications for the posts of Technical Assistant and Technician (1) on a direct recruitment basis (p. 1).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a premier research institute dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing processes and products from Himalayan bio-resources (p. 1).

Available Positions and Qualifications

Here are the details for the available posts, including post code, number of positions, pay scale, and essential qualifications (pp. 1-2):

Name of Post(s)	Post Code	No. of Posts & Reservation	Pay Matrix & Gross Emoluments (Approx.)	Essential Qualification & Experience
Technical Assistant (Tea Farm Management)	T1625001	01 (EWS)	Level-6 (₹65,691/-)	B.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry (60% marks) + 1 year experience OR Diploma in Farm Management (3 years, 60% marks) + 2 years experience (p. 1)
Technical Assistant (Regulatory Facility)	T1625002	01 (UR)	Level-6 (₹65,691/-)	B.Sc. (Biological Sciences/Biology) (60% marks) + 1 year experience in handling animal cell lines (p. 1)
Technical Assistant (Analytical Chemistry)	T1625003	01 (UR)	Level-6 (₹65,691/-)	B.Sc. or equivalent (60% marks) + 1 year experience in Chemical Science/Analytical Chemistry (p. 2)
Technical Assistant (Soil Science)	T1625004	01 (SC)	Level-6 (₹65,691/-)	B.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture (60% marks) + 1 year experience in soil testing (p. 2)
Technician (1) (Laboratory Assistant)	T1625005	01 (EWS)	Level-2 (₹38,631/-)	SSC/10th with Science (55% marks) + ITI Certificate in Lab Assistant (Chemical Plant) OR experience (p. 2)
Technician (1) (Agriculture)	T1625006	01 (OBC)	Level-2 (₹38,631/-)	SSC/10th with Science (55% marks) + ITI certificate in Agriculture/Horticulture OR experience (pp. 2-3)
Technician (1) (Photography)	T1625007	01 (UR)	Level-2 (₹38,631/-)	SSC/10th with Science (55% marks) + ITI certificate in Digital Photography/Videography OR experience (p. 3)
Technician (1) (House Keeping/Catering & Hospitality)	T1625008	01 (UR)	Level-2 (₹38,631/-)	SSC/10th with Science (55% marks) + ITI certificate in House Keeping/Catering & Hospitality OR experience (p. 3)
Technician (1) (Food Science/Food Beverage/Food Production)	T1625009	01 (UR)	Level-2 (₹38,631/-)	SSC/10th with Science (55% marks) + ITI certificate in Food Analysis/Processing/Quality Control OR experience (p. 4)

Selection Process

The selection process involves a Trade Test, followed by a competitive OMR/Computer-based objective type multiple-choice examination consisting of three papers (p. 4). Paper-I is qualifying in nature, and the final merit list is based on marks from Paper-II and Paper-III (p. 4).

How to Apply

Offline applications are required using the proforma available on the CSIR-IHBT website (p. 9).
Candidates belonging to General, OBC, and EWS categories must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹500/- via Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque payable at Palampur (Himachal Pradesh) (p. 9). SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-servicemen are exempted (p. 9).
The duly filled application form and supporting documents must be sent by Registered/Speed Post to "The Controller of Administration, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Post Box No. 6, Palampur, District Kangra (H.P.)- 176 061" (p. 10).

Important Dates

Commencement of offline application: November 29, 2025 (p. 1)
Last date for receipt of offline applications: December 29, 2025 (05:00 PM) (pp. 1, 6)
Last date for candidates in far-flung areas: January 5, 2026 (05:00 PM)

Important Links

Official Notification PDF

Application Form

Get state wise job from the links given below.