Job Alert: Walk-in Interviews at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur | Multiple Research & Project Positions Open
The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur (H.P.), has released an official advertisement (Advt. No. 08/2026) for walk-in interviews (p. 1). The institute is recruiting dynamic and qualified candidates for various temporary project positions, including Project Associates, Senior Research Fellows, Research Associates, and Project Scientists (pp. 1, 3-5).
If you are a post-graduate or Ph.D. holder in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Agriculture, or Chemistry, this is an excellent opportunity to work at a premier national laboratory (pp. 1-4).
Recruitment Overview
- Organization: CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) (p. 1)
- Advertisement No: 08/2026 (p. 1)
- Location: Palampur, Himachal Pradesh (p. 1)
- Employment Type: Purely Temporary / Project-Based (p. 1)
- Interview Mode: In-person (Walk-in Interview) (pp. 1, 9)
- Reporting Time: 09:30 AM (Late arrivals after 10:00 AM will not be allowed) (pp. 1, 7)
Complete Vacancy Details
Interviews are structured by project theme and position code across multiple dates.
Date of Interview: June 15, 2026
- Position Code 8001: Project Associate (PAT-I) — 2 Positions (p. 1)
- Project: Development of high-protein 3D printed model food products (p. 1)
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Food Technology / Food Science / Food and Nutrition / Nutrition and Dietetics (p. 1).
- Stipend: ₹31,000/- + 10% HRA (for NET/GATE/National-level exam qualified) OR ₹25,000/- + 10% HRA (for others) (p. 1).
- Age Limit: 35 Years (p. 1).
- Position Code 8002 & 8003: Project Associate (PAT-I) — 2 Positions (1 each) (p. 2)
- Project: Chemical Characterization and In vitro Anti-inflammatory Activity of Himalayan Stinging Nettle Leaves (p. 2)
- Essential Qualification (8002): Master's/Integrated Master’s degree in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Phytochemistry / Organic Chemistry / M. Pharmacy (p. 2).
- Essential Qualification (8003): Master's degree in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology / Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Phytochemistry / M. Pharmacy (p. 2).
- Stipend: ₹25,000/- + 10% HRA (p. 2).
- Age Limit: 35 Years (p. 2).
Date of Interview: June 16, 2026
- Position Code 8004: Project Associate (PAT-I) — 2 Positions (p. 3)
- Project: Micropropagation of highbush blueberry for the production of elite planting material (p. 3)
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc in Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Molecular Biology and Biotechnology / Botany (p. 3).
- Stipend: ₹31,000/- + 10% HRA (NET/GATE) OR ₹25,000/- + 10% HRA (Others) (p. 3).
- Age Limit: 35 Years (p. 3).
- Position Code 8005: Senior Research Fellow (SRF) — 1 Position (p. 3)
- Project: Exploring the cold-adaptive signaling cascade in High-Altitude medicinal plant Nardostachys jatamansi (p. 3)
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Botany / Plant Physiology with 3 years of R&D experience (p. 3).
- Stipend: ₹42,000/- + 9% HRA (p. 3).
- Age Limit: 40 Years (p. 3).
Date of Interview: June 17, 2026
- Position Code 8006: Project Associate (PAT-I) — 1 Position (p. 4)
- Project: Molecular Insights into Sugar Allocation and Transport Mechanism in Saffron Corm Development (p. 4)
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Biochemistry (p. 4).
- Stipend: ₹31,000/- + 9% HRA (NET/GATE) OR ₹25,000/- + 9% HRA (Others) (p. 4).
- Age Limit: 35 Years (p. 4).
- Position Code 8007: Research Associate-I (RA-I) — 1 Position (p. 4)
- Project: Saffron Corm Development Project (Same as above) (p. 4)
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Biological Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Botany (p. 4).
- Stipend: ₹58,000/- + 9% HRA (p. 4).
- Age Limit: 40 Years (p. 4).
- Position Code 8008: Project Scientist-I — 1 Position (p. 5)
- Project: Unravelling the molecular mechanism involving whitefly midgut in transmission of tomato leaf curl Palampur virus (p. 5)
- Essential Qualification: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology (p. 5).
- Stipend: ₹56,000/- + 9% HRA (p. 5).
- Age Limit: 35 Years (p. 5).
- Position Code 8009: Project Associate-I — 1 Position (p. 5)
- Project: Tomato leaf curl Palampur virus Project (Same as above) (p. 5)
- Essential Qualification: Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology / Medicine (p. 5).
- Stipend: ₹31,000/- + 9% HRA (NET/GATE) OR ₹25,000/- + 9% HRA (Others) (p. 5).
- Age Limit: 35 Years (p. 5).
Date of Interview: June 18, 2026
- Position Code 8010: Project Associate (PAT-I) — 2 Positions (p. 6)
- Project: Determinants of Attitudes Toward Novel Agrotechnologies in Farming Communities of Himachal Pradesh (p. 6)
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Statistics / Agri-economics / Agriculture Extension / Agribusiness Management (p. 6).
- Stipend: ₹31,000/- + 10% HRA (NET/GATE) OR ₹25,000/- + 10% HRA (Others) (p. 6).
- Age Limit: 35 Years (p. 6).
- Position Code 8011: Project Associate (PAT-I) — 2 Positions (p. 6)
- Project: Characterization of Dragon Fruit Germplasm for initial growth in Mid-Hills of Western Himalayan (p. 6)
- Essential Qualification: Master's degree in Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science/Genetics & Plant Breeding) OR Master's degree in Horticulture (p. 6).
- Stipend: ₹25,000/- + 10% HRA (p. 6).
- Age Limit: 35 Years (p. 6).
Date of Interview: June 19, 2026
- Position Code 8012: Project Associate (PAT-I) — 7 Positions (p. 7)
- Project: Ecological Assessment and Sustainable Valorisation of Himalayan Bio-resources (p. 7)
- Essential Qualification: Master's degree in Life Science / Biological Sciences / Biotechnology / Botany / Agriculture / Horticulture / Chemistry / Chemical Science / Food Science & Technology (p. 7).
- Stipend: ₹25,000/- + HRA (p. 7).
- Age Limit: 35 Years (p. 7).
- Position Code 8013: Project Associate (PAT-I) — 1 Position (p. 7)
- Project: Ecological Assessment Project (Same as above) (p. 7)
- Essential Qualification: MBA / M.Sc. Agriculture Economics (p. 7).
- Stipend: ₹25,000/- + HRA (p. 7).
- Age Limit: 35 Years (p. 7).
Important Terms & Selection Criteria
- Age Relaxation: Upper age limit relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates, and 3 years for OBC candidates (p. 8).
- Application Rules: Candidates wanting to apply for multiple position codes must fill out and submit a separate application form for each position (p. 8).
- Selection Method: The Selection Committee may conduct a direct interview, or hold an objective-type multiple-choice screening test followed by an interview on the same day (p. 8).
- Result Awaited: Candidates whose final results are still awaited are strictly not eligible to apply (p. 9).
- No TA/DA: No travel allowance will be provided for attending the walk-in interviews (p. 8).
How to Apply & What to Bring
Eligible candidates must download the official application form directly from the CSIR-IHBT website (
www.ihbt.res.in) (p. 7).On the day of your interview, ensure you bring:
- The completed application form with a recent color passport-size photograph affixed (p. 7).
- Self-attested photocopies of all academic certificates, testimonials of age, and experience certificates (pp. 7-8).
- All original certificates for physical verification (Candidates without original documents will be barred from the interview) (p. 8).
How to Reach the Venue
The interviews will be held directly on campus at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.) (p. 1).
- By Train: Travel up to Una/Amb (H.P.) or Chakki Bank/Pathankot Railway Station (p. 9).
- By Bus: Buses are regularly available to ISBT Palampur via Chandigarh, Una, Dehra, or Kangra (p. 9).
- By Air: The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport, Dharamshala, connected via flights from New Delhi (p. 9).
For any specific queries regarding this advertisement, candidates can reach out directly via email at
[email protected] (p. 9).Good luck to all the applicants! Make sure to organize your paperwork ahead of time and arrive early at the campus.
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