CSIR-IHBT Palampur Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interviews for Multiple Project Positions

The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur, has released advertisement number 09/2026, announcing walk-in interviews for various temporary project positions (p. 1). Eligible and interested candidates can attend the interviews scheduled from July 20 to July 23, 2026, at the CSIR-IHBT campus in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh (pp. 1, 3, 7).

Below are the complete details regarding the available vacancies, educational requirements, stipends, and interview schedules.

Vacancy Details and Schedule

Interviews on July 20, 2026 (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM) (pp. 1-2)

Project JRF (Position Code 9001): 1 position. Requires an M.Sc. in Botany or Biotechnology along with a national-level eligibility test qualification like NET or GATE (p. 1). The monthly stipend is ₹37,000 + 9% HRA for the first two years, increasing to ₹42,000 + 9% HRA for the third year (p. 1). The upper age limit is 35 years (p. 1).
Project Assistant (Position Code 9002): 1 position. Requires a B.Sc. in Botany, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry (p. 2). The monthly stipend is ₹20,000 + 9% HRA (p. 2). The upper age limit is 35 years (p. 2).
Project Associate-I (Position Code 9003): 1 position. Requires an M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, or Botany (p. 2). The stipend is ₹37,000 + 10% HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates, and ₹30,000 + 10% HRA for others (p. 2). The upper age limit is 35 years (p. 2).

Interviews on July 21, 2026 (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM) (pp. 3-4)

Project Associate PAT-I (Position Code 9005): 2 positions. Requires an M.Sc. in Microbiology or Biotechnology (p. 3). The stipend is ₹31,000 + 9% HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates, and ₹25,000 + 9% HRA for others (p. 3). The upper age limit is 35 years (p. 3).
Project Associate-I (Position Code 9006): 1 position. Requires a 4-year Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Biochemistry, Plant Sciences, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Sciences, or B.Tech Biotechnology (p. 4). The stipend is ₹37,000 + 10% HRA for NET/GATE qualified individuals, and ₹30,000 + 10% HRA for others (p. 4). The upper age limit is 35 years (p. 4).
Project Associate-I (Position Code 9007): 1 position. Requires an M.Sc. in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology (p. 4). The stipend structure and age limits match position code 9006 (p. 4).

Interviews on July 22, 2026 (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM) (pp. 5-7)

Project Associate PAT-I (Position Codes 9008 & 9011): 1 position each. Requires a Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Horticulture, or Floriculture (pp. 5, 7). The stipend is ₹31,000 + 10% HRA for NET/GATE qualifiers, and ₹25,000 + 10% HRA for others (pp. 5, 7). The upper age limit is 35 years (pp. 5, 7).
Senior-PAT (Position Code 9009): 1 position. Requires a Master's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or Horticulture (Floriculture) with 3 years of research experience, or a Doctoral degree in the same fields with 2 years of experience (p. 5). The stipend is ₹42,000 + 10% HRA (p. 5). The upper age limit is 40 years (p. 5).
Junior Project Fellow (Position Code 9010): 1 position. Requires an M.Sc. in Botany, Plant Sciences, or Environmental Sciences (p. 6). The stipend is ₹24,000 + 10% HRA (p. 6). The upper age limit is 35 years (p. 6).

Interviews on July 23, 2026 (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM) (pp. 7-9)

Project Associate PAT-I (Position Code 9012): 1 position. Requires a Master’s or Integrated Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Phytochemistry, or Organic Chemistry (p. 7). The stipend is ₹30,000 + 10% HRA (p. 7). The upper age limit is 35 years (p. 7).
Project Associate PAT-I (Position Code 9013): 1 position. Requires an M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology (p. 8). The stipend is ₹25,000 + 10% HRA (p. 8). The upper age limit is 35 years (p. 8).
Project Associate PAT-II (Position Code 9014): 1 position. Requires an M.Sc. in Biochemistry or Biotechnology with 2 years of research experience (p. 8). The stipend is ₹28,000 + HRA (p. 8). The upper age limit is 35 years (p. 8).
Project Associate PAT-I (Position Code 9015): 1 position. Requires an M.Sc. in Chemistry or an M.Pharma degree (p. 9). The stipend is ₹25,000 + HRA (p. 9). The upper age limit is 35 years (p. 9).

(Note: Position code 9004 is also listed for July 20, 2026, requiring an M.Sc. in Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, or Industrial Microbiology with a stipend of ₹25,000 + 10% HRA (p. 3).)

Important Guidelines and How to Apply

Application Format: Candidates must download the prescribed application format from the official website (www.ihbt.res.in) (p. 9). Fill it out completely and attach a recent colored passport-size photograph (pp. 9, 12).
Required Documents: Bring the completed application form along with self-attested photocopies of testimonials proving your age, educational qualifications, and experience (p. 9). Candidates must also bring all original certificates for verification (p. 10).
Reporting Time: Candidates reporting after 10:00 AM on the respective interview dates will not be allowed to participate (p. 9).
Age Relaxation: Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC, ST, PwBD, and female candidates, and 3 years for OBC candidates (p. 9).
Separate Applications: If you wish to apply for more than one position code, you must submit a separate application form for each code (p. 10).
Eligibility Note: Candidates whose final results are awaited are not eligible to appear for the interviews (p. 11).