Exciting Career Opportunities: Walk-In Interviews at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur! 🌲✨

Are you looking for a meaningful job in science and technology? The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, is inviting passionate individuals to join their research teams. They are filling several purely temporary project positions through walk-in interviews.

Here is everything you need to know to land one of these exciting roles.

📅 Interview Schedule & Vacancy Details

Interviews are grouped by date. Make sure to check the date for the position that matches your qualifications!

September 21, 2026 (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM)

Senior-PAT (Position Code: 16001)
- Project Title: Valorization of Temple Floral Waste into Industrial Dyes.
- Stipend: ₹42,000/- per month + 10% HRA.
- Qualification: M.Sc. Chemistry / M.Pharma with 3 years of research experience, OR a Ph.D. in Chemistry/Pharmacy.
- Age Limit: 40 Years.
Project Associate PAT-I (Position Codes: 16002 & 16003)
- Project Title: Invasive Weeds for Collagen Stabilization in Leather.
- Stipend: ₹25,000/- per month + 10% HRA.
- Qualification: B.Tech Chemical Engineering / M.Sc. Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Wood Science.
- Age Limit: 35 Years.
Senior PAT & Project Associate PAT-I (Position Codes: 16004 & 16005)
- Project Title: Invasive Weeds for Collagen Stabilization in Leather.
- Stipend: Up to ₹42,000/- + HRA (depending on position).
- Qualification: M.Sc. Chemistry / M.Pharma / Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences.

September 22, 2026 (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM)

Young Professional-I (Position Code: 16006)
- Project Title: Characterization of German Chamomile Variety.
- Stipend: ₹30,000/- per month fixed.
- Qualification: M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Biological Sciences / Botany.
- Age Limit: 35 Years.
Project Associate PAT-I & PAT-II (Position Codes: 16007, 16008 & 16009)
- Project Title: Smart Agrotechnologies for Soil and Plant Health.
- Stipend: Up to ₹35,000/- + HRA for NET/GATE qualifiers; ₹25,000/- to ₹28,000/- + HRA for others.
- Qualification: M.Sc. in Horticulture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Biochemistry, or Botany.

September 23, 2026 (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM)

Project Assistant-II (PA-II) (Position Code: 16010)
- Project Title: Smart Agrotechnologies for Soil and Plant Health.
- Stipend: ₹20,000/- per month + HRA.
- Qualification: B.Sc. in Agriculture or Horticulture.
Project Associate PAT-I (Position Codes: 16011 & 16012)
- Project Title: Botany Field Trials & Heeng (Asafoetida) Quality Control.
- Stipend: ₹25,000/- per month + HRA.
- Qualification: M.Sc. in Botany or M.Sc. in Agriculture.
Project Assistant-II (PA-II) (Position Code: 16013)
- Project Title: Bioresource, Conservation and Prospection.
- Stipend: ₹20,000/- per month + 10% HRA.
- Qualification: B.Sc. or B.Sc. Biology.

September 24, 2026 (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM)

Project Associate PAT-I (Position Code: 16014)
- Project Title: Deep Learning & Hyperspectral Imaging for Tea Leaf Grading.
- Stipend: Up to ₹31,000/- + HRA.
- Qualification: B.Tech / M.Sc. / M.Tech in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology.
Project Associate PAT-I (Position Code: 16015)
- Project Title: Ecological Assessment & Sustainable Valorisation of Himalayan Bio-resources.
- Stipend: ₹25,000/- per month + 10% HRA.
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT, or MCA.
Project Research Scientist (PRS-I) (Position Code: 16016)
- Project Title: CYST-OMICS Neurocysticercosis Study.
- Stipend: ₹58,000/- per month + 10% HRA.
- Qualification: 1st Class PG Degree in Biotech/Biochem/Life Sciences, or 2nd Class PG + Ph.D.

📝 Important Selection Rules

Strict Cut-off Time: Candidates reporting after 10:00 AM will not be allowed to enter the interview hall.
No Digital Applications: You must bring a physical, filled-out application form. Download the preset form directly from the CSIR-IHBT Official Website.
Age Relaxations: SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates get a 5-year relaxation, while OBC candidates get a 3-year relaxation on upper age limits.
No Online Options: Every interview is in-person. Requests for online sessions will be rejected.
Result-Awaited Students: If you have not received your final degree marksheet yet, you are not eligible to apply.

🎒 What to Bring to the Interview?

A filled application form with your recent colored passport-size photograph pasted on it.
Self-attested photocopies of your certificates (Age proof, Degrees, Experience letters, and Cast certificates if applicable).
Your original certificates for physical verification on-site.

📍 Venue & Travel Tips

Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh.

By Train: Travel up to Una/Amb (H.P.) or Chakki Bank, Pathankot Railway Station.
By Bus: Take a bus to ISBT Palampur via Chandigarh, Una, Dehra, or Kangra.
By Air: The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport, Dharamshala.

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