CSIR-IHBT Recruitment 2026: 12 Project Associate & Assistant Posts – Walk-In Interview on 18-19 Nov @ ihbt.res.in

Notice information

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Pay rule for Codes 18005 and 18006: Rs. 31,000/month + 10% HRA for candidates qualifying CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET (including lectureship/assistant professorship), GATE, or equivalent national-level examination conducted by Central Government departments (DBT/DST). Rs. 25,000/month + 10% HRA for candidates not falling under this category.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Project Associate PAT-I (18001): Masters in Agriculture / Biological Sciences / Pharmacy / Computer Sciences / Tech Management / MBA / Business Development or related area from a recognized university. Desirable: IP Management, Tech Transfer, Survey, Data Analysis, S&T Management experience.
• Project Assistant-I (18002): SSC/10th plus ITI. Desirable: Research Laboratory experience, record keeping, data management, presentation skills.
• Project Associate PAT-II (18003): M.Sc. Zoology/Entomology from a recognized university AND 2 years' experience in R&D in Industrial/Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations. Desirable: communication skills, insect rearing, molecular biology techniques.
• Project Assistant-II (18004): B.Sc. (Biological Science) from a recognized university. Desirable: Research Laboratory experience, communication skills, video shooting/editing.
• Project Associate PAT-I (18005): M.Sc. Zoology/Entomology from a recognized university. Desirable: Research Laboratory experience, communication skills, insect rearing, molecular biology techniques.
• Project Associate PAT-I (18006): M.Sc. Chemistry from a recognized university. Desirable: Research Laboratory experience, communication skills, outreach programmes for students.
• Project Assistant (18007): B.Sc. in Botany & Biotechnology/Biochemistry from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: Molecular Biological techniques experience.
• Senior Research Fellow (18008): M.Sc. in Botany, Plant Physiology from a recognized university. Desirable: 2 years' tissue culture experience in high-altitude medicinal plants with publication in JCR impact factor > 1.
• Principal-PAT (18009): Masters in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Botany/Biochemistry with 6 years' R&D experience, OR Ph.D. in same subjects with 3 years' R&D experience. Desirable: Arabidopsis work, genetic screening, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, tissue culture, cloning.
• Project Assistant-I (18010): 10th plus ITI / SSC. Desirable: composting process/microbial formulations experience.
• Project Associate PAT-I (18011): M.Sc. Botany/Plant Physiology/Biotechnology from a recognized university. Desirable: tissue culture of high-altitude medicinal plants.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/PwBD/Women – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; or as per Government of India instructions from time to time.
• Result-awaited candidates are not eligible to appear for the interview.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The Selection Committee(s) at CSIR-IHBT may adopt any of the following selection criteria at its discretion:
• Direct interview based on academic record and presentation
• Objective test (Multiple Choice Questions) followed by an interview on the same day if candidates exceeding the number of advertised positions report
• The number of candidates finally selected may vary from the advertised positions depending on individual performance during the selection process. No Travelling Allowance (TA/DA) will be paid for attending the interview. Requests for online interview will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application on the prescribed format (downloadable from www.ihbt.res.in) with a latest coloured passport-size photo affixed and cross-signed
• Self-attested photocopies of age proof, educational qualifications, and experience certificates
• Original certificates of all testimonials (mandatory – candidates without originals will not be allowed to appear)
• Self-attested copies of essential certificates in Government prescribed format if applying under reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PH)
• Separate application form for each position code if a candidate wishes to apply for multiple posts
• The application form requires: position code, project number, personal/contact details, educational qualifications from 10th onwards, subject area, dissertation, experience, CSIR lab work history, publications, national eligibility test qualifications, category, any blood relation in CSIR-IHBT, and a signed declaration

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How to Reach the Venue

• By Train: Up to Una, Amb (H.P.) or up to Chakki Bank, Pathankot Railway Station (H.P.). By Bus: ISBT Palampur via Chandigarh, Una, Dehra, Kangra (H.P.). By Air: From New Delhi to Dharamshala, Gaggal Airport (H.P.).

Is there an application fee for CSIR-IHBT Recruitment 2026?

• No application fee is mentioned in Advertisement No. 18/2026. Candidates need only bring the prescribed application form with a photograph to the walk-in interview venue.

What is the salary range for CSIR-IHBT project posts?

• Monthly consolidated pay ranges from Rs. 18,000 (Project Assistant-I) to Rs. 49,000 (Principal-PAT) plus 9% or 10% House Rent Allowance depending on the post. For codes 18005 and 18006, the pay is Rs. 31,000 + 10% HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates or Rs. 25,000 + 10% HRA for others.