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  • Updated October 22, 2026 03:46 PM
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  • Applications closed on 27 October 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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  • CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur has announced walk-in interviews for the recruitment of 44 temporary positions including Senior PAT, Project Associate PAT-I, Project Associate PAT-II, and Project Assistant-I (PA-I) under various projects. Eligible candidates may appear for walk-in interviews starting from 16 October 2026 at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. The application form is available on the official website www.ihbt.res.in.
  • Official source: CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Advertisement No. 17/2026.

CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 Overview

DetailInformation
OrganizationCSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT)
Advertisement No.17/2026
PostsSenior PAT, Project Associate PAT-I, Project Associate PAT-II, Project Assistant-I
Total vacancies44 (30 position codes)
Nature of engagementPurely temporary, co-terminus with the project
Mode of selectionWalk-in interview
Interview dates16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26 and 27 October 2026
Reporting time09:30 AM (no entry after 10:00 AM)
VenueCSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Job locationPalampur, Himachal Pradesh
Official websitewww.ihbt.res.in
Query email[email protected]

CSIR IHBT Project Associate Vacancy 2026

PostVacancies
Senior PAT3
Project Associate PAT-I38
Project Associate PAT-II1
Project Assistant-I (PA-I)2
Total44
  • The 44 posts break down as follows:
  • The posts sit under these projects:
  • Deciphering the Stress-induced and Chloroplast-triggered programmed cell death in Arabidopsis thaliana (GAP 0340)
  • Genome editing for crop improvement (GE-Crop) (MMP025301)
  • CSIR Aroma 4.0: Driving Sustainable Rural Empowerment and Entrepreneurship through Aromatic Plants (MMP025304)
  • Smart Village (MMP045201)
  • Determinants of Attitudes Toward Novel Agrotechnologies (IHP002414)
  • The notification notes that the number of candidates finally selected may differ from the advertised number, depending on performance in the selection process.

CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Application start dateNot specified
Last date to applyNot specified (walk-in on the interview date for your code)
Position codes 17001-1700516 October 2026 (5 posts)
Position codes 17006-1700719 October 2026 (7 posts)
Position codes 17008-1701221 October 2026 (6 posts)
Position codes 17013-1701822 October 2026 (7 posts)
Position codes 17019-1702223 October 2026 (5 posts)
Position codes 17023-1702626 October 2026 (6 posts)
Position codes 17027-1703027 October 2026 (8 posts)
Reporting time09:30 AM; candidates arriving after 10:00 AM will not be allowed to appear

CSIR IHBT Eligibility Criteria and Qualification

CodePostEssential qualification (summary)
17001Senior PATM.Sc. Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Plant Sciences + 3 yrs R&D experience, OR Ph.D. in the same fields + 2 yrs
17002Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Botany/Biochemistry
17003Senior PATM.Sc. in the same fields as 17002 + 3 yrs R&D, OR Ph.D. + 2 yrs
17004Project Associate PAT-IM.Pharm (Pharmacology) or M.Sc. Biochemistry
17005Project Associate PAT-IB.Tech Food Science & Technology / M.Sc. Food Science & Technology / M.Tech Food Technology
17006Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science/Organic Agriculture/Extension Education/Vegetable Science), Botany, Horticulture (Medicinal & Aromatic Plants), Plant Physiology or Environmental Science
17007Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science/Organic Agriculture), Botany or Horticulture (Medicinal & Aromatic Plants)
17008Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Agriculture (Plant Breeding/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Seed Science & Technology), M.Sc. Genetics & Plant Breeding or M.Sc. Botany
17009Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Agroforestry) or M.Sc. Botany
17010Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Agriculture (Plant Pathology) or M.Sc. Microbiology (or equivalent)
17011Project Associate PAT-IB.E./B.Tech Agricultural/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics, or M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science)
17012Project Associate PAT-ISame as 17008
17013Project Assistant-I10th plus ITI / SSC
17014Project Associate PAT-IIM.Sc. Life Sciences (Plant Sciences) + 2 yrs R&D experience
17015Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Plant Breeding/Genomics/Botany/Seed Science Technology
17016Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science/Agroforestry), M.Sc. Horticulture (Medicinal & Aromatic Plants) or M.Sc. Botany
17017Project Associate PAT-ISame as 17016
17018Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Floriculture/Biotechnology/Botany
17019Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy/Plant Physiology) or M.Sc. Botany
17020Project Associate PAT-ISame as 17019
17021Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Zoology or Entomology
17022Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Life Sciences/Agriculture/Agriculture Extension/Statistics/Agribusiness Management
17023Senior PATM.Sc. Chemistry/M.Pharm + 3 yrs R&D, OR Ph.D. Chemical Sciences + 2 yrs
17024Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Chemistry / M.Pharm
17025Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Chemistry
17026Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Chemistry / M.Pharm
17027Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Chemistry
17028Project Associate PAT-IM.Sc. Chemistry / M.Pharm / MS Pharma
17029Project Assistant-I10th plus ITI / SSC
17030Project Associate PAT-IB.Tech Chemical Engineering, or M.Sc. Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Wood Science & Technology
  • Eligibility depends on the position code. The notification lists one or more essential qualifications for each code, plus desirable experience that is preferred but not the stated minimum. Candidates whose results are awaited are not eligible for the interview.
  • All degrees must be from a recognized university. Experience required for Senior PAT and PAT-II must be in R&D in industrial or academic institutions, or in science and technology organizations and scientific activities and services. Check the full desirable-experience column in the official PDF before attending.

CSIR IHBT Age Limit

PostMaximum age
Senior PAT (17001, 17003, 17023)40 years
Project Associate PAT-I / PAT-II, Project Assistant-I35 years
  • Age is counted as on the interview date for the respective position code (for example, 16.10.2026 for codes 17001-17005). Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC, or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time.

CSIR IHBT Salary

PostMonthly stipend
Senior PATRs. 42,000 + HRA
Project Associate PAT-IIRs. 28,000 + HRA
Project Associate PAT-IRs. 25,000 + HRA (see note below)
Project Assistant-IRs. 18,000 + HRA
  • The stipend is consolidated per month and paid along with HRA.
  • Higher PAT-I stipend: For codes 17002, 17007, 17012, 17016, 17020, 17022 and 17024, candidates who qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET (including lectureship/assistant professorship) or GATE, or a national-level exam by Central Government departments such as DBT/DST or equivalent, get Rs. 31,000 + HRA. Others for those codes get Rs. 25,000 + HRA. The notification states the HRA rate as 10% for codes 17002 and 17022 and gives it as "+ HRA" elsewhere.

CSIR IHBT Selection Process

  • The Selection Committee may select candidates either by a direct interview or by an objective test (multiple-choice questions) followed by an interview on the same day. The final decision rests with the Director, CSIR-IHBT. Request for online interview will not be entertained.

How to Apply for CSIR IHBT Project Associate Recruitment 2026

  • Check the position code that matches your qualification and age.
  • Download the prescribed application form from www.ihbt.res.in.
  • Fill it in and affix a recent coloured passport-size photograph, cross-signed.
  • Attach self-attested photocopies of age, qualification and experience certificates.
  • Apply separately for each position code if you want to apply for more than one.
  • Reach CSIR-IHBT, Palampur by 09:30 AM on the interview date for your code, with the original certificates.
  • No travelling allowance is paid.

CSIR IHBT Important Links

LinkDetails
Official Notification PDFView Advertisement No. 17/2026 Details
Official WebsiteCSIR-IHBT Palampur Portal
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  • A total of 44 vacancies are advertised across various position codes.

Q6. Is there any application fee?

  • The notification does not mention any application fee.
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