- Recruitment for temporary project-based positions under multiple CSIR-IHBT initiatives focused on bioresource technology, sustainability, and natural product development.
- Positions include roles in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, horticulture, remote sensing, GIS, and IT development.
- Projects emphasize circular economy, natural sweeteners, tea disease detection, and Himalayan bio-resource valorization.
- Engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration (up to 3 years).
- No rights or claims for regularization in CSIR-IHBT permanent positions.
CSI
đ B.Sc.
đ BCA
đ B.Tech
đ B.E.
đ B.Pharm
đ M.Sc.
đ MCA
đ M.Tech
đ M.E.
đ M.Pharm
đ Ph.D.
đ B.Sc. Agriculture
đ M.Sc. Agriculture
đ Forestry Degree
đ Horticulture Degree
đ Engineering Degree
đ Computer Science Degree
đ Biotechnology Degree
Various Project Associate & Project Assistant Positions
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
Total Vacancies
15
Job Location
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Sc. (b.sc.), BCA (bca), B.Tech (b.tech), B.E. (b.e.), B.Pharm (b.pharm), M.Sc. (m.sc.), MCA (mca), M.Tech (m.tech), M.E. (m.e.), M.Pharm (m.pharm), Ph.D. (phd), B.Sc. Agriculture (bsc-agriculture), M.Sc. Agriculture (msc-agriculture), Forestry Degree (forestry-degree), Horticulture Degree (horticulture-degree), Engineering Degree (engineering-degree), Computer Science Degree (computer-science-degree), Biotechnology Degree (biotechnology-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 15 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš18,000 - âš42,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Some positions require 2-3 years of experience in Research and Development (R&D) in industrial/academic institutions or science and technology organizations. - Experience in specific areas such as organic synthesis, membrane filtration, chromatography, HPLC, remote sensing, GIS, or web development is desirable. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is required for attending the walk-in interview. - No traveling allowance will be provided for attending the interview. |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
- Educational qualifications vary by position: M.Sc., B.Tech., M.Tech., or Ph.D. in relevant fields such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Horticulture, Remote Sensing, or Computer Science.
- For some positions, a B.E./B.Tech. or M.Sc. with 2-3 years of R&D experience in industrial/academic institutions is required.
- Desirable qualifications include experience in organic synthesis, membrane filtration, chromatography, HPLC, statistical software (ANOVA/Python/MatLab), remote sensing, GIS, or web development.
- Age limits: 35 years (as on 10-08-2026, 11-08-2026, 12-08-2026, or 13-08-2026 depending on the position).
- Relaxation in age limit: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.
- Candidates must bring original certificates of age, educational qualifications, and experience at the time of interview.
- For some positions, a B.E./B.Tech. or M.Sc. with 2-3 years of R&D experience in industrial/academic institutions is required.
- Desirable qualifications include experience in organic synthesis, membrane filtration, chromatography, HPLC, statistical software (ANOVA/Python/MatLab), remote sensing, GIS, or web development.
- Age limits: 35 years (as on 10-08-2026, 11-08-2026, 12-08-2026, or 13-08-2026 depending on the position).
- Relaxation in age limit: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.
- Candidates must bring original certificates of age, educational qualifications, and experience at the time of interview.
âī¸ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on walk-in interviews conducted on specified dates and times.
- Interviews may include direct interviews or objective tests (MCQ-based) followed by interviews on the same day.
- The selection committee reserves the right to adopt any selection criterion.
- Number of selected candidates may vary based on performance during the selection process.
- Candidates must report by 10:00 AM; latecomers will not be allowed to appear for the interview.
- Interviews may include direct interviews or objective tests (MCQ-based) followed by interviews on the same day.
- The selection committee reserves the right to adopt any selection criterion.
- Number of selected candidates may vary based on performance during the selection process.
- Candidates must report by 10:00 AM; latecomers will not be allowed to appear for the interview.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (with age relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD/OBC candidates as per Government norms)
đ Required Documents
- Duly filled application form (available on CSIR-IHBT website) with a recent passport-sized photograph affixed.
- Self-attested photocopies of age proof, educational qualifications, experience certificates, and category certificates (if applicable).
- Original certificates of testimonials for verification at the time of interview.
- Proof of qualifying national-level examinations (e.g., CSIR-UGC NET, ICAR, ICMR NET, GATE, DBT/DST) if applicable.
- Self-attested photocopies of age proof, educational qualifications, experience certificates, and category certificates (if applicable).
- Original certificates of testimonials for verification at the time of interview.
- Proof of qualifying national-level examinations (e.g., CSIR-UGC NET, ICAR, ICMR NET, GATE, DBT/DST) if applicable.
đŗ Application Fee Details
- No application fee is required for attending the walk-in interview.
- No traveling allowance will be provided for attending the interview.
- No traveling allowance will be provided for attending the interview.
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the duration of the project-based positions advertised by CSIR-IHBT?
The duration of the project-based positions is until the completion of the project or up to 31st March 2027/2028/2029, whichever is earlier.
Q.
Are there any age relaxations for reserved category candidates in these positions?
Yes, age relaxation is provided: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, as per Government of India instructions.
Q.
Will candidates be paid for travel expenses to attend the walk-in interview?
No, CSIR-IHBT will not provide any traveling allowance for attending the interview.
Q.
Can a candidate apply for more than one position code?
Yes, but separate application forms must be submitted for each position code.
Q.
What happens if a candidate does not bring original certificates to the interview?
Candidates who fail to bring original certificates of testimonials will not be allowed to appear for the interview.