CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026: Walk in for 16 Project Associate, YP and Assistant Posts
Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT) — Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Executive Summary & Key Facts
The Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT) has issued an official recruitment notification for Project Associate, Young Professional, Project Assistant & Others, announcing a total of 16 vacancies located in Himachal Pradesh. To be eligible, applicants must hold B.Sc, M.Sc (Chemistry, Botany, Agriculture, Life Sciences), B.Tech (Bioinformatics, CS, IT), MCA, M.Pharma, or Ph.D and be within the prescribed age limit of Maximum 40 years. Relaxation applicable as per CSIR rules., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 58,000/- per month + HRA as applicable. The selection procedure comprises Walk-in Interview. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
📅 Important Dates & Schedule
| Interview Date / Walk-in | 21 Sep 2026 |
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📋 Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy Overview
| Post Name |
💼 Project Associate
💼 Young Professional
💼 Project Assistant
💼 Others
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|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Qualification | B.Sc, M.Sc (Chemistry, Botany, Agriculture, Life Sciences), B.Tech (Bioinformatics, CS, IT), MCA, M.Pharma, or Ph.D |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 years. Relaxation applicable as per CSIR rules. |
| Salary | Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 58,000/- per month + HRA as applicable |
| Application Fee | No Application Fee |
| Selection Process | Walk-in Interview |
📝 Detailed Notification Guide
Overview of CSIR IHBT Vacancy 2026
CSIR Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur, has announced a recruitment drive for 16 vacant project positions on a temporary, contractual basis. Interested candidates possessing qualifications such as B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Tech, M.Pharma, or Ph.D. in relevant disciplines can attend the walk-in interviews scheduled from September 21 to September 24, 2026.
CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 Interview Schedule
Interviews will be held at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (HP) based on specific position codes as detailed below:
| Position Codes | Scheduled Date of Interview | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|
| 16001 to 16005 | September 21, 2026 | 09:00 AM |
| 16006 to 16009 | September 22, 2026 | 09:00 AM |
| 16010 to 16013 | September 23, 2026 | 09:00 AM |
| 16014 to 16016 | September 24, 2026 | 09:00 AM |
Detailed Vacancy and Qualification Criteria
Candidates must ensure they fulfill the exact eligibility requirements of the post they are applying for:
- Senior-PAT (1 Post): M.Sc. Chemistry / M. Pharma with 3 years R&D experience OR Ph.D. in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Pharmacy.
- Project Associate PAT-I (Multiple Posts): B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, M.Sc. in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Wood Science, Botany, Horticulture, or Agriculture depending on the position code.
- Senior PAT (1 Post): M.Sc. Chemistry with 3 years experience OR Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences with 2 years experience.
- Young Professional-I (1 Post): M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, or Botany.
- Project Associate PAT-II (1 Post): M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science) or Horticulture or Botany with 2 years of experience.
- Project Assistant-II (PA-II) (Multiple Posts): B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Biology from a recognized university.
- Project Associate PAT-I (Bioinformatics/CS) (2 Posts): B.Tech/M.Sc./M.Tech in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology OR B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT or MCA.
- Project Research Scientist (PRS-I) (1 Post): First-class Post Graduate degree or Second-class Post Graduate with Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences.
Salary Structure for CSIR IHBT Positions
| Post Name | Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist (PRS-I) | Rs. 58,000/- + 10% HRA |
| Senior-PAT / Senior PAT | Rs. 42,000/- + 10% HRA |
| Project Associate PAT-II | Rs. 28,000/- to Rs. 35,000/- + HRA |
| Young Professional-I | Rs. 30,000/- Consolidated |
| Project Associate PAT-I | Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 31,000/- + HRA |
| Project Assistant-II (PA-II) | Rs. 20,000/- + HRA |
Age Limits & Relaxations
The maximum age limit for applying is 40 years as of the date of the interview. Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates, while OBC candidates are eligible for a 3-year age relaxation.
Instructions for Walk-in Interview
Candidates must report directly to the venue at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur. Download the application form attached to the official notification PDF, fill in your details accurately, and bring along original documents and a set of self-attested photocopies of all academic certificates and experience documents.
