Candidates must possess B.Sc. (Biology/Agriculture/Horticulture), B.E./B.Tech. (Chemical Engineering/CSE/IT/Bioinformatics), M.Sc. (Chemistry/Botany/Life Sciences/Horticulture/Soil Science/Agronomy/Biochemistry/Bioinformatics), M.Tech., MCA, M.Pharma., or Ph.D. in relevant disciplines with research/field experience as prescribed for each position code.
Contractual / RegularSep. 10, 2026
CSIR-IHBT Recruitment 2026 – Attend Walk-in for 16 Project Associate, Assistant & Other Posts
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Sep. 10, 2026Senior Project AssociateProject Associate-IYoung Professional-IProject Associate-IIProject Assistant-IIProject Research Scientist-I
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
16 Posts
Pay Scale
₹20,000/- to ₹58,000/- PM + HRA
Age Limit
Maximum 35 to 40 Years (as on date of interview)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 8, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 8, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 24, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window8 – 24 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Maximum age limit as on date of interview: 40 years for Senior Project Associate; 35 years for Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Project Assistant-II, Young Professional-I, and Project Research Scientist-I. Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Walk-in Registration and Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Objective Screening Test (MCQ, if adopted) & Personal Interview
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection will be conducted through Walk-in-Interview. Candidates must report at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.) at 09:30 AM on the designated interview dates (September 21 to 24, 2026). The Selection Committee reserves the right to adopt its own selection criterion, either by conducting a direct interview or an objective multiple-choice screening test followed by an interview on the same day.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
Verified Official SourceOfficial weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
| Evaluation Area / Component | Assessment Criteria & Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Academic Credentials & Essential Qualifications | Scrutiny of degree marks, specialization in relevant scientific/engineering disciplines, and national eligibility test qualification (CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / ICAR / ICMR) |
| Research Competency & Technical Experience | Evaluation of prior R&D laboratory experience, field trial management, publication track record in SCI journals, and domain tool proficiency |
| Walk-in Personal Interview | Assessment by Selection Committee evaluating problem-solving ability, project suitability, communication skills, and research aptitude |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Positions are project-based scientific appointments within CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, focusing on translational research in Himalayan bioresources, natural product chemistry, agricultural biotechnology, and ecological conservation. Project staff work in multidisciplinary teams under Principal Investigators with access to advanced instrumentation including high-resolution LC-MS, NMR, and next-generation sequencers.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
All engagements are purely temporary on behalf of project sponsoring agencies and co-terminus with the project tenure (ranging between December 2026 and March 2029, or up to 6 years maximum). The place of work is the CSIR-IHBT Campus in Palampur, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh (176061). Performance is reviewed every six months.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
As temporary project appointments, there is no permanent cadre promotion ladder or claim for regularization into permanent CSIR vacancies. However, project associates often use the research experience and publications to gain entry into AcSIR Ph.D. programs or compete for regular Scientist positions across CSIR and national institutes.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Candidates reporting for the walk-in interview after 10:00 AM on the scheduled dates will strictly not be permitted to appear.
- Candidates whose qualifying examination results are awaited are strictly ineligible to attend the interview.
- Candidates must carry all original certificates for verification; failing to produce originals will result in immediate debarment.
- If applying for more than one position code, separate application forms along with distinct sets of photocopied testimonials must be submitted for each post.
- Engagements are temporary and do not confer any right, implicit or explicit, for permanent employment or regularization in CSIR-IHBT or CSIR.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- UR16
Total Vacancies16 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Monthly Stipend Breakdown: Project Assistant-II: ₹20,000/- + HRA; Project Associate-I: ₹25,000/- PM + HRA (₹31,000/- + HRA with NET/GATE); Project Associate-II: ₹28,000/- + HRA (₹35,000/- + HRA with NET/GATE); Young Professional-I: ₹30,000/- PM; Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000/- PM + 10% HRA; Project Research Scientist-I: ₹58,000/- PM + 10% HRA.
Monthly consolidated stipend ranging from ₹20,000/- to ₹58,000/- plus applicable HRA depending on post, experience, and CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET/GATE qualification.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official CSIR-IHBT website (www.ihbt.res.in) and download the prescribed application format along with Advertisement No. 16/2026.
- Fill out the application form completely with details of educational qualifications (from 10th standard onwards), research publications, dissertation, experience, and national level eligibility tests (NET/GATE).
- Affix a recent cross-signed colored passport-size photograph on the application form. If applying for more than one position code, prepare separate application forms for each position code.
- Bring the duly filled application form along with original certificates and self-attested photocopies of all testimonials (age proof, mark sheets, degree certificates, experience, caste/category certificates).
- Appear in person for the Walk-in-Interview at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, Distt. Kangra (H.P.) - 176 061 at 09:30 AM on the designated date (September 21 to 24, 2026 as per position code). Note: Candidates reporting after 10:00 AM will not be entertained.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
No application fee is required for attending the walk-in interview.
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Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 8, 2026
2
Starts
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3
Deadline
Sep 24, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window8 – 24 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Walk-in Registration and Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Objective Screening Test (MCQ, if adopted) & Personal Interview
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection will be conducted through Walk-in-Interview. Candidates must report at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.) at 09:30 AM on the designated interview dates (September 21 to 24, 2026). The Selection Committee reserves the right to adopt its own selection criterion, either by conducting a direct interview or an objective multiple-choice screening test followed by an interview on the same day.
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Walk-in interviews will be held from September 21 to September 24, 2026 at CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur, Distt. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh - 176 061, reporting by 09:30 AM (no entry after 10:00 AM).
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