CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Project Assistant-I and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 14 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the offline process.
Offline applications for the vacancies of Project Assistant-I and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 21 August 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline.
Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Project Assistant-I and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
CSIR-IHBT – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant-I (PA-I) | 1 | Rs.18000-18000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Senior-PAT (Chemistry) | 1 | Rs.42000-42000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Chemistry) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Scientist-I (Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry) | 1 | Rs.56000-56000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry) | 1 | Rs.28000-35000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Assistant-I (PA-I) | 1 | Rs.18000-18000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Senior-PAT (Biotechnology, Microbiology) | 1 | Rs.42000-42000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Scientist-I (Plant Virology) | 1 | Rs.56000-56000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Principal-PAT (Plant Virology) | No Details | Rs.49000-49000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Senior-PAT (Plant Virology) | No Details | Rs.42000-42000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Microbiology, Biotechnology) | 1 | Rs.28000-35000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Forestry, Botany) | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Botany, Forestry, Environmental Sciences) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Assistant-II (Biology) | 1 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Botany, Environmental Sciences) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Statistics, Agriculture) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| No Details | No Details | Himachal Pradesh | |
| Total Vacancies: | 14 |
CSIR-IHBT Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for CSIR-IHBT Project Assistant-I and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant-I (PA-I) | SSC/10th plus ITI; Desirable: Experience in laboratory techniques, field activities | No Details |
| Senior-PAT (Chemistry) | M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Pharma. in Chemistry with 3 years R&D experience OR Doctoral Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmacy with 2 years R&D experience; Desirable: Research experience in natural product chemistry or natural colors, dyes | 3 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Chemistry) | M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Pharm. in Chemistry from recognized University; Desirable: Research experience in Natural Product Chemistry, Natural Pigments | No Details |
| Project Scientist-I (Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry) | Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry OR Master’s, Integrated Master’s in Engineering or Technology with 4 years R&D experience; Desirable: Experience with Arabidopsis, genetic screening, Agrobacterium mediated transformation, cloning, molecular biology techniques | 4 years |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry) | M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry with 2 years research experience; Desirable: Experience in molecular biology tools, gene cloning, genetic transformations, protein expression | 2 years |
| Project Assistant-I (PA-I) | SSC/10th plus ITI; Desirable: Experience in conducting field trial and data management | No Details |
| Senior-PAT (Biotechnology, Microbiology) | M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Microbiology with 3 years R&D experience OR Doctoral Degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology with 2 years R&D experience; Desirable: Experience in preparation of consortium and field trials in bioremediation of soil | 3 years |
| Project Scientist-I (Plant Virology) | Doctoral Degree in Science OR Master’s in Engineering, Technology; Desirable: Knowledge in plant virology, insect transmission of plant viruses, protein-protein interaction, proteome characterization | No Details |
| Principal-PAT (Plant Virology) | Masters, Integrated Masters in natural, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical Sciences, MVSc, Animal Sciences OR Bachelor’s in Engineering, Technology, Medicine with 6 years R&D experience OR Doctoral Degree with 3 years R&D experience; Desirable: Knowledge in plant virology, insect transmission of plant viruses, protein-protein interaction, proteome characterization | 6 years |
| Senior-PAT (Plant Virology) | Masters in Natural, Agricultural, Pharmaceutical Sciences OR Bachelor’s in Engineering, Technology, Medicine with 3 years R&D experience OR Doctoral Degree with 2 years R&D experience; Desirable: Knowledge in plant virology, insect transmission of plant viruses, protein-protein interaction, proteome characterization | 3 years |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Microbiology, Biotechnology) | M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology with 2 years experience; Desirable: Work experience in composting and waste management | 2 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Forestry, Botany) | M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy, Soil Science, Agriculture Extension, Organic Agriculture), M.Sc. Forestry (Medicinal and Aromatic Plant), M.Sc. Botany; Desirable: Experience in field trials, plant data observation, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, research publications | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Botany, Forestry, Environmental Sciences) | M.Sc. in Botany, Forestry, Environmental Sciences; Desirable: Experience of conducting field survey in the Himalaya | No Details |
| Project Assistant-II (Biology) | B.Sc. Biology; Desirable: Experience of conducting field survey in the Himalaya | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Botany, Environmental Sciences) | M.Sc. in Botany, Environmental Sciences; Desirable: Knowledge of population genetics | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Statistics, Agriculture) | M.Sc. in Statistics, Agri-economics, Agriculture Extension, Agribusiness Management; Desirable: Working knowledge of statistical modelling | No Details |
| No Details | No Details |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology for Project Assistant-I and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant-I (PA-I) | Max 35 years |
| Senior-PAT (Chemistry) | Max 40 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Chemistry) | Max 35 years |
| Project Scientist-I (Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-I (PA-I) | Max 35 years |
| Senior-PAT (Biotechnology, Microbiology) | Max 40 years |
| Project Scientist-I (Plant Virology) | Max 35 years |
| Principal-PAT (Plant Virology) | Max 40 years |
| Senior-PAT (Plant Virology) | Max 40 years |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Microbiology, Biotechnology) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Forestry, Botany) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Botany, Forestry, Environmental Sciences) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II (Biology) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Botany, Environmental Sciences) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Statistics, Agriculture) | Max 35 years |
| No Details |
The application fee details for this recruitment will be updated in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest fee structure before applying.
The selection of candidates for Project Assistant-I and other Posts will be carried out through Walk-in Interview, 18 August 2026 to 21 August 2026. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.
How to Apply for CSIR-IHBT Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Offline Application |
The application for this recruitment of CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology is offline. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment offline by sending the form to Venue: CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Walk-in interview from 2026-08-18 to 2026-08-21. (get form from https://www.ihbt.res.in/components/com_chronoforms5/chronoforms/uploads/Recruitment/20260806160516_Final_Advt._no._14_by_2026_with_Application_Form.pdf) before 21 August 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Application Form | Download Form |
| Official Website | ihbt.res.in |