CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Project Associate (Agriculture) and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 19 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 Associate (Agriculture) and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 27 October 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 Associate (Agriculture) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior PAT (Stress-induced Programmed Cell Death) | 1 | Rs.42000-42000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Genome Editing for Crop Improvement) | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Senior PAT (Genome Editing for Crop Improvement) | 1 | Rs.42000-42000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Pharmacology, Biochemistry) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Food Science) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Botany, Horticulture) | 5 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Botany with NET) | 2 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Breeding, Genetics) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agronomy, Soil Science, Botany) | 2 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Pathology, Microbiology) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agricultural, Mechanical Engineering) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Breeding, Genetics with NET) | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Assistant-I (ITI) | 1 | Rs.18000-18000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Life Sciences, Plant Sciences) | No Details | No Details | Himachal Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies: | 19 |
CSIR-IHBT Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for CSIR-IHBT Project Associate (Agriculture) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior PAT (Stress-induced Programmed Cell Death) | M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant Sciences plus 3 years R&D experience OR Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant Science plus 2 years R&D experience | 3 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Genome Editing for Crop Improvement) | M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry | No Details |
| Senior PAT (Genome Editing for Crop Improvement) | M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry plus 3 years R&D experience OR Ph.D. in the same disciplines plus 2 years R&D experience | 2 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Pharmacology, Biochemistry) | M.Pharm in Pharmacology OR M.Sc. in Biochemistry | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Food Science) | B.Tech. OR M.Sc. OR M.Tech. in Food Science and Technology | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Botany, Horticulture) | M.Sc. Agriculture in Agronomy, Soil Science, Organic Agriculture, Extension Education, Vegetable Science OR M.Sc. Botany OR M.Sc. Horticulture in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants OR M.Sc. Plant Physiology OR Environmental Science | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Botany with NET) | M.Sc. Agriculture in Agronomy, Soil Science, Organic Agriculture OR M.Sc. Botany OR M.Sc. Horticulture in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, with NET | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Breeding, Genetics) | M.Sc. Agriculture in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Seed Science and Technology OR M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding OR M.Sc. Botany | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agronomy, Soil Science, Botany) | M.Sc. Agriculture in Agronomy, Soil Science, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agroforestry OR M.Sc. Botany | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Pathology, Microbiology) | M.Sc. Agriculture in Plant Pathology OR M.Sc. Microbiology | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agricultural, Mechanical Engineering) | B.E. OR B.Tech. in Agricultural, Automobile, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics OR M.Sc. Agriculture in Agronomy, Soil Science | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Breeding, Genetics with NET) | M.Sc. Agriculture in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Seed Science and Technology OR M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding OR M.Sc. Botany | No Details |
| Project Assistant-I (ITI) | 10th plus ITI OR SSC | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Life Sciences, Plant Sciences) | 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 Associate (Agriculture) 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 |
|---|---|
| Senior PAT (Stress-induced Programmed Cell Death) | Max 40 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Genome Editing for Crop Improvement) | Max 35 years |
| Senior PAT (Genome Editing for Crop Improvement) | Max 40 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Pharmacology, Biochemistry) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Food Science) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Botany, Horticulture) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Botany with NET) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Breeding, Genetics) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agronomy, Soil Science, Botany) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Pathology, Microbiology) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agricultural, Mechanical Engineering) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Breeding, Genetics with NET) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-I (ITI) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Life Sciences, Plant Sciences) | 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 Associate (Agriculture) and other Posts will be carried out through Walk-in Interview on 2026-10-16, 2026-10-19, 2026-10-21, 2026-10-22, 2026-10-23, 2026-10-26 and 2026-10-27. 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 interviews on 2026-10-16, 2026-10-19, 2026-10-21, 2026-10-22, 2026-10-23, 2026-10-26 and 2026-10-27. Bring the completed application form and supporting documents. (get form from https://www.ihbt.res.in/components/com_chronoforms5/chronoforms/uploads/Recruitment/20261007154027_Final_Advt._no._17_by_2026_with_Application_Form.pdf) before 27 October 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Application Form | Download Form |
| Official Website | ihbt.res.in |