CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Senior PAT and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 16 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 Senior PAT and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 24 September 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 Senior PAT 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 | 1 | Rs.42000-42000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Wood Science) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Chemistry) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Senior PAT | 1 | Rs.42000-42000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Chemistry, M. Pharma) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Young Professional-I | 1 | Rs.30000-30000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Horticulture, Soil Science, Agronomy, Biochemistry) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany) | 1 | Rs.28000-35000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany) | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Assistant-II (Agriculture, Horticulture) | 1 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Botany) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture) | 1 | Rs.25000-25000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Assistant-II (Biology) | 1 | Rs.20000-20000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Bioinformatics, Computational Biology) | 1 | Rs.25000-31000/- | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I | 1 | No Details | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Assistant-II | 1 | No Details | Himachal Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies: | 16 |
CSIR-IHBT Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for CSIR-IHBT Senior PAT 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 | M.Sc. Chemistry, M. Pharma. in Chemistry and 3 years R&D experience OR Doctoral Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmacy and 2 years R&D experience | 3 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Wood Science) | B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering OR M.Sc. in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Wood Science & Technology | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Chemistry) | M.Sc. in Chemistry | No Details |
| Senior PAT | M.Sc. Chemistry and 3 years R&D experience OR Doctoral Degree in Chemical Sciences and 2 years R&D experience | 3 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Chemistry, M. Pharma) | M. Pharma OR M.Sc. in Chemistry | No Details |
| Young Professional-I | M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Botany | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Horticulture, Soil Science, Agronomy, Biochemistry) | M.Sc. in Horticulture, Soil Science, Agronomy, Biochemistry | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany) | M.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany and 2 years R&D experience | 2 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany) | M.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany | No Details |
| Project Assistant-II (Agriculture, Horticulture) | B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Botany) | M.Sc. in Botany | 1 year |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture) | M.Sc. in Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science | No Details |
| Project Assistant-II (Biology) | B.Sc. OR B.Sc. in Biology | 1 year |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Bioinformatics, Computational Biology) | B.Tech. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology OR M.Sc., M.Tech. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology | No Details |
| Project Associate PAT-I | No Details | No Details |
| Project Assistant-II | 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 Senior PAT 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 | Min 40 to Max 40 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Wood Science) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Chemistry) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Senior PAT | Min 40 to Max 40 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Chemistry, M. Pharma) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Young Professional-I | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Horticulture, Soil Science, Agronomy, Biochemistry) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II (Agriculture, Horticulture) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Botany) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-II (Biology) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Bioinformatics, Computational Biology) | Min 35 to Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I | No Details |
| Project Assistant-II | 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 Senior PAT and other Posts will be carried out through Walk-in Interview from 2026-09-21 to 2026-09-24. 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 Walk-in interview from 2026-09-21 to 2026-09-24. Venue: CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Himachal Pradesh. (get form from https://www.ihbt.res.in/components/com_chronoforms5/chronoforms/uploads/Recruitment/20260908154239_1_Final_Advt_no._16_by__2026_with_Application_Form.pdf) before 24 September 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Application Form | Download Form |
| Official Website | ihbt.res.in |