CSIR-IHBT Non-NET Project Jobs For Life Sciences, Biotech – Attend Walk-In
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur, has announced multiple walk-in interview opportunities for life science graduates and postgraduates. These positions offer hands-on experience in cutting-edge research projects in biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, plant science, and more. With stipends ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹58,000 per month, this is an excellent chance to launch or elevate your research career under CSIR’s esteemed banner. CSIR-IHBT Non-NET Project Jobs For Life Sciences, Biotech – Attend Walk-In
CSIR-INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
PALAMPUR–176 061 (H.P.)
Advertisement No. 06/2025
Walk-in-Interviews are scheduled to be held on the date(s) as mentioned below against the position(s) in the respective column for the selection of suitable candidate(s) in the areas under the following projects for recruitment on purely temporary basis for the duration of the projects as mentioned or till completion of the projects, whichever is earlier.
Post I
Position Code: 6001
No. of Positions: 01
Name of Position: Project Assistant-I (PA-I)
Project Title (Project Number): “Best of Waste: Transforming food waste Microbial Bioformulation for Boosting Plant Growth” (GAP 0350)
Age: 35 Years as on 03.06.2025
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated]: Rs. 18,000/- PM
Essential Qualification: SSC/ 10th Plus ITI or 12th from a recognized Board or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience in composting processTenure of the Project upto: 28.03.2028
Date, Time and Venue of the Interview: Date: 03.06.2025 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Post II
Position Code: 6002
No. of Positions: 01
Name of Position: Project Associate PAT-II
Age: 35 Years as on 03.06.2025
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated]: Rs. 28,000/-PM + 9% HRA
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Microbiology from a recognized University or equivalent with two years Research Experience.
Desirable Qualification: Working experience in handling composting/ biofertalizer ; PGPR
Tenure of the Project upto: 28.03.2028
Date, Time and Venue of the Interview: Date: 03.06.2025 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Post III
Position Code: 6003
No. of Positions: 01
Name of Position: Project Associate PAT-I
Project Title (Project Number): “Genome- editing for crop improvement (GE- Crops)” MMP 025301
Age: 35 Years as on 03.06.2025
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated]:
(a) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (qualified NET/GATE or equivalent)
(b) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (others)
Essential Qualification: Master in Plant Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology or Life Science from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in Plant Tissue Culture and Molecular Biology techniques.
Tenure of the Project upto: 31.03.2027
Date, Time and Venue of the Interview: Date: 03.06.2025 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Post IV
Position Code: 6004
No. of Positions: 01
Name of Position: Project Associate PAT-I
Project Title (Project Number): “Investigating the thermosensing mechanism of Camellia sinensis mitochondrial superoxide dismutase underlining its activation and stability at temperature extremes” GAP 0351
Age: 35 Years as on 03.06.2025
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated]:
(a) Rs. 31,000/- + 9% HRA (qualified NET/GATE or equivalent)
(b) Rs. 25,000/- + 9% HRA (others)
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry / Botany from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in molecular biology techniques, biochemical assays, bioinformatics analysis of large datasets like genomics, transcriptomics etc.
Tenure of the Project upto: 23.04.2028
Date, Time and Venue of the Interview: Date: 03.06.2025 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Post V
Position Code: 6005
No. of Positions: 01
Name of Position: Research Associate-I
Age: 40 Years as on 03.06.2025
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated]: Rs. 58,000/-PM +9% HRA
Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Science from recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in development & characterization of transgenics in Arabidopsis and/or other plants, protein-protein interaction studies (Co-IP, Yeast two hybrid, BiFC), RNASeq analysis, etc., as evident from peer reviewed publications. Research experience in the field of genome editing will be plus.
Tenure of the Project upto: 23.04.2028
Date, Time and Venue of the Interview: Date: 03.06.2025 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Post VI
Position Code: 6006
No. of Positions: 01
Name of Position: Project Associate PAT-I OR Project Associate PAT-II
Project Title (Project Number): “Phenome India CSIR Health cohort knowledgebase (PI-CHEK)” HCP 0047
Age: 35 Years as on 03.06.2025
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated]:
For PAT-I
(a) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (qualified NET/GATE or equivalent)
(b) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (others)
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in COVID-19 labs, molecular biology techniques, biochemical and enzymatic assays, ELISA, hematology and qRT-PCR.
For PAT-II
(a) Rs. 35,000/- + HRA (qualified NET/GATE or equivalent)
(b) Rs. 28,000/- + HRA (others)
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology from a recognized university with two years of research experience in universities/ research institutions/ industry.
Desirable Qualification: As above.
Tenure of the Project upto: 31.03.2027
Date, Time and Venue of the Interview: Date: 03.06.2025 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Post VII
Position Code: 6007
No. of Positions: 02
Name of Position: Project Associate PAT-I
Project Title (Project Number): “Effects of alpha-2 antiplasmin in neovascularization and chronic venous thrombus remodeling” GAP 0349
Age: 35 Years as on 05.06.2025
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated]: Rs. 25,000/- PM + 10% HRA
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in relevant subject (Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology)
Desirable Qualification: Experience in animal handling, tissue histology, immunostaining or tissue culture, protein biochemistry, enzymology, ELISA assays, imaging.
Tenure of the Project upto: 31.03.2026
Date, Time and Venue of the Interview: Date: 05.06.2025 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Post VIII
Position Code: 6008
No. of Positions: 01
Name of Position: Project Associate PAT-I
Project Title (Project Number): “CSIR – Aroma Mission Phase-III” (HCP 0007)
Age: 35 Years as on 05.06.2025
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated]: Rs. 25,000/- + 10% HRA
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science) from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in field trials, plant data observation, Aromatic Crops.
Tenure of the Project upto: 31.03.2026
Date, Time and Venue of the Interview: Date: 05.06.2025 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Post IX
Position Code: 6009
No. of Positions: 01
Name of Position: Project Assistant-II (PA-II)
Project Title (Project Number): “Jigyasa 2.0” Virtual Laboratory Integration” HCP 0101
Age: 35 Years as on 05.06.2025
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated]: Rs. 20,000/- + 10% HRA
Essential Qualification: B.Sc. from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification: Computer knowledge, data handling, communication skills for educational visits and outreach activities.
Tenure of the Project upto: 31.03.2026
Date, Time and Venue of the Interview: Date: 05.06.2025 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Post X
Position Code: 6010
No. of Positions: 01
Name of Position: Project Associate PAT-I
Project Title (Project Number): “CSIR- Floriculture Mission – Phase II” (HCP 0037)
Age: 35 Years as on 05.06.2025
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated]:
(a) Rs. 31,000/- + 10% HRA (qualified NET/GATE or equivalent)
(b) Rs. 25,000/- + 10% HRA (others)
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Entomology or Zoology with specialization in Entomology.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in insect pest rearing, lab bioassay, field trials, beekeeping. May require field travel.
Tenure of the Project upto: 31.03.2026
Date, Time and Venue of the Interview: Date: 05.06.2025 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Post XI
Position Code: 6011
No. of Positions: 01
Name of Position: Project Associate PAT-II
Project Title (Project Number): “CSIR- Phytopharmaceutical Mission Phase III” MMP 075201
Age: 35 Years as on 05.06.2025
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated]:
(a) Rs. 35,000/- + HRA (qualified NET/GATE or equivalent)
(b) Rs. 28,000/- + HRA (others)
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Agricultural Microbiology/ Microbiology from a recognized university or equivalent with two years R&D experience in academic/industrial institutes.
Desirable Qualification: Experience in field experiments, soil & plant sample analysis, agricultural extension activities for medicinal & aromatic crops.
Tenure of the Project upto: 31.03.2027
Date, Time and Venue of the Interview: Date: 05.06.2025 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
General instructions:
1- Candidates reporting for interview after 10.00 AM will not be allowed to appear for interview.
2- Eligible candidates may appear for “Walk-in-Interview(s)” on the date, time and place mentioned above along with an application on prescribed format (with latest colored passport size photo affixed on it) which is available on the CSIR-IHBT website i.e. www.ihbt.res.in along with self-attested photocopies of their testimonials of age, educational qualifications, experience etc. at the time of interview.
3- The relaxation in the age limit for the candidates belonging to the category of SC/ST/PwBD/Women and the category of OBC shall be 05 years and 03 years respectively or as per Govt. of India instructions issued in this regard from time to time.
4- Engagement under any of this positions shall be on behalf of the sponsoring agency and shall be temporary and co-terminus with the tenure of the project or 06 years whichever is earlier. Further such engagement, directly or indirectly, shall not provide any right/claim for regularization for permanent post of CSIR.
5- If any candidate wants to apply for more than one position code they will have to submit separate application form for each position code.
6- Candidates must also bring with them original certificates of testimonials at the time of appearing for the interview failing which he/she will not be allowed to appear for interview.
7- No Travelling Allowance will be paid for attending the interview.
8- Candidates must ensure that they bring self-attested copies of their essential certificates otherwise, their applications will not be accepted.
9- The Selection Committee(s) may adopt the selection criterion at its own i.e. either by conducting direct interview or objective test (Based on Multiple Choice Questions) followed by interview on the same day.
10- Number of selected candidates may vary from the advertised positions depending upon performance of candidates during the selection process.
11- The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of the project. There will be no right implicit or explicit for regular position or any post in CSIR-IHBT, Palampur whatsoever.
12- The decision of the Director, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur shall be final on any matter relating to engagement of above mentioned positions in CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.).
13- The Competent Authority reserves the right to relax any of the provisions contained in this advertisement on reasonable ground.
14- The performance of the Project Staff would be reviewed after every six-months period and any one not found up to the mark, may be terminated.
15- Request for online Interview will not be entertained at any circumstances.
How to reach at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, Distt. Kangra (H.P.):
Candidates can reach by following mode of journey at the venue of interview:
- By Train: (i) Upto Una, Amb (H.P.) and (ii) Upto Chakki Bank, Pathankot Railway Station (H.P.).
- By Bus: ISBT Palampur via Chandigarh, Una, Dehra, Kangra (H.P.)
- By Air: From New Delhi upto Dharamshala, Gaggal Airport (H.P.)
Note:
- Result awaited candidates are not eligible for interview.
- Any query related to this advertisement may be made exclusively to email id [email protected]
- In case of any dispute, the English version will prevail.
Download the application format here
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