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CSIR IHBT Walk-In Research Jobs for Life Science Candidates | Attend Now
If you are actively looking for research jobs, the latest openings at CSIR-IHBT bring multiple life science jobs through walk-in interviews in February 2026. These positions are ideal for candidates with backgrounds in biotechnology, biochemistry, genetics, and related fields who want to work in advanced research projects at a reputed national laboratory.
About the Institute:
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), located in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, is a premier research institute working under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). It focuses on harnessing the bioresource potential of the Himalayan region through cutting-edge research and innovation. Our mission is to contribute to sustainable development by transforming bioresources into high-value products and processes.
Available Positions:
- Project Associate PAT-I: 3 Posts
- Research Associate-I: 1 Post
Job Details:
Position Code: 3002
- Post: Project Associate PAT-I
- Project Title: “Phycobiliprotein-based nutraceutical from edible microalgae for the management of fatty liver disease”
- Project Number: (FTT020507)
- No. of positions: 01
- Name of position: Project Associate PAT-I
- Age: 35 Years as on 26.02.2026
- Stipend [Consolidated]:
- (a) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified for national-level examinations conducted by Central Govt. Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions.
- (b) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biochemistry from a recognized University.
- Desirable Qualification: Experience of Cell line handling and Laboratory animal experimentations.
- Tenure of the project: 31.03.2026
- Date, Time, and Venue of the Interview: Date: 26.02.2026, Time: 09.30 AM, Venue: CSIR-HBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Position Code: 3003
- Post: Project Associate PAT-I
- Project Title: “Dynamics of DNA methylation in grain filling under heat stress and development of epimarkers for buckwheat
(Fagopyrum sp.) breeding programs” - Project Number: (GAP-0334)
- No. of positions: 01
- Age: 35 Years as on 27.02.2026
- Stipend [Consolidated]:
- (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 8% HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship/assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified for National level examinations conducted by Central Govt. Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions.
- (b) Rs. 25,000/- + 8%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Botany/Biotechnology/Genetics/Bioinformatics from a recognized University.
- Desirable Qualification: Hands on experience in molecular techniques and NGS data analysis.
- Tenure of the project: 05.12.2026
- Date, Time and Venue of the Interview: Date: 27.02.2026, Time: 09.30 AM, Venue: CSIR-HBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Position Code: 3004
- Post: Research Associate-I
- Project Title: “Investigating the thermosensing mechanism of Camellia sinensis mitochondrial superoxide dismutase
underlining its activation and stability at temperature extremes” - Project Number: (GAP-0351)
- No. of positions: 01
- Age: 40 Years as on 27.02.2026
- Stipend [Consolidated]: Rs. 58,000/- + 9% HRA
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Life Science from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Desirable Qualification: Experience in development and characterization of transgenic plants, RNA Seq analysis, protein-protein interaction studies, as evident from peer-reviewed publications in journals of high repute.
- Tenure of the project: 31.04.2028
- Date, Time and Venue of the Interview: Date: 27.02.2026, Time: 09.30 AM, Venue: CSIR-HBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Position Code: 3005
- Post: Project Associate PAT-I
- Project Title: “Investigating the thermosensing mechanism of Camellia sinensis mitochondrial superoxide dismutase
underlining its activation and stability at temperature extremes” - Project Number: (GAP-0351)
- Age: 35 Years as on 27.02.2026
- Stipend [Consolidated]:
- (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 9%HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Govt. Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/ Institutions.
- (b) Rs. 25,000/- + 9%HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry from a recognized University.
- Desirable Qualification: Experience in cloning, recombinant expression, purification and characterization of proteins.
- Tenure of the project: 31.04.2028
- Date, Time, and Venue of the Interview: Date: 27.02.2026, Time: 09.30 AM, Venue: CSIR-HBT, Palampur (H.P.)
General Instructions:
- Candidates reporting for interview after 10.00 AM will not be allowed to appear for interview.
- “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.
- Engagement under any of these 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.
- If any candidate wants to apply for more than one position code they will have to submit separate application form for each position code.
- 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.
These research jobs at csir ihbt offer a strong career pathway for candidates seeking advanced Life Science Jobs in government research. Interested and eligible applicants should not miss this opportunity to join cutting-edge projects in biotechnology and plant science.
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