Govt Project Associate Jobs | CSIR – IHBT Recruitment | Attend the Walk-In Interview
Searching for Project Associate Jobs that can accelerate your career in life sciences? Here is a golden opportunity from CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026. CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology invites eligible MSc life science graduates to attend a walk-in interview for a research position working on bioresource conservation and medicinal plant biotechnology projects. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in research exposure, plant tissue culture work, and hands-on scientific training within a premier CSIR laboratory.
About the Institute
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) is a premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Located in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, the institute focuses on Himalayan bioresources, plant biotechnology, medicinal plants, and sustainable technologies. The institute conducts cutting-edge research supporting agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and industrial biotechnology. CSIR-IHBT offers excellent exposure for young researchers aiming to build a successful career in life sciences research.
Advertisement No. 04/2026
- Name of Position: Project Associate
- No. of Positions: 01
- Project Title: Bioresource Conservation and Prospection
- Project Number: MMP025302
- Position Code: 4001
Stipend Per Month
- Rs. 31,000/- + 10% 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.
- Rs. 25,000/- + 10% HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Essential Qualification
M.Sc. Botany/ Biotechnology/ Plant Tissue Culture/ Life sciences from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification
Two years’ experience in tissue culture of medicinal plants/ high-altitude plants/ economically important plants.
Age Limit
Maximum 35 Years (as on 27.02.2026). Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules.
Tenure
Up to 31 March 2028 or project completion
How to Apply?
Eligible candidates must appear directly for the walk-in interview with required documents.
Walk-In Interview Details
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Engagement under this position 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 a permanent post of CSIR.
- If any candidate wants to apply for more than one position code they will have to submit a 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 the interview.
- No Travelling Allowance will be paid for attending the interview.
- Candidates must ensure that they bring self-attested copies of their essential certificates otherwise, their applications will not be accepted.
- 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.
- Number of selected candidates may vary from the advertised positions depending upon performance of candidates during the selection process.
- The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of the project. There will be no right implicit or explicit for a regular position or any post in CSIR-IHBT, Palampur whatsoever.
- 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.).
- The Competent Authority reserves the right to relax any of the provisions contained in this advertisement on reasonable ground.
- The performance of the Project Staff would be reviewed after every six-months period and anyone not found up to the mark, may be terminated.
- Request for online Interview will not be entertained at any circumstances.
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.
If you are aiming to secure meaningful Project Associate Jobs and establish a strong career in life sciences, this CSIR IHBT Recruitment offers valuable research exposure within a national laboratory. Candidates passionate about plant biotechnology and research careers should not miss this walk-in opportunity.
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