CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for 16 Project JRF, Project Assistant and More Posts

Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT) has released the official Project JRF, Project Assistant, Project Associate-I, Project Associate PAT-I, Senior-PAT, Junior Project Fellow, and Project Associate PAT-II Recruitment 2026 notification on the official website. A total of 16 vacancies have been announced under the CSIR IHBT Project Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates aged up to 35 years with a qualification of M.Sc. in Botany, Biotechnology, or equivalent with national-level JRF eligibility such as NET, GATE, etc. can attend the walk-in interview as per the recruitment schedule. The official notification PDF and recruitment details are available below.

CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Overview

CSIR IHBT Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

Download CSIR IHBT Job 2026 Notification PDF

CSIR IHBT Vacancy Details 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Project JRF: M.Sc. in Botany & Biotechnology or equivalent with national level JRF eligibility test (NET, GATE etc.). Desirable: Work experience in Molecular Biological techniques.
• Project Assistant: B.Sc. in Botany & Biotechnology/Biochemistry or equivalent. Desirable: Work experience in Molecular Biological techniques.
• Project Associate -I (GAP-0376): M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Plant Sciences/ Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/ Botany from a recognized University. Desirable: Work experience in Plant Cell and organ culture/ Secondary metabolite production/ Molecular biology techniques like PCR, qPCR/ basic biochemical profiling techniques in medical plants with proven experience in the form of research publications.
• Project Associate PAT -I (MMP025302): M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Microbial Biotechnology/ Industrial Microbiology from a recognized University. Desirable: Experience in basic Laboratory analytical techniques Microbial handling techniques, Antimicrobials. assays, Microbial identification techniques
• Project Associate PAT-I (GAP0322): M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Biotechnology from a recognized University. Desirable: Candidates having hands on experience in handling microbes, enzymes and fermentation techniques will be preferred.
• Project Associate-I (GAP0377): Four years Bachelor's degree/ Master's Degree in Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/ Plant Sciences, Plant Pathology/ or Agricultural Sciences/ BTech Biotechnology from a recognized University. Desirable: Expertise in biochemistry, Plant cell culture, plant pathology tools for plant virology, plant microbe interaction and molecular biology.
• Project Associate-I (GAP0377): M.Sc. in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology from a recognized University. Desirable: Expertise in running Gromacs script.
• Project Associate PAT-I (GAP-0373): Master's Degree in Agronomy/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Floriculture from a recognized university. Desirable: Work Experience in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Horticulture extension work.
• Senior-PAT (GAP-0373): Master's degree in Agronomy/ Agriculture/ Horticulture (Floriculture) from a recognized University and 3 years' experience in R&D OR Doctoral Degree in Agronomy/ Agriculture/ Horticulture (Floriculture) from a recognized University and 2 years' experience in R&D. Desirable: Work experience in extension and R&D in agricultural/ floricultural crops with proven experience in form of research publication in peer reviewed journals will be preferred.
• Junior Project Fellow (GAP0378): M.Sc. Botany/ Plant Sciences/ Environmental Sciences from a recognized University. Desirable: 1) Experience in field Surveys for plant exploration in High Altitude Areas. 2) Knowledge of ecological methods.
• Project Associate PAT-I (GAP-0370): Master's Degree in Agronomy/Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Floriculture from a recognized university. Desirable: Work Experience in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Horticulture extension work.
• Project Associate PAT-I (GAP0375): Masters / Integrated Masters degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Phytochemistry or Organic Chemistry from a recognized University. Desirable: Working Knowledge in the area of Natural Product Chemistry, Analytical Techniques, in vitro cell lines and experimental animals handling.
• Project Associate PAT -I (GAP-0366): M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology/ M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ M.Sc. in Microbiology from a recognized University. Desirable: Experience in Food product Development Frequent travel to Chamba for data collection & Analytical techniques.
• Project Associate PAT-II (SSP-0185): M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology from a recognized University with 02 years of Research Experience. Desirable: Experience in Microalgae cultivation & Biostimulant/ Biofertilizer applications.
• Project Associate PAT-I (SSP-0185): M.Sc. Chemistry/ M. Pharma from a recognized University. Desirable: Experience in Natural Product Chemistry.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age Limit: 35 years for most posts.
• Maximum Age Limit: 40 years for Senior-PAT.
• Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 03 years for OBC.

Salary / Stipend

• Project JRF: Rs. 37,000/- + 9%HRA (1st & 2nd year), Rs. 42,000/- + 9% HRA (3rd year)
• Project Assistant: Rs. 20,000/- + 9%HRA
• Project Associate -I: (a) Rs. 37,000/- + 10%HRA (for qualified candidates) (b) Rs. 30,000/- + 10%HRA (for others)
• Project Associate PAT -I: Rs. 25,000/- + 10%HRA
• Project Associate PAT-I: (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 9%HRA (for qualified candidates) (b) Rs. 25,000/- + 9%HRA (for others)
• Project Associate-I: (a) Rs. 37,000/- + 10%HRA (for qualified candidates) (b) Rs. 30,000/- + 10%HRA (for others)
• Project Associate-I: (a) Rs. 37,000/- + 10%HRA (for qualified candidates) (b) Rs. 30,000/- + 10%HRA (for others)
• Project Associate PAT-I: (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 10%HRA (for qualified candidates) (b) Rs. 25,000/- + 10%HRA (for others)
• Senior-PAT: Rs. 42,000/- + 10%HRA
• Junior Project Fellow: Rs. 24,000/- + 10% HRA
• Project Associate PAT-I: (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 10%HRA (for qualified candidates) (b) Rs. 25,000/- + 10%HRA (for others)
• Project Associate PAT-I: Rs. 30,000/- + 10%HRA
• Project Associate PAT -I: Rs. 25,000/- + 10%HRA
• Project Associate PAT-II: Rs. 28,000/- + HRA
• Project Associate PAT-I: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA

CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

Selection Process

• Walk-in Interview
• Objective test (MCQ) followed by interview (if adopted by selection committee)

Walk-In Procedure

Candidates who wish to attend the walk-in interview for CSIR IHBT Various Posts Recruitment 2026 should follow the steps below.

• Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview.
• Candidates must report at the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification.
• Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies such as ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), and category certificate (if applicable).
• Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification.
• Verify eligibility criteria before attending the interview.
• Candidates are advised to reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.
• Keep extra passport-size photographs for submission if required.

CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Important Links