The Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT) has officially announced the Project Associate, Senior Research Fellow, Research Associate, and Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 with 23 openings. The detailed notification was published under Advertisement No. 08/2026 on the official CSIR IHBT website. Candidates meeting the age criteria, including relaxations for SC/ST/PwBD/Women (5 years) and OBC (3 years), and holding relevant qualifications such as M.Sc., M.Pharm, Ph.D., or Master's degrees in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related disciplines, can attend the walk-in recruitment process from 15-06-2026 to 19-06-2026. Direct links to download the notification and complete walk-in details are shared 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 Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Project Associate PAT-I (Post Code 8001): M.Sc. in Food Technology/ Food Science/ Food and Nutrition/ Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University. Desirable: Work experience in food product development and analysis.
- Project Associate PAT-I (Post Code 8002): Masters/ Integrated Master’s degree in Chemistry / Biochemistry/ Phytochemistry/ Organic Chemistry/ M. Pharmacy from a recognized University. Desirable: Working Knowledge in Natural Product Chemistry, in vitro cell lines and animal handling.
- Project Associate PAT-I (Post Code 8003): Masters/ Integrated Master degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or Life/ Biological Sciences/Biotechnology or Phytochemistry or M. Pharmacy from a recognized University. Desirable: Working Knowledge in in vitro cell culture-based assays and handling of experimental animals.
- Project Associate PAT-I (Post Code 8004): M.Sc in Biotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/ Botany from a recognized University. Desirable: Work experience in Plant Tissue Culture/ Molecular Biology of Horticulture crops/ Woody plants and proven experience in research publications.
- Senior Research Fellow (Post Code 8005): M.Sc. in Botany, Plant Physiology from a recognized University with 3 years’ experience in Research and Development. Desirable: Work experience in tissue culture of High altitude medicinal plants with proven research publications.
- Project Associate PAT-I (Post Code 8006): M.Sc. in Botany, Biotechnology, Biochemistry from a recognized University. Desirable: Experience in Plant molecular Biology, Tissue culture, Gene cloning.
- Research Associate-I (Post Code 8007): Ph.D. in Biological Science/ Biotechnology, Biochemistry/ Botany from a recognized University. Desirable: Experience in Plant Molecular Biology, Tissue culture, Gene cloning, Genetic Transformation, NGS data analysis, as evident from publications.
- Project Scientist-I (Post Code 8008): Doctoral Degree in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable: Knowledge in plant virology and insect transmission of Plant viruses, protein-protein interaction, proteome characterization.
- Project Associate-I (Post Code 8009): Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable: Training or practical knowledge on nucleic acid extraction, construct preparation, PCR, gene cloning, gene silencing.
- Project Associate PAT-I (Post Code 8010): M.Sc. in Statistics/ Agri-economics /Agriculture Extension / Agribusiness Management from a recognized University. Desirable: Working Knowledge of statistical modelling and handling of large data sets.
- Project Associate PAT-I (Post Code 8011): Master degree in Agriculture with specialization in Agronomy, soil science and genetics & Plant Breeding Or Master degree in Horticulture from a recognized University. Desirable: Experience in Soil & Plant Analysis and Field Experience in Horticulture, Fruit Crops.
- Project Associate PAT-I (Post Code 8012): Master degree in Life Science/ Biological Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Chemistry/ Chemical Science /Food Science & Technology from a recognized University. Desirable: Work Experience/ Diploma/ dissertation in the relevant area.
- Project Associate PAT-I (Post Code 8013): MBA/ M.Sc. Agriculture Economics from a recognized University. Desirable: Work experience in the Management/ Survey/ Data analysis.
CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 years, OBC: 3 years.
CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
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
