CSIR IHBT Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Walk in
CSIR Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT) Recruitment 2026 for 01 posts of Senior Project Associate. Candidates with M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D Can attend the walkin. The Walk-in on 28-01-2026. For detailed information please visit CSIR IHBT official website, ihbt.res.in.
CSIR Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT) Recruitment 2026 for 01 posts of Senior Project Associate. Candidates with M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D Can attend the walkin.The Walk-in on 28-01-2026. For detailed information please visit CSIR IHBT official website, ihbt.res.in.
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Botany from a recognized university with 3 years of R&D experience
OR Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Bioinformatics/Biological Sciences from a recognized university with 2 years of R&D experience
Maximum Age: 40 years (as on 28.01.2026)
Age relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 03 years for OBC candidates as per Government of India instructions
Salary / Stipend
Rs. 42,000/- + 10% HRA (Consolidated) Per Month
Important Dates
Event
Date
Walk-in Interview Date
28/01/2026
Interview Time
09:30 AM
Project Tenure (Upto)
31/03/2028
Selection Process
Walk-in Interview will be conducted on 28/01/2026 at 09:30 AM
Selection Committee may adopt selection criterion at its own discretion - 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 advertised positions depending upon candidate performance during the selection process
Performance of Project Staff would be reviewed after every six-months period and any one not found up to mark may be terminated
General Information / 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 on the date, time and place mentioned above along with an application on prescribed format (with latest colored passport size photo affixed) available on CSIR-IHBT website www.ihbt.res.in
Candidates must bring self-attested photocopies of their testimonials of age, educational qualifications, experience etc. at the time of interview
Age relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 05 years and for OBC category: 03 years or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time
Engagement is on behalf of sponsoring agency and shall be temporary and co-terminus with project tenure or 06 years whichever is earlier
Such engagement shall not provide any right/claim for regularization for permanent post of CSIR
If candidate wants to apply for more than one position code they will have to submit separate application form for each position code
Candidates must bring all original certificates of testimonials at the time of appearing for interview, failing which he/she will not be allowed to appear for interview
No Travelling Allowance will be paid for attending the interview
Candidates must ensure they bring self-attested copies of essential certificates, otherwise applications will not be accepted
Result awaited candidates are not eligible for interview
Request for online interview will not be entertained at any circumstances
The Director, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur's decision shall be final on any matter relating to engagement for above mentioned positions
Competent Authority reserves right to relax any provisions in this advertisement on reasonable ground
In case of any dispute, the English version will prevail
How to Apply
Candidates must appear for Walk-in Interview on 28/01/2026 at 09:30 AM at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Candidates should carry the prescribed application form (available on www.ihbt.res.in) along with self-attested photocopies of all testimonials
Latest colored passport size photograph must be affixed on the application form
All original certificates must be carried at the time of interview
Self-attested copies of essential certificates are mandatory, otherwise applications will not be accepted
CSIR IHBT Senior Project Associate Important Links
Q1. What is the position and vacancy count for this recruitment?
The position is Senior-PAT with 1 vacancy under the project "Bioresource Conservation and Prospection (MMP025302)" at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur.
Q2. What is the qualification required for Senior-PAT position?
Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Botany with 3 years R&D experience OR Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Bioinformatics/Biological Sciences with 2 years R&D experience from a recognized university.
Q3. What is the maximum age limit and salary for this position?
Maximum age limit is 40 years as on 28.01.2026, and the salary is Rs. 42,000/- + 10% HRA (Consolidated) per month.
Q4. When and where is the walk-in interview scheduled?
The walk-in interview is scheduled on 28/01/2026 at 09:30 AM at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh (H.P.) 176 061.
Q5. What is the duration of the project tenure? The project tenure is upto 31.03.2028.
The engagement is temporary and co-terminus with project duration or 06 years, whichever is earlier.
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