Walk-in Interview: Research Opportunities at CSIR-CIMAP Bengaluru for Life Sciences Graduates

CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), a prestigious multidisciplinary research wing of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has announced a walk-in interview for multiple temporary research positions at its Bengaluru Research Centre.

The institute is looking for motivated candidates to work on sponsored projects focusing on the bioprospection and chemical characterization of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs).

Available Positions & Qualifications

Position	No. of Posts	Essential Qualification	Max Age
Project Associate-I/II	02	M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Biotechnology. (PA-II requires 2 years of R&D experience).	35 Years
Senior Project Associate	01	Ph.D. in Biological Sciences OR M.Sc. with 3 years of research experience.	40 Years

Desirable: Candidates with hands-on experience in yeast biology or engineering will be given preference.
Monthly Stipend: Ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 42,000 + HRA, depending on the position and National Level Examination (NET/GATE) qualifications.

Important Interview Details

Eligible candidates are invited to attend the walk-in interview with their signed Bio-Data, original documents, and self-attested photocopies.

Date: 2 February 2026
Reporting Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre, Bengaluru

Note: These positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration. Candidates awaiting final semester results are not eligible to apply.