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The CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) Research Centre in Bengaluru is inviting eligible candidates for a walk-in interview. The institute is looking for dedicated research personnel for various purely temporary positions under sponsored projects.
Vacant Positions & Eligibility
All positions have a maximum age limit of 35 years for Project Associates and 40 years for Senior Project Associates, relaxable as per Govt. of India rules.
| Position | No. of Posts | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) |
| Project Associate-I | 01 | M.Sc in Chemistry | Experience in natural product/analytical chemistry of plant secondary metabolites. | i) 31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) ii) 25,000 + HRA (Others) |
| Project Associate-I/II | 01 | PA-I: M.Sc in Botany PA-II: M.Sc in Botany + 2 years R&D experience. | Experience in Plant Taxonomy, Field Collection, DNA Markers, and Genetic Diversity. | PA-I: i) 31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) ii) 25,000 + HRA (Others) PA-II: i) 35,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) ii) 28,000 + HRA (Others) |
| Project Associate-I/II | 01 | PA-I: M.Sc in Botany PA-II: M.Sc in Botany + 2 years R&D experience. | Experience in extension activities, farmers’ field surveys, and training (Tamil language proficiency preferred). | PA-I: Same as above PA-II: Same as above |
| Project Associate-I/II (PAT-I/II) | 01 | PA-I: M.Sc in Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotech/Life Sciences PA-II: M.Sc in relevant field + 2 years R&D experience. | Working experience in yeast biology/engineering. | PA-I: i) 31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE/DBT/DST) ii) 25,000 + HRA (Others) PA-II: i) 35,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) ii) 28,000 + HRA (Others) |
| Senior Project Associate (SPAT) | 01 | Ph.D. in Biological Sciences + 2 years R&D experience OR M.Sc in Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotech/Life Sciences + 3 years R&D experience. | Working experience in yeast biology/engineering. | 42,000 + HRA |
Terms & Conditions
- Nature of Post: Purely temporary and contractual. The engagement does not confer any right to regularization or absorption in CSIR-CIMAP.
- Tenure: Initially for one year, extendable/curtailible based on performance and project requirement. Maximum tenure is 5 years.
- Experience: Experience is counted after acquiring the minimum educational qualification.
- Ineligibility: Final semester or result-awaited candidates are not allowed to appear for the interview.
Walk-in Interview Details
Interested candidates should attend the interview at the specified date and venue. Reporting is mandatory at 9:00 AM.
| Event | Details |
| Date of Interview | 24th March 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9:00 AM |
| Venue | CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre, Bengaluru |
| Documents to Bring | Signed Bio-Data (downloaded from website) All Original Documents 01 set of Self-Attested Photocopies of educational testimonials 01 Recent Passport size photograph |
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