CSIR-IHBT Announces Walk-In Interviews for 45 Project Positions Across Life Sciences, Chemistry, and Agriculture

The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) in Palampur, a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has announced walk-in interviews for temporary positions. These openings are part of various research and development projects focused on sustainable Himalayan bioresource utilization, biotechnology, agriculture, and chemical sciences.

Overview of Recruitment and Positions

Total Opportunities: The drive covers multiple project positions ranging from Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT), Project Associate (PAT-I and PAT-II), to Project Assistant-I (PA-I).
Stipend Range: Monthly stipends range from Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 42,000/- plus applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA) depending on the position code, qualifications, and national-level exam clearances (such as NET/GATE).
Tenure: All engagements are purely temporary, co-terminus with the respective projects (with expiry dates stretching between March 2027 and March 2029).

Key Walk-In Interview Schedule

Walk-in interviews will be held at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.) starting at 09:30 AM (reporting strictly before 10:00 AM):

October 16, 2026: Position Codes 17001 to 17005
October 19, 2026: Position Codes 17006 to 17007
October 21, 2026: Position Codes 17008 to 17012
October 22, 2026: Position Codes 17013 to 17018
October 23, 2026: Position Codes 17019 to 17022
October 26, 2026: Position Codes 17023 to 17026
October 27, 2026: Position Codes 17027 to 17030

Important Guidelines for Candidates

Application Requirement: Candidates must bring a filled application form (available on the official website ihbt.res.in), self-attested photocopies of testimonials (age, educational qualifications, experience), original certificates, and a latest colored passport-size photograph.
Age Relaxation: Upper age limits carry relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates as per Government of India rules.
Selection Process: The selection committee may utilize direct interviews or conduct an objective test (Multiple Choice Questions) followed by an interview on the same day. Online interview requests will not be entertained.