Advertisement for Life Sciences candidates at IHBT

The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur is one of the National Institutes under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research which is an autonomous body working under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. It is spread over 226.1 acres of land with the backdrop of snow-covered peaks of Dhauladhar Range in salubrious climate.

Walk-in- Interviews are scheduled to be held on the date(s) as mentioned below against the position(s) in the respective column for the selection of suitable candidate(s) in the areas under the following projects for recruitment on purely temporary basis for the duration of the projects as mentioned or till completion of the projects, whichever is earlier

Project Coordinator Level-II
Post Code : 4001
Project (s) Title & (Project Number) : “Nagaland Shiitake Mushroom & Other Food Processing Cluster” (CNP 0047)
Age : 45 Years as on 22.04.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 30,000/- Consolidated
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Life Sciences/ MBA in Agribusiness / Agri- Economics / Rural Management from recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in coordinating operational activities of Farmer Produce Organisation (FPOs)/ Self Help Groups (SHGs)/ Agri- business organisations
Tenure of the project upto : 07.05.2027

Project Associate PAT-II
Post Code : 4002
Project (s) Title & (Project Number) : “CSIR – Aroma Mission Phase-III : Catalyzing rural empowerment and entrepreneurship development through cultivation, processing, value addition and marketing of aromatic plants” ( HCP 0007)
Age : 35 Years as on 22.04.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs.28,000/- + 10% HRA
Essential Qualification : B.Tech in Food Technology/ M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology / Food Process Engineering / Biochemistry from a recognized university or equivalent with two years research experience.
Desirable Qualification : 1. Two years experience in Food Processing
2. Product development
3. Laboratory Analytical Experience
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026

Student Intern [SSR activities of SERB (now ANRF)]
Post Code : 4003
Project (s) Title & (Project Number) : “Elucidation of plant responses to high UV radiation and low temperature stress at high altitudes in Juniperus polycarpos K. Koch, A highly adapted woody evergreen species of Trans- Himalayas” GAP 0326
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 5000/- PM (for two monthly only from the date of joining
Essential Qualification : Pursuing M.Sc. in Botany / Environmental Science / Plant Science / Plant Physiology / Agriculture Biotechnology / Biochemistry
Tenure of the project upto : 21.05.2026

Student Intern [SSR activities of SERB (now ANRF)]
Post Code : 4004
Project (s) Title & (Project Number) : “Study of ecosystem responses to early snow melting in western Himalayan alpine environment” GAP 0328
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 5000/- PM (for two monthly only from the date of joining
Essential Qualification : Pursuing M.Sc. in Botany/ Environmental Science/Plant Science/ Plant Physiology/ Agriculture Biotechnology/ Biochemistry
Tenure of the project upto : 29.06.2026

Project Scientist
Post Code : 4005
Project (s) Title & (Project Number) : “Effects of alpha 2- antiplasmin in neovascularization and chronic venous thombus remodeling” (GAP 0349)
Age : 45 Years as on 23.04.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs.64,000/-PM (Consolidated)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D in relevant subject (Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology) from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Research experience in mice models of diseases, disease biomarkers, tissue histology, and histochemical and immunostaining methods.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026

Project Scientist
Post Code : 4006
Project (s) Title & (Project Number) : “Effects of alpha 2- antiplasmin in neovascularization and chronic venous thombus remodeling” (GAP 0349)
Age : 45 Years as on 23.04.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs.64,000/-PM (Consolidated)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D in relevant subject (Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology) from a recognized university or equivalent
Desirable Qualification : Research experience in protein biochemistry, enzymology elisa assays, animal disease models, the microscopic imaging.
Tenure of the project upto : 31.03.2026

Student Intern (SSR activities) of SERB)
Post Code : 4007
Project (s) Title & (Project Number) : “Understanding the molecular mechanism underlying cambial meristematic cells (CMCs) differentiation and their utilization for specialized metabolite production in Picrorhiza kurrooa” GAP 0327
Age : 45 Years as on 23.04.2025
Stipend Per Month : Rs. 5000/- PM (for two monthly only from the date of joining)
Essential Qualification : Students in undergraduate engineering or post graduate science.
Tenure of the project upto : 20.06.2026

Project Associate PAT-I
Post Code : 4008
Project (s) Title & (Project Number) : “Understanding the molecular mechanism underlying cambial meristematic cells (CMCs) differentiation and their utilization for specialized metabolite production in Picrorhiza kurrooa” GAP 0327
Age : 35 Years as on 23.04.2025
Stipend Per Month : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 8% HRA for those candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET incl. lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions.
(b) Rs. 25,000/- + 8% HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Botany/ Life Science from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in Plant Tissue Culture, Cell Culture with Molecular Biology Techniques.
Tenure of the project upto : 20.06.2026

General instructions
1. Candidates reporting for interview after 10.00 AM will not be allowed to appear for interview.
2. Eligible candidates may appear for “Walk-in-Interview(s)” on the date, time and place mentioned above along with an application on prescribed format (with latest colored passport size photo affixed on it) which is available on the CSIR-IHBT website i.e. ihbt.res.in along with self-attested photocopies of their testimonials of age, educational qualifications, experience etc. at the time of interview.
3. The relaxation in the age limit for the candidates belonging to the category of SC/ST/PwBD/Women and the category of OBC shall be 05 years and 03 years respectively or as per Govt. of India instructions issued in this regard from time to time.
4. Engagement under any of this positions shall be on behalf of the sponsoring agency and shall be temporary and co-terminus with the tenure of the project or 06 years whichever is earlier. Further such engagement, directly or indirectly, shall not provide any right/claim for regularization for permanent post of CSIR.
5. If any candidate wants to apply for more than one position code they will have to submit separate application form for each position code.
6. No Travelling Allowance will be paid for attending the interview.
7. Candidates must ensure that they bring self-attested copies of their essential certificates otherwise, their applications will not be accepted.

8. The Selection Committee(s) may adopt the selection criterion at its own i.e. either by conducting direct interview or objective test (Based on Multiple Choice Questions) followed by interview on the same day.
9. Number of selected candidates may vary from the advertised positions depending upon performance of candidates during the selection process.
10. The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of the project. There will be no right implicit or explicit for regular position or any post in CSIR-IHBT, Palampur whatsoever.
11. The decision of the Director, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur shall be final on any matter relating to engagement of above mentioned positions in CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.).
12. The Competent Authority reserves the right to relax any of the provisions contained in this advertisement on reasonable ground.
13. The performance of the Project Staff would be reviewed after every six-months period and any one not found up to the mark, may be terminated.
14. Request for online Interview will not be entertained at any circumstances.
15. Candidates must also bring with them original certificates of testimonials at the time of appearing for the interview failing which he/she will not be allowed to appear for interview.

Result awaited candidates are not eligible for interview.
Any query related to this advertisement may be made exclusively to email id recruitment@ihbt.res.in
In case of any dispute, the English version will prevail.

Walk in Interview
Date : Post code 4001 to 4004 : 22.04.2025
Post code 4005 to 4008 : 23.04.2025
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)