Opportunity for M.Pharm, MSc as Project Associate, Young Professional at premier multidisciplinary research institute CIMAP

CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) is a premier multidisciplinary research institute of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India with its major focus on exploiting the potential of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) by cultivation, bioprospection, chemical characterization, extraction, and formulation of bioactive phytomolecules.

The eligible and interested candidates may appear in Walk-in-Interview for purely temporary engagement as Project Associate –I & II, Young Professional-I & II and Project Assistant under different ongoing Project of CSIR CIMAP, Lucknow. The eligibility criterion is as follows

PAT-I Project Associate-I
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany, Plant Science, Biotechnology
Desirable Qualification : One year research experience in the area of plant molecular taxonomy
Stipend per month : 25,000/- +HRA As per Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

Project Associate-I
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany /Biotechnology / Biochemistry / plant science / Life science / Plant biotechnology /Molecular Biology
Desirable Qualification : Experience in plant tissue culture and molecular biology
Stipend per month : Rs. 25000/- + HRA Or Rs. 31000/- + HRA (For candidate with valid GATE/CSIR- UGC NET certificate) As per
Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

PAT-I Project Associate-I
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification :M.Sc. in Microbiology / Biotechnology Experience in cell culture, microbial culture, and animal experiments
Stipend per month : Rs. 25,000/- +HRA As per Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

PAT-I Project Associate-I
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Biotechnology /Bioinformatics/Botany from a Recognized University
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of bioinformatics tools for expression analysis based on transcriptomic data/experience in the area of molecular biology (DNA and RNA isolation, cloning and PCR)
Stipend per month : Rs. 30,000/- + HRA As per Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

PAT-I Project Associate-I
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : Master’s in Data Science / Big Data /Bioinformatics / Computational Biology / Systems Biology / Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence
Desirable Qualification : Experience Required: Computer-Aided Drug Design, Bioinformatics, NGS Analysis, Development of bioinformatics tools/databases, Application of Machine Learning in plant sciences, Proven record of publications and/or software products in the public domain, Preferred skills in AI& ML applications (TensorFlow, PyTorch, SciKit- Learn, Biopython).
Rs. 25,000/- +HRA As per Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

PAT-I Project Associate-I
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Plant Sciences/ Botany/Life Sciences/ Molecular Biology
Desirable Qualification : Knowledge in Plant Molecular Biology/ Tissue Culture/ Plant Genetic Transformation.
Stipend per month : Rs. 25000/- +HRA for Non-NET Qualified. Or Rs. 31000/- + HRA for NET-LS qualified. As per Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

PAT-I/II Project Associate-I/II
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : For Project Associate- II (PA-II): Master’s in Biotechnology/Biology/ Microbiology/Life- Science/Biochemical science from a recognized University or equivalent with 2 years’ relevant experience in Research and Development in Industrial / Academic/Research Institutions
For Project Associate-I (PA-I): Master’s in Biotechnology/Biology/ Microbiology/Life- Science/Biochemical
Desirable Qualification : Experience Required: Biomass characterization, microbiology, isolation of microbes, fermentation process, Resource recovery science from a recognized University or equivalent
Stipend per month : For Project Associate-II (PA-II): Rs. 28,000/- + HRA As per Funding Agency For Project Associate-I (PA-I): Rs. 25,000/-+ HRA As per Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 15-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

PAT-I Project Associate-I
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutics /Pharmacology /Pharmaceutical Chemistry)/M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Biotechnology from recognized University
Desirable Qualification : Knowledge in formulation development, cell culture, and animal experiments
Stipend per month : Rs. 30,000/- *37,000/- +HRA (*Candidates who have qualified National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-NET (including Lectureship- Assistant Professorship) /GPAT/ GATE or selected through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions) As per Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 16-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

PAT-I/II Project Associate-I/II
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 02
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Geoinformatics /RS-GIS from a recognized University or equivalent. OR M.Sc. in Environmental Science and PG Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS from a recognized University or equivalent. OR M.Tech. in Remote Sensing and GIS from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Remote Sensing Technologies for Precision Agriculture
Stipend per month : For Project Associate-I i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. ii) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above For Project Associate-II i) Rs. 35,000/-+ HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests- CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. ii) Rs 28,000/-+ HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above As per Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 16-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

PAT-I/II Project Associate-I/II
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Tech. in Computer Science / IT from a recognized University or equivalent. OR Masters in Computer Applications
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Machine Learning using programming languages like Python/R
Stipend per month : For Project Associate-I i) Rs. 31,000/-+ HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests-CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. ii) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above For Project Associate IIi i) Rs. 35,000/-+ HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests- CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. ii) Rs 28,000/-+ HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above As per Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 16-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

YP-I/ II Young Professional-I/II
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : For YP-I M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics and plant Breeding / Plant Breeding / Horticulture / Genetics / M.Sc. in Ag. Biotechnology/ M.Sc. in Ag. Botany / Botany For YP-II M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics and plant Breeding / Plant Breeding / Horticulture/Genetics/ M.Sc. in Ag. Biotechnology/ M.Sc. in Ag. Botany / Botany AND Two-years work experience as a research scholar (PA - I /YP-I etc.) is necessary.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience of field layout and experimentation
Stipend per month : For YP-I Rs.30000/- (fixed) OR For YP-II Rs. 42000/-(fixed) As per Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 16-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

PAT-II Project Associate-II
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Pharm. or M.Sc. (Life Sciences including Biotechnology) with two year’s research experience
Desirable Qualification : Research experience in bio¬evaluation of plant drugs and formulation
Stipend per month : Rs. 28000/- +HRA for NON-NET LS Or Rs. 35000+HRA for NET-LS Candidate As per Funding Agency
Date and Time of Interview : 16-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

PAT-I Project Associate-I
Maximum Age- 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Agriculture / Botany
Desirable Qualification : Working Experience in field and knowledge of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Stipend per month : Rs. 25,000/-+ HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 16-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

PA Project Assistant-I
Maximum Age : 35 Years
No. of Post : 01
Essential Qualification : SSC / 10th Plus ITI
Desirable Qualification : Knowledge in mushroom production and their management
Stipend per month : Rs. 18000/- + HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 16-05-2025 Reporting Time 9.30 AM to 11.30AM

Mode of Selection
Selection is to be done on the basis of performance in the Walk-in- Interview. A written test may be conducted if the candidates appear in higher numbers. The Walk-in-Interview will be conducted on 15th & 16th May, 2025 (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM) at Administrative Block, CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow.

General Terms & Conditions
1. Engagement will be initially for a period of one year, and may be extended or curtailed depending upon the project requirement and desired level performance or conduct of the incumbent, and availability of Funds from funding agencies as the case may be.
2. The tenure of Project Staff shall be co-terminus with the project. However, under no circumstances the tenure would be allowed to exceed five years’ duration. The performance of the Project Staff would be reviewed periodically so that any one not found up to the mark, could be terminated.
3. The position is only temporary and, therefore, will not confer any right on the incumbent to any claim, implicit or explicit on any post in CSIR-CIMAP.
4. The upper age limit as on date of Walk-in-Interview, is relaxable as per the Government of India Rules.
5. On completion of the tenure in one project, in case, one wants to apply for engagement in another project, he/she will have to go through the process of selection by submitting a fresh application under the new project. Engagement of the Project Staff under the new project would be made only after submission of resignation and “No Dues Certificate” in the previous project.
6. Wherever possible accommodation will be provided to project staff. If accommodation is not possible, HRA will be paid as per rules. If accommodation is provided, the licence fee would be deducted as per CSIR rules.
7. The Project Staff shall be permitted to avail leave and dispensary facility, as per rules. Dispensary facility\ies will be for self only and not for family members or dependants.
8. The Institute provides canteen facilities as is being provided for regular staff members on payment of suitable charges.
9. Experience, wherever required, will be counted from the date of acquiring minimum educational qualification.
10. Final semester and result awaited candidates will not be allowed to appear for Walk-in-Interview.
11. The candidates who wish to appear in Walk-in-Interview should come along with all Original Documents, 01 (One) set of Self Attested Photocopies of all the educational testimonials and 01 (One) Recent Passport size photograph, failing which the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the Walk-in-Interview.
12. No TA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.
13. No request for Online Interview will be entertained.
14. The number of positions is tentative and subject to change at the time of interview.
15. NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED.