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 Senior Project Associate, Project Associate -I &II, Field Worker, Field Assistant and Young Professional-II under different ongoing Project of CSIR CIMAP, Lucknow.
Project Associate-I / II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : Two (02)
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology from a Recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of molecular biology (DNA and RNA isolation, cloning, and PCR)
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : i) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Test-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.25000/- +HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
SPA-Senior Project Associate
Maximum : Age-40 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : (i) M.Sc. in Botany/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology from a Recognized University or equivalent. And Four year’s relevant experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of molecular biology (DNA and RNA isolation, cloning, and PCR, western blot analysis and microscopy.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Rs.42000/- + HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate I
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Plant Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Plant Sciences/ Botany/Life Sciences/Plant Molecular Biology/ Microbiology.
Desirable Qualification : Knowledge in Plant Molecular Biology/Tissue Culture/ Plant Genetic Transformation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Rs. 25000/- + HRA for (Non-Net Qualified) OR Rs. 31000/- + HRA for (NET- Qualified)
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate I
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. (Microbiology) and Minimum Two years research experience
Desirable Qualification : Experience of NABL QA/ QC procedures in Microbiology and bioprospection in rodent models
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Rs. 28,000/- +HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate-I/II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : M.VSc./ M.Pharma/ M.Sc (Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Zoology/Microbiology) With Two Years Experience
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in the area of Laboratory Animal Experimentation s and Biochemical assays
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Project Associate-I : Rs. 25000/- + HRA OR Project Associate-II : Rs. 28000/- + HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Young Professional- II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : NET qualified Postgraduates in relevant subjects in Botany / Genetics / Plant Breeding / Horticulture subjects with min. of 60% marks from recognized university or Graduates in Agriculture/Horticult ure/Botany subjects with 2 years or more experience in Hybridization, characterization, and Maintenance Breeding in medicinal/ horticultural/ field crops.
Desirable Qualification : Desirable: Relevant experience in varietal evaluation, breeding, screening of germplasm etc in medicinal/ horticultural/fiel d crops.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Rs. 42,000/- per month with an Upper age limit for YP-II: 35 years as on the date of Walk-in- Interview. Age relaxation of five years for SC/ST/woman candidates and three years for OBC can be considered provided the applicant has essential qualifications as per the norms and guidelines of funding agency.
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate - II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. with Two years’ Experience in Agricultural Sciences with specialization of Agricultural Economics from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of Technology dissemination, data collection, analysis of agricultural economics aspect of aromatic and medicinal crops.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Rs. 35,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Test-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. Or Rs.28000/-+HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate - II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. with Two years’ Experience in Agricultural Sciences with specialization of Agricultural Economics/ Agricultural Extension from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of Technology dissemination, data collection, analysis of agricultural economics aspect of aromatic and medicinal crops.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Rs. 35,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Test-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. Or Rs.28000/-+HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate-I/II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : MSc .in Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Chemical Sciences and At least Two years of relevant research experience is Essential for PA-II Position
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : For PA-I Rs. 31000/- + HRA (NET Qualified) Or Rs. 25000/- + HRA (Non - NET Qualified) Or For PA-II Rs. 35000/- + HRA (NET Qualified) Or Rs. 28000/- + HRA (Non - NET Qualified)
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate-II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : MSc .in Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Chemical Sciences and At least Two years of relevant research experience
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : For PA-II Rs. 35000/- + HRA (NET Qualified) Or Rs. 28000/- + HRA (Non - NET Qualified)
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate-I/II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : M Sc in any branch of sciences with post graduate diploma in remote sensing technologies or MSc in Remote Sensing Technologies or M.Tech. in RS-GIS or equivalent. M Sc in any branch of sciences with post graduate diploma in remote sensing technologies or MSc in Remote Sensing Technologies or M.Tech in RS-GIS or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of drone data acquisition and processing
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Project Associate – I Rs. 25,000/- + HRA Project Associate – II Rs. 28,000/- + HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate-I
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Botany/ Plant Science/Biotechnology /Bioinformatics
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Rs. 31000/- + HRA (As per funding agency) Or Rs.25000/- + HRA (as per funding agency)
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate-II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Biochemistry, biotechnology or Botany with minimum two year’s of experience
Desirable Qualification : Prior experience of working with cloning, recombinant protein is desirable
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : PA-II Rs. 35000/- + HRA (For NET-Qualified) Or Rs. 28000/- + HRA (For Non-NET-Qualified)
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
SPA-Senior Project Associate
Maximum : Age-40 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : Master Degree in Botany/Microbiology /Biotechnology with four year’s of research experience OR Doctoral Degree in Botany/Microbiology /Biotechnology
Desirable Qualification : Experience of working with basic biochemistry and molecular biology techniques with special emphasis on protein/gene expression in microbial/plant host for biochemical characterization of plant enzymes.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Rs. 42000 + HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc./M.Tech. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry with two year’s of research experience
Desirable Qualification : Experience of working with basic molecular biology and microbiology techniques, bio- process/ fermentation.
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Rs. 35000/- + HRA per month for NET/GATE qualified candidate Rs. 28000/- + HRA per month for candidate without NET/GATE qualification
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate-I/II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : Master of Science /Technology (M.Sc./M.Tech) in Biotechnology/Botan y/Plant Sciences/Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Plant Molecular Biology Two Years research experience at the level of Project associate/ Junior research fellow is mandatorily required for applying for the post of PA-II
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Plant tissue culture and gene cloning
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : For candidates with valid CSIR- UGC NET/GATE/other admissible national level test qualification certificate, the following fellowship scale will be considered
PA-I : Rs. 31000/- +HRA
PA-I I: Rs. 35000/- + HRA
Else, the following fellowship scale will be considered
PA-I: Rs. 25000/- + HRA
PA-II: Rs.28000/- + HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate-I/II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology/ Botany/Plant Sciences/Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ plant biotechnology/ Plant Molecular Biology/ Two Year’s research experience at the level of Project associate/ Junior research fellow is mandatorily required for applying for the post of PA-II
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Plant tissue culture and gene cloning
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : For candidates with valid CSIR- UGC NET/ GATE/ other admissible national level test qualification certificate, the following fellowship scale will be considered PA-I: Rs. 31000/- +HRA PA-II: Rs. 35000/- + HRA Else, the following fellowship scale will be considered PA-I: Rs. 25000/- + HRA PA-II: Rs.28000/- + HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate-I/II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology/ Botany/Plant Sciences/Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ plant biotechnology/ Plant Molecular Biology/ Two Year’s research experience at the level of Project associate/ Junior research fellow is mandatorily required for applying for the post of PA-II
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Plant tissue culture and gene cloning
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : For candidates with valid CSIR- UGC NET/GATE/other admissible national level test qualification certificate, the following fellowship scale will be considered PA-I: Rs. 31000/- + HRA PA-II: Rs. 35000/- + HRA Else, the following fellowship scale will be considered PA-I: Rs. 25000/- + HRA PA-II: Rs.28000/- + HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 30.08.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate-I
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry (Non-NET Qualified Only)
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Rs. 25,000/- + HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 02.09.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate-II
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry/Horticulture with minimum Two years’ experience (For Non NET- Qualified Only)
Desirable Qualification : 2 Years of experience on promotion of aromatic crops and their value addition
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Rs. 28,000/- + HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 02.09.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Field Assistant
Maximum : Age-50 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : B.Sc. in Chemistry/Agriculture
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Rs. 20,000/- + HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 02.09.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate-I
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. / M. Tech in Chemistry / Bioinformatics (For Non NET- Qualified Only)
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency :Rs. 25,000/- + HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 02.09.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
Project Associate-I
Maximum : Age-35 Years
No. of Position : 01
Essential Qualification : B.E. / B.Tech. in Chemical /Mechanical Engineering
Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) As Per Funding Agency : Rs. 25000/- + HRA
Date and Time of Interview : 02.09.2024, Reporting time-9:30AM to 11:30AM
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 license 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 facilities 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.
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 30th August, 2024 & 2nd September, 2024 (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM) at Administrative Block, CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow.
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