CSIR-IHBT is one of the 38 national laboratories of the Council of Scientific Industrial Research. It is located in the backdrop of snow-covered peaks of Dhauladhar mountain range at an elevation of 1300 m amsl. The Institute has a focus to develop technologies for boosting bioeconomy through sustainable utilization of Himalayan bioresources for societal, industrial and environmental benefits. The institute has successfully carried out mission-oriented projects on medicinal plants, aromatic plants, Himalayan floriculture, tea and selected crops of industrial significance.

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 project(s) on purely temporary basis for the duration of the projects or till completion of the projects whichever is earlier.

Sr.No.- 1
Research Associate (01-Position)
Projects) Title : “Rapid and point care microfluidic kit for multiplex diagnosis of viral diseases in tomato and apple” (MLP-0133)
Maximum Age (As on date of interview) : 35 years as on 20-01-2020
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated] : Rs. 36,000/- p.m. + HRA
Educational Qualification(s) Essential / Desirable : Ph.D. in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology
Tenure of the Project : 31-03-2020

Sr.No.- 2
Research Associate (01-Position)
Projects) Title : “Conservation and sustainable resource generation of high altitude Bioresource at CSIR-Centre for High Altitude Biology” (MLP - 0145)
Maximum Age (As on date of interview) : 35 years as on 20-01-2020
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated] : Rs. 36,000/- p.m. + HRA
Educational Qualification(s) Essential / Desirable : Ph.D. in Botany / Biological Sciences (with subject area or specialization in Botany). Desirable: Candidates having working experience in High Altitude Environments will be preferred.
Tenure of the Project : 31-03-2020

Sr.No.- 3
Research Associate (01-Position)
Projects) Title : : “Development of high-throughput genotyping platform for next generation plant breeding in tea” (MLP-0146)
Maximum Age (As on date of interview) : 35 years as on 20-01-2020
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated] : Rs. 36,000/- p.m. + HRA
Educational Qualification(s) Essential / Desirable : Ph.D. in Biosciences / Biological Sciences / Biotechnology. Desirable: Candidates having working experience in genome-wide molecular markers / NGS / genotyping in plants will be preferred.
Tenure of the Project : 31-03-2020

Sr.No.- 4
Research Associate (01-Position)
Projects) Title : : “A meta-analysis to prospect Indian Grassland Wealth”
Maximum Age (As on date of interview) : 35 years as on 20-01-2020
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated] : Rs. 47,000/- p.m. + HRA
Educational Qualification(s) Essential / Desirable : Ph.D. in Botany / Life Sciences.
Tenure of the Project : 31-08-2021

Sr.No.- 5
Research Associate (01-Position)
Projects) Title : : “A meta-analysis to prospect Indian Grassland Wealth”
Maximum Age (As on date of interview) : 35 years as on 20-01-2020
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated] : Rs. 36,000/- p.m. + HRA
Educational Qualification(s) Essential / Desirable : Ph.D. in Chemistry / Chemical Sciences. Desirable: Candidates having working experience in synthetic organic chemistry will be preferred.
Tenure of the Project : 31-03-2020

Age Relaxation:
5 years for SC / ST / Women, 3 years for OBC and widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not remarried are allowed age concession upto the age of 35 years, (upto 40 years for members of SC / STs).
The number of positions as advertised may vary depending upto the suitability of candidates and assess needs of the candidates in the relevant projects.

Eligible candidates may appear for “Walk-in-lnterview(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 ihbt.res.in along with self-attested photocopies of their testimonials of age, educational qualifications, experience, reserved category etc. at the time of interview.

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, whatsoever. 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. No TA will be paid for attending the interview.

The Selection Committee(s) may adopt the selection criterion at its own i.e. either by conducting direct interview or written test followed by interview on the same day.
The decision of the Director, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur shall be final for engagement of Research Associate at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.).

Walk in Interview
Date: 20-01-2020
Time: for Sr. No. 1 to 4 - 09:00 A.M., Sr. No. 5 - 02:00 P.M
Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)

How to reach at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, Distt. Kangra (H.P.): Candidates can reach by following mode of journey at the venue of interview:
1. By Train: (i) Upto Una, Amb (H.P.) and (ii) Upto Chakki Bank, Pathankot Railway Station (H.P.).
2. By Bus: ISBT Delhi to ISBT Palampur via Chandigarh, Una, Dehra, Kangra (H.P.)
3. By Air: From New Delhi upto Dharamshala, Gaggal Airport (H.P.)

Note : Result awaited candidates are not eligible for interview.

CSIR - Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur
Post Box. No. 06, Palampur - 176061 (H.P.) INDIA