CSIR - IHBT is the only laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in the State of Himachal Pradesh (H.P.), India. Institute has a focused research mandate on bioresources for catalysizing bioeconomy in a sustainable manner. The institute has: state-of the art laboratories; remote sensing and mapping facilities; internationally recognised herbarium; animal house facility; pilot plants in nutraceuticals, essential oil and herbals; farms and polyhouses.

Sr.No - 01
Sponsored Project(s) “National Mission on Himalayan Studies" (GAP-0199)
Junior Research Fellow OR Junior Project Fellow (05-Positions)
Maximum Age (As on date of interview) : 28 years as on 25-06-2019
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated] : Rs. 25,000/- P.M. (For JRF) Rs. 16,000/- P.M. (For JPF)
Educational Qualification(s) Essential / Desirable : M.Sc. Botany / Environmental Science / Forestry with 55% marks and NET qualified. M.Sc. Botany / Environmental Science / Forestry with 55% marks.
Tenure of the Project(s) : 31-03-2020

Sr.No - 02
CSIR Project(s): “CSIR Phytopharma Mission Project” (HCP-0010)
Project Assistant Level - II (01-Position)
Maximum Age (As on date of interview) : 30 years as on 25-06-2019
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated] : Rs. 25,000/- p.m. + HRA
Educational Qualification(s) Essential / Desirable : M.Sc. in Agriculture / Horticulture / / Botany / Forestry / Environmental Science with 55% marks.
Tenure of the Project(s) : 31-03-2020

Sr.No - 03
CSIR Project(s): “CSIR Aroma Mission” (HCP-0007)
Project Assistant Level - II (01-Position)
Maximum Age (As on date of interview) : 30 years as on 25-06-2019
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated] : Rs. 25,000/- p.m. + HRA
Educational Qualification(s) Essential / Desirable :
B. Tech, in Bioinformatics / Biotechnology with 55% marks. OR M. Tech, in Bioinformatics / Biotechnology with 55% marks. OR M. Sc. in Bioinformatics / Computational Biology with 55% marks.
Tenure of the Project(s) : 31-03-2020

Sr.No - 04
CSIR Project(s): "CSIR Aroma Mission" (HCP-C007)
Project Assistant Level - II (01-Position)
Maximum Age (As on date of interview) : 30 years as on 25-06-2019
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated] : Rs. 25,000/- p.m. + HRA
Educational Qualification(s) Essential / Desirable :
M.Sc. in Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding Seed Technology / Agronomy) / Horticulture / , Genetics / Forestry / Botany with 55% marks.
Tenure of the Project(s) : 31-03-2020

Sr.No - 05
CSIR Project: “CSIR Nutraceutical Mission Project" (HCP-0019)
Project Assistant Level - II (01-Position)
Maximum Age (As on date of interview) : 30 years as on 25-06-2019
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated] : Rs. 25,000/- p.m. + HRA
Educational Qualification(s) Essential / Desirable :
Master in Biochemistry / Chemistry / Natural | Product / Pharmacognosy / Phytochemistry with 55% marks
Tenure of the Project(s) : 31-03-2020

Sr.No - 06
CSIR Project: CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative" (NWP-0100)
Project Assistant Level - I (01-Position)
Maximum Age (As on date of interview) : 28 years as on 25-06-2019
Stipend (Per Month) [Consolidated] : Rs. 15,000/- p.m.
Educational Qualification(s) Essential / Desirable :
B.Sc./ B.Pharm with 55% marks
Tenure of the Project(s) : 31-03-2020

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 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 Junior Research Fellow / Junior Project Fellow, Project Assistant Level - II and Project Assistant Level - I at CSIR-IFIBT, 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 Chanqigarh, 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.

Sr.No 01 to 04
Date: 25-06-2019
Time: 09:00 A.M.
Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)

Sr.No 05 & 06
Date: 26-06-2019
Time: 09:00 A.M.
Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)