Multiple Openings at Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology

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.

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 Associate PAT-I (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “Prospection and value addition of indigenous foods and vegetable crops of cold regions of Western Himalayas for livelihood and nutrition security. Component A: (ASACODER-067/2018)- Survey and digitization of traditional foods of Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba (Pangi) (GAP-0298)”
Post Code : 14001
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 06.11.2024
Stipend pm : Rs. 25,000/-p.m. + 8% HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Botany/ Forestry/ Environmental Sciences from a recognized University or equivalent
Tenure of the project upto : 29-01-2025
Date : 06.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Project Assistant-II (PA-II) (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “Development of Chemometric Database: A Futuristic Approach for the Quality Assurance of Commercially Important Himalayan Medicinal Plants” (GAP-0343)”
Post Code : 14002
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 06.11.2024
Stipend pm : Rs. 20,000/-p.m. + 8% HRA Increment of 15% after 3 years of experience in the same project
Essential Qualification : B.Sc. from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Knowledge of Natural Product Chemistry or experience in isolation of organic molecules.
Tenure of the project upto : 09-06-2027
Date : 06.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Project Associate PAT-I (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “Study of ecosystem responses to early snow melting in Western Himalayan alpine environment (GAP-0328)”
Post Code : 14003
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 06.11.2024
Stipend pm : (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. (Environmental Science) from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : 1. Experience in conducting eco- physiological experiments in high altitude environment 2. Knowledge of statistical analysis of observations and satellite image processing
Tenure of the project upto : 29-06-2026
Date : 06.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Project Assistant-I (PA-I) (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “Building Scientific Competency through training in R&D (SSP-0142)”
Post Code : 14004
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 06.11.2024
Stipend pm : Rs. 18,000/-p.m. + HRA.
Essential Qualification : SSC with Science stream from a recognized Board.
Desirable Qualification : Preparation of compost booster and microbial activities of atleast one year for imparting trainings.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2025
Date : 06.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)

Project Associate PAT-I (01 post)
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)”
Post Code : 14005
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 06.11.2024
Stipend pm : a) Rs. 31,000/- + 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/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Essential Qualification : B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering/ M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Atleast one year experience in R&D organization.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 06.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Project Associate PAT-II (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) :“CSIR – Floriculture Mission – Phase-II (HCP-0037)”
Post Code : 14006
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 12.11.2024
Stipend pm : (a) Rs. 35,000/- + 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. 28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Floriculture from a recognized University or equivalent with 02 years of R&D experience.
Desirable Qualification : Research experience in molecular biology.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 12.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Senior-PAT (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “Understanding flowering regulation and underground storage organ (USO) formation in economically important geophytes (NCP020304)”
Post Code : 14007
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 40 Years as on 12.11.2024
Stipend pm : Rs. 42,000/-p.m. + HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany with from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience. OR Ph.D in Biological Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Molecular Biology, Gene Cloning, Biochemistry, Plant Tissue Culture.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 12.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Project Associate PAT-II or Project Associate PAT-I (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “Phenome India - CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase (PI-CHECK) (HCP-0047)”
Post Code : 14008
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 12.11.2024
Stipend pm : For PAT-II: (a) Rs. 35,000/- + 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. 28,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above. or For PAT-I: (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 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/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above
Essential Qualification : For PAT-II: Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology from a recognized University or equivalent with 02 years of R&D experience. For PAT-I: Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification: Clinical/ human sample handling in sero surveys, molecular biology techniques, biochemical assays, ELISA, hematology and qRT-PCR as well as NET/GATE qualified candidates will be preferred.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2027
Date : 12.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)

Senior-PAT (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “Genome-editing for Crop improvement (GE-Crop) (MMP025301)”
Post Code : 14009
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 40 Years as on 12.11.2024
Stipend pm : Rs. 42,000/-p.m. + HRA
Essential Qualification : Master Degree in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Plant Sciences/ Molecular Biology/ Life Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ research experience. OR Ph.D in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Molecular Biology Plant Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in gene cloning, gene editing, molecular biology, plant tissue culture and transformation, transgenic characterization, CRISPR-based genome editing.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2027
Date : 12.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Project Associate PAT-I (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “Genome-editing for Crop improvement (GE-Crop) (MMP025301)”
Post Code : 14010
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 12.11.2024
Stipend pm : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 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/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above..
Essential Qualification: Master Degree in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Biological Sciences/ Life Sciences from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Molecular Biology Gene Cloning, Plant Tissue Culture and transformation, CRISPR-based genome editing.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2027
Date : 12.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)

Senior - PAT (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “CSIR – Floriculture Mission – Phase-II (HCP-0037)”
Post Code : 14011
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 40 Years as on 14.11.2024
Stipend pm : Rs. 42,000/-p.m. + HRA
Essential Qualification : Masters/ Integrated Masters in Agronomy/Agriculture/ Horticulture (Floriculture) from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ experience. OR Doctoral Degree in Agronomy/ Agriculture / Horticulture (Floriculture) from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in extension and R&D in agriculture/ Horticulture Crops with proven experience in form of research publications in peer reviewed journals will be preferred
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 14.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Project Associate PAT-I (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “CSIR – Floriculture Mission – Phase-II (HCP-0037)””
Post Code : 14012
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 14.11.2024
Stipend pm : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 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/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Essential Qualification : Master degree in Agronomy/ Agriculture/ Horticulture from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable Qualification : Experience in Agriculture/ Floriculture/ Horticulture extension work.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 14.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)

Project Associate PAT-I(01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “Identification of potential location across India for seaweed cultivation and their valorization (Phase-II) (HCP-0024)
Post Code : 14013
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 14.11.2024
Stipend pm : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 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/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. (Agri.) in Agronomy or M.Sc. Microbiology from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in conducting field experiments on medicinal & aromatic plant. Experience in soil and plant analysis.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2025
Date : 14.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Project Associate PAT-I(01 post)
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)”
Post Code : 14014
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 14.11.2024
Stipend pm : (a) (Rs. 31,000/- + 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/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy/ Soil Science) or M.Sc. Botany from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable Qualification : Work experience of conducting field trails / Plant data observation/ Aromatic Crops and proven experience in form of research publication will be preferred
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 14.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)

Project Associate PAT-I(01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “CSIR – Floriculture Mission – Phase-II (HCP-0037)”
Post Code : 14015
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 19.11.2024
Stipend pm : a) Rs. 35,000/-p.m. + HRA to those who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR / NET including lectureship / assistant professorship or GATE OR those who have qualified National level examinations conducted by central Government Departments DBT/DST or equivalent and/or Agencies/Institutions.
(b) Rs. 28,000/-p.m. + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above.
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Microbiology from a recognized University or equivalent with 02 years of R&D experience.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in development of biofertilizer & field trial. One publication in SCI journal.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 19.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Project Associate PAT-I(01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “Building Scientific Competency through training in R&D (SSP-0142)”
Post Code : 14016
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 19.11.2024
Stipend pm : (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 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/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (a) above..
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Microbiology from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification: Experience of working in R&D lab, management of data, record keeping, isolation and culturing of fungi.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2025
Date : 19.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)

Senior-PAT (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “Fermentation Scale up Technology Development of Lead Industrial Enzymes for Biofuel. Food, Feed, Agriculture and Vaccine Applications (MMP025201)”
Post Code : 14017
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 40 Years as on 19.11.2024
Stipend pm : Rs. 42,000/-p.m. + HRA
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ research experience. OR Ph.D in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of recombinant protein expression, purification, biochemical & biophysical characterization & upscale production as evident from peer reviewed publications in journals of high repute.
Tenure of the project upto : 31-03-2026
Date : 19.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)
Junior Research Fellow (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “Allele mining for High-temperature Tolerance in Buckwheat – a Cold Desert Pseudocereal from The Himalayas (GAP-0320)”
Post Code : 14018
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 35 Years as on 19.11.2024
Stipend pm : (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 : Masters’ degree in Botany/ Biotechnology/ Genetics & plant Breeding from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Qualification : Work experience in molecular biology techniques, Plant breeding
Tenure of the project upto : 01-03-2026
Date : 19.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)

Senior-PAT (01 post)
Project (s) Title& (Project Number) : “Process optimization and up-scale production of lignocellulosic extremozymes from Himalayan microbes for biomass valorization/ depolymerization (GAP-0310)”
Post Code : 14019
Maximum Age (as on last date of receipt of application) : 40 Years as on 19.11.2024
Stipend pm : Rs. 42,000/-p.m. + 9% HRA
Essential Qualification: Ph.D in Biotechnology/ Microbiology from a recognized university or equivalent. OR Master’s degree in Biotechnology/ Microbiology from a recognized university or equivalent with 3 years’ R&D experience in industrial and academic institutions or science and technology organization.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in the area of recombinant protein expression, purification, biochemical & biophysical characterization & upscale production as evident from peer reviewed publications in journals of high repute.
Tenure of the project upto : 21-03-2025
Date : 19.11.2024
Time : 09.30 AM
Venue : CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.)

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. www.ihbt.res.in along with self-attested photocopies of their testimonials of age, educational qualifications, experience etc. at the time of interview.
3. 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.
4. If any candidate wants to apply for more than one position code they will have to submit separate application form for each position code.
5. 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.
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. All the Candidates are advised to follow all the guidelines/instructions issued by the Government of India / Government of Himachal Pradesh/ CSIR/ Local Authorities to contain the spread of COVID-19 from time to time.