Overview
Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Project JRF, Project Assistant, Project Associate -I, Project Associate PAT -I, Senior-PAT, Junior Project Fellow, Project Associate PAT-II (16 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply walk-in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT)
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Botany & Biotechnology or equivalent with national level JRF eligibility test (NET, GATE etc.)
- Vacancies
- 16
- Advertisement No
- 09/2026
Important Dates
| Walk-in Interview | 20 July 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project JRF | 1 |
| Project Assistant | 1 |
| Project Associate -I | 1 |
| Project Associate PAT -I | 1 |
| Project Associate PAT-I | 1 |
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
| Senior-PAT | 1 |
| Junior Project Fellow | 1 |
| Project Associate PAT-II | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
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Vacancy Details
Post Name: Total Posts Project JRF: 1 Project Assistant: 1 Project Associate -I: 1 Project Associate PAT -I: 1 Project Associate PAT-I: 2 Project Associate-I: 1 Project Associate-I: 1 Project Associate PAT-I: 1 Senior-PAT: 1 Junior Project Fellow: 1 Project Associate PAT-I: 1 Project Associate PAT-I: 1 Project Associate PAT -I: 1 Project Associate PAT-II: 1 Project Associate PAT-I: 1 Total: 16
Eligibility
• Project JRF: M.Sc. in Botany & Biotechnology or equivalent with national level JRF eligibility test (NET, GATE etc.). Desirable: Work experience in Molecular Biological techniques. • Project Assistant: B.Sc. in Botany & Biotechnology/Biochemistry or equivalent. Desirable: Work experience in Molecular Biological techniques. • Project Associate -I (GAP-0376): M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Plant Sciences/ Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/ Botany from a recognized University. Desirable: Work experience in Plant Cell and organ culture/ Secondary metabolite production/ Molecular biology techniques like PCR, qPCR/ basic biochemical profiling techniques in medical plants with proven experience in the form of research publications. • Project Associate PAT -I (MMP025302): M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Microbial Biotechnology/ Industrial Microbiology from a recognized University. Desirable: Experience in basic Laboratory analytical techniques Microbial handling techniques, Antimicrobials. assays, Microbial identification techniques • Project Associate PAT-I (GAP0322): M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Biotechnology from a recognized University. Desirable: Candidates having hands on experience in handling microbes, enzymes and fermentation techniques will be preferred. • Project Associate-I (GAP0377): Four years Bachelor's degree/ Master's Degree in Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/ Plant Sciences, Plant Pathology/ or Agricultural Sciences/ BTech Biotechnology from a recognized University.…
Age Limit
• Maximum Age Limit: 35 years for most posts. • Maximum Age Limit: 40 years for Senior-PAT. • Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 03 years for OBC.
Salary
• Project JRF: Rs. 37,000/- + 9%HRA (1st & 2nd year), Rs. 42,000/- + 9% HRA (3rd year) • Project Assistant: Rs. 20,000/- + 9%HRA • Project Associate -I: (a) Rs. 37,000/- + 10%HRA (for qualified candidates) (b) Rs. 30,000/- + 10%HRA (for others) • Project Associate PAT -I: Rs. 25,000/- + 10%HRA • Project Associate PAT-I: (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 9%HRA (for qualified candidates) (b) Rs. 25,000/- + 9%HRA (for others) • Project Associate-I: (a) Rs. 37,000/- + 10%HRA (for qualified candidates) (b) Rs. 30,000/- + 10%HRA (for others) • Project Associate-I: (a) Rs. 37,000/- + 10%HRA (for qualified candidates) (b) Rs. 30,000/- + 10%HRA (for others) • Project Associate PAT-I: (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 10%HRA (for qualified candidates) (b) Rs. 25,000/- + 10%HRA (for others) • Senior-PAT: Rs. 42,000/- + 10%HRA • Junior Project Fellow: Rs. 24,000/- + 10% HRA • Project Associate PAT-I: (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 10%HRA (for qualified candidates) (b) Rs. 25,000/- + 10%HRA (for others) • Project Associate PAT-I: Rs. 30,000/- + 10%HRA • Project Associate PAT -I: Rs. 25,000/- + 10%HRA • Project Associate PAT-II: Rs. 28,000/- + HRA • Project Associate PAT-I: Rs. 25,000/- + HRA
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
• Walk-in Interview • Objective test (MCQ) followed by interview (if adopted by selection committee)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for 16 Project JRF, Project Assistant and More Posts?
Walk-in Interview: 20 July 2026
What is the application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
What is the age limit?
Max: 35 years
What is the selection process?
• Walk-in Interview • Objective test (MCQ) followed by interview (if adopted by selection committee)