CSIR IHBT Various Project Positions Recruitment 2026 – 17 Posts

About the CSIR IHBT Various Project Positions Recruitment 2026

The CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the CSIR Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT) for 17 various project positions. This recruitment, under Advertisement No. 14/2026, invites eligible candidates to participate in walk-in interviews for roles such as Project Assistant, Senior-PAT, Project Associate, and Project Scientist. Positions are available for candidates with diverse educational backgrounds, including 10th plus ITI, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Pharma, and Ph.D.

Overview of Vacancies

A total of 17 vacancies are available across various project positions at CSIR IHBT. Each post is assigned a specific code and has unique eligibility requirements.

Post Name	Total Posts
Project Assistant I (PA-I) Code 14001	1
Senior PAT Code 14002	1
Project Associate PAT I Code 14003	1
Project Scientist PS I Code 14004	1
Project Associate PAT II Code 14005	1
Project Assistant I (PA I) Code 14006	1
Senior PAT Code 14007	1
Project Scientist I / Principal PAT / Senior PAT Code 14008	1
Project Associate PAT II Code 14009	1
Project Associate PAT I Code 14010	1
Project Associate PAT I Code 14011	1
Project Assistant-II (PA II) Code 14012	1
Project Associate PAT I Code 14013	1
Project Associate PAT I Code 14014	1
Project Associate PAT II Code 14015	1
Project Associate PAT I Code 14016	1
Project Associate PAT I Code 14017	1
Total	17

Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications

Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and, for some posts, possess relevant experience to be eligible for the CSIR IHBT Project Positions.

Post Name	Qualification	Experience / Other
Project Assistant I (PA-I) Code 14001	SSC/10th plus ITI	Not Specified
Senior PAT Code 14002	M.Sc. Chemistry / M. Pharma. in Chemistry	3 years experience or Doctoral Degree with 2 years experience
Project Associate PAT I Code 14003	M.Sc. Chemistry/ M. Pharm. in Chemistry	Not Specified
Project Scientist PS I Code 14004	Ph.D. in Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/Botany/Biochemistry or Master’s/Integrated Masters in engineering or Technology	4 years experience
Project Associate PAT II Code 14005	M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Botany/Biochemistry	2 years research experience
Project Assistant I (PA I) Code 14006	SSC/10th plus ITI	Not Specified
Senior PAT Code 14007	M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Microbiology	3 years experience or Doctoral Degree with 2 years experience
Project Scientist I / Principal PAT / Senior PAT Code 14008	Doctoral Degree or Masters	Experience as per position
Project Associate PAT II Code 14009	M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology	2 years experience
Project Associate PAT I Code 14010	M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science/Agriculture Extension/Organic Agriculture)/Forestry (Medicinal and Aromatic Plant)/Botany	Not Specified
Project Associate PAT I Code 14011	M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Environmental Sciences	Not Specified
Project Assistant II (PA II) Code 14012	B.Sc. Biology	Not Specified
Project Associate PAT I Code 14013	M.Sc. in Botany/Environmental Sciences	Not Specified
Project Associate PAT I Code 14014	M.Sc. in Statistics/Agri-economics/Agriculture Extension/Agribusiness Management	Not Specified
Project Associate PAT II Code 14015	M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy/Soil Science or M.Sc. in Biochemistry	2 years research experience
Project Associate PAT I Code 14016	Master Degree in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology or B.Tech. in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology or M.Sc. in Biotechnology	Skill in Bioinformatics
Project Associate PAT I Code 14017	Master Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences	Not Specified

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age criteria for all project positions require candidates to be between 35 and 40 years of age. Age relaxation benefits are provided for reserved categories as per government norms.

Category	Age Limit
All Posts (Minimum)	35 years
All Posts (Maximum)	40 years
SC/ST/PwBD/Women	5 years relaxation
OBC	3 years relaxation

Salary Details for Project Positions

The monthly salary for the various project positions ranges from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,000, along with applicable HRA, depending on the specific role and its requirements.

Post Name	Pay Level	Gross Salary
Project Assistant I (PA-I) Code 14001	Not Specified	Rs. 18,000/- +10% HRA
Senior PAT Code 14002	Not Specified	Rs. 42,000/- + HRA
Project Associate PAT I Code 14003	Not Specified	Rs. 25,000/- + 10% HRA
Project Scientist PS I Code 14004	Not Specified	Rs. 56,000/- + 10% HRA
Project Associate PAT II Code 14005	Not Specified	Rs. 35,000/- or Rs. 28,000/- + 10% HRA
Project Assistant I (PA I) Code 14006	Not Specified	Rs. 18,000/- + 10% HRA
Senior PAT Code 14007	Not Specified	Rs. 42,000/- + 10% HRA
Project Scientist I / Principal PAT / Senior-PAT Code 14008	Not Specified	Rs. 56,000/- or Rs. 49,000/- or Rs. 42,000/- + 9% HRA
Project Associate PAT II Code 14009	Not Specified	Rs. 35,000/- or Rs. 28,000/- + 9% HRA
Project Associate PAT I Code 14010	Not Specified	Rs. 31,000/- or Rs. 25,000/- + 10% HRA
Project Associate PAT I Code 14011	Not Specified	Rs. 25,000/- + 9% HRA
Project Assistant II (PA II) Code 14012	Not Specified	Rs. 20,000/- + 9% HRA
Project Associate PAT I Code 14013	Not Specified	Rs. 25,000/- + 10% HRA
Project Associate PAT I Code 14014	Not Specified	Rs. 31,000/- or Rs. 25,000/- + 10% HRA
Project Associate PAT II Code 14015	Not Specified	Rs. 35,000/- or Rs. 28,000/- + 10% HRA
Project Associate PAT I Code 14016	Not Specified	Rs. 31,000/- or Rs. 25,000/- + 10% HRA
Project Associate PAT I Code 14017	Not Specified	Rs. 31,000/- or Rs. 25,000/- + 10% HRA

Application Fee

There is no application fee required for any category of candidates applying for the CSIR IHBT Various Project Positions Recruitment 2026.

Category	Fee
General/OBC	No Application Fee
SC/ST	No Application Fee

Important Dates for Walk-in Interviews

The walk-in interviews for different project codes are scheduled on separate dates in August 2026. Candidates must attend on the specific date for their desired post.

Event	Date
Walk-in Interview Date for Codes 14001-14003	18 Aug 2026
Walk-in Interview Date for Codes 14004-14009	19 Aug 2026
Walk-in Interview Date for Codes 14010-14015	20 Aug 2026
Walk-in Interview Date for Codes 14016-14017	21 Aug 2026

Selection Process

The selection for these contractual project positions at CSIR IHBT will be based entirely on a walk-in interview.

1. Walk-in Interview — Candidates will be assessed based on their qualifications, experience, and performance during the interview.

Walk-in Interview Procedure

Candidates interested in the CSIR IHBT Various Project Positions Recruitment 2026 should follow these steps to participate in the walk-in interviews:

• Review the official notification thoroughly to understand all requirements before attending.
• Report to the interview venue at the specified reporting time mentioned in the notification.
• Bring all original documents, along with one set of self-attested photocopies. This includes ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if applicable), and category certificate (if applicable).
• Carry the duly filled application form if it is required in the official notification.
• Ensure all eligibility criteria are met before proceeding to the interview.
• Arrive at the venue well in advance to complete any necessary registration formalities.
• Keep extra passport-size photographs handy for submission if requested.

Important Links

Access the official notification and website for more detailed information regarding this recruitment.

Link Description	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click here
Official Website	Click here