CSIR-IHBT Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts (Project Associate & Senior PAT), Apply by 12 Aug

CSIR — Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur, has released Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. 13/2026 for 3 project-based posts — Project Associate PAT-I, Project Associate PAT-II, and Senior PAT. This government research job 2026 in Himachal Pradesh is centred on drone-based and hyperspectral remote sensing, GIS, and AI-driven research, open to candidates from Computer Science, Electronics, Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, and allied disciplines. Selected candidates will support project work involving drone image processing, remote sensing, and AI/Machine Learning applications, with desirable experience in drone-based or hyperspectral remote sensing. Selection for this recruitment consists of scrutiny of applications by Screening Committees, followed by an interview conducted over Video Conferencing or MS Teams. Salaries range from ₹25,000 plus HRA (Project Associate PAT-I, non-NET/GATE) to ₹42,000 plus HRA (Senior PAT), varying by post and qualification. Applications for CSIR-IHBT Recruitment 2026 must be sent via email, with the post name clearly mentioned in the subject line. The last date to apply is 12 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official CSIR-IHBT notification PDF before applying to confirm the exact email address and required documents, since eligibility varies meaningfully across the three post types.

• Project Associate PAT-I: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT, or MCA, or Master's in Remote Sensing/GIS/Geoinformatics/AI & Data Science; AI/Machine Learning/Python/drone image processing knowledge desirable
• Project Associate PAT-II: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics (embedded programming), or Master's in Remote Sensing/GIS/Geoinformatics/Geography/Forestry/Ecology/Computer Science/AI & Data Science, with 2 years' R&D experience
• Senior PAT: B.E./B.Tech + 3 years' R&D experience, or Doctoral degree + 2 years' R&D experience, in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Remote Sensing/GIS/Geoinformatics/Geography/AI & Data Science

• Project Associate PAT-I & PAT-II: Maximum 35 years
• Senior PAT: Maximum 40 years
• Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 years for OBC

• Project Associate PAT-I: B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, MCA, or Master's in Remote Sensing/GIS/Geoinformatics/AI & Data Science
• Project Associate PAT-II: B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics or relevant Master's, with 2 years' R&D experience
• Senior PAT: B.E./B.Tech + 3 years' R&D experience, or Doctoral degree + 2 years' R&D experience
• Desirable across posts: drone-based/hyperspectral remote sensing or AI experience
• Age relaxation of 5 years (SC/ST/PwBD/Women) or 3 years (OBC)

No application fee

• Project Associate PAT-I: ₹31,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) or ₹25,000 + HRA (others)
• Project Associate PAT-II: ₹35,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) or ₹28,000 + HRA (others)
• Senior PAT: ₹42,000 + HRA

1. Visit the official website — ihbt.res.in
2. Locate the Recruitment 2026 notification, Advt No. 13/2026
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF and application form carefully
4. Prepare a complete application with bio-data, educational qualifications, and experience details
5. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
6. Clearly mention the post applied for (PAT-I, PAT-II, or Senior PAT) in the subject line of the email
7. Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification
8. Ensure the email is sent before 12 August 2026
9. Retain a copy of the sent email for future reference
10. Await shortlisting and interview call over Video Conferencing/MS Teams