CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 — 7 Posts, Apply by Email 30 Sep (HP)

CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT), Palampur, has released CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 15/2026 for 7 project-based positions — Project Associate PAT I, Project Associate PAT II, and Project Assistant-I — across seven different sponsored research projects. CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 covers disciplines from Agronomy and Food Science to Chemical Engineering, Remote Sensing/GIS, and Computer Science, with one project based at the University of Ladakh, Stakna, Leh, and the rest at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Candidates up to 35 years of age, holding the qualification specified for their chosen position code, can apply by e-mail up to 30 September 2026. Selected candidates will work as project staff on CSIR IHBT's sponsored research projects, contributing to agriculture, food technology, chemical/industrial research, and geospatial/computing applications depending on the position. The selection process is a Screening of applications by a duly constituted Screening Committee, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates over Video Conferencing or MS Teams. Salary for CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 ranges from ₹18,000 plus HRA (Project Assistant-I) to ₹35,000 plus HRA (Project Associate PAT II, NET/GATE-qualified), all as monthly consolidated stipends, with the engagement purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration or 6 years, whichever is earlier. Candidates for CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 must fill the application proforma annexed with Advertisement No. 15/2026 by hand, scan it into a single PDF, and e-mail it to the specific address listed against their chosen position code, with the last date for receipt of application being 30 September 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF at ihbt.res.in before applying, since applications through any other mode, incomplete applications, or applications for multiple posts in one form will be summarily rejected.

Position 15001: Master's in Agronomy/Agriculture/Horticulture/Floriculture. 15002: M.Sc. Food Science/Fermentation/Nutrition. 15003: M.Sc. Chemistry/Pharmacy or B.Tech Chemical/Industrial Engg. 15004 & 15007: B.E./B.Tech CS/IT or Master's in Remote Sensing/GIS/AI & Data Science. 15005: same + Electronics, with 2 yrs research experience. 15006: SSC/10th + ITI.

Maximum 35 years as on 30 September 2026; relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 years for OBC

Position Code 15001 — Master's degree in Agronomy/Agriculture/Horticulture/Floriculture from a recognised university Position Code 15002 — M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology/Food Fermentation/Food Nutrition from a recognised university or equivalent Position Code 15003 — M.Sc. Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Pharmacy or B.Tech/B.E. in Chemical/Industrial Engineering, or M.E./M.Tech in Chemical/Industrial Engineering with 2 years' R&D experience Position Code 15004 — B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT, or Master's in Remote Sensing/GIS/Geoinformatics/AI & Data Science Position Code 15005 — 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' research experience Position Code 15006 — SSC/10th plus ITI from a recognised Board/Institute Position Code 15007 — B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT, or MCA, or Master's in Remote Sensing/GIS/Geoinformatics/AI & Data Science Age Limit (all positions) — Maximum 35 years as on 30 September 2026; relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 years for OBC Engagement is purely temporary, co-terminus with the project duration or 6 years, whichever is earlier, with no right to regularisation to a permanent CSIR post Higher stipend slab applies to candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET or GATE, or national-level exams conducted by DBT/DST or equivalent central agencies

Not mentioned in the official advertisement

Position 15006 (Project Assistant-I): ₹18,000 + HRA Positions 15001/15002/15004/15007 (Project Associate PAT I): ₹25,000–₹31,000 + HRA (higher slab for NET/GATE) Positions 15003/15005 (Project Associate PAT II): ₹28,000–₹35,000 + HRA (higher slab for NET/GATE)

1. Download the application proforma annexed with Advertisement No. 15/2026 from ihbt.res.in.
2. Fill up all columns of the application proforma carefully in your own handwriting.
3. Attach a recent passport-size colour photograph (cross-signed) on the form.
4. Attach copies of educational qualification certificates, mark sheets from 10th class onwards, and proof of date of birth.
5. Attach category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) if applicable, and proof of NET/GATE/national-level exam qualification if claiming the higher stipend slab.
6. Scan the completely filled application form and convert it into a single PDF file.
7. Send the PDF to the specific e-mail ID mentioned against your chosen position code, with the subject "Application for the position of ___ (Position Code ___)".
8. Ensure the e-mail is sent on or before the last date: 30 September 2026.
9. Applications through any other mode, or for multiple posts in one form, will be summarily rejected.
10. Watch for communication regarding the online interview date, to be intimated separately to shortlisted candidates.