CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 — 16 Posts, Walk-in 21-24 Sep

CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 (16 Posts), Walk-in Interview from 21 to 24 September 2026 in Himachal Pradesh. CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT), Palampur, has released Advertisement No. 16/2026 inviting candidates to walk-in interviews for 16 project posts spanning Senior-PAT, Project Associate PAT-I, Project Associate PAT-II, Young Professional-I, Project Assistant-II, and Project Research Scientist-I. This CSIR IHBT job 2026 opportunity covers disciplines from Chemistry and Life Sciences to Agriculture, Botany, Bioinformatics, and Computer Science. Eligible candidates aged up to 40 years who meet the post-specific qualification below can attend the walk-in interview at the designated venue. CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, established in 1983, is one of the constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, focusing on research into medicinal plants, agrotechnology, biotechnology, and chemical sciences relevant to the Himalayan region's bioresources. The breadth of disciplines covered in this single recruitment — from pharmaceutical chemistry and industrial chemistry to agronomy, horticulture, and computational bioinformatics — reflects the institute's multidisciplinary research portfolio, where individual project groups working on different sponsored schemes each raise their own staffing requirements under a single consolidated advertisement, resulting in the wide spread of position codes, qualifications, and salary tiers seen across these 16 posts. Selected candidates will support CSIR IHBT's research projects across chemical sciences, agricultural sciences, and computational biology, depending on their specific post and qualification. The CSIR IHBT 2026 selection process consists solely of a Walk-in Interview, with interviews scheduled across four separate dates based on position code. The remuneration for CSIR IHBT 2026 ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹58,000 per month plus HRA, varying by post and qualification tier. Candidates should attend the CSIR IHBT 2026 walk-in interview at the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology campus in Palampur, on the date corresponding to their position code, between 21 and 24 September 2026. No application fee has been mentioned in the notification. Candidates must read the complete official CSIR IHBT notification PDF before applying, since each of the 16 posts carries a distinct qualification, discipline, and salary structure, and interview dates are assigned by specific position code ranges.

Varies by position code across 16 posts: M.Sc./M.Pharma/PhD in Chemistry (Senior-PAT); B.Tech/M.Sc in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Wood Science, Horticulture/Soil Science/Agronomy/Biochemistry, Botany, or Bioinformatics/Computer Science (Project Associate PAT-I); M.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture/Botany (PAT-II); M.Sc. Life Sciences (Young Professional-I); B.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture/Biology (Project Assistant-II); PG + PhD in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Life Sciences (Project Research Scientist-I)

• Maximum 40 years for all posts
• Relaxation: 5 years SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 years OBC

• Senior-PAT (2 posts): M.Sc./M.Pharma in Chemistry with 3 years' R&D experience, OR Doctoral Degree in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Pharmacy/Chemical Sciences (with 2 years' experience for the Chemical Sciences PhD route)
• Project Associate PAT-I (9 posts): M.Sc./B.Tech in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Wood Science & Technology, Horticulture (Floriculture), Soil Science, Agronomy, Biochemistry, Botany, or M.Pharma, depending on the specific position code; some positions require Bioinformatics/Computational Biology (B.Tech/M.Sc/M.Tech) or Computer Science/IT (B.E./B.Tech/MCA)
• Project Associate PAT-II (1 post): M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science)/Horticulture (Fruit Science)/Botany with 2 years' experience
• Young Professional-I (1 post): M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Biological Sciences/Botany
• Project Assistant-II (2 posts): B.Sc. (Agriculture/Horticulture) or B.Sc./B.Sc. (Biology)
• Project Research Scientist-I (1 post): 1st Class PG degree (Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Life Sciences) including Integrated PG, or 2nd Class PG degree including Integrated PG plus a Ph.D. degree
• Maximum age limit is 40 years for all posts, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC

No application fee for any category

• Senior-PAT: ₹42,000/month + 10% HRA
• Project Associate PAT-I: ₹25,000–₹31,000/month + HRA
• Project Associate PAT-II: ₹28,000–₹35,000/month + HRA
• Young Professional-I: ₹30,000/month
• Project Assistant-II: ₹20,000/month + HRA
• Project Research Scientist-I: ₹58,000/month + 10% HRA

1. Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview
2. Identify your specific position code and the corresponding walk-in date (21, 22, 23, or 24 September 2026)
3. Report at the CSIR IHBT campus, Palampur, by the reporting time mentioned in the notification
4. Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies, including ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, and category certificate if applicable
5. Bring the duly filled application form if required as per the notification
6. Verify your eligibility for the specific position code before attending
7. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities
8. Keep extra passport-size photographs ready for submission if required