CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT), Palampur has announced 7 project-based openings spanning agronomy, food science, chemistry, computer science and GIS/remote sensing. These are research-support positions attached to specific CSIR projects, which means they offer hands-on R&D exposure at a premier national research institute — valuable experience for candidates aiming for a research career, even though the engagements are temporary and co-terminus with project duration.
A notable feature of this notification is the tiered pay structure: candidates who have already qualified UGC-NET, GATE or an equivalent national-level exam are entitled to a meaningfully higher stipend than those who haven’t, in both the PAT I and PAT II grades. This makes it worth applying even if you’re not NET/GATE qualified, but doubly worth applying if you are, since the extra ₹6,000–₹7,000 per month adds up over a project’s duration.
CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particular
Details
Organisation
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT), Palampur
Posts
Project Associate PAT I, Project Associate PAT II, Project Assistant-I
Total Vacancies
7 (4 PAT I, 2 PAT II, 1 PA-I)
Application Mode
Online application/email (post-code specific)
Advertisement Release
15 September 2026
Last Date
30 September 2026
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years as on 30 September 2026 (SC/ST/PwBD/Women: +5 years; OBC: +3 years)
Salary
PAT I: ₹25,000–₹31,000 + HRA; PAT II: ₹28,000–₹35,000 + HRA; PA-I: ₹18,000 + HRA
Official Website
ihbt.res.in
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is post-code specific. Post Code 15001 (PAT I) requires a master’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Horticulture or Floriculture. Post Code 15002 (PAT I) requires an M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology, Food Fermentation or Nutrition. Post Code 15003 (PAT II) requires an M.Sc. in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Pharmacy, or a B.Tech/B.E. in Chemical/Industrial Engineering, or an M.E./M.Tech with 2 years of R&D experience. Post Codes 15004 and 15007 (PAT I) require a B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT, or MCA, or a master’s degree in Remote Sensing/GIS/Geoinformatics/AI & Data Science. Post Code 15005 (PAT II) requires a B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics, or a master’s in Remote Sensing/GIS/Geoinformatics/Geography/Forestry/Ecology/CS/AI & Data Science, along with 2 years of experience. Post Code 15006 (PA-I) requires only SSC/10th pass plus an ITI certificate from a recognised institute. The upper age limit is 35 years as on 30 September 2026, with 5 years’ relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Selection Process
Screening of applications by constituted Screening Committees for each post code
Interview via Video Conferencing/MS Teams for shortlisted candidates
Interview date to be communicated separately to shortlisted candidates only
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the CSIR IHBT notification.
How to Apply for CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026
Visit the official website ihbt.res.in and locate the recruitment notification for the relevant post code(s).
Download the prescribed application format from the notification.
Fill the form completely by hand as instructed, ensuring all fields for the specific post code are covered.
Scan the filled and signed application along with all supporting certificates as a single PDF file.
Email the scanned PDF to the position-specific email address given in the notification for that post code.
Ensure your application is emailed on or before the deadline of 30 September 2026.
Wait for communication regarding the video conferencing/MS Teams interview if shortlisted.
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Q1: How many vacancies are there in CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 7 vacancies in total — 4 Project Associate PAT I, 2 Project Associate PAT II, and 1 Project Assistant-I.
Q2: What is the last date to apply for CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the application is 30 September 2026, with the advertisement having been released on 15 September 2026.
Q3: Does NET/GATE qualification affect the salary in CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026?
A: Yes, candidates who have qualified NET/GATE or an equivalent national-level exam receive a higher stipend — for example, PAT I pay rises from ₹25,000 to ₹31,000 plus HRA for qualified candidates.
Q4: What is the age limit for CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026?
A: The maximum age limit is 35 years as on 30 September 2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Q5: Is the CSIR IHBT engagement a permanent job?
A: No, the engagement is purely temporary, co-terminus with the respective project’s duration or a maximum of 6 years, and confers no claim to a permanent CSIR position.
Practical Tip: Since each post code at CSIR IHBT has its own dedicated email ID for applications, double-check that you are sending your scanned PDF to the exact email address listed against your specific post code in the notification — a resume sent to the wrong post code’s inbox will likely not even reach the correct screening committee.
