CSIR-IHBT Recruitment 2026: 19 Vacancies for Project Associate (Agriculture) and other posts, Interview on 27 Oct
The last date for this recruitment has passed. Check the official website for any extension or new notice.
A new notice from CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) lists 19 posts of Project Associate (Agriculture) and other posts. The walk-in interview is on 27 October 2026.
Below you will find the posts, pay, who can apply, the age limit, the fee, how candidates are selected and the official links.
CSIR-IHBT – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior PAT (Stress-induced Programmed Cell Death) | 1 | ₹42,000 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Genome Editing for Crop Improvement) | 1 | ₹25,000 to ₹31,000 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Senior PAT (Genome Editing for Crop Improvement) | 1 | ₹42,000 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Pharmacology, Biochemistry) | 1 | ₹25,000 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Food Science) | 1 | ₹25,000 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Botany, Horticulture) | 5 | ₹25,000 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Botany with NET) | 2 | ₹25,000 to ₹31,000 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Breeding, Genetics) | 1 | ₹25,000 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agronomy, Soil Science, Botany) | 2 | ₹25,000 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Pathology, Microbiology) | 1 | ₹25,000 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agricultural, Mechanical Engineering) | 1 | ₹25,000 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Breeding, Genetics with NET) | 1 | ₹25,000 to ₹31,000 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Assistant-I (ITI) | 1 | ₹18,000 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Life Sciences, Plant Sciences) | No Details | As per rules | Himachal Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies: | 19 |
CSIR-IHBT Recruitment – Eligibility
Check your qualification against the post you want. The minimum education and any experience needed for each post are below.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Senior PAT (Stress-induced Programmed Cell Death) | M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant Sciences plus 3 years R&D experience OR Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant Science plus 2 years R&D experience |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Genome Editing for Crop Improvement) | M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry |
| Senior PAT (Genome Editing for Crop Improvement) | M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry plus 3 years R&D experience OR Ph.D. in the same disciplines plus 2 years R&D experience |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Pharmacology, Biochemistry) | M.Pharm in Pharmacology OR M.Sc. in Biochemistry |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Food Science) | B.Tech. OR M.Sc. OR M.Tech. in Food Science and Technology |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Botany, Horticulture) | M.Sc. Agriculture in Agronomy, Soil Science, Organic Agriculture, Extension Education, Vegetable Science OR M.Sc. Botany OR M.Sc. Horticulture in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants OR M.Sc. Plant Physiology OR Environmental Science |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Botany with NET) | M.Sc. Agriculture in Agronomy, Soil Science, Organic Agriculture OR M.Sc. Botany OR M.Sc. Horticulture in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, with NET |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Breeding, Genetics) | M.Sc. Agriculture in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Seed Science and Technology OR M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding OR M.Sc. Botany |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agronomy, Soil Science, Botany) | M.Sc. Agriculture in Agronomy, Soil Science, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agroforestry OR M.Sc. Botany |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Pathology, Microbiology) | M.Sc. Agriculture in Plant Pathology OR M.Sc. Microbiology |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agricultural, Mechanical Engineering) | B.E. OR B.Tech. in Agricultural, Automobile, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics OR M.Sc. Agriculture in Agronomy, Soil Science |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Breeding, Genetics with NET) | M.Sc. Agriculture in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Seed Science and Technology OR M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding OR M.Sc. Botany |
| Project Assistant-I (ITI) | 10th plus ITI OR SSC |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Life Sciences, Plant Sciences) | No Details |
Age is counted on the date fixed in the notification. SC, ST, OBC, PwD and other eligible groups get relaxation as per rules.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Senior PAT (Stress-induced Programmed Cell Death) | Max 40 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Genome Editing for Crop Improvement) | Max 35 years |
| Senior PAT (Genome Editing for Crop Improvement) | Max 40 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Pharmacology, Biochemistry) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Food Science) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Botany, Horticulture) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agriculture, Botany with NET) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Breeding, Genetics) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agronomy, Soil Science, Botany) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Pathology, Microbiology) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Agricultural, Mechanical Engineering) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-I (Plant Breeding, Genetics with NET) | Max 35 years |
| Project Assistant-I (ITI) | Max 35 years |
| Project Associate PAT-II (Life Sciences, Plant Sciences) | See the notification |
Check the official notice for the application fee and the payment method. Some notices charge no fee.
CSIR-IHBT will select candidates by walk-in Interview on 2026-10-16, 2026-10-19, 2026-10-21, 2026-10-22, 2026-10-23, 2026-10-26, 2026-10-27. Keep your original documents ready for verification.
How to Apply for CSIR-IHBT Recruitment
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Walk-in interview |
There is no online form. Go to the venue given in the notice on 27 October 2026, on time, with your original certificates, a set of photocopies, photographs and an identity card.
Important Links
| Official notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Application form | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
We write these details from the official notice. Mistakes can happen and dates can change, so check the official notification before you apply or pay any fee. This is not a government website.