CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 7 Project Assistant I, Project Associate Posts
Vacancies
7 Posts
Salary
₹18,000 – ₹35,000
Qualification
Age relaxation for SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women candidates: 5 years | Age relaxation for OBC candidates: 3 years | Or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time
Age limit
As per rules
Opens on
Announced
Application fee
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Location
Palampur, Himachal Pradesh (one project based at University of Ladakh, Stakna, Leh
Closes on
30 Sept 2026
Admit card
To be announced
About this recruitment
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT), Palampur Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released through Advertisement No. 15/2026 for recruitment to Project Associate PAT I, Project Associate PAT II and Project Assistant I (PA I) posts. A total of 07 vacancies have been announced across seven different sponsored research projects.
Eligibility
Age relaxation for SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women candidates: 5 years | Age relaxation for OBC candidates: 3 years | Or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time
Pay and allowances
Position Code Post Monthly Stipend (Consolidated) 15001 Project Associate PAT I Rs. 31,000/ - + HRA (NET/ GATE/ national-level exam qualified); Rs. 25,000/ - + HRA (others) 15002 Project Associate PAT I Rs. 31,000/ - + 10% HRA (NET/ GATE/ national-level exam qualified); Rs. 25,000/ - + 10% HRA (others) 15003 Project Associate PAT II Rs. 35,000/ - + 10% HRA (NET/ GATE/ national-level exam qualified); Rs. 28,000/ - + 10% HRA (others) 15004 Project Associate PAT I Rs. 31,000/ - + HRA (NET/ GATE/ national-level exam qualified); Rs. 25,000/ - + HRA (others) 15005 Project Associate PAT II Rs. 35,000/ - + HRA (NET/ GATE/ national-level exam qualified); Rs. 28,000/ - + HRA (others) 15006 Project Assistant-I (PA-I) Rs. 18,000/ - + HRA 15007 Project Associate PAT I Rs. 25,000/ - + HRA The higher stipend slab applies to candidates who have qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR NET (including lectureship/ assistant professorship) or GATE, or who have qualified national-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments/ agencies such as DBT/ DST or equivalent.
Important dates
- Advertised On
- 2026-09-15
- Apply End
- 2026-09-30
Vacancy breakdown
| S. No. | Post Name | No. Of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Associate PAT I (Position Code: 15001) | 01 |
| 2 | Project Associate PAT I (Position Code: 15002) | 01 |
| 3 | Project Associate PAT II (Position Code: 15003) | 01 |
| 4 | Project Associate PAT I (Position Code: 15004) | 01 |
| 5 | Project Associate PAT II (Position Code: 15005) | 01 |
| 6 | Project Assistant-I / PA-I (Position Code: 15006) | 01 |
| 7 | Project Associate PAT I (Position Code: 15007) | 01 |
| Total | 07 |
Selection process
- All applications received by the last date will be scrutinized by duly constituted Screening Committees.
- Recommended/ shortlisted candidates will be interviewed over Video Conferencing / MS Teams.
- The date of the online interview will be communicated separately to shortlisted candidates.
- Result-awaited candidates are not eligible for the interview, and no interim enquiry will be entertained.
At a glance
- Particulars
- Details
- Organization
- CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR IHBT), Palampur
- Advertisement Number
- 15/ 2026
- Posts
- Project Associate PAT I, Project Associate PAT II, Project Assistant-I (PA-I)
- Total Positions
- 07
- Nature Of Engagement
- Purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of the respective project
- Mode Of Application
- Application form to be filled by hand, scanned, and sent as a single PDF via e-mail
- Last Date To Apply
- 30 September 2026
- Selection Process
- Screening followed by interview via Video Conferencing / MS Teams
- Job Location
- Palampur, Himachal Pradesh (one project based at University of Ladakh, Stakna, Leh)