CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for 16 Project JRF, Project Assistant and More Posts

Eligibility

The educational requirements are diverse, catering to various scientific disciplines. Here's a breakdown:

• Project JRF: Requires an M.Sc. in Botany & Biotechnology or an equivalent degree, along with qualifying a national-level JRF eligibility test such as NET or GATE. Desirable experience includes work in Molecular Biological techniques.
• Project Assistant: Candidates need a B.Sc. in Botany & Biotechnology/Biochemistry or an equivalent qualification. Work experience in Molecular Biological techniques is desirable.
• Project Associate -I (GAP-0376): An M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Plant Sciences/ Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/ Botany from a recognized University is required. Desirable experience includes plant cell and organ culture, secondary metabolite production, molecular biology techniques (PCR, qPCR), or basic biochemical profiling in medicinal plants with research publications.
• Project Associate PAT -I (MMP025302): Requires an M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Microbial Biotechnology/ Industrial Microbiology from a recognized University. Desirable experience includes basic laboratory analytical techniques, microbial handling, antimicrobial assays, and microbial identification techniques.
• Project Associate PAT-I (GAP0322): An M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Biotechnology from a recognized University is needed. Candidates with hands-on experience in handling microbes, enzymes, and fermentation techniques will be preferred.
• Project Associate-I (GAP0377): This post requires either a four-year Bachelor's degree or a Master's Degree in Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/ Plant Sciences, Plant Pathology/ Agricultural Sciences, or a BTech in Biotechnology from a recognized University. Expertise in biochemistry, plant cell culture, plant pathology tools for plant virology, plant-microbe interaction, and molecular biology is desirable.
• Project Associate-I (GAP0377) (another specific post): Requires an M.Sc. in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology from a recognized University. Expertise in running Gromacs script is desirable.
• Project Associate PAT-I (GAP-0373): A Master's Degree in Agronomy/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Floriculture from a recognized university is necessary. Work experience in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Horticulture extension work is desirable.
• Senior-PAT (GAP-0373): This senior role demands a Master's degree in Agronomy/ Agriculture/ Horticulture (Floriculture) from a recognized University with 3 years of R&D experience, OR a Doctoral Degree in Agronomy/ Agriculture/ Horticulture (Floriculture) from a recognized University with 2 years of R&D experience. Desirable experience includes extension and R&D in agricultural/floricultural crops with proven research publications.
• Junior Project Fellow (GAP0378): Requires an M.Sc. in Botany/ Plant Sciences/ Environmental Sciences from a recognized University. Desirable qualifications include experience in field surveys for plant exploration in High Altitude Areas and knowledge of ecological methods.
• Project Associate PAT-I (GAP0370): A Master's Degree in Agronomy/Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Floriculture from a recognized university is needed. Work Experience in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Horticulture extension work is desirable.
• Project Associate PAT-I (GAP0375): Requires a Masters / Integrated Masters degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Phytochemistry or Organic Chemistry from a recognized University. Desirable knowledge includes Natural Product Chemistry, Analytical Techniques, in vitro cell lines, and experimental animal handling.
• Project Associate PAT -I (GAP-0366): An M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology/ M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ M.Sc. in Microbiology from a recognized University is required. Desirable experience includes food product development, frequent travel to Chamba for data collection, and analytical techniques.
• Project Associate PAT-II (SSP-0185): Requires an M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology from a recognized University with 02 years of Research Experience. Desirable experience includes microalgae cultivation & biostimulant/biofertilizer applications.
• Project Associate PAT-I (SSP-0185): An M.Sc. Chemistry/ M. Pharma from a recognized University is needed. Desirable experience includes Natural Product Chemistry.

Candidates must ensure they meet all the specific educational and experience requirements for their chosen post before attending the walk-in interview.

Age Limit

The government provides age relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories. This means that the upper age limit is extended for these groups, giving them a fair chance to apply.

• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 05 years of age relaxation.
• OBC: 03 years of age relaxation.

Candidates should calculate their age based on the cutoff date mentioned in the official notification (if specified, otherwise as of the walk-in interview date). If you belong to a reserved category, remember to factor in the applicable age relaxation. Always refer to the official notification for the exact cutoff date and detailed age relaxation rules.

Application Fee

Since no application fee is specified, candidates can focus solely on preparing their documents and attending the walk-in interview. This simplifies the application process significantly.