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Are you ready to elevate your research career with a prestigious Pharma Govt Job? The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) in Palampur is conducting a Walk-in Interview for highly motivated candidates to fill various temporary project positions. This is a golden opportunity to contribute to pioneering research while securing a valuable Pharma Govt Job. Don’t miss your chance; prepare your documents and attend the Walk-in Interview this August 2026 to take a significant step forward in your scientific journey!
Job Details
- Advertisement No: 14/2026
- Position: Various positions under different projects
- Location: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
About the Institute
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) is a premier research institute located in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India. It operates under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and focuses on biotechnological research and development in the Himalayan region. The institute aims to harness the rich biodiversity of the area for sustainable development and innovation. This is a great opportunity for those looking for a Pharma govt job in a reputable organization.
Walk-in Interview Details & Job Positions
Walk-in interviews are scheduled to be held for the selection of suitable candidates on a purely temporary basis for the duration of the projects or till completion, whichever is earlier.
1. Senior-PAT (Position Code: 14002)
- Project Title: Valorization of Temple Floral Waste into Industrial Dyes and Leftover for Compost to Boost Circular Economy (FTT050606)
- Number of Positions: 01
- Age Limit: 40 Years as on 18-08-2026
- Stipend: Rs. 42,000/- + HRA per month
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Chemistry / M. Pharma. in Chemistry from a recognized University and 3 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions OR Doctoral Degree in Chemistry/ Industrial Chemistry/ Pharmacy from a recognized University and 2 years’ experience in Research and Development.
- Desirable Qualification: Research experience in the area of natural product chemistry or in natural colors/dyes.
- Key Responsibilities: Conduct research on extracting industrial dyes from floral waste and converting leftovers into compost to support the circular economy.
- Project Tenure: Upto 31-03-2027
- Walk-in Interview Schedule: Date: 18-08-2026 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur
2. Project Scientist-I OR Principal-PAT OR Senior-PAT (Position Code: 14008)
- Project Title: Unravelling the molecular mechanism involving whitefly midgut in circulative and propagative transmission of tomato leaf curl Palampur virus (GAP0371) [DBT sponsored Project]
- Number of Positions: 01
- Age Limit: 35 Years (Project Scientist-I) or 40 Years (Principal-PAT/Senior-PAT) as on 19-08-2026
- Stipend: Rs. 56,000/- + 9% HRA (Project Scientist-I) OR Rs. 49,000/- + 9% HRA (Principal-PAT) OR Rs. 42,000/- + 9% HRA (Senior-PAT)
- Essential Qualification (Project Scientist-I): Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University.
- Essential Qualification (Principal-PAT): Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural/Agricultural/Pharmaceutical Sciences/MVSc/Animal Sciences OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine with 6 years’ R&D experience OR Doctoral Degree with 3 years’ R&D experience.
- Essential Qualification (Senior-PAT): Masters/Integrated Masters in Natural/Agricultural/Pharmaceutical Sciences/MVSc/Animal Science OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine with 3 years’ R&D experience OR Doctoral Degree with 2 years’ R&D experience.
- Desirable Qualification: Knowledge in plant virology, insect transmission of Plant viruses, protein-protein interaction, proteome characterization, and insect developmental biology (evident from published papers).
- Key Responsibilities: Investigate molecular mechanisms of virus transmission in whiteflies using modern proteome characterization tools.
- Project Tenure: Upto 23-04-2029
- Walk-in Interview Schedule: Date: 19-08-2026 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur
3. Project Associate PAT-I (Position Code: 14017)
- Project Title: Long-term impact analysis of Microplastics Exposure on the cardiovascular system in solution to climate change: Zebrafish model-based risk assessment (FIR050402)
- Number of Positions: 01
- Age Limit: 35 Years as on 21-08-2026
- Stipend: (a) Rs. 31,000/- + 10% HRA for CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET (incl. lectureship) or GATE-qualified candidates, OR those who cleared national-level examinations conducted by the Central Govt. Departments. (b) Rs. 25,000/- + 10% HRA for others.
- Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from a recognized University.
- Desirable Qualification: Experience in handling Zebrafish as an experimental model.
- Key Responsibilities: Conduct risk assessments using Zebrafish models to study the long-term impact of microplastics on the cardiovascular system.
- Project Tenure: Up to 31-03-2028
- Walk-in Interview Schedule: Date: 21-08-2026 | Time: 09.30 AM | Venue: CSIR-IHBT, Palampur
General Instructions & Application Process
- Candidates reporting for an interview after 10.00 AM will not be allowed to appear.
- Eligible candidates must appear for the Walk-in-Interview with a prescribed application format (available at www.ihbt.res.in) with the latest colored passport-size photo affixed.
- Bring self-attested photocopies of testimonials (age, educational qualifications, experience) and all original certificates at the time of the interview.
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD/Women (05 years) and OBC (03 years) applies as per Govt. of India instructions.
- If applying for multiple position codes, submit a separate application form for each.
- No Travelling Allowance (TA) will be paid for attending the interview.
- Engagement is temporary, co-terminus with the project, and does not provide any right/claim for regular, permanent CSIR posts.
- Result-awaited candidates are not eligible.
- Online interview requests will not be entertained.
How to reach CSIR-IHBT, Palampur
- By Train: Up to Una, Amb (H.P.) or up to Chakki Bank, Pathankot Railway Station (H.P.).
- By Bus: ISBT Palampur via Chandigarh, Una, Dehra, Kangra (H.P.).
- By Air: From New Delhi up to Dharamshala, Gaggal Airport (H.P.).
Contact for Queries
Any query related to this advertisement may be made exclusively to the email ID: recruitment@ihbt.res.in
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This opportunity at CSIR-IHBT for a pharma govt job is a remarkable chance for qualified candidates to advance their careers in a prestigious research environment. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend the walk-in interview on 18 August 2026. Don’t miss the chance to be part of innovative research projects and contribute to the field of biotechnology.
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