Pharma Project Associate Job at CSIR-IHBT | Attend The Walk-In Interview
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) in Palampur is opening its doors for a series of Walk-in-Interviews on February 26 and 27, 2026. This Project Associate Job are purely temporary and project-based, ranging from deep learning in tea quality to nutraceuticals for liver disease. If you have the right credentials and a bit of adventurous spirit to work in the beautiful Kangra Valley, this might be your next big career move.
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About The Institution
The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), nestled in the scenic town of Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, is a premier constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Dedicated to the sustainable management and valuation of bioresources in the Himalayan region, the institute spearheads diverse, cutting-edge research ranging from AI-integrated tea quality grading to the development of microalgae-based nutraceuticals for fatty liver disease. With advanced facilities for molecular techniques, NGS data analysis, and protein characterization, IHBT serves as a multidisciplinary hub where biological science meets modern technology.
Position Details
- Project Code: FTT020507
- Position Code: 3002
- No. of Positions: 01
- Name of Position: Project Associate PAT-I
- Age: 35 Years as on 26.02.2026
- Stipend: (a) Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for qualified candidates (b) Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for others
- Essential Qualification: M.Pharm. in Pharmacology or M.Sc. in Biochemistry
- Desirable Qualification: Experience in Cell line handling and Laboratory animal experimentations
- Interview Date, Time, and Venue: 26.02.2026, 09:30 AM, CSIR-HBT, Palampur (H.P.)
- Project Title: Phycobiliproteins-based nutraceutical for fatty liver disease
Stipend Structure
The monthly pay depends on your qualification in national-level exams:
- ₹31,000/- + HRA: For those who have qualified CSIR-UGC / ICAR / ICMR NET (including lectureship/assistant professorship) or GATE, or other national-level exams conducted by Central Govt. Departments like DBT/DST.
- ₹25,000/- + HRA: For others who meet the essential qualifications but haven’t cleared the aforementioned exams.
Note: The Research Associate-I (Code 3004) receives a fixed stipend of ₹58,000/- + 9% HRA.
Important Instructions
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Application Process: Download the prescribed format from www.ihbt.res.in. Bring the filled application, a latest colored passport photo, and self-attested copies of all certificates.
- Mandatory: You must bring original certificates for verification during the interview.
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Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates.
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Eligibility: “Result awaited” candidates are not eligible to appear.
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No TA/DA: No travelling allowance will be paid for attending the interview.
Note:
- Result awaited candidates are not eligible.
- Queries can be made at recruitment@ihbt.res.in.
- In case of disputes, the English version will prevail.
