CSIR-IHBT Palampur Announces Scientist Recruitment for 2025

The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), nestled in the scenic landscapes of Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, is actively seeking talented and driven Indian researchers to join its esteemed team. For the year 2025, IHBT Palampur has released Advertisement No. 15/2024, inviting online applications for various Group-A Scientist positions. This recruitment drive aims to attract individuals with exceptional academic credentials, proven scientific accomplishments, relevant experience, and a strong passion for pursuing a career in Research and Science & Technology (S&T) Management.

IHBT Palampur’s 2025 Scientist Openings: A Breakdown

Specifically, IHBT Palampur is offering 11 Scientist positions across diverse disciplines. The distribution of these vacancies is as follows: 3 for Unreserved (UR) candidates, 2 for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates, 3 for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates, 1 for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, and 2 for Persons with Disabilities (PWD). Applicants must not exceed 32 years of age. The selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with a salary range of ₹67700-208700/-.

Application Fees and Exemptions

A non-refundable application fee of ₹500/- is required for all applicants, payable through the State Bank Collect link accessible via the CSIR-IHBT website, which is also integrated into the online application form. However, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Physically Handicapped (PH), and Women candidates, as well as regular employees of CSIR, are exempt from this fee.

Application Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

Prospective candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are required to complete an online application form, which can be found on the IHBT website. The online application window will be open from February 24, 2023, to March 24, 2025. Following the online submission, candidates must print a hard copy of the application and the generated data sheet, sign it, and attach copies of all relevant documents, including mark sheets, certificates, publication reprints, and other testimonials. This hard copy package must be sent to:

The Director,

CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology,

Post Box No-6, Palampur,

District Kangra (H.P.),

Pin -176061.

The deadline for receiving the hard copy is April 4, 2025. However, candidates residing in far-flung areas will be granted an extended deadline until April 9, 2025.

Accessing Detailed Information and Application Forms

For comprehensive details regarding the recruitment process and to access the online application form, please visit the official CSIR-IHBT website at: https://www.ihbt.res.in/en/other-links/recruitment. This link will provide all necessary information for those interested in applying for the Scientist Vacancy Recruitment in CSIR IHBT 2025.