CSIR IHBT Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in for 05 Project Associate and Research Associate I Posts

Age limits by post

• Project Associate (Post Codes 3001, 3002, 3003, 3005): Minimum 35 years, Maximum 35 years
• Research Associate-I (Post Code 3004): Minimum 40 years, Maximum 40 years

Age relaxations: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PWD +10 years in accordance with government norms.

Project Associate (Post Codes 3001-3003, 3005)

• B.E./B.Tech in relevant fields (e.g., Computer Science & Engineering for 3001)
• CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET qualification or GATE or equivalent national-level examinations (where applicable)

Research Associate-I (Post Code 3004)

• Ph.D. in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Life Science
• Desirable: Development and characterization of transgenic plants, RNA Seq analysis, protein-protein interaction studies with peer-reviewed publications

Post Code 3005

• M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry
• Desirable: Cloning, recombinant expression, purification and characterization of proteins

Important dates

• Walk-in Interview for Post Codes 3001 and 3002: 26 February 2026
• Walk-in Interview for Post Codes 3003, 3004, and 3005: 27 February 2026
• Project Tenure dates: 20 March 2026 (3001), 31 March 2026 (3002), 5 December 2026 (3003, 3004, 3005)
• Updated information: February 12, 2026 (time stamped) (Note: Some items reflect ongoing tenure periods; exact reporting times and venues are provided in the official notification.)

Application fees

• No online application fee is mentioned for walk-in recruitment. (Walk-in process; no separate application portal charges described in the notification.)

Walk-in procedure

• Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview.
• Report at the venue at the time specified in the notification.
• Bring original documents and one set of self-attested copies (ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates if any, and category certificate if applicable).
• If required, bring the duly filled application form.
• Verify eligibility criteria before attending. Arrive early to complete registration formalities and carry extra passport-size photographs if needed.