Project Associate PAT-I and PAT-II, region specific smart agrotechnologies for soil and plant health Phase II (Advt. No. 16/2026, position codes 16007, 16008, 16009)
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur
Who can apply: 16007 PAT-I: M.Sc. in Horticulture (Floriculture), Soil Science, Agronomy or Biochemistry. 16008 PAT-II: M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy or Soil Science), Horticulture (Fruit Science) or Botany plus 2 years of R&D experience. 16009 PAT-I: M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy or Soil Science), Horticulture (Fruit Science) or… What is funded: Three positions on one project: PAT-I (16007) at Rs. 25,000 plus HRA; PAT-II (16008) at Rs. 35,000 plus HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates or Rs. 28,000 plus HRA otherwise; PAT-I (16009) at Rs. 31,000 plus HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates or Rs. 25,000 plus HRA otherwise. Project tenure up to 31.03.2029…. Deadline: Walk-in interview on 22 September 2026, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur (H.P.); candidates reporting after not allowed. Round: Advt. No. 16/2026.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur, official page.
Who can apply
- 16007 PAT-I: M.Sc. in Horticulture (Floriculture), Soil Science, Agronomy or Biochemistry. 16008 PAT-II: M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy or Soil Science), Horticulture (Fruit Science) or Botany plus 2 years of R&D experience. 16009 PAT-I: M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy or Soil Science), Horticulture (Fruit Science) or Botany. Upper age 35 years as on 22-09-2026 with Government of India relaxations. Result-awaited candidates are not eligible.
Stage dates
Walk-in interview at 9:30 AM for all three position codes; a separate application form is needed for each position code.22 September 2026
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