The CSIR–Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur has released 09 vacancies for Technical Assistant and Technician (1) under Advertisement No. 16/2025. Eligible Indian citizens can apply offline from 29 November 2025 to 29 December 2025 (05:00 PM). Candidates residing in far-flung areas may submit their applications till 05 January 2026. The selection process includes a Trade Test followed by a Competitive OMR/Computer-Based Examination consisting of Paper-I, II, and III. Final merit will be prepared based on marks obtained in Paper-II & III. Selected candidates will receive pay as per Level-6 (Technical Assistant) and Level-2 (Technician) along with allowances as per 7th CPC. Applicants must carefully read the notification and ensure eligibility before applying.
Posted
30 Nov 2025, 02:39 pm
Total Posts
09
Organization
CSIR – Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur
Dates
30 Nov 2025 - 29 Dec 2025
Application Start Date: 29-11-2025
Application Last Date: 29-12-2025 (05:00 PM)
Last Date for Far-Flung Areas: 05-01-2026 (05:00 PM)
Admit Card Release: Notified later
Exam/Trade Test Date: Notified later
Venue: Palampur / Other cities (as decided by CSIR-IHBT)
General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (Demand Draft / Banker’s Cheque)
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
Payment Mode: Offline (DD/Banker’s Cheque)
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD: 10–15 years
Women (widows/divorced): Up to 35–40 years
Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
CSIR/Govt. employees: 5 years
Technical Assistant (Level-6)
B.Sc./Diploma in Relevant Field with 60% marks + Experience
Technician (1) (Level-2)
10th + ITI / 10th + Apprentice / 10th + 3 Years Experience (55% marks minimum)
| Sl. No | Post Name | No. of Posts | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technical Assistant (Tea Farm Management) | 01 (EWS) | B.Sc Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry + 1 yr exp OR Diploma + 2 yrs exp | Level-6 (₹35,400 + allowances) |
| 2 | Technical Assistant (Regulatory Facility) | 01 (UR) | B.Sc Biological Sciences + 1 yr experience/professional qualification | Level-6 |
| 3 | Technical Assistant (Analytical Chemistry) | 01 (UR) | B.Sc Chemical/Analytical Sciences + 1 yr experience/professional qualification | Level-6 |
| 4 | Technical Assistant (Soil Science) | 01 (SC) | B.Sc Agriculture/Horticulture + 1 yr exp OR Diploma + 2 yrs exp | Level-6 |
| 5 | Technician (1) – Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | 01 (EWS) | 10th + ITI OR Apprentice OR 3 yrs experience | Level-2 (₹19,900 + allowances) |
| 6 | Technician (1) – Agriculture | 01 (OBC) | 10th + ITI OR Apprentice OR 3 yrs experience | Level-2 |
| 7 | Technician (1) – Photography | 01 (UR) | 10th + ITI in Photography/Visual Arts/Videography OR Apprentice | Level-2 |
| 8 | Technician (1) – Housekeeping/Catering | 01 (UR) | 10th + ITI OR 2/3 yrs experience | Level-2 |
| 9 | Technician (1) – Food Science/Production | 01 (UR) | 10th + ITI OR Apprentice OR 3 yrs experience | Level-2 |
Read the official notification carefully.
Download the application form from IHBT website.
Fill the form in your own handwriting.
Attach:
Self-attested documents
Photos
Demand Draft of ₹500 (if applicable)
Superscribe the envelope: “Application for the post of _________ (Post Code _______)”
Send only by Registered/Speed Post to:
The Controller of Administration
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
Post Box No. 6, Palampur, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh – 176061
Ensure the application reaches by the last date.
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!

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