Project Associate PAT-I – CSIR-IHBT
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹25,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology OR MCA OR Masters in Remote Sensing/GIS/Geoinformatics/AI & Data Science from a recognized University.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior experience required, but working knowledge in AI/Machine Learning/Python or Drone image processing is preferred.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Project Associate PAT-I position at CSIR-IHBT offers an opportunity to work on the advanced research project focusing on tea foliar disease detection through hyperspectral remote sensing and AI techniques. Candidates with background in Computer Science, IT, Remote Sensing, or AI will engage in hands-on data collection, Machine Learning model development, and Python programming in Palampur. Eligible NET or GATE qualified candidates receive an enhanced stipend, making it an attractive role for early-career researchers aiming for public sector scientific research exposure. Applicants should submit their application in the prescribed format via email before the deadline.
- Applicants with CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET or GATE qualifications receive a higher stipend of ₹31,000 plus HRA per month.
- Candidates without national level test qualification receive a consolidated stipend of ₹25,000 plus HRA per month.
- Working knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, Python programming, or drone image processing is desirable.
- The project tenure for this position is fixed up to 31 March 2028.
- Applications must be sent via email to amit.kumar07@csir.res.in by 12 August 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
₹31,000/- + HRA per month for NET/GATE qualified candidates; ₹25,000/- + HRA per month for others.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of received applications by Screening Committee Online Interview via Video Conferencing / MS Teams for recommended candidates
Application Fees
No Application Fee mentioned.
Reservation
Age relaxation of 05 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
Age relaxation of 03 years for OBC candidates as per Government of India instructions.
How to Apply
- Download the application proforma annexed with the official advertisement.
- Fill up all columns of the application proforma very carefully in own handwriting.
- Scan the completely filled application form into PDF format.
- Send the single PDF file to the specified e-mail address (amit.kumar07@csir.res.in) mentioning the prescribed subject format including the Position Code.
Frequently Asked Questions
The stipend is ₹31,000 plus HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates, and ₹25,000 plus HRA for non-NET/GATE candidates per month.
Essential qualifications include B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT, MCA, or Masters in Remote Sensing/GIS/Geoinformatics/AI & Data Science.
The maximum age limit is 35 years as on 12.08.2026, with age relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
