CSIR – Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) Recruitment 2026

CSIR-CIMAP Recruitment Advertisement No. 1/2026

CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, has released Advertisement No. 1/2026 inviting applications from eligible and result-oriented Indian nationals for administrative posts.

Organization Details

• Organization Name: CSIR – Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
• Parent Organization: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi
• Address:
  CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants,
  Post Office – CIMAP,
  Lucknow – 226015,
  Uttar Pradesh, India

Post Details

Pay Scale & Benefits

Job Location

The primary place of posting is Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. However, selected candidates are liable to serve at any of the CSIR-CIMAP Research Centres located at Lucknow, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pantnagar, Purara (District Bageshwar) or anywhere in India as per organizational requirements.

Important Dates

• Start Date for Online Application: 30 January 2026 (10:00 AM IST)
• Last Date for Online Application: 20 February 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
• Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy at CIMAP: 06 March 2026 (05:30 PM IST)

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a recognized university in Hindi or English, with the other language as a compulsory or elective subject or as a medium of examination at the degree level;
• OR Master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi or English as medium and the other language as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level;
• AND a recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa OR two years’ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice-versa in Central or State Government offices, including Government of India undertakings.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of one language other than Hindi mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
• Degree or Diploma in translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa from a recognized university.

Age Limit

Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 30 years for Unreserved candidates as on the closing date of online application submission (20 February 2026).

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST/OBC (NCL): As per Government of India rules.
• PwBD: 10 years (15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC-NCL).
• Ex-Servicemen: As per GOI/CSIR rules.
• Widows, Divorced Women and Women Judicially Separated from their Husbands (not remarried): Up to 35 years (UR) and up to 40 years (SC/ST).

Application Fee

Fee must be paid online only. No other mode of payment is accepted.

Selection Process

Selection will be made through an open written competitive examination consisting of two papers:

• Paper-I: Objective type (OMR or Computer Based Test)
• Paper-II: Descriptive paper assessing translation and writing skills

Paper-II will be evaluated only for candidates who qualify Paper-I. Final merit will be prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-II. The written examination will be conducted at Lucknow.

How to Apply

1. Apply online through https://recruitment.cimap.res.in.
2. Complete registration, fee payment, and online application submission.
3. Send the printed application form along with self-attested copies of required documents by Speed Post or Registered Post.
4. Applications must reach:
   Controller of Administration,
   CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants,
   Post Office – CIMAP, Lucknow – 226015

General Instructions & Conditions

• Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
• Submission of hard copy of application is mandatory.
• Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the examination.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
• All updates, corrigenda, and notifications will be published only on the CIMAP website.

Official Website

https://www.cimap.res.in

Official Notification

Download CSIR-CIMAP Advertisement No. 1/2026 (PDF)