ZSI INCOIS Recruitment 2026: Apply for JRF, SRF & Research Posts (Advt 03) @ zsi.gov.in

ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI) & INCOIS

(Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change | Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India)

Prani Vigyan Bhawan, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700053, India

Official Notification: Advertisement No. 03 / INCOIS Project / 2026

RECRUITMENT FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (JRF) & PROJECT POSITIONS

ZSI INCOIS Recruitment Notification 2026 (Advt No. 03): Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata, in collaboration with the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification (Advertisement 3/INCOIS/2026) for filling up temporary vacancies of Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Senior Research Fellow (SRF), and Project Assistants under marine fauna biodiversity research projects. Qualified candidates holding an M.Sc. in Zoology, Marine Biology, Oceanography, Environmental Science, or Life Sciences from recognized universities are invited to apply prior to the closing deadline.

1. OVERVIEW & VACANCY DETAILS

Recruiting Authority	Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
Collaborating Agency	Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), MoES
Advertisement Ref No.	Advertisement 3_INCOIS_2026.pdf
Positions Offered	Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Project Assistant
Nature of Job	Temporary / Time-Bound Marine Project Basis
Fellowship / Salary Scale	Rs. 31,000/- to Rs. 35,000/- + HRA as per DST/MoES Guidelines
Job Location	ZSI Headquarters Kolkata / Marine Regional Stations & Offshore Field Cruises
Application Mode	Email Submission / Walk-in / Virtual Interview
Official Portal	zsi.gov.in / incois.gov.in

2. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & QUALIFICATIONS

Post Cadre	Essential Qualifications & Desirable Criteria
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	M.Sc. in Zoology / Marine Biology / Oceanography / Life Sciences / Biodiversity & Conservation with minimum 60% aggregate marks. CSIR-UGC NET / GATE qualified OR ICAR-NET / National Level Exam qualified candidates will be given preference.
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)	M.Sc. in relevant Marine/Biological science discipline with minimum 02 years of proven research experience in marine taxonomy or oceanographic surveys.
Project Assistant	B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Biological Sciences / Zoology with computer literacy and field survey capability.

Age Limit & Relaxations:

• Upper Age Limit: Maximum 28 Years for JRF (relaxable up to 33 years for SC/ST/Women & 31 years for OBC candidates as per Government of India rules).

3. SELECTION PROCEDURE & APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Selection Procedure:

• Initial screening of applications based on academic merit, NET/GATE scores, and research publications.
• Personal Interview / Virtual Assessment conducted by the ZSI-INCOIS Joint Selection Committee.

How to Apply:

• Download the official recruitment advertisement PDF using the button below.
• Prepare the application form in the prescribed bio-data format.
• Attach self-attested copies of M.Sc. mark sheets, NET/GATE scorecards, age proof, and research publication copies.
• Send the complete application package via Email to the designated ZSI Project Coordinator / Officer before the deadline.

4. OFFICIAL CIRCULAR & WEBSITE LINKS

Click the action buttons below to download the official ZSI INCOIS Advertisement PDF or visit the official portal:

📄 Download Official ZSI INCOIS Advt 03 PDF

🌐 Visit Official ZSI Portal (zsi.gov.in)