ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI), KOLKATA
(A Subordinate Organization under Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India)
Prani Vigyan Bhawan, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700053, India
Official Notification: Research Associate (RA) Position in DST Project | November 2026
NOTIFICATION FOR RECRUITMENT OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (RA) UNDER DST PROJECT
ZSI Kolkata Research Associate Recruitment 2026: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata, a premier taxonomy and faunal research institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, has released an official recruitment advertisement for filling up a temporary research position of Research Associate (RA) under a Department of Science and Technology (DST) sponsored research project. Candidates holding Ph.D. in Zoology, Life Sciences, Animal Systematics, Biodiversity Conservation, Molecular Biology, or Wildlife Science (or M.Sc. with 3 years research experience and SCI publications) are eligible to apply through the prescribed application mode prior to the specified closing deadline.
| Organization Name | Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata |
| Parent Ministry | Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India |
| Sponsoring Agency | Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India |
| Name of Post | Research Associate (RA) |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely Temporary / Contractual Project Basis |
| Monthly Fellowship / Emoluments | Rs. 47,000/- to Rs. 54,000/- Per Month + Admissible HRA (As per DST Norms) |
| Job Location | ZSI Headquarter, Kolkata / Designated Field Stations |
| Application Mode | Email Application / Postal Submission to ZSI Administration |
| Official Portal | zsi.gov.in |
A. Essential Educational Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree in Zoology / Life Sciences / Animal Taxonomy / Biodiversity / Molecular Systematics / Wildlife Biology from a recognized University or Institute; OR
- M.Sc. in Zoology / Life Sciences with minimum 60% aggregate marks and at least 03 years of documented research experience with published papers in SCI indexed journals.
B. Desirable Experience & Skills:
- Prior field survey experience in faunal exploration, species identification, DNA barcoding, phylogenetic analysis, and scientific report compilation.
- Proficiency in computer applications, statistical tools (R / PAST / SPSS), and GIS software.
C. Age Limit & Relaxations:
- Upper age limit is up to 35 Years for male candidates and 40 Years for female candidates (Age relaxations applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per DST / Govt. of India guidelines).
Selection Procedure:
- Screening of applications based on academic credentials, Ph.D. research work, and research publication record.
- Interview / Presentation conducted by the Selection Committee at ZSI Kolkata (in-person or online mode).
How to Apply:
- Download the official ZSI advertisement PDF using the link below.
- Prepare your Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with the prescribed application form.
- Attach self-attested copies of 10th mark sheet (age proof), B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. degree certificates, mark lists, research publications, and experience certificates.
- Send the completed application form via email to the designated project email address or by post to ZSI Headquarters, Kolkata prior to the closing deadline.
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