ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI)
(Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India)
Prani Vigyan Bhawan, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700053, India
Official Notification: Research Associate (RA) Recruitment in DST Project
RECRUITMENT FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (RA) POSITION IN DST SPONSORED PROJECT
ZSI Research Associate (RA) Recruitment Notification 2026: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), a premier taxonomy and faunal research institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has published an official recruitment advertisement for filling up the position of Research Associate (RA) in a Department of Science and Technology (DST) sponsored research project. Qualified candidates holding a Ph.D. in Zoology, Life Sciences, Biodiversity Conservation, or M.Sc. with relevant research publication record are invited to apply and participate in the interview process prior to the closing deadline.
| Organization Name | Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) |
| Sponsoring Agency | Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India |
| Position Name | Research Associate (RA) |
| Nature of Job | Contractual / Project Tenure Basis |
| Fellowship Amount | As per DST Fellowship Guidelines (Rs. 47,000/- to Rs. 54,000/- + HRA) |
| Job Location | ZSI Headquarters Kolkata / Regional Stations & Field Locations |
| Application Mode | Email Submission / Walk-in Interview |
| Official Portal | zsi.gov.in |
A. Essential Qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree in Zoology / Life Sciences / Environmental Science / Wildlife Biology / Biodiversity & Conservation from a recognized University.
- OR M.Sc. in Zoology / Life Sciences with at least 03 years of research, teaching, or design and development experience after M.Sc., with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
B. Desirable Experience:
- Experience in faunal taxonomy, field collection techniques, DNA barcoding, or GIS mapping.
- Proficiency in scientific report writing and computer applications.
C. Age Limit & Relaxations:
- Upper Age Limit: Maximum 40 Years for Male & 45 Years for Female candidates as on the date of interview.
- Age relaxations applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.
Selection Procedure:
- Screening of applications based on academic credentials, Ph.D. research work, and publication record.
- Personal Interview / Virtual Interview conducted by the ZSI Expert Selection Committee.
How to Apply:
- Download the official ZSI recruitment advertisement PDF using the link below.
- Prepare the application form in the prescribed bio-data format.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, Ph.D. degree/thesis submission proof, research publications, experience certificates, and age proof.
- Send the scanned application package via Email to the designated Principal Investigator / ZSI email address before the closing deadline.
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