ZSI Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, will hold a walk-in interview for one Research Associate position in an ANRF-funded research project (earlier DST-SERB) on the blood-feeding biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, covering their ecology, molecular aspects and association with humans and livestock. The interview is scheduled for 18 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at the ZSI Headquarters, 'M' Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, and the selected associate will be posted in the Diptera Section at ZSI HQ, Kolkata. The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, which runs until March 2027.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Zoology or Life Sciences from a recognised university in India. Research experience supported by publications is desirable, particularly in the taxonomy of Diptera, ecological modelling, DNA barcoding and mitogenomics. The remuneration is Rs. 47,000 per month plus admissible HRA. The upper age limit is 35 years on the date of the interview, with relaxation of up to five years for SC/ST applicants, three years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and ten years for physically handicapped candidates under Government of India rules.

Candidates should register between 10:00 AM and 10:45 AM on the day of the interview at the venue, carrying the duly filled application form (downloadable from the ZSI advertisements page) along with self-attested copies of testimonials, qualifications, experience and date-of-birth proof, copies of all mark sheets, and all original documents for verification. The appointment will be on a purely contractual basis and may be extended if the project is extended and performance is satisfactory; the selected candidate must be ready to join immediately or at short notice. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Eligibility

• PhD in Zoology/Life Sciences from a recognised university in India
• Desirable: research experience supported by research publications in the taxonomy of Diptera, ecological modelling, DNA barcoding and mitogenomics
• Upper age limit 35 years on the date of interview; relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 10 years for Physically Handicapped candidates as per Govt. of India rules
• The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project (until March 2027); place of posting is the Diptera Section, ZSI Headquarters, Kolkata
• Candidates must register between 10:00 AM and 10:45 AM on the interview day and produce all original documents at registration

Selection Process

1. Selection through a walk-in interview before the selection committee on 18 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at ZSI Headquarters, Kolkata. Candidates must register from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM on the same day. No TA/DA will be provided.

Salary / Pay Scale

Rs. 47,000/- + admissible HRA per month

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