ZSI Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 35 years on the date of interview, relaxable up to 5 years for Scheduled Caste/Tribe applicants, up to 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and up to 10 years for Physically Handicapped candidates, as per Govt. of India rules

Salary / Pay Scale

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

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.

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