Govt Life Science Job at Botanical Survey of India
Govt Life Science Job opportunity announced by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellows (JRFs). Applications are invited from eligible Indian Nationals for appointment in various BSI Regional Centres across India. Candidates with an M.Sc. in Botany can apply as per the official notification. This Government Research Fellowship offers structured research tenure and the opportunity to work with a premier national institution under the Ministry of Environment & Forests.
About Botanical Survey of India (BSI)
The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) functions under the Government of India, Ministry of Environment & Forests. Headquartered at CGO Complex, Salt Lake, Kolkata, BSI operates through multiple regional centres across India. The institute is engaged in botanical research and documentation of plant diversity. The present recruitment is being conducted by BSI Headquarters, Kolkata, for placement in its various regional offices.
Job Details
| Company | Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Government of India |
| Job Title | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Number of Positions | 6 (Six) |
| Location | Any Regional Centre/Office of BSI located at Itanagar, Shillong, Gangtok, Howrah, Kolkata, Prayagraj, Noida, Dehradun, Jodhpur, Pune, Hyderabad, Vijaya Puram, Coimbatore, or Solan (Yercaud). |
| Employment Type | Temporary (Contractual Fellowship) |
| Qualification | Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Botany from a UGC-recognized university with at least 55% aggregate marks |
| Reference Number | No. BSI-292/2/JRF-Rect./2026-Tech. |
| Last Date | 09 August 2026 |
Duration of Fellowship (2+1+2 years)
The initial appointment is for two years as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Following a performance assessment, suitable candidates will be promoted to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) for a third year; otherwise, the fellowship may be terminated. The SRF tenure may be extended for an additional two years, subject to satisfactory progress and institutional requirements.
Fellowship Amount
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 for the first two years, which enhanced to ₹42,000 from the third year onwards. HRA is admissible as per central rules. The fellowship is purely contractual and confers no right to regularization or absorption in BSI.
Job Description
Selected candidates under this Govt Life Science Job will be engaged in botanical research activities at assigned BSI Regional Centres. Fellows may be transferred or shifted from their initial place of posting to any other BSI office based on organizational requirements. The role involves plant-based research, documentation, and technical tasks relevant to botanical surveys. JRFs are permitted to register for regular Ph.D. programmes, provided they fulfill the academic eligibility criteria of the concerned university. Selected candidates are expected to travel extensively across India, including remote and inaccessible terrain, during their tenure.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in botanical research activities at assigned regional centres.
- Participate in field surveys and plant documentation work.
- Travel extensively across India including remote terrains.
- Prepare research documentation and technical reports.
- Support institutional research objectives as assigned.
- Comply with BSI administrative and research guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: M.Sc. in Botany with at least 55% aggregate marks.
- Age Limit: Upper age limit is 28 years as on the last date of application submission. Relaxation up to 5 years for SC, ST, PH, and female applicants, and up to 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
Desirable Qualification
- M.Sc. in Botany with specialization in Plant Taxonomy or Plant Systematics (any plant group).
- Working knowledge of computers.
- Strong analytical abilities.
- Proficient technical writing skills.
- NET (CSIR-JRF) qualified candidates are exempted from the written examination but must apply and appear for the interview if shortlisted.
Selection Process
- Physical (offline) written test consisting of one multiple-choice question (MCQ) paper of 3 hours duration.
- Online interviews for shortlisted candidates hosted through designated regional centres.
- No Travelling Allowance (TA) or daily allowance will be paid.
Application Fee
- ₹400 for General candidates
- ₹200 for OBC applicants
- ₹100 for SC/ST/PH applicants
- Fees must be paid exclusively online through the Bharatkosh portal (http://bharatkosh.gov.in).
Documents Required
- Completed application form
- BharatKosh receipt
- Research papers and prescribed documents
- Original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies (at interview stage)
How to Apply?
- Submit completed application forms in both hard and soft formats on or before 09.08.2026.
- Hard copies must be sent by Registered Post to The Scientist-in-Charge, Technical Section, BSI-Hqrs., 3rd MSO Building, CGO Complex, F-Wing, DF Block, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700064.
- Soft copies must be compiled into a single PDF file and emailed to [email protected] with the file named strictly as BSI _JRF_ 2026_FN_LN.
- Complete the online application via the Google Form link provided on the official website.
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