ZSI Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) will hold a walk-in interview on 25 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at Zoological Survey of India, 'M' Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, for one Project Scientist post. Registration is from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM on the day. The post is in the MoEFCC-funded project "Compilation of Faunal diversity of 100 Ramsar wetlands of India". It pays Rs. 75000/- per month (consolidated) and is open to candidates with a Ph.D. who meet the experience and publication requirement.

ZSI Project Scientist Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The official notification does not specify the application fee or the selection process beyond the interview before the selection committee.

About ZSI

The Zoological Survey of India is a Government of India organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, with its headquarters at Prani Vigyan Bhawan, 'M' Block, New Alipore, Kolkata. This post is in the project "Compilation of Faunal diversity of 100 Ramsar wetlands of India", funded by MoEFCC, Govt. of India, New Delhi. The place of posting is ZSI HQ, Kolkata.

Posts and Eligibility

ZSI has advertised one (01) Project Scientist post. The details are as printed in the notice.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 40 years on the date of interview. It is relaxable up to 5 years for applicants belonging to Scheduled Castes/Tribes, up to 3 years for OBC-Non Creamy Layer and up to 10 years for Physically Handicapped candidates, as per Govt. of India rules.

Desirable Qualification

• Research experience in faunal taxonomy, systematics, biodiversity assessment, ecology or wetland studies.
• Experience in the identification, documentation and compilation of faunal diversity, preferably from wetlands or other aquatic ecosystems.
• Knowledge of scientific literature review, taxonomic databases, biodiversity databases and preparation of scientific reports or publications.
• Good scientific writing and documentation skills, with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, data management and biodiversity-related databases.

Preference will be given to candidates having research experience in faunal diversity assessment, taxonomy and documentation of Indian wetlands. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility details.

What to Bring

• The duly filled-in application form (Annexure I of the notice), available on the ZSI website at https://zsi.gov.in/advertisement.
• Self-attested true copies of testimonials of qualifications, experience, date of birth etc.
• Copies of mark sheets of all examinations.
• All original documents, to be produced at the time of registration.
• No Objection Certificate from the present employer, if currently employed.
• A recent passport size photograph pasted on the form with signature, and the SC/ST/OBC certificate where applicable (as the form asks).
• The list of publications in APA style, copies of the best scientific publications, the title of the dissertation/thesis with a one-page summary on a separate sheet, and the names and full addresses of three referees, as the form asks.

The form also asks for educational qualifications from Matriculation onwards, details of previous research experience or employment in chronological order, and the present pay scale, position held, basic pay and total emoluments drawn.

What Happens on the Day

Candidates must register between 10 AM and 10:45 AM on 25 November 2026 at Zoological Survey of India, 'M' Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053. All original documents are produced at registration. Candidates then appear before the selection committee at 11:00 AM.

Important Instructions

• The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, i.e. Feb-March, 2027.
• The offer of appointment will be on purely contractual basis.
• Selected candidates need to join immediately or at a short notice.
• No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for appearing for the interview.
• Incomplete application forms and applications with misrepresented facts will not be considered.
• Paid or honorary, part-time or full-time employment, or private practice even in honorary capacity, is not permissible to the Project Scientist during the tenure of the project.
• The Director, Zoological Survey of India reserves the right to select or reject any candidature and to cancel the walk-in interview.
• For contact: Officer-in-Charge, Technical Section, Zoological Survey of India, M Block New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, e-mail [email protected].

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