GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE
ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI)
PRANI VIGYAN BHAWAN, M-BLOCK,NEW ALIPORE,
KOLKATA – 700 053
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR SELECTION OF PROJECT PERSONNEL AT ZOOLOGICAL
SURVEY OF INDIA, KOLKATA ON 26th June 2019, 10.00 AM
Applications are invited for the purely temporary posts of 01 RA-III, 01 RA-I, 01 JRF, 02 JRA and 02
Field Assistants, initially for one year but extendable maximum upto December 2020 based on
performance and requirement in ZSI, under the project entitled ‘Conservation of Threatened
Vertebrate Fauna in Indian Himalayan Region through Long-term Monitoring and capacity
Building’ funded by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India through
National Mission of Himalayan Studies.
Project Objectives:
Study on vertebrate fauna in the Indian Himalayan Region and developing spatial database;
To study the population viability of selected threatened species in Indian Himalayan Region for
developing long-term conservation strategies;
To set long-term monitoring protocol for threatened vertebrate faunal groups in different parts of
Indian Himalayan Region and to develop adaptive management strategies for long-term
conservation of those species through community engagement;
To enhance capacities of different stakeholders (including Forest & Wildlife department staff, local
Institutions/ colleges, local NGOs and local communities) for monitoring and conserving threatened
vertebrate fauna in the Indian Himalayan Region through capacity building programs and use of
modern science, technological tools and approaches;
Investigating whether ethno-zoological knowledge and practices can be a conservation measure for
threatened vertebrate fauna in IHR.
Place of Work: The selected candidates (RAs, JRFs, JRAs, FAs) will have to travel extensively in
the Lahaul & Spiti District, Himachal Pradesh, Trans Himalayas, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand,
Western Himalayas, East Sikkim District, Sikkim, Central Himalayas, Darjeeling District, West
Bengal, Central Himalayas, North Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalayas, East
Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalayas, and may be posted for a longer duration,
based on requirements or any other places as per the project requirements including HQ at Kolkata.
Remuneration:
Research Associate (RA-III) @Rs.40,000/- + HRA @ 24% per month
Research Associate (RA-I) @Rs.36,000/- + HRA @ 24% per month
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) @ Rs.16,000/- + HRA @ 24 % or Minimum @ Rs.5,400/- for first two
years and Rs.18,000/- + HRA @ 24% or Minimum @ Rs.5,400/- for 3rd year,
Junior Research Assistant (JRA) @ Rs.16,000/- + HRA @ 8% or Minimum @ Rs.1,800/- for first two
years and Rs.18,000/- + HRA @ 8% or Minimum @ Rs.1,800/- for 3rd year
Field Assistants @ Rs.12,000/- per month (consolidated)
Essential Qualification
Desirable Experience for the posts:
1. Research Associate (RA-III)
Qualification: M. Sc. & Ph.D in Zoology/Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity
& Conservation or equivalent with at least two years of research experience/teaching experience
after obtaining the PhD degree.
Desirable Experience: Prior work experience in the Indian Himalayan Region/ Knowledge /
experience/ Wildlife ecology/ bioinformatics/ Geo-informatics/ climate change studies with at least
one publication in SCI journal. Proven experience in data analysis, GIS, Bio/Geo-Informatics,
Science writing and communication, organising workshops, seminar, symposium, training
programme etc.
Age Limit: The upper age limit is 40 years as on date of interview. Age relaxation as per Govt. of
India rules.
2. Research Associate (RA-I)
Qualification: M. Sc. & Ph.D in Zoology/Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental Sciences/Biodiversity
& Conservation or equivalent. Candidate with Ph.D. thesis submitted may also apply. However, if
found suitable, they will be offered SRF and upon awarding the degree of PhD will be offered the
post of RA-I.
Desirable Experience: Prior work experience in the Indian Himalayan Region/ Knowledge /
experience/ecology/ bioinformatics/ climate change studies with at least one publication in SCI
journal. Proven experience in Data analysis, GIS, Bio/Geo-Informatics, Science writing and
communication, organising workshops, seminar, symposium, training programme etc.
Age Limit: The upper age limit is 40 years as on date of interview. Age relaxation as per Govt. of
India rules.
3. Junior Research Fellows (JRF)/ Junior Project Assistants (JRA)
Qualification: M. Sc. in Zoology/ Life Sciences/ Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental
Sciences/Biodiversity & Conservation or equivalent in any branch of biological Sciences with a
minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Desirable Experience: Experience /knowledge/interest on field data collection/Bioinformatics
/Geoinformatics / Wildlife Ecology/GIS/ Climate change.
Age Limit: The upper age limit is 28 years as on date of interview. Age relaxation as per Govt. of
India rules.
In case of exceptional candidates, these may be relaxed. UGC/CSIR NET JRF/GATE qualified
candidates would be awarded fellowship in line with DST norms, while otherwise competent/ suitable
candidates would be provided fellowship as mentioned above which are likely to be amended as per
ZSI norms.
4. Field Assistants
Qualification: B.Sc. with Zoology as one of the subjects from a recognized university.
Desirable Experience: Field experience and knowledge of computer will be an added advantage.
Candidates from Himalayan region will be given preference.
Age Limit: The upper age limit is 40 years as on date of interview. Age relaxation as per Govt. of
India rules.
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