MoEF Govt of India Botany/Zoology Scientist Jobs

Government of India 
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change 
Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, 
New Delhi – 110003.

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Applications are invited from Indian citizens for filling up Scientists posts on Direct Recruitment basis in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change including its subordinate offices as per details given below:

2. ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (ZSI) – 04 Posts 

(i) One (01) post of Scientist – ‘E’ in Level -13, Rs.123100-215900 of Pay Matrix of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 Post No.14/E/ZSI (UR-1) 

Essential Educational Qualification Master’s Degree in Zoology from a recognized University/Institute with 11 years experience in research in an academic institution or scientific organization after possessing the minimum educational qualification required for the post. 

OR

 Doctorate in Zoology from a recognized University/Institute with 08 years experience in research in an academic institution or scientific organization after possessing the minimum educational qualification required for the post. 

Area of Experience 

Essential : Marine Fishes/Reptiles/Birds/Mammals with special reference to Systematic, Morphology and Ecology of animals. 

Desirable : Experience in Molecular Systematics, DNA barcoding, Geospatial Mapping of species.

(ii) Three (03) posts of Scientist – ‘C’ in Level -11, Rs. 67700 - 208700 of Pay Matrix of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 

Post No.15-17/C/ZSI [ UR-2 ] & [ UR-1 PwBD-1 OL / OA category ] 

 Physical requirements for PwBD category: Bending, Standing, writing, Seeing, Hearing and Reading and Writing 

Essential Qualifications : Master’s Degree in Zoology from a recognized University/Institute with 03 years of experience in research in an academic institution or scientific and technological organization in the relevant field after possessing the minimum qualifications required for the post with special reference to Systematics, Morphology and Ecology of animals. OR 
Doctorate in Zoology from a recognized University/Institute. 

Desirable Qualification : 

(a) Knowledge of International Code of Zoological Nomenclature ; 
(b) Working knowledge of any of the foreign languages – Latin, German, French & Russian; 
(c) Experience of conducting field surveys and guiding research Area of Experience: Protozoa / Sponges / Annelida / Helminthes / Mollusca / Arthropod / Echinodermata / Fishes / Amphibia / Reptiles / Birds / Mammals. 

Duties and Job Requirements (For posts No. 14/E/ZSI and 15-17/C/ZSI) 

 Research on Taxonomy, Morphology, Ecology and Zoo-geography of animals under his/her charge 
 Supervision and co-ordination of work in different scientific sections under the respective Divisions 
 Helping the Director in administrative matters. 

Place of Posting for Posts of ZSI - Anywhere in India. 

3. BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (BSI) – 03 Posts 

(i) One (01) Post of Scientist – ‘F’ in Level 13A of Pay Matrix of Rs. 131100-216000 of Pay Matrix of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 Post No. 18/F/BSI (UR-1) 

Essential Educational Qualification Master’s Degree in Natural Science (Botany) or Agricultural Science with 16 years experience of research /teaching in the field of plant taxonomy OR 
Doctorate degree in Natural Science (Botany) or Agricultural Science with 13 years’ experience of research /teaching in the field of plant taxonomy. 

Desirable Qualification 

- Administrative experience as Head of any Regional Unit/Office. 

Area of Experience 

- Plant Taxonomy 

Duties and Job Requirements (For Post No. 18/F/BSI) 

 The Flora of India Project by the Central National Herbarium, Regional Offices and other units of the BSI ; 
 Work relating to Environmental Impact Assessment, Conservation of biological diversity and taxonomic research ; 
 To assist the Director, BSI in such scientific and administrative duties as assigned. 

(ii) Two (02) Posts of Scientist – ‘E’ in Level -13, Rs.123100-215900 of Pay Matrix of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 Post No. 19-20/E/BSI (UR-02) 

Essential Educational Qualification Master’s Degree in Natural Science (Botany) or Agricultural Science with 11 years of experience in the field of taxonomy of Angiosperms / Gymnosperms / Pteridophytes / Bryophytes /Lichens / Fungi / Algae. OR 

Doctorate degree in Natural Science (Botany) or Agricultural Science with 08 years of experience of Research/ Teaching in the field of plant taxonomy. 

Desirable Qualifications 

– (i) Respective qualifications and experience in any one of the following fields 
– Angiosperms, Gymnosperms, Algae, Fungi, Lichens, Bryophytes of Pteriodophytes ; 
(ii) Knowledge of International Code or Botanical Nomenclature and 
(iii) Knowledge of one or more of the foreign languages viz. Latin, German, French and Russian 

Area of Experience - Plant Taxonomy 

Duties and Job Requirements (For Posts No. 19-20/E/BSI) 

 To assist the Director, BSI in all scientific and administrative matters and any other duties assigned from time to time for the respective positions; 
 Survey of Indian Flora and research, maintenance and upkeep of herbaria and musea ; 
 Revisionary monographic studies on flora, development and execution of Scientific programmes of various gardens and Orchidaira ; 
 Guide, direct and supervise research work; 
 To oversee the implementation of ABG & AICOP Tax Scheme of the Ministry as Nodal Officer. 

Place of Posting (for posts No. 18/F/BSI and 19-20/E/BSI) BSI, Kolkata but likely to be posted anywhere in India

4. MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE (MoEF&CC) – 04 Posts 

(A) Two (02) Posts of Scientist – ‘B’ in Level -10, Rs. 56100- 177500 of Pay Matrix of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 (i) Post No. 21/B/MoEF&CC – (ST-1) 

Essential Educational Qualification and Experience: Master’s Degree in Zoology from a recognized University. OR 

 Doctorate in Zoology from a recognized University. (ii) Post No.22/B/MoEF – [(UR-1-PWD Category ’C’)] 

Essential Qualification Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering from a recognized University. Or 

Doctorate in Environmental Engineering from a recognized University. 

(B) Two (02) posts of Scientist – ‘C’ in Level -11, Rs. 67700- 208700 of Pay Matrix of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 (i) Post No. 23/C/MoEF&CC – (SC-1) 

Essential Educational Qualification and Experience: Master’s Degree in Botany with 03 years of working experience in the field of Environmental Pollution Control or Environmental Impact Assessment or Management of Hazardous Substances or Management of Biodiversity or Conservation and Survey. OR 

Doctorate in Botany 

6. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (NMNH) 

(a) One (01) Post of Scientist – ‘C’ in Level -11, Rs. 67700- 208700 of Pay Matrix of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 Post No. 26/C/NMNH – (UR-1) 

Essential Educational Qualification 

(1) Master’s Degree in Botany or Zoology or Geology or Bio-Sciences or Life Sciences or Environmental Science or Wildlife Biology from a recognized University/Institute; and 
(2) (i) Diploma or certificate course in Museology of a duration of not less than one year; OR 
(ii) Two years’ experience of working in a State or National Museum preferably in the Natural History Sections; and 
(3) Three years of experience in Museum field excluding the essential experience as mentioned at 2 (ii) above. Duties and Job Requirements (For post No. 26/C/NMNH) 

 Curatorial responsibilities related with development and management of natural history collections, exhibitions and related educational and extension services. 
 Planning, development and organization of museum collections, exhibitions and educational programmes. 
 Planning, development and execution of thematic exhibits of permanent and temporary nature. 
 Maintenance and documentation of reserve collection and exhibits.

Place of Posting (for Post No.26/C/NMNH)- Anywhere in India 

7. BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (BSI) – 

01 Post One (01) post of Scientist – ‘C’ in Level -11, Rs. 67700 - 208700 of Pay Matrix of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 Post No.27/C/BSI [ UR-1 ] 

Essential Qualifications : 

(i) Master’s Degree in Natural Science (Botany) or Agricultural Science with 03 years experience OR Doctorate in Natural Science (Botany) or Agricultural Science. 
(ii) The experience may be in the field of taxonomy of Angiosperms/Gymnosperms/ Pteridophytes/ Bryophytes/ Lichens/ Fungi/ Algae. 

Desirable Qualification : 

(a) Knowledge of International Code or Botanical Nomenclature, and 
(b) Knowledge of one or more of the foreign languages viz. Latin, German, French and Russian 

Area of Experience: Plant Taxonomy. 

Duties and Job Requirements (For post No. 27/C/BSI) To identify plant. To prepare scientific reports on field of herbarium specimens. To understand field excursion. To supervise the work of Scientific Assistant and Technical Assistant. Identification of specimens in Regional/National Herbaria preparation of Floristic accounts of Angiosperms, Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Fungi, Lichens. Supervision of the work of Scientific Assistant and help and assistance to the Officer-in-charge of the office and any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Place of Posting (for posts No. 27/C/BSI) BSI, Kolkata but likely to be posted anywhere in India

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