Zoological Survey of India.
Last Date: 15/02/2018.
Applications are invited for the purely temporary posts of 01 RA-III, 06 RA-I, 08 JRFs, 06 JRAs and 12 Field Assistants, initially for one year but extendable maximum upto three years based on performance and requirement in ZSI, under the project entitled ‘Conservation of Threatened VertebrateFauna 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.
Last Date: 15/02/2018.
Applications are invited for the purely temporary posts of 01 RA-III, 06 RA-I, 08 JRFs, 06 JRAs and 12 Field Assistants, initially for one year but extendable maximum upto three years based on performance and requirement in ZSI, under the project entitled ‘Conservation of Threatened VertebrateFauna 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.
1. Research Associate (RA-III)
No of posts: 1 (One) post
Qualification: M. Sc. & Ph.D in Zoology/Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental Sciences /Biodiversity & Conservation/Geo-Informatics or equivalent with at least two years of research experience/teaching experience after obtaining the PhD degree.
2. Research Associate (RA-I)
No of posts: 06 (Six) posts
Qualification: M. Sc. & Ph.D in Zoology/Life Sciences/Wildlife/Environmental Sciences /Biodiversity & Conservation/Geo-Informatics 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.
3. Junior Research Fellows (JRF)
No of posts: 08 (Eight) posts
Junior Project Assistants (JRA)
No of posts: 06 (Six) posts
Qualification: M. Sc. in Zoology/ Life Sciences/ any branch of biological Sciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
4. Field Assistants
No of posts: 12 (Twelve) posts
Qualification: B.Sc. with Zoology as one of the subjects from a recognized university.
Selection Process: A viva voice interview will be held for selection of candidates at ZSI HQ, Kolkata/ ZSI, Northern Regional Centre, Dehradun/Guwahati.
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:
Qualification: M. Sc. in Zoology/ Life Sciences/ any branch of biological Sciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
4. Field Assistants
No of posts: 12 (Twelve) posts
Qualification: B.Sc. with Zoology as one of the subjects from a recognized university.
Selection Process: A viva voice interview will be held for selection of candidates at ZSI HQ, Kolkata/ ZSI, Northern Regional Centre, Dehradun/Guwahati.
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 (JR) @ 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)
How to apply: Candidates should submit the duly filled-in applications with attested true copies of testimonials of educational qualifications, research experience, proof for date of birth etc., along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations and ‘No Objection Certificate’ from present employer (if employed) to The Director, Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata by Speed Post/Registered Post super scribed on the top of the envelope Application for the post of RA-III/RA-I/JRF/JRA/FA for the Project ‘Conservation of Threatened Vertebrate Fauna in Indian Himalayan Region through Long-term Monitoring and capacity Building’ on or before 15th of February 2018.
Application received, after the last date will be rejected and no representation thereto will be considered for the same. The application form can be downloaded from the Zoological Survey of India website http://zsi.gov.in.
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