The Botanical Survey of India (BSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has announced a project-based opportunity for eligible candidates in the Great Nicobar Island. Applications are invited for various posts on a purely temporary contractual basis including Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate, Field Assistant, Garden Assistant cum Multitask Assistant, and Data Entry Operator cum Accountant.
As per the official notification, these appointments are for a special project and require strong fieldwork ability and discipline-specific expertise. The engagement will involve working on conservation, research, data entry, and support tasks in Nicobar and surrounding areas.
The registration process for BSI project positions is ongoing and the last date to submit applications is 30 April 2025. Applications can be sent by speed post or email.
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 14 temporary vacancies under a special project of the Botanical Survey of India.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 05
Research Associate: 01
Field Assistant: 05
Garden Assistant cum Multitask Assistant: 02
Data Entry Operator cum Accountant: 01
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, Salary, and other essential details below.
1) Junior Research Fellow: M.Sc. in Botany or Natural Science with at least 55% marks.
Max age: 28 years.
Salary: ₹31,000 + HRA (with NET/GATE) or ₹25,000 + HRA (without).
2) Research Associate: Ph.D. in Botany or Natural Science.
Max age: 40 years.
Salary: ₹47,000 + HRA.
3) Field Assistant: 12th pass or B.Sc. in Botany.
Max age: 30 years.
Salary: ₹18,000 consolidated.
4) Garden Assistant cum Multitask Assistant: 10th pass.
Max age: 35 years.
Salary: ₹18,000 consolidated.
5) Data Entry Operator cum Accountant: Graduate in Commerce or Diploma in Accounting/Computer.
Max age: 35 years.
Salary: ₹30,000 consolidated.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are required to send their filled and signed application forms along with self-attested copies of mark sheets, certificates, ID proof, photograph, and experience certificates.
Applications can be submitted either by speed post or email:
Speed Post: Officer-in-Charge, Botanical Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre, Haddo, Port Blair – 744102
Email: jjayanthi@bsi.gov.in
Selection Process:
Selection will be based on qualifications, experience, and project requirements. The posts are contractual and do not guarantee future employment.
Candidates must ensure their applications reach by 30 April 2025 through email or speed post as per the instructions provided in the official advertisement.
Official Notification PDF