ZSI Recruitment 2026 for Consultant and Project Associate-II Posts – Apply by 30 October
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Vacancy/Update Name: ZSI Recruitment 2026 at a Glance | Advt. No.: F.N. 223-253/2025-Tech.(DTKWC)//2026 dated 12.10.2026 | Official Website: https://zsi.gov.in | Official Notification/PDF: https://zsi.gov.in/public/uploads/documents/advertisement/english/Application%20for%20Advertisement%20of%20various%20posts%20in%20DTKWC%20Project.pdf
| Organisation | Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India |
|---|---|
| Project | Documentation of traditional knowledge in wildlife conservation |
| Posts Available | Consultant A, B, C and Project Associate-II (PA-II) |
| Vacancies | 3 (2 Consultants, 1 PA-II) |
| Pay Range | ₹35,000 + HRA (PA-II) to ₹1,00,000 consolidated (Consultant C) |
| Tenure | Temporary for 14 months or till project completion |
| Application Deadline | 30 October 2026 |
| Application Mode | Email + Mandatory Google Form |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India including field sites and ZSI centres |
यह भर्ती भारत सरकार के पर्यावरण मंत्रालय के तहत ज़ूलॉजिकल सर्वे ऑफ़ इंडिया द्वारा हो रही है। इसमें 3 अस्थायी पदों के लिए आवेदन मांगे गए हैं, जिनमें 2 सलाहकार और 1 परियोजना सहयोगी-II शामिल हैं। वे उम्मीदवार आवेदन कर सकते हैं जिनके पास निर्धारित योग्यता और अनुभव हो, और उन्हें भारत के किसी भी स्थान पर कार्य के लिए तैयार रहना होगा। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 30 अक्टूबर 2026 है।
The Zoological Survey of India, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has 3 temporary posts on its project “Documentation of traditional knowledge in wildlife conservation”. There are 2 Consultant posts (Consultant A, B and C) and 1 Project Associate-II (PA-II) post, for 14 months or till the completion of the project. Pay ranges from ₹35,000 + HRA (PA-II) to ₹1,00,000 consolidated (Consultant C). Candidates with a Master’s degree or an M.A. as printed for each post, and retired government employees for the Consultant posts, can email the application to [email protected] and fill the mandatory Google Form by 30 October 2026.
ZSI Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | F.N. 223-253/2025-Tech.(DTKWC)//2026 dated 12.10.2026 |
| Project | Documentation of traditional knowledge in wildlife conservation |
| Tenure | Purely temporary, for 14 months or till the completion of the project |
| Post Name(s) | Consultant A, Consultant B, Consultant C, Project Associate-II (PA-II) |
| Vacancies | 3 (Consultants – 02, Project Associate-II – 01) |
| Pay | ₹60,000 to ₹1,00,000 per month consolidated (Consultants); ₹35,000 + HRA (PA-II) |
| Age Limit | Varies by post |
| Job Location | Anywhere in the country, including field sites, HQ and regional centres of ZSI |
| Application Mode | Email to [email protected] plus a mandatory Google Form |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 October 2026 |
यह सारांश बताता है कि भर्ती अस्थायी है, कुल 3 पद हैं, और वे ज़ूलॉजिकल सर्वे ऑफ़ इंडिया के विभिन्न केंद्रों में कहीं भी हो सकते हैं। आवेदन केवल ईमेल और गूगल फॉर्म के जरिए स्वीकार किए जाएंगे, और अंतिम तिथि 30 अक्टूबर 2026 है।
About ZSI
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is an organisation of the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Its Director is in Kolkata, and it has a headquarters, regional centres and field sites. These posts serve its project on “Documentation of traditional knowledge in wildlife conservation”. The notice invites Indian citizens to work with ZSI as Consultants and Project Associate II.
ज़ूलॉजिकल सर्वे ऑफ़ इंडिया पर्यावरण मंत्रालय के अंतर्गत एक सरकारी संस्था है जिसका मुख्यालय कोलकाता में है। यह परियोजना परंपरागत वन्यजीव संरक्षण ज्ञान का दस्तावेजीकरण कर रही है और इसके लिए भारतीय नागरिक सलाहकार और परियोजना सहयोगी के पदों पर आवेदन कर सकते हैं।
Vacancy Details
The notice advertises 3 posts: 2 Consultant posts and 1 Project Associate-II post. Its table prints one figure, 02, for Consultant A, B and C together. Each consultant applicant is assessed under the category (A, B or C) that fits their qualifications and experience.
| Post | Remuneration | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant A | ₹60,000 per month (Consolidated) | 02 |
| Consultant B | ₹80,000 per month (Consolidated) | |
| Consultant C | ₹1,00,000 per month (Consolidated) | |
| Project Associate-II (PA-II) | ₹35,000 + HRA | 01 |
| Total | 3 |
The Director, ZSI, keeps the right to select any number of candidates, even though the notice gives a number of vacancies.
यहाँ सलाहकार पदों की कुल संख्या 2 है, लेकिन उनमें तीन श्रेणियाँ (A, B, C) हैं जो उम्मीदवारों के अनुभव और योग्यता के अनुसार निर्धारित की जाती हैं। परियोजना सहयोगी का एक पद उपलब्ध है। निदेशक ज़ूलॉजिकल सर्वे ऑफ़ इंडिया चयन की संख्या बढ़ाने का अधिकार सुरक्षित रखते हैं।
Who Can Apply
The posts are open to Indian citizens. Candidates must be physically fit to travel to different parts of the country, including remote areas, to document traditional knowledge related to wildlife conservation.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant A | Master’s degree in Science or Arts, with good knowledge of M.S. Office | More than three and up to five years in the relevant field |
| Consultant B | Master’s degree in Science or Arts, with good knowledge of M.S. Office | More than five and up to ten years in the relevant field |
| Consultant C | Master’s degree in Science/Arts/ PhD from recognized university | More than 10 years up to 15 years |
| Project Associate-II (PA-II) | M.A. in Arts (Archeology/ History/other relevant subjects) from recognized institute/ University | Two years of research experience (after obtaining Master’s degree) |
भारत के नागरिक जो निर्धारित मास्टर डिग्री और अनुभव की आवश्यकताएँ पूरी करते हैं, आवेदन कर सकते हैं। उम्मीदवारों को देश के दूरदराज़ इलाक़ों में घूम-घूम कर वन्यजीव संरक्षण से जुड़ी पारंपरिक जानकारी एकत्रित करनी होगी, इसलिए शारीरिक रूप से फिट होना जरूरी है।
Consultant A
- Essential: (i) Master’s degree in Science or Arts as the minimum qualification, with good knowledge of M.S. Office; (ii) experience in the relevant field for more than three and up to five years; (iii) publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- OR: Retired Government Employees with (i) Grade pay of Rs. 4600/- and above and good knowledge of M.S. Office, and (ii) experience in the relevant field for more than three and up to five years.
- Desired: Experience in interdisciplinary research involving Archeology, Ecology, Anthropology, History and Conservation Biology; experience in data analysis of questionnaires, interviews, folklore, oral histories and traditional narrative; experience in graphic designing and wildlife-related artwork illustrations.
सलाहकार A पद के लिए मास्टर डिग्री के साथ 3-5 साल का संबंधित क्षेत्र में अनुभव चाहिए। पूर्व सरकारी कर्मचारी भी ग्रेड पे और अनुभव के अनुसार आवेदन कर सकते हैं। अतिरिक्त रूप से, पुरातत्व, पारिस्थितिकी, मानवशास्त्र और संरक्षण जीवविज्ञान जैसे विषयों में अनुसंधान अनुभव लाभदायक है।
Consultant B
- Essential: (i) Master’s degree in Science or Arts as the minimum qualification, with good knowledge of M.S. Office; (ii) experience in the relevant field for more than five and up to ten years; (iii) publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- OR: Retired Government Employees with (i) Grade pay of Rs. 6600/- and above and good knowledge of M.S. Office, and (ii) experience in the relevant field for more than five and up to ten years.
- Desired: Experience in interdisciplinary research involving Archeology, Ecology, Anthropology, History and Conservation Biology; experience in data analysis of questionnaires, interviews, folklore, oral histories and traditional narrative; experience in graphic designing and wildlife-related artwork illustrations; Generative AI and large language models for document summarization, classification, translation and knowledge extraction.
सलाहकार B पद के लिए 5-10 साल का अनुभव जरूरी है और ग्रेड पे के अनुसार सेवानिवृत्त कर्मचारी आवेदन कर सकते हैं। इस पद पर कंप्यूटर और AI तकनीकों के ज्ञान वाले उम्मीदवारों को प्राथमिकता मिल सकती है।
Consultant C
- Essential: (i) Master’s degree in Science/Arts/ PhD from a recognized university and more than 10 years up to 15 years of experience in Research/ Development/ Design/ Academic/ Government Institutions/ Organisations in environment/ Forestry/ Archeology/ Anthropology/ Large Data Analyst; experience in scientific publication, project management and interdisciplinary collaborations.
- OR: Retired Government Employees with (i) Grade pay of Rs. 8700/- and above and (ii) experience in the relevant field for more than 10 and up to 15 years.
- Desired: Experience in interdisciplinary research involving Archeology, Ecology, Anthropology, Historians and Conservation Biology; publication in peer-reviewed journals; programming proficiency in Python, R, SQL and relevant AI frameworks; experience in data analysis of questionnaires, interviews, folklore, oral histories and traditional narrative; experience in graphic designing and wildlife-related artwork illustrations; expertise in large data analysis; Generative AI and large language models for document summarization, classification, translation and knowledge extraction; experience in cloud computing and big data platforms.
सलाहकार C पद के लिए 10-15 साल का गहरा अनुभव और उच्च शैक्षणिक योग्यता (मास्टर या पीएचडी) चाहिए। तकनीकी कौशल जैसे प्रोग्रामिंग, डेटा एनालिसिस और AI का ज्ञान इस पद के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।
Project Associate-II (PA-II)
- Essential: M.A. in Arts (Archeology/ History/other relevant subjects) from a recognized institute/ University AND two years of research experience (after obtaining the Master’s degree) in Academic/Research Institutions.
- Desired: Experience in Rock painting and Petroglyphs, Temple archeology, Iconography, Heritage management.
परियोजना सहयोगी-II पद के लिए आर्कियोलॉजी, इतिहास या संबंधित विषयों में एम.ए. और दो वर्षों का शोध अनुभव जरूरी है। सांस्कृतिक विरासत और प्राचीन कला में अनुभव लाभदायक होगा।
Age Limit
Age is counted up to the last date of the application (30 October 2026).
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Consultant (A/B/C) | 65 years |
| Project Associate-II (PA-II) | 35 years |
Age relaxation applies to the PA-II post only. It covers candidates from the SC/ST, OBC or physically handicapped categories, as per government rules. The notice does not print the number of years of relaxation.
Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
सलाहकार पदों के लिए अधिकतम आयु सीमा 65 वर्ष है जबकि परियोजना सहयोगी के लिए 35 वर्ष है। केवल परियोजना सहयोगी पद पर ही सरकारी नियमों के अनुसार आरक्षित वर्गों को आयु में छूट मिलेगी।
Pay and Tenure
- The Consultant posts carry consolidated pay of ₹60,000 (A), ₹80,000 (B) and ₹1,00,000 (C) per month. The PA-II post carries ₹35,000 + HRA.
- House rent allowance is allowed as per the rules of Govt. of India/ ZSI. It can never exceed the rates payable to Central Government employees in that area. HRA is calculated on the actual stipend of the Research Fellow.
- The stipend of a research fellow is exempt from income tax under 10(16) of the IT Act.
- The positions are purely temporary, for a period of 14 months or till the completion of the project.
- The engagement of Consultants is also governed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change guidelines for consultants. These were issued vide OM No. A. 65013/7/2018-P.II dated 22.09.2020, with related instructions and amendments.
- Selection, payment of funds, use of the contingent grant, progress reports, tenure, publications, patents, leave and similar matters follow the general rules for SPA & PAs as per the rules of MoEFCC.
सलाहकारों को ₹60,000 से ₹1,00,000 तक मासिक वेतन मिलेगा और परियोजना सहयोगी को ₹35,000 के साथ HRA मिलेगा। ये पद केवल 14 महीने के लिए हैं या परियोजना के पूरा होने तक। वेतन कर-मुक्त है और चयन के बाद सरकारी नियमों के तहत सभी शर्तें लागू होंगी।
How to Apply for ZSI Recruitment 2026
- Download the application form from the Zoological Survey of India website, http://zsi.gov.in. The notice has one form for Consultant (A/B/C) and a separate one for Project Associate-II.
- Fill in the form completely and paste a recent passport-size photograph with your signature in the box on the form.
- If you are employed, get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your present employer.
- Address the email to The Director, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, with the subject line “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ………” and the post name filled in.
- Send the filled application, and the NOC if you are employed, to [email protected] on or before 30 October 2026.
- Fill in the Google Form at https://forms.gle/Qo96cjU4vRvP2dyR6 correctly and before the last date. ZSI uses it for primary screening, and it is mandatory for all candidates.
No hard copy of the application is required.
आवेदन ज़ूलॉजिकल सर्वे ऑफ़ इंडिया की वेबसाइट से फॉर्म डाउनलोड करके, पूरी तरह भरकर, फोटो और हस्ताक्षर के साथ करना होगा। यदि आप वर्तमान में नौकरी में हैं तो एनओसी भी लगाना होगा। आवेदन ईमेल से भेजें और गूगल फॉर्म भरना अनिवार्य है। कोई कागजी प्रति नहीं भेजनी है।
Details asked in the application form
- Advertisement number and date
- Name in full (in block letters), sex and date of birth, nationality, and father’s/husband’s name
- Address for correspondence with mobile number (WhatsApp) and email, plus your permanent address
- Whether you are SC/ST/OBC (attach the certificate)
- Educational/professional qualifications from matriculation onwards, and desirable educational qualifications (examination, year, institution, subjects and marks)
- Details of previous employment (post, institution, duration and title of work)
- Present pay scale, position held, basic pay and total emoluments drawn
- Title of dissertation/thesis with a one-page summary
- List of publications
- Names and complete addresses of three referees
- Any other information, and the signed and dated declaration
आवेदन फॉर्म में आपकी शिक्षा, अनुभव, जाति प्रमाणपत्र, पिछले रोजगार विवरण, शोध कार्य और संदर्भ व्यक्तियों के नाम जैसी जानकारी भरनी होती है। यह पूरी जानकारी चयन में मदद करती है।
Selection and Interview
- Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their qualification and experience. Meeting the qualification and experience does not by itself entitle a candidate to be called for interview or selection.
- Applicants for Consultant A, Consultant B and Consultant C are evaluated and selected on their educational qualifications, relevant experience and domain-specific expertise, according to the criteria in the advertisement.
- Shortlisted candidates are informed through email / WhatsApp. They then appear before an interview committee virtually or in hybrid mode.
- Original documents are verified, and this can happen even after selection. An applicant found to have wilfully concealed or misrepresented facts, or to have canvassed, is not considered for selection, and due action is taken.
उम्मीदवारों का चयन योग्यता और अनुभव के आधार पर होता है, लेकिन चयन के लिए इंटरव्यू में बुलाए जाना अनिवार्य नहीं है। चयनित उम्मीदवारों को ईमेल या व्हाट्सएप से सूचना दी जाएगी और इंटरव्यू ऑनलाइन या हाइब्रिड मोड में होगा। दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन अनिवार्य है और किसी भी प्रकार की गलत सूचना मिलने पर चयन रद्द किया जा सकता है।
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 12.10.2026 |
| Last date to email the application and fill the Google Form | 30 October 2026 |
इस भर्ती के लिए विज्ञापन 12 अक्टूबर 2026 को जारी हुआ है और आवेदन करने की अंतिम तारीख 30 अक्टूबर 2026 है। सभी दस्तावेज और फॉर्म इसी दिन तक जमा करने होंगे।
Important Instructions
- Incomplete applications are rejected, and no further correspondence is entertained.
- Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in the country, including field sites, HQ and regional centres of ZSI. They will have to join immediately after selection.
- Project Fellows submit monthly and yearly progress reports through the PI in the prescribed proforma. At the end of the tenure they submit a comprehensive report of the work to the Director, ZSI, through the PI.
- Research results are encouraged for publication at the discretion of the Director, ZSI. The right to commercial exploitation of the results, and any patent arising from them, rests exclusively with ZSI.
- Leaving the fellowship before the end of the tenure needs the prior approval of the Director, ZSI. A Research Fellow can be terminated if the Director is not satisfied with the fellow’s progress or conduct.
- No paid or honorary, part-time or full-time employment, and no private practice even in an honorary capacity, is allowed during the tenure of the fellowship.
- Officers from HQ may visit the ZSI Regional Centres to review the work, accounts and attendance.
- The Director, Zoological Survey of India, reserves the right to select or reject any candidature, or cancel the advertisement, without assigning any reason.
आवेदन अधूरा होने पर उसे अस्वीकार किया जाएगा। चयनित उम्मीदवार को देश के किसी भी स्थान पर तैनात किया जा सकता है और तुरंत जॉइन करना होगा। परियोजना के दौरान नियमित रिपोर्ट देना आवश्यक है। कार्य के परिणामों का प्रकाशन ज़ूलॉजिकल सर्वे ऑफ़ इंडिया के निर्देशन में होगा। कार्यकाल से पहले छोड़ने पर अनुमति जरूरी है और अनुचित व्यवहार पर अनुबंध रद्द हो सकता है।
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| ZSI Google Form for the application | Mandatory for all candidates and must be filled by 30 October 2026 |
| ZSI Consultant and PA-II Notification PDF | Advertisement and application forms |
| Zoological Survey of India Official Website | Application form download |
ZSI Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in ZSI Recruitment 2026?
There are 3 vacancies: 2 Consultant posts across Consultant A, B and C, and 1 Project Associate-II post.
Q2. What is the last date for ZSI Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 30 October 2026, both for emailing the application to [email protected] and for filling the mandatory Google Form.
Q3. What qualification is needed for the ZSI Project Associate-II post?
You need an M.A. in Arts (Archeology/ History/other relevant subjects) from a recognized institute/University. You also need two years of research experience in Academic/Research Institutions after the Master’s degree.
Q4. What qualification is needed for the ZSI Consultant posts?
Consultant A and B need a Master’s degree in Science or Arts with good knowledge of M.S. Office and publications in peer-reviewed journals, plus more than 3 to 5 years (A) or more than 5 to 10 years (B) of experience. Consultant C needs a Master’s degree in Science/Arts/ PhD with more than 10 to 15 years of experience.
Q5. What is the age limit for ZSI Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 65 years for Consultant (A/B/C) and 35 years for PA-II, counted up to the last date of the application. Relaxation for SC/ST, OBC and physically handicapped candidates applies to the PA-II post only, as per government rules.
Q6. What is the salary for ZSI Consultant and PA-II posts?
Consultant A gets ₹60,000, Consultant B ₹80,000 and Consultant C ₹1,00,000 per month, all consolidated. Project Associate-II gets ₹35,000 + HRA.
Q7. Is HRA paid on top of the pay?
HRA is added only to the Project Associate-II pay of ₹35,000. It follows Govt. of India/ZSI rules and never exceeds the rate payable to Central Government employees in that area. The Consultant pay is consolidated.
Q8. How do I apply for ZSI Recruitment 2026?
Email the filled application form, with an NOC if you are employed, to [email protected] by 30 October 2026. Also fill the mandatory Google Form at https://forms.gle/Qo96cjU4vRvP2dyR6. No hard copy is required.
Q9. What is the selection process?
ZSI shortlists candidates on their qualification and experience, and uses the Google Form for primary screening. Shortlisted candidates are told by email/WhatsApp to appear before an interview committee virtually or in hybrid mode.
Q10. Can retired government employees apply for ZSI Consultant posts?
Yes. Retired government employees can apply if they meet the grade pay and experience required for each post. Consultant A needs grade pay of Rs. 4600/- and above with more than 3 to 5 years of experience. Consultant B needs Rs. 6600/- and above with more than 5 to 10 years. Consultant C needs Rs. 8700/- and above with more than 10 to 15 years.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्नों में भर्ती की कुल पद संख्या, योग्यता, आयु सीमा, वेतन, HRA, आवेदन प्रक्रिया और चयन प्रक्रिया जैसी महत्वपूर्ण जानकारियाँ शामिल हैं। सेवानिवृत्त सरकारी कर्मचारी भी सलाहकार पदों के लिए पात्र हैं यदि वे आवश्यक अनुभव और ग्रेड पे पर खरे उतरते हैं।
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