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Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) Research Associate Walk-in Interview Details 2026

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Vacancy/Update Name: ZSI Research Associate (RA) Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue | Official Website: http://www.zsi.gov.in/ | Official Notification/PDF: https://zsi.gov.in/advertisement

Event Details
Walk-in Interview Date 18 November 2026
Reporting/Registration Time 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM (Interview at 11:00 AM)
Venue Zoological Survey of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053
Post Research Associate (RA)
Vacancies 1
Salary Rs. 47,000/- + Admissible HRA
Eligibility PhD in Zoology/Life Sciences, Age up to 35 years (with relaxations)

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The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, will hold a walk-in interview on 18 November 2026 at 11:00 AM before its selection committee. Registration is from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Zoological Survey of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053. The interview is for one (01) Research Associate (RA) in an ANRF-funded project, with pay of Rs. 47,000/- plus admissible HRA (as per rules) per month.

ZSI Research Associate (RA) Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

Particulars Details
Walk-in Date 18-11-2026
Reporting or Registration Time Registration 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM; interview at 11:00 AM
Venue Zoological Survey of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053
Posts Research Associate (RA)
Vacancies 1
Pay Rs. 47,000/- + Admissible HRA (As per rules) per month
Who Can Attend Candidates with a PhD in Zoology/Life Sciences, aged up to the upper limit of 35 years on the date of interview (with relaxations)

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The official notification does not specify the application fee or a separate last date to apply; candidates simply report on the walk-in date.

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About ZSI

The Zoological Survey of India is a Government of India organisation under the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, with its headquarters at Prani Vigyan Bhawan, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata. This post is in its Diptera Section, for the project “Hematophagous biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with an emphasis on their ecological, molecular aspects and association with human and livestock”, funded by ANRF (Earlier DST-SERB), Govt. of India, New Delhi.

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Posts and Eligibility

One Research Associate is to be engaged. The place of posting is Diptera Section, ZSI HQ, Kolkata.

Post Vacancies Qualification Pay
Research Associate (RA) 1 PhD in Zoology/ Life Sciences from a recognized University in India. Rs. 47,000/- + Admissible HRA (As per rules) per month

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Desirable Qualification

Research experience, supported by research publications, in:

  • Taxonomy of Diptera
  • Ecological modelling
  • DNA Barcoding
  • Mitogenomics

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Age Limit

The upper age limit is 35 years on the date of interview. The notice allows these relaxations as per Govt. of India rules:

Category Relaxation
Scheduled Castes/Tribes Up to 5 years
OBC-Non Creamy Layer Up to 3 years
Physically Handicapped Up to 10 years

For the full eligibility of the post, refer to the official notification.

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What to Bring

  • The duly filled-in application form (Annexure I of the notice, which also asks for a recent passport-size photograph with signature pasted on it)
  • Self-attested true copies of testimonials of qualifications, experience, date of birth etc.
  • Copies of mark sheets of all examinations
  • All original documents, to be produced at the time of registration
  • No Objection Certificate from the present employer, if employed (to be submitted during the interview)

The application form can be downloaded from the ZSI website at https://zsi.gov.in/advertisement. The form also asks for details of qualifications from Matriculation onwards, previous research experience, present pay, dissertation or thesis title with a one-page summary, a list of publications with copies of the best publications, and names and addresses of three referees.

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What Happens on the Day

Candidates register from 10 AM to 10:45 AM at the Zoological Survey of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, and produce their original documents at registration. They then appear before the selection committee at 11:00 AM. The Director, Zoological Survey of India reserves the right to selection or rejection of any candidature and cancellation of the walk-in-interview.

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Terms of Engagement

  • The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, i.e. March, 2027.
  • The offer of appointment will be on purely contractual basis and it may be extended based on further project extension and satisfactory performance of the candidate.
  • Selected candidates need to join immediately or at a short notice.
  • HRA is admissible as per rules in addition to Rs. 47,000/- per month.

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Important Instructions

  • No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for appearing for the interview.
  • Incomplete application forms or applications with misrepresented facts will not be considered.
  • Any kind of paid or honorary, part-or-full-time employment or private practice, even in honorary capacity, is not permissible during the tenure of Associateship.
  • Contact for the project: Dr. Atanu Naskar, Officer-in-Charge, Diptera Section (5th Floor), Zoological Survey of India, M Block New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, E-mail: [email┬аprotected].

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ZSI Research Associate (RA) Important Links

Link Details
ZSI Research Associate Application Form Annexure I application form to bring to the walk-in
ZSI Walk-in Interview Notification PDF Official advertisement
Zoological Survey of India Official Website Official website

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ZSI Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. When is the ZSI Research Associate walk-in interview?

The walk-in interview is on 18 November 2026 at 11:00 AM, before the selection committee. Registration is from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM on the same day.

Q2. Where is the ZSI walk-in interview held?

The interview is at Zoological Survey of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, where candidates also register.

Q3. How many Research Associate posts are vacant?

One (01) Research Associate post is to be filled, placed in the Diptera Section, ZSI HQ, Kolkata.

Q4. What is the qualification for the ZSI Research Associate post?

The qualification is a PhD in Zoology/ Life Sciences from a recognized University in India. Research experience in Taxonomy of Diptera, Ecological modelling, DNA Barcoding and Mitogenomics, supported by publications, is desirable.

Q5. What is the age limit for the ZSI Research Associate post?

The upper age limit is 35 years on the date of interview. It is relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST, up to 3 years for OBC-Non Creamy Layer and up to 10 years for Physically Handicapped candidates, as per Govt. of India rules.

Q6. What is the salary of the ZSI Research Associate?

The remuneration is Rs. 47,000/- per month plus admissible HRA (as per rules).

Q7. Is HRA paid on top of the Rs. 47,000 pay?

Yes, the notice states the pay as Rs. 47,000/- plus admissible HRA (as per rules) per month.

Q8. What documents should I bring to the ZSI walk-in interview?

Bring the duly filled-in application form, self-attested true copies of testimonials and copies of all mark sheets, and produce all originals at registration. Employed candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate from their present employer during the interview.

Q9. Is the ZSI Research Associate job permanent?

No. The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, i.e. March, 2027, on a purely contractual basis. It may be extended based on further project extension and satisfactory performance.

Q10. Will TA/DA be paid for attending the ZSI interview?

No, the notice states that no TA/DA will be provided to candidates for appearing for the interview.

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