Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Ministry of Environment & Forests Recruitment 2026

Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Botany from a UGC-recognized university with at least 55% aggregate marks at the time of submitting the application.

₹37,000/month (first 2 years), ₹42,000/month (from 3rd year)

28 years as on the last date of application submission. Age relaxation of up to 5 years is available for SC, ST, Physically Handicapped (PH), and female applicants, and up to 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

M.Sc. in Botany with specialization in Plant Taxonomy or Plant Systematics (any plant group), working knowledge of computers, strong analytical abilities, and proficient technical writing skills.

working knowledge of computers, strong analytical abilities, and proficient technical writing skills

Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Botany from a UGC-recognized university with at least 55% aggregate marks at the time of submitting the application. Candidates who have qualified CSIR-JRF NET are exempted from the written examination. However, they must still apply, select their preferred examination centres, and appear for the interview if shortlisted.

Pay the applicable examination fee online through bharatkosh.gov.in and download the payment receipt. Fill out the prescribed application form completely, including personal information, educational qualification, list of five best publications, and choice of three examination centres in order of preference. Send the completed hard copy application, Bharatkosh receipt, research papers, and prescribed documents by Registered Post to: The Scientist-in-Charge, Technical Section, BSI-Hqrs., 3rd MSO Building, CGO Complex, F-Wing, DF Block, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700064. Compile the soft copy of the same documents into a single PDF file and email it to bsi.jrf.2026@gmail.com, with the file named strictly as BSI_JRF_2026_FN_LN (FN = first name, LN = last name). Additionally, complete and submit the online application through the Google Form link provided on the official website, www.bsi.gov.in. All three formats - hard copy, soft copy, and online form - must be received on or before 09 August 2026.

The non-refundable examination fee for BSI JRF Recruitment 2026 varies by category and must be paid exclusively online through the Bharatkosh portal. Category Examination Fee General ₹400 OBC ₹200 SC/ST/PH ₹100 Fees must be paid only through bharatkosh.gov.in using the 'Quick Pay' option, selecting Ministry/Department as '079 - Environment and Forests,' Purpose as 'Exam Fees,' PAO as '075020-PAO(BSI/ZSI), Kolkata,' and DDO as '275023-Director.' Candidates must download the payment receipt from the Bharatkosh website and retain it, since the receipt number and date must also be entered in the application form. Selection for BSI JRF Recruitment 2026 involves a written test followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have qualified CSIR-JRF NET are exempted only from the written test stage and go directly to the interview if shortlisted. A physical (offline) written test consisting of one Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) paper of 3 hours duration will be conducted across all Regional Centres of BSI. The exact date and time will be communicated in advance and posted on the official website. Online interviews for shortlisted candidates will be hosted through five regional centres: Central National Herbarium (Howrah), Eastern Regional Centre (Shillong), Western Regional Centre (Pune), Southern Regional Centre (Coimbatore), and Northern Regional Centre (Dehradun). Regional centre allocation depends on applicant turnout; if turnout at a specific centre is too low, candidates will be shifted to the nearest regional centre. The Director, BSI, reserves the right to centralize all interviews at a single location. Candidates must verify their age, discipline, and qualification eligibility before applying; if found ineligible at any later stage, the application or candidature will be rejected. Candidates must accurately fill out all fields and upload scanned copies of all mandatory supporting documents during online application. Candidates must arrive at the examination centre at least one hour before the scheduled time; latecomers will strictly not be permitted entry. Electronic items, including mobile phones, pen drives, laptops, and CDs, are strictly banned inside the examination hall. Candidates must arrange their own travel and stay for the interview; no Travelling Allowance (TA) or daily allowance will be paid. Selected JRFs are permitted to register for regular Ph.D. programmes, provided they fulfil the academic eligibility criteria of the concerned university. Selected candidates are expected to travel extensively across India, including remote and inaccessible terrain, and are liable to be posted at any BSI regional centre during their tenure. Applicants must submit only one application; if multiple forms are submitted, only the latest complete form will be considered and earlier versions will be rejected. No correspondence will be entertained regarding the written test, interview shortlists, or final selections. Canvassing in any form will lead to immediate disqualification. The Director, BSI, reserves the right not to fill any vacancy, and reserves the absolute right to amend, modify, or cancel the advertisement, or nullify the selection process at any time without assigning any reason. This fellowship is purely contractual and confers no right to regularization or absorption in BSI. Fellows are not entitled to any other benefits during or after their tenure.

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