Govt. Zoological Survey of India Recruitment #Zoology #Lifescience
RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for One Post of Junior
Research Fellow (JRF) for a period of three years under the DST-SERB sponsored project
‘Parasitic wasps of the families Encyrtidae and Mymaridae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea)
and their utilization in management of sucking insect pests on Agricultural and
Horticultural crops of Northeast India’. The position is purely on temporary basis for a period
of one year and it may be extended for further period(s) based on further project extension and
satisfactory performance of the candidate.
Essential qualification: M. Sc. in Zoology / Life Sciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate
marks from a recognised university.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in insects collection and Taxonomy of Hymenoptera /
Insects, The candidate with working knowledge on Data and Statistical analysis and
photographic skills will be preferred.
Emoluments: Fellowship of Rs 31,000/- plus HRA (NET/GATE qualified) for the initial two
years and in third year Rs 35,000/- plus HRA will be provided. Fellowship of Rs. 20,000/- plus
HRA (Non NET/GATE qualified) for the initial two years and in third year Rs 25,000/- plus
HRA will be provided.
Age limit: Upper age limit is 28 years as on 15th March, 2021. However, the upper age limit may
be relaxed up to five years in the case of SC, ST & Women candidates and three years for OBC
candidates (as per GoI rules).
Eligible candidates are requested to send their application along with CV, self-attested copies of
certificates to Dr. A. Rameshkumar, Scientist-C, Zoological Survey of India, M Block, New
Alipore, Kolkata-700053, West Bengal by E-mail id drrameshtrichy@gmail.com on or
before 15th March, 2021. Please note that only qualified and suitable candidates will be called for
an interview, which will be held virtually.
Incomplete application forms/applications with misrepresented facts will not be considered.
Selected candidates for the Virtual Interview will be informed through E-mail. Candidates
should carry the duly filled-in application with self-attested true copies of testimonials of
qualifications, experience, date of birth etc. along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations.
All original documents should be produced at the time of registration.
The Application form can be downloaded from the ZSI website www.zsi.gov.in.
The selected candidate needs to join immediately or at a short notice.
Director, Zoological Survey of India reserves the right to reject the candidature for any
unforeseen reason and his decision is final in the selecting the candidate.
Contact details:
Dr. A. Rameshkumar, Scientist-C and Dr. S. I. Kazmi, Scientist-E,
Zoological Survey of India, M Block, New Alipore, Kolkata -700053, West Bengal.
Mobile:- +919035345334 / +917579245223
E-mail:- drrameshtrichy@gmail.com / kazmizsi@gmail.com
