ZSI Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Zoological Survey of India has published the ZSI Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 recruitment notice.

Candidates need M.Sc in Zoology / Marine Sciences / Environmental Science / Biophysics and Molecular Biology / Lifesciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognised university, Research experience of a minimum of two years in zooplankton studies and Publications in reputed SCI journals. Age: The upper age limit is 28 years as on 30 October 2026. The upper age limit may be relaxed up to five years for SC, ST and OBC candidates (as per GoI rules); The notice does not list a desirable qualification. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility terms; The upper age limit is 28 years as on 30 October 2026, relaxable up to five years for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per GoI rules. Check the official notification for category-wise relaxation and the exact cut-off date.

Pay: The fellowship is Rs 37,000/- plus HRA, according to DST and Central Government norms.

The last date to apply is 11 November 2026.

Selection is made through only qualified and suitable candidates will be called for an interview, held at zsi, kolkata. selected candidates for the interview are informed through email. they must register their details at 11:00 am on the day of the interview at zoological survey of india, 'm' block, new alipore, kolkata-700053. the interview date is not specified in the notice and candidates should bring 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 online interview.