Botanical Assistant – Botanical Survey of India
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduation & above level qualification.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Botanical Survey of India is recruiting for 1 Botanical Assistant position, offering a monthly salary at Pay Level 6. This role requires a Graduation or above level qualification, providing a specialized opportunity to contribute to botanical research under the Ministry of Environment & Forests and Climate Change.
- The maximum age for applicants is 30 years as of January 1, 2026.
- This is a full-time employment opportunity within the Ministry of Environment & Forests and Climate Change.
- The selection process includes a Computer Based Examination.
- Candidates must apply online through the SSC website.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 6 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Computer Based Examination (CBE) consisting of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions.
Skill Tests (Typing/Data Entry/Computer Proficiency Test) will be conducted where prescribed, and will be of a qualifying nature.
Shortlisting of candidates for document scrutiny based on CBE scores and merit.
Document Verification (DV) will be conducted by the User Departments/Organizations concerned.
Final selection is subject to fulfilling all eligibility conditions and successful document verification.
Application Fees
Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) Exemptions: Women candidates, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-Servicemen (ESM).
Reservation
OBC: 1 Total: 1
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online through the SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in) or the mySSC mobile application.
- Candidates need to complete a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
- Aadhaar Based Authentication is advised during OTR for easier photograph and signature upload.
- Candidates must capture a real-time photograph during the application process, ensuring good lighting and a plain background.
- Upload a scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10 to 20 KB) with specified dimensions.
- Review all details using the 'Preview' option before final submission.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable, through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or credit/debit cards.
- Candidates are advised to submit applications well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Botanical Assistant position offers a monthly salary based on Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, along with other admissible allowances.
Candidates must possess a Graduation or above level qualification to be eligible for this post.
The age limit for the Botanical Assistant position is 18-30 years as of January 1, 2026.