Assistant Adviser (Botany) – NMPB
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹67,700 - ₹208,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in Botany or Pharmacognosy from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of development of propagation of medicinal plants.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 56 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Assistant Adviser (Botany) role is a specialized technical position focused on the propagation and development of medicinal plants used in traditional Indian medicine systems. Working under the Ministry of AYUSH, the successful candidate will contribute to the scientific advancement of Ayurveda, Unani, and Homoeopathy resources. This role requires a blend of botanical expertise and administrative coordination within a government framework. It is an excellent opportunity for mid-career scientists to transition into national-level advisory roles.
- The role involves technical work related to the propagation of medicinal plants for Ayurveda and Unani systems.
- Candidates must have at least five years of experience specifically in the field of medicinal plant development.
- The appointment is on a deputation basis, including short-term contract options for eligible officers.
- A Ph.D. in Botany or Pharmacognosy is considered a desirable qualification for this post.
- The initial deputation period is typically three years, subject to government norms.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Matrix Level-11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) as per the 7th CPC.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Scrutiny of eligibility and experience Review of APARs and Vigilance Clearance Personal Interview/Interaction
Application Fees
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation
Vacancies are filled on a deputation basis; reservation is applied as per the prevailing guidelines for deputation in Central Government services.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed Proforma (Annexure-II) from the official website or notification.
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal and professional details.
- Attach up-to-date APARs for the last five years, duly attested on each page.
- Include a Vigilance Clearance Certificate and an Integrity Certificate from the parent department.
- Ensure the application is forwarded through the 'Proper Channel' by the current employer.
- Send the completed application to: Finance & Administrative Officer, National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH, 1st & 2nd Floor, Red Cross Annexe Building, Red Cross Road, New Delhi - 110001.
- The application must reach the office by 30th July 2026, 05:30 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
The pay scale for Assistant Adviser (Botany) is Level-11, which is ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700 per month.
A Master's degree in Botany or Pharmacognosy from a recognized university is essential.
There is 1 vacancy available for this position.
