Research Officer (Botany) – NMPB
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 - ₹177,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in Botany or Pharmacy (with Pharmacognosy as the main subject) from a recognized University.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of experience in identification of drugs and medicinal plants used in Indian Systems of medicine.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 56 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Research Officer (Botany) position is dedicated to the scientific identification and drug standardization of medicinal plants used in Indian Systems of Medicine. This role involves field research, taxonomical studies, and laboratory analysis to ensure the quality of herbal resources. It is a vital post for the National Medicinal Plants Board's mission to document and preserve traditional botanical knowledge. Qualified botanists or pharmacists with experience in drug identification will find this role intellectually rewarding and impactful.
- The role focuses on the identification of drugs and medicinal plants used in Indian Systems of Medicine.
- Candidates must have a Master's degree in Botany or Pharmacy with Pharmacognosy as a main subject.
- Two years of practical experience in plant identification is a mandatory requirement.
- Knowledge of Pharmacopoeial Standards is a highly desirable skill for this research position.
- The post is based in New Delhi and involves working within the Ministry of AYUSH framework.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Matrix Level-10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) 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
Reservation follows standard Government of India norms for deputation posts.
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 salary for Research Officer (Botany) is in Pay Matrix Level-10, ranging from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month.
A Master's degree in Botany or Pharmacy (with Pharmacognosy) is required.
Selection is based on deputation eligibility and review of the candidate's professional record and experience.
