Herbarium Curator/Museum Curator – NEIAFMR

Arunachal Pradesh, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹56,100 - ₹177,500 per month
Qualification
Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Botany, Zoology, or Anthropology with 3 years of research experience as a Curator.
Experience Required
Experience Required: 3 years of research experience as Curator in an established Herbarium/Museum; for deputation, holding analogous post or 5 years regular service in Pay Level-8 (GP 4800).
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 56 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Offline
Deadline
Deadline:

The Herbarium Curator/Museum Curator position is open for 1 vacancy to manage the institute's botanical collections. This role is offered at Pay Level-10, with a salary range of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500. Candidates must have a Post Graduate Degree in Botany, Zoology, or Anthropology with 3 years of research experience as a curator. This position is ideal for professionals with advanced taxonomic skills looking to preserve and showcase medicinal plant diversity.

  • The age limit is 35 years for direct recruitment and 56 years for deputation.
  • The application fee for General/OBC is ₹1500 and for SC/ST is ₹750.
  • The deputation period is for three years, extendable by another two years.
  • Candidates must possess advanced taxonomic skills and knowledge of curating a herbarium.
  • The post is classified as Group A and is an Unreserved (UR) vacancy.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Pay Level-10 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100–₹1,77,500).

Important Dates

Notification Date 08 April 2026
Application Deadline 08 June 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on higher qualifications and experience Screening Test (if required) Interview

Application Fees

Group A (General/OBC): ₹1500 Group A (SC/ST): ₹750 Group C (General/OBC): ₹500 Group C (SC/ST): ₹250 Deputation Applicants: Exempted

Reservation

Reservations are provided for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories as per Central Government rules.
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories against reserved vacancies.

How to Apply

  • Download the application proforma (Annexure-I) from the official website neiafmr.org.in or use the one attached to the notification.
  • Fill the application form in block letters with accurate details.
  • Attach self-attested copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, and one recent passport-size photograph.
  • Prepare a Demand Draft in favor of 'Director, NEIAFMR, Pasighat' payable at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Super-scribe the envelope with 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name] Sl. No. [Number]'.
  • Send the completed application through proper channel (if applicable) via Indian Postal Services.
  • Address the envelope to: The Director, North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research, OPP. APST Bus Stand, PO-Pasighat, Distt.- East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh-791 102.

Frequently Asked Questions

The salary is in Level-10 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500).

Post Graduate Degree in Botany/Zoology/Anthropology with advanced taxonomic skills and 3 years of research experience as a Curator.

The age limit for direct recruitment is 35 years, and for deputation, it is 56 years.