Scientist ‘B’ – BSI – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 5
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's Degree (M.Sc.) in Botany, Horticulture, or Organic Chemistry from a recognized University or Institute. Doctorate degree in the relevant subject is desirable.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — research experience or Doctorate is desirable but not mandatory.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Scientist 'B' opening at the Botanical Survey of India offers a career path for research-oriented postgraduates in biological and chemical sciences. Working under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, scientists execute floristic revisions, plant identification, field excursions, and scientific reporting. The role combines field explorations across diverse ecosystems with analytical laboratory investigations. Interested researchers should complete their application online on the UPSC portal before the closing deadline.
- Focuses on botanical taxonomy, floristic research revisions, field excursions, and scientific documentation.
- Requires a Master's Degree in Botany, Horticulture, or Organic Chemistry; Doctorate degree in the discipline is desirable.
- Offers a permanent Group A Gazetted research career headquartered at BSI Kolkata with a 2-year probation period.
- The upper age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC candidates.
- Candidates undergo mandatory induction training of at least two weeks during the probation period.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on Desirable Qualification, higher qualification, or experience Recruitment Test (RT) (if conducted) Personal Interview
Application Fees
General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: ₹25 SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Exempted
Reservation
Relaxations of up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates as per Central Government norms.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC portal at https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if not already registered.
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) and capture a live photograph as required.
- Sign thrice on plain white paper in black ink and upload the scanned signature.
- Fill out the post-specific application module for the desired post.
- Upload required supporting documents in PDF format for age, qualification, caste, or PwBD claims.
- Pay the application fee of ₹25 online (if applicable) and submit the application form.
Frequently Asked Questions
The position carries Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC).
Candidates must have a Master's Degree (M.Sc.) in Botany, Horticulture, or Chemistry (Organic) from a recognized University or Institute.
The upper age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC candidates, relaxable by up to 10 years for PwBD.