Zoological Survey of India Life Science Junior Project Fellow Recruitment

Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata – 700053 WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR SELECTION OF JUNIOR PROJECT FELLOW AT ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA, DESERT REGIONAL CENTRE, JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN ON 21st September, 2020, 11.00 AM Walk-In-Interview will be conducted for 01 (One) post of Junior Project Fellow (JPF) under NMHS sponsored research project “Documentation, conservation and utilization of Indigenous mountain pollinators -with special reference to Himalayan bumblebees”. The position is purely on temporary basis initially for a period of one year and it may be extended for further period(s) based on further project extension and satisfactory performance of the candidate and will be co-terminus with completion of the project.

Essential Qualification/ Desirable Experience for the posts: Junior Project Fellow (JPF) Essential Qualification: M. Sc. in Zoology with specialization in Entomology/ Life Sciences /or equivalent with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

Desirable Experience: Research experience in bee taxonomy, systematics, zoology or allied subject supported by publications, Experience of working in High altitude region, entomofauna, wildlife, Knowledge of Computer and basic field data collection, field photography, GIS/Remote Sensing, Climate change etc.

Place of Work: Zoological Survey of India, Desert Regional Centre, Jodhpur, Rajasthan with the liability of extensive and long field surveys to the Indian Himalayan region (Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand & Arunachal Pradesh). The selected candidate (JPF) has to travel extensively along Indian Himalayan region and may be posted for a longer duration in the field, based on requirements or any other places as per the project requirements including HQs. at Kolkata.

Age limit: The upper age limit is 28 years as on the date of interview. The age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years, as in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/women (as per GoI rules) Emoluments: Fellowship of Rs 20,000/- plus HRA for the initial two yearsas JPF and in third year Rs 23,000/- plus HRA as SPF will be provided.

Venue for Interview: A walk-in-interview will be held for selection of candidate at DRC, ZSI, New Pali- road, Jodhpur – 342005 on 21st September 2020, 11.00 AM onwards.

General Instructions: 1. The above post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

2. Candidates appearing for Walk-in-Interview are required to register themselves from 9:45AM to 10:45 AM on 21st September, 2020 at Zoological Survey of India, Desert Regional Centre, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The Application form can be downloaded from the ZSI websitewww.zsi.gov.in.

3. Candidates should submit the duly filled-in application form with self-attested true copies of testimonials of qualifications, experience, date of birth etc. along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations. All original documents should be produced at the time of registration.

4. Selected candidates need to join immediately or at a very shortnotice.

5. No TA/DA will be provided to the candidates appearing for the interview.

6. The Director, Zoological Survey of India reserves the right of selection or rejection of a candidature including cancellation of the walk-in-interview without assigning any reason.

7. Interested candidates may send a softcopy of the duly filled form to Officer-in-charge, Desert Regional Centre, Jhalamand Jodhpur at drc@zs.gov.in and a copy of the same may sent to Principal Investigator: Dr. Rifat Hussain Raina, Scientist D, Zoological Survey of India, Desert Regional Centre, New Pali road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. 342005 E-mail;rifat72001@rediffmail.com

Director, Zoological Survey of India

Application for the post of Junior Project Fellow NMHS Project: “Documentation, conservation and utilization of Indigenous mountain pollinators -with special reference to Himalayan bumblebees”.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Zoological Survey of India M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata – 700053 WALK-IN-INTERVIEW A Walk-in-interview will be conducted in the office of the Zoological Survey of India, Desert Regional Centre, New Pali Road, Jhalamand, Jodhpur-342005, Rajasthan on 21st September, (JPF) in the NMHS 2020 at 11:00am to select One candidate as Junior Project Fellows (JPF funded research project “Documentation, conservation and utilization of Indigenous mountain pollinators -with special ial reference to Himalayan bumblebees”. bumblebees”. Interested candidates are requested to log on to website: http://zsi.gov.in for more details and send Biodata/CV by email to Officer-in-charge, charge, Desert Regional Centre, Jhalamand Jo Jodhpur at drc@zs.gov.in and a copy of the same may sent to Dr. Rifat Hussain Raina, Scientist D, Principal Investigator, at rifat72001@rediffmail.com Head of Office