ZSI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Consultant A, Project Associate Posts

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• Updated October 30, 2026 10:11 AM
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• Applications closed on 30 October 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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Vacancy Details

• The notice advertises 3 posts: 2 Consultant posts and 1 Project Associate-II post. Its table prints one figure, 02, for Consultant A, B and C together. Each consultant applicant is assessed under the category (A, B or C) that fits their qualifications and experience.
• The Director, ZSI, keeps the right to select any number of candidates, even though the notice gives a number of vacancies.

Age Limit

• Age is counted up to the last date of the application (30 October 2026).
• Age relaxation applies to the PA-II post only. It covers candidates from the SC/ST, OBC or physically handicapped categories, as per government rules. The notice does not print the number of years of relaxation.
• Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

How to Apply for ZSI Recruitment 2026

• Download the application form from the Zoological Survey of India website, http://zsi.gov.in. The notice has one form for Consultant (A/B/C) and a separate one for Project Associate-II.
• Fill in the form completely and paste a recent passport-size photograph with your signature in the box on the form.
• If you are employed, get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your present employer.
• Address the email to The Director, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, with the subject line "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ………" and the post name filled in.
• Send the filled application, and the NOC if you are employed, to [email protected] on or before 30 October 2026.
• Fill in the Google Form at https://forms.gle/Qo96cjU4vRvP2dyR6 correctly and before the last date. ZSI uses it for primary screening, and it is mandatory for all candidates.
• No hard copy of the application is required.

Selection and Interview

• Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their qualification and experience. Meeting the qualification and experience does not by itself entitle a candidate to be called for interview or selection.
• Applicants for Consultant A, Consultant B and Consultant C are evaluated and selected on their educational qualifications, relevant experience and domain-specific expertise, according to the criteria in the advertisement.
• Shortlisted candidates are informed through email / WhatsApp. They then appear before an interview committee virtually or in hybrid mode.
• Original documents are verified, and this can happen even after selection. An applicant found to have wilfully concealed or misrepresented facts, or to have canvassed, is not considered for selection, and due action is taken.

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Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications are rejected, and no further correspondence is entertained.
• Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in the country, including field sites, HQ and regional centres of ZSI. They will have to join immediately after selection.
• Project Fellows submit monthly and yearly progress reports through the PI in the prescribed proforma. At the end of the tenure they submit a comprehensive report of the work to the Director, ZSI, through the PI.
• Research results are encouraged for publication at the discretion of the Director, ZSI. The right to commercial exploitation of the results, and any patent arising from them, rests exclusively with ZSI.
• Leaving the fellowship before the end of the tenure needs the prior approval of the Director, ZSI. A Research Fellow can be terminated if the Director is not satisfied with the fellow's progress or conduct.
• No paid or honorary, part-time or full-time employment, and no private practice even in an honorary capacity, is allowed during the tenure of the fellowship.
• Officers from HQ may visit the ZSI Regional Centres to review the work, accounts and attendance.
• The Director, Zoological Survey of India, reserves the right to select or reject any candidature, or cancel the advertisement, without assigning any reason.

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Q1. How many vacancies are there in ZSI Recruitment 2026?

• There are 3 vacancies: 2 Consultant posts across Consultant A, B and C, and 1 Project Associate-II post.

Q3. What qualification is needed for the ZSI Project Associate-II post?

• You need an M.A. in Arts (Archeology/ History/other relevant subjects) from a recognized institute/University. You also need two years of research experience in Academic/Research Institutions after the Master's degree.

Q4. What qualification is needed for the ZSI Consultant posts?

• Consultant A and B need a Master's degree in Science or Arts with good knowledge of M.S. Office and publications in peer-reviewed journals, plus more than 3 to 5 years (A) or more than 5 to 10 years (B) of experience. Consultant C needs a Master's degree in Science/Arts/ PhD with more than 10 to 15 years of experience.

Q5. What is the age limit for ZSI Recruitment 2026?

• The age limit is 65 years for Consultant (A/B/C) and 35 years for PA-II, counted up to the last date of the application. Relaxation for SC/ST, OBC and physically handicapped candidates applies to the PA-II post only, as per government rules.

Q6. What is the salary for ZSI Consultant and PA-II posts?

• Consultant A gets ₹60,000, Consultant B ₹80,000 and Consultant C ₹1,00,000 per month, all consolidated. Project Associate-II gets ₹35,000 + HRA.

Q9. What is the selection process?

• ZSI shortlists candidates on their qualification and experience, and uses the Google Form for primary screening. Shortlisted candidates are told by email/WhatsApp to appear before an interview committee virtually or in hybrid mode.