BSI SHRC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Project Staff, eligibility, Salary

Vacancy Details (Post-wise Breakdown)

Educational Qualification

• RA-III (Subject Expert): Essential: Ph.D in Plant Taxonomy, 5 years experience working with flora in Sikkim Alpine region (Identification & documentation) evidenced with publications. At least 3 publications in SCI journals. Desirable: 10 years' field experience working with Flora of Sikkim Himalaya evidenced with publications.
• Junior Project Fellow (JPF): Essential: M.Sc. Botany: Plant Taxonomy/ Ecology. Desirable: Experience in field data collection on Plant Taxonomy/ Ecology.
• Field Assistant: Essential: B.Sc. in Botany/ Life Sciences. Desirable: Experience in Field Work in Sikkim Himalaya. Knowledge of plant collection, herbarium preparation & data compilation.

Age Limit

• Age, qualifications, experience, and other requirements for any post may be relaxed as per government regulations or at the discretion of the Institute/Project requirement.

🎯 Selection Process

• The selection of candidates will be based on the following stages:
• Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their application and eligibility.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The interview may be conducted in physical or virtual mode.

Application Fee

• There is No Application Fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare your application with a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, recent passport-size photographs).
• Crucial: Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
• Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 25-03-2026.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

📅 Important Dates

• Last date for submission of applications: 25 March 2026

Important Links Section

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Official Website: https://bsi.gov.in

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What is the salary for Project Staff posts?

• The salary varies by post: Rs. 67,000/- for RA-III, Rs. 24,000/- for JPF, and Rs. 20,000/- for Field Assistant (plus 10% HRA).

Is there an application fee?

• No, the application is free for all categories including General, OBC, SC, and ST.

How is the selection done?

• Selection is based on Shortlisting followed by an Interview (Physical or Virtual mode).