Botanical Survey of India Recruitment 2026

Explore Botanical Survey of India (BSI) govt jobs 2026. Discover career opportunities in botany, research, and conservation with this premier Indian organi

Type: OtherRecruitment: As per vacancy and project requirements, typically bi-annual for research positions and annual for administrative/technical posts.

About Botanical Survey of India

The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) , established in 1890 under the British Raj and re-organized in 1954, stands as the apex organization for taxonomic and floristic studies in India. Headquartered in Kolkata, BSI plays a pivotal role in the exploration, documentation, and conservation of India's ri…

Departments

Cryptogamic Botany Section
Phanerogamic Botany Section
Ethnobotany Section
Ecology and Conservation Section
Botanic Garden of Indian Republic (BGIR)
Central National Herbarium (CNH)
Regional Circles (e.g., Western Regional Centre, Southern Regional Centre)
Library and Documentation Section

Common Job Roles

Scientist 'B' / 'C' / 'D'
Scientific Assistant
Technical Assistant
Research Fellow (Junior/Senior)
Herbarium Keeper
Field Assistant
Taxonomic Assistant
Junior Scientific Assistant
Data Entry Operator
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)

Selection Process

Written Examination → Skill Test/Practical Test (for technical roles) → Interview → Document Verification

Pay Scale & Salary

Salaries at the Botanical Survey of India adhere to the 7th Central Pay Commission guidelines. Common posts like Scientific Assistant or Technical Assistant typically fall under Pay Level 6 or 7, with entry-level basic pay ranging from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 44,900. Scientists receive higher pay scales, often starting from Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100). Additionally, employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other benefits as per central government rules.

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