Botanical Survey of India (BSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has invited applications from eligible Indian Nationals for the appointment of Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) on a purely temporary and contractual basis.
The BSI JRF Recruitment 2026 for 06 Vacancies last date for submission of application is 09th August 2026. This article provides complete information about Botanical Survey of India JRF Recruitment 2026, including eligibility criteria, vacancy details, official notification PDF, and application procedure.
Botanical Survey of India JRF Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
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| Total Vacancies |
06 Posts |
| Age Limit |
28 Years (with applicable relaxations) |
| Fellowship |
₹37,000 per month (first 2 years) | ₹42,000 per month (from 3rd year) + HRA |
| Minimum Qualification |
M.Sc. in Botany with minimum 55% marks |
| Application Fee |
₹400 (Gen) | ₹200 (OBC) | ₹100 (SC/ST/PH) |
| Selection Process |
Written Test + Interview |
| Job Location |
Various BSI Regional Centres across India |
| Last Date |
09 August 2026 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
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Age Limit: Maximum 28 years.
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Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PH/Female; 3 years for OBC-NCL.
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M.Sc. in Botany from a UGC-recognized university with minimum 55% aggregate marks.
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Desirable: Specialization in Plant Taxonomy / Plant Systematics, working knowledge of computers, analytical abilities, and technical writing skills. NET (CSIR-JRF) qualified candidates are exempted from written test.
✅ Selection Process:
The selection on the basis of following steps: –
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Offline Written Test (MCQ, 3 hours duration)
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Online Interview (for shortlisted candidates)
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Document Verification
✅ Application Fee:
- General: ₹400/-
- OBC: ₹200/-
- SC/ST/PH: ₹100/-
- Payment Mode: Online through Bharatkosh portal (non-refundable).
✅ Important Dates:
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Date of Notification |
18 July 2026 |
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Last Date for Submission of Application |
09 August 2026 |
✅ Important Links:
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BSI JRF Detailed Notification & Application Form PDF |
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Botanical Survey of India Official Website |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply Botanical Survey of India JRF Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates must submit applications in the prescribed manner. The complete application steps are as follows:-
- Step 1: Download the application form and detailed notification from the official BSI website.
- Step 2: Pay the application fee online through the Bharatkosh portal and keep the receipt.
- Step 3: Fill the application form carefully with all required details.
- Step 4: Prepare hard copy (along with fee receipt, self-attested documents, and research papers if any) and send by Registered Post to: The Scientist-in-Charge, Technical Section, BSI-Hqrs., 3rd MSO Building, CGO Complex, F-Wing, DF Block, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700064.
- Step 5: Prepare soft copy as a single merged PDF file named as BSI_JRF_2026_FirstName_LastName and email to bsi.jrf.2026@gmail.com.
- Step 6: Additionally, fill and submit the mandatory online application proforma via the Google Form link available on the official BSI website (www.bsi.gov.in).
- Step 7: Ensure complete applications (Hard + Soft + Online Form) reach on or before 09 August 2026.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in BSI JRF Recruitment 2026?
06 Junior Research Fellow posts.
What is the age limit for BSI JRF Recruitment 2026?
28 years as on last date of application (with relaxations for reserved categories and females).
What is the fellowship amount in BSI JRF Recruitment 2026?
₹37,000 per month for the first two years and ₹42,000 per month from the third year onwards + HRA as per rules.
What is the selection process for BSI JRF Recruitment 2026?
Offline Written Test (MCQ) followed by Online Interview and Document Verification. NET qualified candidates are exempted from the written test.
What is the last date for BSI JRF Recruitment 2026?
09 August 2026.
