Zoological Survey of India Invites Application for Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2022

Zoological Survey of India Chennai Last Date: 11th July, 2022

Zoological Survey of India Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2022: Advertisement for the post of Post Doctoral Fellow in Zoological Survey of India. Candidates are advised to read the details, and eligibility criteria mentioned below for this vacancy. Candidates must check their eligibility i.e. educational qualification, age limit, experience and etc. The eligible candidates can submit their application directly before 11 July 2022. Candidates can check the latest Zoological Survey of India Recruitment 2022 Post Doctoral Fellow Vacancy 2022 details and apply online at the zsi.gov.in/ recruitment 2022 page.

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Vacancy Circular No:

Post Doctoral Fellow Vacancy At ZSI
invites applications for recruitment of Post Doctoral Fellow

Post Doctoral Fellow

Job Location:

Southern Regional Centre, Zoological Survey of India, #130, Santhome High Road, Chennai, 600028 Tamil Nadu
Last Date: 11 July 2022
Employment Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancy: 1 Post Posts

Post Doctoral Fellow Vacancy At ZSI
Post Doctoral Fellow Vacancy At ZSI Recruitment 2022 Details
Company Zoological Survey of India
Job Role Post Doctoral Fellow
Education Requirement M.Sc
Total Vacancy 1 Post
Job Locations Chennai
Age Limit The upper age limit for applying for award of PDF shall be 40 years as on the date of application. Upper age limit is relaxed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)/Women/ Physically Challenged applicants as per Govt. of India rules.
Experience 3 - 5 years
Salary 47000 - 54000(Per Month)
Posted on 25 Jun, 2022
Last Date To Apply 11-07-2022

Educational Qualification: M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D

Skills / Eligibility

Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for POST DOCTORAL FELLOW in Zoological Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, Chennai-28. The position is for a period of one year and purely on temporary basis and will be terminated or renewed based on performance.

1. Position: Post Doctoral Fellow

2. No of Posts: 1

3. Educational Qualification: 

PhD or equivalent degree in Zoology/ Life Sciences firom a recognized University in India and having 3 years of research/teaching experience (duration of PhD to be considered as research experience) recognized Institution/Univer in a sity after M.Sc. with at least two research paper in Science Citation Indexed(SCI) journals.

4. Desirable Qualification:

Research experience in taxonomy, molecular systematics, zoology, experience in handling DNA lab equipment, molecular data analysis and data interpretation supported by publications, field survey experience in nature and wildlife, wildlife photography, knowledge of Computer and basic field data collection and statistical analysis.

5. Remuneration: Rs. 47,000/- + Admissible HRA (As perrules) per month, Rs. 49,000/- & Rs.54,000/ in subsequent years based on performance and recommendations of the committee.

6. F.No.ZSI/SRC/Tech./PDF/2022/01

Pay Scale:
INR
47000 - 54000(Per Month)

Age Limit: The upper age limit for applying for award of PDF shall be 40 years as on the date of application. Upper age limit is relaxed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)/Women/ Physically Challenged applicants as per Govt. of India rules.

Selection Procedure

1. Candidate will be shortlisted on the basis of their qualification and experience. Mere possession of qualification and experience may not entertain a candidate called for interview or selection. Although, there isindication for number of vacancies, the Director, ZSIreserve the rights for selection of any number of candidates.

2. Short listed candidates will be informed through email and speed post for appearing before an interview committee.

3. A candidate called for interview will be paid Second Class Railway fares by the shortest route from his/her place of permanent residence to the place of interview and back. However, ZSI will not provide accommodation for candidates appearing for the interview

How to Apply:

1. The last Date for submission of the completely filled application form is 11th July, 2022.

2. Candidates should submit the duly filled-in applications with attested true copies of testimonials of educational qualifications, research experience, proof for date of birth etc., along with copies of mark sheets of all examinations and ‘No Objection Certificate’ from present employer (if employed) to The Officer-in-Charge, Southern Regional Centre, Zoological Survey of India, #130, Santhome High Road, Chennai-600 028 by Speed Post/Registered Post super scribed on the top of the envelope Application for POST DOCTORAL FELLOW 11th July, 2022.

3. The last date of receipt of application from candidates in northeastern states, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Lahaul and Spiti, Pangi and Chamba, Andaman Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep will be 18 th July, 2022.


Important Dates:

Published on: 27 June 2022

Last date for application is: 11 July 2022

For more details, please refer to official notification at

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