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Scientist B

BSIP · India

Total vacancies19
Minimum qualificationM.Sc., Ph.D.
Job locationIndia
Application modeonline
Advertisement no.BSIP/SCI-B/01/2026

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What this recruitment is about

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BSIP is recruiting for Scientist B with 19 advertised vacancies. The application deadline recorded for this recruitment is 04-09-26. Candidates should confirm the post-wise qualification, age, experience and category conditions before applying.

OrganisationBSIP
PostsScientist B
Vacancies19
QualificationM.Sc., Ph.D.
LocationIndia
Last date04-09-26

Post-wise opening

Vacancy and eligibility details

PostVacanciesQualificationAgePay scale
Post 1Scientist 'B'
19 (EWS-02, UR-07, ST-01, SC-03, OBC-05, PH-01)
M.Sc. or recognized equivalent qualification with first division in Biosciences/Geology/Physics/Chemistry or an allied discipline in Earth Science with 3 years research experience in relevant discipline OR Ph.D. in relevant discipline. Desirable: Experience in Paleontology (Invertebrate/Vertebrate)/Palaeobotany/Palaeogeography/Micropaleontology/Palaeoceanography/Ancient DNA/metagenomics/Planetary Geosciences/Astrobiology/Geoarcheology/Archeobotany/Paleoecology/Paleoclimatology/Palynology/Geochemistry/Applied dendrochronology/AI and RS-GIS in Palaeosciences/Earth Sciences, supported by publications in national/international journals including post-doctoral research experience.
Not exceeding 35 years (as on 04-09-2026). Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 years; OBC - 3 years; PH - as per GoI rules; DST-funded institution employees - up to 5 years.
Pay Level-10 (as per 7th Central Pay Commission)

Eligibility at a glance

Can you apply?

QualificationM.Sc., Ph.D.See the post-wise table above for the exact degree, subject and experience required for each post.
Age limitScientist 'B': Not exceeding 35 years (as on 04-09-2026). Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 years; OBC - 3 years; PH - as per GoI rules; DST-funded institution employees - up to 5 years.
Application fee
  • General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 1,000/-
  • SC/ST/PH/Women candidates and candidates who applied under Advertisement No. BSIP/S&A/02/2023 dated 14.02.2023: No Fee
Salary / pay scaleScientist 'B': Pay Level-10 (as per 7th Central Pay Commission)
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Only verified facts are shown.Conditions that could not be read reliably are omitted here; check the official advertisement for category relaxation, experience and cut-off-date rules.

Deadline watch

Important dates

24 DAYS LEFT04-09-26
Commencement of Online Registration10/08/2026

Recruitment journey

Selection process

  1. 1All applications received within the due date will be considered for short-listing by a Screening Committee.
  2. 2Only candidates recommended by the Screening Committee after necessary approval of the Competent Authority will be called for Personal Interview.
  3. 3The decision of the Institute on short-listing will be final.
  4. 4No TA/DA will be paid for attending the personal interview.
  5. 5Requests to change personal interview date/slot will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Application guide

How to apply

  1. Apply ONLINE through the Institute website www.bsip.res.in under the section “CAREER BSIP RECRUITMENT PORTAL”.
  2. Fill in the online application form and upload required documents including Demand Draft of Rs. 1,000/- (for Gen/OBC/EWS candidates).
  3. Send the Hard Copy of the Online Application along with self-attested copies of Mark Sheets, Certificates, Degrees, Testimonials, etc., and Demand Draft to the Registrar, BSIP, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226 007 via Speed/Registered Post only.
  4. The envelope should be super-scribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SCIENTIST ‘B'”.
  5. Hard copy must reach on or before 11th September 2026 till 1730 hrs.
  6. Persons working in Central/State Government/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Bodies shall submit their applications through proper channel within due date.
  7. For technical/administrative support, contact: 0522-2742918, 2742956, 0522-2740098 or email: help.recruitment@bsip.res.in (Monday to Friday, 09:30 AM to 05:45 PM).
Documents and additional conditions

Selected candidates will be appointed initially on probation of two years. Continuation of service will depend on satisfactory clearance of probation. Candidates selected will be governed by the New Pension Scheme. Usual allowances as per rules of the Institute (Government of India pattern) are admissible. Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification. The number of posts may vary. The Institute reserves the right not to fill up any of the posts. If any information is found suppressed or false before or after selection, the candidature/selection shall be liable to be rejected/cancelled. In case of disputes, territorial jurisdiction shall be restricted to Courts in Lucknow (District Court Lucknow and Lucknow Bench of Hon’ble High Court, Allahabad). Candidates who had applied under Advertisement No. BSIP/S&A/02/2023 dated 14.02.2023 must mandatorily re-submit the online application form within the specified deadline and send the hard copy. Their previous application is still valid but re-submission is mandatory. They are exempt from paying the application fee again. Any modifications/amendments/corrigendum will be made available only on BSIP Website and/or BSIP recruitment portal. No further press advertisement will be published.

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qualification DetailsOfficial document

Scientist 'B': M.Sc. or recognized equivalent qualification with first division in Biosciences/Geology/Physics/Chemistry or an allied discipline in Earth Science with 3 years research experience in relevant discipline OR Ph.D. in relevant discipline. Desirable: Experience in Paleontology (Invertebrate/Vertebrate)/Palaeobotany/Palaeogeography/Micropaleontology/Palaeoceanography/Ancient DNA/metagenomics/Planetary Geosc

age LimitOfficial document

Scientist 'B': Not exceeding 35 years (as on 04-09-2026). Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 years; OBC - 3 years; PH - as per GoI rules; DST-funded institution employees - up to 5 years.

application FeeOfficial document

General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 1,000/-; SC/ST/PH/Women candidates and candidates who applied under Advertisement No. BSIP/S&A/02/2023 dated 14.02.2023: No Fee

salaryOfficial document

Scientist 'B': Pay Level-10 (as per 7th Central Pay Commission)

selection ProcessOfficial document

All applications received within the due date will be considered for short-listing by a Screening Committee.; Only candidates recommended by the Screening Committee after necessary approval of the Competent Authority will be called for Personal Interview.; The decision of the Institute on short-listing will be final.; No TA/DA will be paid for attending the personal interview.; Requests to change personal interview d

24 DAYS LEFT04-09-26
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