| Recruiting Authority: | Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post: | Scientist ‘B’ |
| Advertisement No.: | BSIP/SCI-B/01/2026 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) is an autonomous research institute under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. The Institute is dedicated to fundamental and applied research on the evolution of life, Earth’s changing environments, and palaeosciences |
| About Recruitment: | Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment to 19 regular posts of Scientist ‘B’ in the scientific cadre. |
Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP)
Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment 2026
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Start: 10 Aug 2026 (10:00 AM) • Last Date: 04 Sep 2026 (05:00 PM) • Payment Last Date: 04 Sep 2026 • Hard Copy Last Date: 11 Sep 2026 • Exam Date: Notify Soon • Admit Card: Notify Soon • Result Date: Before Exam | • General / OBC / EWS:₹1000/- • SC / ST / PH: ₹0/- • All Category Female: 0/- The candidate is required to pay the non-refundable application fee through online mode by using debit card/credit card / Internet banking / UPI etc. |
| Age Limit |
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 35 Years (DOB Between 04-09-1991) |
| OBC | 38 Years (DOB Between 04-09-1988) |
| SC / ST | 40 Years (DOB Between 04-09-1986) |
| PwBD (PH) | Age Relaxation as per Government of India Rules |
| Employees of DST Funded Institutions | Up to 05 Years Age Relaxation |
| Note: Age will be calculated as on 04 September 2026. Upper age relaxation is 05 years for SC/ST, 03 years for OBC, PwBD as per GoI Rules, and up to 05 years for eligible DST-funded Institution employees. | |
| Total Vacant Posts: 19 |
| Post & Category wise Vacancies |
| Name of the Posts | EWS | UR | ST | SC | OBC | PH | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist ‘B’ | 02 | 07 | 01 | 03 | 05 | 01 | 19 |
| Essential Educational Qualifications |
| Name of the Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Scientist ‘B’ | • M.Sc. (First Division) or equivalent in Biosciences / Geology / Physics / Chemistry or an allied discipline in Earth Science. • 03 Years Research Experience in the relevant discipline. OR • Ph.D. in the relevant discipline. • Preference: Experience in Paleontology, Palaeobotany, • Palaeogeography, Micropaleontology, Palaeocenography, Ancient DNA/Metagenomics, Planetary Geosciences/Astrobiology, Geoarcheology, Archeobotany, Paleoecology/Paleoclimatology, Palynology, Geochemistry, Applied Dendrochronology, AI & RS-GIS in Palaeosciences/Earth Sciences or related disciplines, supported by high-quality National/International publications, including post-doctoral research experience. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • Photograph (Upload) • Signature (Upload) • Valid Email ID & Mobile Number • Mark Sheets / Certificates / Degrees. • Experience Certificates / Testimonials (if applicable) • Demand Draft (₹1,000 – Gen/OBC/EWS only) Note: • Send the Hard Copy of the Online Application along with self-attested copies of all required documents through Speed Post/Registered Post. • Applications with incomplete documents, photograph, signature, application fee, or other required information, or received after the prescribed date, will be rejected. |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment | |
| Photo: | • Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. • Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. • If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. |
| Signature: | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (NOT IN CAPITAL LETTERS) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Post Name | Pay Scale / Basic Pay |
|---|---|
| Scientist ‘B’ | Pay Level – 10 (7th Central Pay Commission) |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit www.bsip.res.in → CAREER – BSIP Recruitment Portal. • Complete the online application and upload the required documents. • Attach the Demand Draft (if applicable) and submit the form. • Verify all details before final submission. • Submit the online application by 04.09.2026 (05:00 PM). • Download and print the application form. • Send the Hard Copy with self-attested documents (and DD, if applicable) by Speed/Registered Post to BSIP by 11.09.2026 (05:30 PM). |
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Disclaimer:- All information given above is based on the official UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2026 notification. Candidates must verify all details from the official website before applying.