UPSC Botanist Recruitment 2025: Group B Post In BSI Kolkata

Advertisement Numbers: 25070901212 Application Last Date: To be announced (assumed August 2025) Post Names: Botanist

UPSC Botanist Recruitment 2025: Apply for Group B Post in BSI Kolkata

Advt. Details

Advertisement Number: 25070901212
Registration Last Date: To be announced (assumed August 2025)
Post Name: Botanist

Overview of Botanical Survey of India

The Botanical Survey of India (BSI), established in 1890 and headquartered in Kolkata, is a premier institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change. Dedicated to plant research, conservation, and documentation, BSI conducts field surveys, identifies plant species, and maintains herbarium collections. The UPSC Botanist Recruitment 2025 seeks skilled botanists to advance these efforts, offering a rewarding career in a General Central Service, Group ‘B’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial role with a pay scale of Rs. 44,900–1,42,400 (Level-7).

Details of UPSC Botanist Recruitment

Join UPSC as a Botanist in 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the UPSC Botanist Recruitment 2025, offering one vacancy for the Botanist post at the Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata. This prestigious opportunity allows qualified candidates to contribute to plant research and conservation under the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change.

Field	Details
Post Name	Botanist
Total Vacancies	1
Notification Date	19 July 2025
Last Date to Apply	Assumed: August 2025
Organization	Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata (Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change)

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply for UPSC Botanist Recruitment?
The UPSC Botanist Recruitment is open to candidates with specific educational qualifications and research experience in botany or related fields, ensuring alignment with BSI’s scientific objectives.

Field	Details
Educational Qualification	M.Sc. in Botany, Horticulture, Life Sciences (Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Science, Plant Taxonomy), or Agriculture from a recognized university. Qualifications relaxable at UPSC’s discretion for well-qualified candidates.
Age Limit	Not exceeding 30 years as of the closing date (assumed August 2025). Relaxable up to 5 years for Central/UT Government servants and as per rules for other categories.
Age Relaxation	As per UPSC instructions for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other eligible categories
Other Criteria	3 years of research experience in Angiosperms, Gymnosperms, Algae, Fungi, Lichens, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Forestry, Ecology & Environment, Economic Botany, or Museology (evidenced by publications). Experience in plant collection, herbarium methodology, tissue culture, and ex-situ/in-situ conservation. Desirable: Knowledge of Latin, German, French, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, International Code of Botanical Nomenclature, environmental impact studies, journalism/mass communication, barcoding, digitization, ecology of flowering plants, or computer applications.

Selection Process

The UPSC Botanist Recruitment follows a standard UPSC selection process, evaluating candidates’ qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role.

Stage	Details
Stage 1	Screening of Applications
Stage 2	Interview/Personality Test
Stage 3	Document Verification

Candidates should prepare to showcase their research experience and technical skills during the interview.

How to Apply

Check Official Notifications: Visit https://www.upsc.gov.in.
Read the Notification: Download and review the advertisement (Vacancy No. 25070901212) for eligibility and duties.
Online Registration: Register on the UPSC online portal starting July 2025 (assumed).
Fill the Application Form: Enter details accurately, matching educational and identity certificates.
Upload Documents: Submit scanned copies of photo, signature, M.Sc. degree, research publications, and experience certificates.
Pay the Fee: Pay the application fee online (amount to be confirmed in the notification).
Review and Submit: Verify details and submit by the assumed deadline of August 2025.
Download Application: Save and print two copies of the submitted form.
Check for Updates: Monitor https://www.upsc.gov.in for interview schedules and updates.
Download Admit Card: Print the admit card when released and carry it with a valid ID to the interview.

Number of Posts and Reservation

Advertisement Number: 25070901212
The UPSC Botanist Recruitment offers one vacancy, reserved for the Unreserved (UR) category, with no reservations for EWS, OBC, SC, ST, or PwBD.