The Botanical Survey of India’s Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre (BSI APRC) is hiring one Project Assistant on a temporary, project-based contract. If you hold a BSc in Botany, Life Sciences, or Plant Science and want hands-on field documentation work in one of India’s most biodiverse regions, than you are eligible for BSI APRC Recruitment 2026. The salary is ₹20,000 per month plus HRA at 10%, and the application window closes on 23 June 2026.Read this article carefully and go through the official notification before applying.
Information verified from official Botanical Survey of India notification No. BSI/APRC/project/2026-27/98 dated 03-06-2026.
Quick Summary of BSI APRC Project Assistant 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation / Employer | Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre (BSI APRC) |
| Name of the Post | Project Assistant |
| Total Vacancy | 1 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹20,000 per month |
| Additional Salary Benefits | HRA at 10% |
| Application Mode | Offline (Email) |
| Eligibility | BSc in Botany / Life Science / Plant Science; age up to 28 years as on 01/06/2026 |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting + Personal Interview |
| Place of Posting | BSI APRC, Senki View, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – 791111 |
| Government / Private / Contract | Government of India (Temporary / Project-Based) |
| Last Date of Application | 23 June 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Fresher / Experienced (both) |
| Interview / Exam Date | 29 June 2026, 10:00 AM |
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About Botanical Survey of India (BSI APRC)
The Botanical Survey of India, established under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, is India’s premier institution for plant taxonomy and floristic research. The Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre at Itanagar covers one of the world’s most plant-rich corridors — the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot. For a BSc-level candidate in plant sciences, working here offers direct exposure to rare field collections, ethnobotanical documentation, and government research output that few early-career positions can match.
Working at BSI APRC, Itanagar
BSI APRC sits in the Senki View locality of Itanagar, roughly 3–4 km from the Naharlagun Railway Station, which is the nearest broad-gauge railhead. Candidates travelling from Guwahati (approx. 280 km by road) can take a Volvo or shared cab via NH-715; travel time is typically 6–8 hours depending on the condition of the Assam–Arunachal border crossing. Itanagar has no commercial airport; the nearest domestic airport is Lilabari (North Lakhimpur, Assam), about 80 km away. The project involves fieldwork in Anjaw and Namsai Districts — both are remote districts in eastern Arunachal Pradesh, requiring candidates to be comfortable with extended field stays. Knowledge of Hindi, or any Tibeto-Burman language of Arunachal Pradesh, is an asset for community-level ethnobotanical surveys, though it is not listed as a formal requirement in the notification.
Important Dates
Applications must reach the hiring office by email on or before 23 June 2026. The interview is scheduled as a physical, in-person event — not online — so candidates should plan their travel to Itanagar in advance. Since no TA/DA is provided, factor travel costs into your decision before applying.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 03 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Email) | 23 June 2026 |
| Interview Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Interview Time | 10:00 AM |
| Interview Venue | BSI APRC, Senki View, Itanagar – 791111 |
Vacancy Details & Salary
One post is available under a purely project-based temporary engagement. Here’s the breakdown of posts, total vacancy and salary for your reference.
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant | 1 | ₹20,000/month + HRA (10%) |
The take-home comes to approximately ₹22,000 per month inclusive of HRA. (Editorial context: comparable Project Assistant positions at CSIR, ICAR, and ZSI regional centres in Northeast India in 2025–26 offered similar consolidated stipends of ₹18,000–₹25,000 — confirm the current rate at joining.)
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for Project Assistant include education and age requirements. Candidates should make sure they meet all the conditions before applying.
Educational Qualification
Essential:
- BSc in Botany, Life Science, or Plant Science
Desirable:
- Good communication skills
- Good working knowledge of computers
Age Limit
As of 01/06/2026, the maximum age is 28 years.
- SC / ST candidates: age relaxation of 5 years
- Other Backward Communities: age relaxation of 3 years (as per government rules)
Selection Process
Shortlisting and a personal interview are the two stages for this recruitment. There is no written exam.
- Application Screening — BSI APRC will shortlist candidates based on their application and supporting documents.
- Personal Interview — Shortlisted candidates are called for a physical interview on 29 June 2026 at 10:00 AM at the BSI APRC office, Senki View, Itanagar.
One important detail from the notification: the interview will be held through physical mode only — there is no online interview option. Candidates must reach the venue in person. No TA/DA will be reimbursed for travel to the interview.
Application Fee
Application fee details are not mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for any updates.
How to Apply for BSI APRC Project Assistant 2026
Send your application by email to ethnobotany2026@gmail.com on or before 23 June 2026.
- Download and fill the application form in the prescribed format (available in the official notification PDF).
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents: educational certificates, experience letters, etc.
- In the subject line of your email, clearly mention the name of the project and the position applied for — this is mandatory as per the notification.
- After emailing, candidates should also submit hard copies to the institute (as instructed in the general instructions).
Documents Checklist Before You Leave Home
- Filled application form (prescribed format, with photograph)
- Original educational certificates (BSc degree, marksheets)
- Photocopies of all educational documents (one full set)
- Experience certificate(s) if applicable — must clearly mention duration, place of work, and position held
- Two colored photographs
- SCI publication first page (photocopy), if any
Important Links
Candidates applying for Project Assistant are advised to visit the important links below for the official PDF and application form:
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Latest Arunachal Pradesh / Northeast India Jobs | Northeast India Government Jobs on IndiaJobAlerts |
Should You Apply?
This post is a strong fit for a recent BSc graduate in Botany or Plant Science who wants to build a fieldwork portfolio in a government research environment. Ethnobotanical documentation of the kind this project requires — scouting and recording traditional knowledge practices in tribal districts — is exactly the kind of field experience that supports applications for Senior Research Fellow positions, CSIR-NET qualifications, or MSc/PhD admissions in plant biology and conservation science. If you are 24–27, hold a BSc in the right subject, and are open to being posted in Arunachal Pradesh, this is a genuinely good entry point.
Who should probably look elsewhere: candidates based in South or West India who cannot commit to Itanagar for the project duration; anyone expecting urban posting conditions; and candidates whose degree is in a tangential field like Zoology or Chemistry without a plant sciences core.
The competition for a single BSI temporary post with this qualification bar is typically modest — the requirement of a BSc in Botany/Life Science narrows the pool, and the remote posting further filters applications. The honest trade-off is this: it is temporary, project-based work with no guarantee of extension or regularisation. The institutional exposure is real; the job security is not. If you are treating this as a two-year stepping stone to a higher competitive exam or a postgraduate programme, that is a sound use of this position. If you need permanence now, this is not that job.
FAQs — Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
Can I apply if my BSc is in Zoology or Environmental Science?
The essential qualification specifies BSc in Botany, Life Science, or Plant Science. Zoology or Environmental Science is not listed — these candidates are unlikely to be shortlisted unless their degree includes significant plant biology coursework. Confirm with the hiring office.
Is the engagement likely to be extended beyond the project period?
Not mentioned in the official notification. The notification explicitly states the engagement is purely temporary in nature and the institute reserves the right to disengage at any time without reason. Candidates should not assume renewal.
What exactly does “Primary data collection and field survey” involve in this project?
In BSI ethnobotany projects, this typically means visiting villages, interviewing farmers and traditional healers, photographing and collecting plant specimens, and recording indigenous names and uses. Fieldwork in Anjaw and Namsai Districts will likely require travel to interior areas with limited connectivity.
Will the selected candidate need to relocate to Itanagar immediately?
Yes. General instruction point 5 states the selected candidate is expected to join within 10 days of selection. Plan accordingly.
How does this post compare to similar project assistant posts at ZSI or ICAR?
BSI, ZSI (Zoological Survey of India), and ICAR regional centres in Northeast India offer broadly similar project assistant stipends (₹18,000–₹25,000 consolidated). BSI posts skew toward plant taxonomy and ethnobotany; ZSI posts lean toward fauna. For a Botany graduate, BSI project experience is more directly relevant to future career applications in plant research than a ZSI post would be.
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