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Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences
BSIP Scientist B 2026 • Advt No: BSIP/SCI-B/01/2026
Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow invites applications for 19 regular Scientist 'B' posts under Advertisement No. BSIP/SCI-B/01/2026. Eligibility is M.Sc. First Division in specified science/Earth Science disciplines with 3 years relevant research experience, or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. Selection is through screening and personal interview.
Total Vacancies
19
Age Limit
—–35 Years
As on 04 Sept 2026
Application Dates
10 Aug – 4 Sept 2026
Closes 5:00 PM IST
Job Location
UP
Qualification
M.Sc. or recognised equivalent qualification with First Division in Biosciences, Geology, Physics, Chemistry or an allied discipline in Earth Science with 3 years of research experience in the relevant discipline; OR Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
Salary / Stipend
7th CPC Pay Level-10, ₹56,100–1,77,500, plus usual allowances admissible under BSIP rules following the Government of India pattern.
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Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow has invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for 19 regular Scientist 'B' posts in its scientific cadre under Advertisement No. BSIP/SCI-B/01/2026 dated 7 August 2026. BSIP is an autonomous research institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
The recruitment is for candidates with advanced academic and research backgrounds in Biosciences, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences and related palaeoscience disciplines. The post carries 7th CPC Pay Level-10 and is a regular scientific-cadre appointment.
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Organisation | Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences |
Post | Scientist 'B' |
Advertisement No. | BSIP/SCI-B/01/2026 |
Total Vacancies | 19 |
Nature of Post | Regular scientific-cadre post |
Pay Level | Level-10, 7th CPC |
Place of Institute | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
Selection | Screening and Personal Interview |
Online registration commenced on 10 August 2026 at 10:00 AM. The online application and fee-payment deadline is 4 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates must additionally ensure that the prescribed hard copy reaches BSIP by 11 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
Advertisement dated | 7 August 2026 |
Online registration starts | 10 August 2026, 10:00 AM |
Last date for online application | 4 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
Application fee / DD deadline | 4 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
Age calculated as on | 4 September 2026 |
Last date for receipt of hard copy | 11 September 2026, 5:30 PM |
Personal Interview | To be notified to shortlisted candidates |
Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General | ₹1,000 |
OBC | ₹1,000 |
EWS | ₹1,000 |
SC / ST / PH / Women | No Fee |
Candidates who applied under BSIP/S&A/02/2023 | No fresh fee |
For fee-paying candidates, payment is through Demand Draft of ₹1,000 drawn in favour of Director, BSIP, payable at Lucknow. No other mode of application-fee payment is accepted. The prescribed DD details/copy are required during the online application process and the Demand Draft accompanies the hard-copy application.
A candidate can satisfy the essential academic requirement through either of the two qualification routes notified by BSIP.
M.Sc. route: M.Sc. or a recognised equivalent qualification with First Division in Biosciences, Geology, Physics, Chemistry or an allied discipline in Earth Science, together with 3 years of research experience in the relevant discipline.
Ph.D. route: A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
Preference may be given to candidates with relevant experience in the following areas, supported by high-standard publications in national or international journals and, where applicable, post-doctoral research experience.
Paleontology - Invertebrate or Vertebrate
Palaeobotany, Palaeogeography and Micropaleontology
Palaeocenography
Ancient DNA / metagenomics
Planetary Geosciences and Astrobiology
Geoarcheology and Archeobotany
Paleoecology / Paleoclimatology
Palynology and Geochemistry
Applied dendrochronology integrating Palaeoclimates, Human Dynamics and Heritage Studies
Advanced applications of Artificial Intelligence and RS-GIS in Palaeosciences / Earth Sciences
The basic upper-age limit is 35 years as on 4 September 2026. The advertisement does not prescribe a separate minimum age.
Category / Condition | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
SC / ST | 5 years |
OBC | 3 years |
PH candidates | As per Government of India rules |
Applicants already serving in DST-funded institutions | Up to 5 years |
BSIP has advertised 19 Scientist 'B' vacancies. The category distribution below follows the vacancy table published in the official advertisement.
Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
EWS | 2 |
UR | 7 |
ST | 1 |
SC | 3 |
OBC | 5 |
PH | 1 |
Total | 19 |
The number of posts may vary. BSIP also reserves the right not to fill any or all of the advertised posts without assigning a reason.
The official Scientist 'B' advertisement does not prescribe a written competitive examination. Selection proceeds through scrutiny and shortlisting followed by a personal interview.
Application scrutiny: Applications and supporting documents are checked against the notified eligibility conditions.
Screening Committee: Applications received within the prescribed period are considered for shortlisting by a Screening Committee.
Shortlisting: Only candidates recommended by the Screening Committee and approved by the competent authority are called for personal interview.
Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates attend the personal interview on the date and slot allotted by BSIP.
Final appointment formalities: Selection remains subject to verification of eligibility, documents, character and antecedents and other appointment requirements.
Merely possessing the minimum qualification and experience does not automatically entitle a candidate to an interview. The Institute's decision on shortlisting is final. BSIP does not provide TA/DA for attending the personal interview.
Scientist 'B' is a regular scientific-cadre post at Pay Level-10 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. Level-10 corresponds to the pay-matrix range of ₹56,100–1,77,500. Usual allowances under BSIP rules following the Government of India pattern are admissible.
Job Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
Post | Scientist 'B' |
Pay Level | Level-10 |
7th CPC Pay Matrix | ₹56,100–1,77,500 |
Probation | 2 years |
Pension | New Pension Scheme |
Continuation in service after initial appointment depends on satisfactory clearance of the two-year probation. Scientific work may include laboratory research, multidisciplinary palaeoscience research, data analysis, publication, field investigations and other institutional scientific responsibilities.
This recruitment requires both online submission and a mandatory hard-copy application. Completing only the online form is not sufficient.
Open the official BSIP Online Recruitment System for Scientist 'B' and complete New Registration.
Fill personal details, category, date of birth, educational qualifications, research experience and other required information carefully.
Fee-paying General/OBC/EWS candidates should prepare a Demand Draft of ₹1,000 in favour of Director, BSIP, payable at Lucknow.
Upload the required photograph, signature, essential-qualification marksheets, date-of-birth proof, applicable category certificate, disability certificate, EWS certificate, Aadhaar and other documents required by the portal.
Submit the online application by 4 September 2026 at 5:00 PM and take a printout of the final application.
Attach self-attested copies of marksheets, certificates, degrees, testimonials and other prescribed documents with the printed application.
Where fee applies, include the prescribed Demand Draft with the hard-copy application.
Write APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SCIENTIST 'B' on the envelope.
Send the complete hard copy only by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Registrar, Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, 53 University Road, Lucknow - 226007, Uttar Pradesh.
Ensure that the hard copy reaches BSIP by 11 September 2026 at 5:30 PM. Postal delay or delivery after the deadline is not accepted.
Candidates working in Central or State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies are required to route their applications through the proper channel within the prescribed period.
Online deadline: Submit the online application no later than 4 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Hard-copy deadline: The application is incomplete unless the hard copy reaches BSIP by 11 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
M.Sc. applicants: Verify that the degree/equivalent is First Division and that you possess 3 years relevant research experience.
Age: The basic maximum age is 35 years as on 4 September 2026, before applicable relaxation.
Fee mode: Fee-paying candidates must use the prescribed ₹1,000 Demand Draft; no other payment mode is accepted.
Previous 2023 applicants: Candidates who applied under BSIP/S&A/02/2023 must apply online again and send a fresh hard copy, although they do not need to pay the application fee again.
Interview shortlisting: Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview call; only candidates shortlisted through the Screening Committee process are called.
Official updates: Corrigenda or amendments will be published on the BSIP website or recruitment portal, so applicants should check them regularly.
BSIP has advertised 19 Scientist 'B' vacancies under Advertisement No. BSIP/SCI-B/01/2026.
Candidates need M.Sc. or recognised equivalent with First Division in the prescribed disciplines plus 3 years relevant research experience, OR a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
The maximum age is 35 years as on 4 September 2026, with relaxation for eligible SC, ST, OBC, PH and specified DST-funded-institution employees.
The official Scientist 'B' advertisement does not specify a written examination. Applications are screened and shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview.
General, OBC and EWS candidates have to pay ₹1,000 through Demand Draft. SC, ST, PH and women candidates are exempt. Candidates who already applied for Scientist 'B' under the specified 2023 advertisement also do not pay the fee again.
Scientist 'B' is placed in 7th CPC Pay Level-10, ₹56,100–1,77,500, along with usual admissible allowances under BSIP rules.
The online application closes on 4 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. The mandatory hard-copy application must reach BSIP by 11 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
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