01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | Birbal Sahni Institute |
| Job reference | 01M0VZ59A5S7SDZV8405D4ER1A |
| Vacancies | 19 posts |
| Qualification | |
| Location | 53, UNIVERSITY ROAD, LUCKNOW-226 007 |
| Employment | Not specified |
| Applications close | 4 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM IST |
About this post
Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, has announced 19 regular Scientist B vacancies under Advertisement No. BSIP/SCI-B/01/2026. The posts are in the scientific cadre at Pay Level 10 under the 7th CPC.
Applicants need a first-division M.Sc. or equivalent qualification in Biosciences, Geology, Physics, Chemistry or an allied Earth Science discipline with three years of relevant research experience, or a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. The upper age limit is 35 years as on 4 September 2026, with relaxations as stated in the official notification.
Selection involves shortlisting by a Screening Committee followed by a personal interview. General, OBC and EWS candidates must pay a ₹1,000 application fee; SC, ST, PH and women candidates are exempt. Submit the online application and fee by 5:00 PM on 4 September 2026, then send the signed hard copy with supporting documents by Speed or Registered Post so it reaches BSIP by 5:30 PM on 11 September 2026.
Important dates
- Last date for payment4 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM IST
- Commencement of online registration10 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM IST
- Last date for submission of online application4 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM IST
- Deadline for receipt of hard copy of the online application11 Sep 2026, 5:30 PM IST
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 19 posts
| Category or allocation | Vacancies | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EWS | 2 | — |
| UR | 7 | — |
| ST | 1 | — |
| SC | 3 | — |
| OBC | 5 | — |
| PH | 1 | Separately printed PH figure. |
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
| Qualification | |
| Qualification |
Age and relaxation
| Age and cutoff | Maximum 35 years as on 4 Sep 2026 |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | See the official notification |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Short-listingAll applications received within the due date will be considered for short-listing by a Screening Committee.
- Personal interviewOnly candidates recommended by the Screening Committee after the necessary approval of the Competent Authority will be called for the personal interview.
04 How to apply
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01Online application
Interested candidates should apply their application only ONLINE through the Institute website www.bsip.res.in under the section “CAREER BSIP RECRUITMENT PORTAL”.
- 02Hard-copy submission
Send the “HARD COPY OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION” along-with self-attested copies of Mark Sheets, Certificates, Degrees, Testimonials, etc., and Demand Draft of Rs. 1,000/- (as uploaded in during filling the online application form), in an envelope super-scribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SCIENTIST ‘B’”, through Speed/Registered Post only.
- 03Postal destination
REGISTRAR, BIRBAL SAHNI INSTITUTE OF PALAEOSCIENCES, 53, UNIVERSITY ROAD, LUCKNOW 226 007, UP (INDIA) .
Official application routes
Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.
| Who should use it | Official URL printed in notification | Establishment ID |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | https://www.bsip.res.in | — |
Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.
Important official conditions
Condition
| Recruitment status | The Institute invites applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment of regular post in scientific cadre. |
| Initial pay level | Scale of Pay: Level – 10 |
| Desirable qualification/specializations | Preference will be givien to the candidates having experience in the field of Paleontology (Invertebrate/Vertebrate)/ Palaeobotany/Palaeogeography/ Micropaleontology, Palaeocenography, Ancient DNA/metagenomics, Planetary Geosciences/ Astrobiology, Geoarcheology, Archeobotany, Paleoecology/Paleoclimatology, Palynology, Geochemistry, Applied dendrochronology: Integrating Palaeoclimates, Human Dynamics and Heritage Studies, Advanced applications of Artificial Intelligence and RS-GIS in Palaeosciences/Earth Sciences and/or other relevant disciplines, duly supported by publications of high standard in national/International journals, including post-doctoral research experience. |
| Application fee — Gen/OBC/EWS | Rs. 1,000/- (For Gen/OBC/EWS candidates) |
| Application-fee exemption | No application fee for SC/ST/PH/Women candidates and who have already applied for the post of Scientist ‘B’ against Advertisement No. BSIP/S&A/02/2023 dated 14.02.2023. |
| PH age relaxation | age relaxation for PH candidates will be as per the Government of India rules |
| Probation | Selected candidates will be appointed initially on probation of two years. Continuation of their service will depend on satisfactory clearance of probation. |
| Vacancy variation | The number of post (s) may vary. The Institute reserves the right not to fill up any of the posts, if it so decides, without assigning any reson thereof. |
| Previous applicants | Candidates’ who have already applied for the post of Scientist 'B' under Advertisement No. BSIP/S&A/02/2023 dated 14.02.2023, their previous application is still valid and will be considered. However, they are mandatorily required to fill out and submit the online application form again through the institute's online portal within the specified deadline and send the Hard copy as stipulated in the advertisement. If Candidates’does not submit the online form within the prescribed time, the candidature shall not be considered, even though Candidates had applied earlier. |
| Government and autonomous-body applicants | Persons working in Central/State Government/Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Bodies shall submit their applications through proper channel within due date. |
Eligibility
| Age — candidates belonging to SC/ST categories | relaxation 5 years, the age limit is relaxable by 05 years in respect of candidates belonging to SC/ST categories |
| Age — candidates belonging to OBC category | relaxation 3 years, by 03 years for candidates belonging to OBC category |
| Age — applicants already in service in any of the funded Institutions under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | relaxation 5 years, in case of applicants already in service in any of the funded Institutions under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, the relaxation of age limit upto a maximum of 05 years shall be admissible. |
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