BKNMU Wildlife Project SRF and JRF Recruitment 2026
Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU), Junagadh - Centre of Excellence for Wildlife and Conservation Studies
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Vacancies
8
Salary
₹20,000 - ₹42,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
28 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for 8 SRF, JRF, Field and Project Assistant posts in BKNMU. M.Sc/B.Sc eligible. Salary: Rs 20,000-42,000. Walk-in: 28 Oct 2026.
BKNMU Wildlife Project SRF and JRF Recruitment 2026: Overview
Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU), Junagadh is hiring project staff for its Centre of Excellence for Wildlife and Conservation Studies under Advertisement No. CWCS/03/2026. The Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, Field Assistant and Project Assistant posts support research projects in the Marine National Park and Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary at Jamnagar, Gujarat. Selection is through a walk-in interview held at the Jamnagar forest office, not on the Junagadh campus. These are short, project-based contracts, a good fit if you hold a life-science degree and want field experience in bird, turtle and wetland research.
Posts and Disciplines
| Post Name | Research Project | Subject Background |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow | Environmental and ecological monitoring in Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, Marine National Park | Environmental Science, Wildlife Science, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Life Science or allied subjects, plus research experience |
| Junior Research Fellow - A9 | Environmental and ecological monitoring project | Environmental Science, Wildlife Sciences, Geology, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Life Science or allied subjects |
| Field Assistant | Environmental and ecological monitoring project | B.Sc or M.Sc in the same subjects as JRF - A9 |
| Junior Research Fellow - B12 | Nesting ecology of marine turtles in the Marine National Park | Wildlife Sciences, Zoology, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Life Science or allied subjects |
| Project Assistant | Bird census and biodiversity assessment of Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary | Wildlife Sciences, Zoology, Environmental Science, Life Science or allied subjects |
Desirable extras: climate and weather monitoring for JRF - A9, marine biology for JRF - B12, and avian biology for the Project Assistant post.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Project tenure: The SRF, JRF - A9 and Field Assistant posts run for 9 months, the JRF - B12 post for 12 months and the Project Assistant post for 6 months.
- Co-terminus with project: Your appointment ends with the project and depends on project funds being available.
- Fixed pay only: The monthly amount is fixed and consolidated; no extra allowances or benefits are paid.
- One form per post: If you want more than one post, fill a separate application form and bring a separate set of documents for each.
- Travel costs: No TA or DA is paid for attending the interview.
- Publications: Papers that are in press or accepted are also counted.
Application Submission Notes
- Register first: Online registration is compulsory — fill the Google registration form at least 24 hours before the interview.
- Venue: Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests, Marine National Park, 'Van Sankul', Ganjiwada, Forest Colony Campus, near Nagnath Gate, Indira Marg, Jamnagar, Gujarat - 361005.
- Reporting: Reach by 10:00 AM, at least half an hour before the interview, for registration and document checking.
- What to carry: Your CV, the filled application form in the university's format, and your original documents with one self-attested photocopy set arranged in the checklist order.
- Queries: Write to wildlife@bknmu.edu.in.
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Minimum Qualification
SRF: M.Sc./Ph.D. in Environmental Science/Wildlife Science/Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science or allied subjects with 2 years research experience; JRF - A9: M.Sc. in Environmental Science/Wildlife Sciences/Geology/Botany/Zoology/Forestry/Life Science or allied subjects; Field Assistant: B.Sc./M.Sc. in the same subjects; JRF - B12: M.Sc. in Wildlife Sciences/Zoology/Marine Science/Environmental Science/Life Science or allied subjects; Project Assistant: M.Sc. in Wildlife...
Preferred Qualification
JRF - A9: knowledge of climate and weather monitoring; JRF - B12: knowledge of marine biology; Project Assistant: knowledge of avian biology
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
SRF Rs. 42,000; JRF - A9 and JRF - B12 Rs. 35,000; Project Assistant Rs. 30,000; Field Assistant Rs. 20,000 (fixed per month)
Allowances
Pay is fixed and consolidated; no additional allowances or benefits are admissible
Selection Process
- 1 Interview
- 2 Document Verification
How to Apply
Application Mode: Both
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Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Application form in the prescribed format with a recent signed passport-size photograph
- Date of birth proof
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/General)
- Graduation certificate and marksheets
- Post-graduation certificate and marksheets
- Ph.D. certificate (if applicable)
- NET/SLET certificate (if applicable)
- Award/achievement certificates (if applicable)
- Experience certificate(s)
- Copies of publications such as papers, popular articles, booklets, books or book chapters (if applicable)
- Seminar, symposium, workshop, conference or training certificates
- Other activities certificates (if any)
- One set of self-attested photocopies of all documents in checklist order
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You must fill the registration form at least 24 hours before the interview, then walk in with your CV, application form and original documents.
It is held at the Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests, Marine National Park, Jamnagar, not on the Junagadh campus.
Yes, but you need a separate application form and a separate set of documents for each post.
No. The monthly amount is fixed and consolidated, and no TA or DA is paid for attending the interview.
Important Dates
Last Date to Apply
28 Oct 2026
Job Locations
Posting district: Jamnagar, Gujarat
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